Indian Railway Personnel Service officer Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation, succeeding IAS officer Ram Kumar Singh, who has been reassigned to key roles in revenue and disaster management.
Chandigarh's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested Abhishek Chandel, a BTech graduate, for allegedly smuggling 10.1 grams of ICE drug. He claimed high expenses led him to drug dealing.
Mohan Jadhav, a 51-year-old excise sub-inspector, collapsed and died during a Republic Day ceremony in Omerga. He had diabetes but no known heart condition. Separate suicide attempts were reported in Beed district.
European Council President Antonio Costa expressed pride in his Goan ancestry while announcing a landmark free trade agreement between India and the EU, calling it a personal connection.
Varanasi police arrested Virendra Yadav for allegedly killing his friend Aftab Alam, claiming humiliation after being tricked into eating cow meat. The body was found in a field with suspicious financial transactions.
Haryana Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh hoisted the national flag at Panchkula's Republic Day celebrations, praising India's growth and the state's significant role in national achievements.
A 23-year-old beautician from Lucknow's Indiranagar area has gone missing, with her family alleging abduction by a man who harassed her for months. Police have registered an FIR and launched a search operation.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches MC One Pass digital parking system in Sector 22, offering affordable monthly passes for two-wheelers and four-wheelers to enhance transparency and convenience.
Chandigarh's Anti-Narcotics Task Force has sent four more drug peddlers to jail under the stringent PIT NDPS Act, with authorities preparing additional detention proposals to continue the crackdown on narcotics networks in the city.
A senior GST officer in Uttar Pradesh resigned to support PM Modi, HM Shah and CM Yogi, countering another officer's protest resignation, escalating a political-religious standoff involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand.
A journalist, his wife, and their 6-year-old son were injured when a speeding drunk driver rammed their car on Lohia Path in Lucknow early Sunday. The child suffered a skull fracture and underwent emergency surgery.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur, listening to public grievances and directing officials for sensitive, speedy resolution of issues including land encroachment and medical assistance.
A tragic car accident in Bahraich district claimed three lives and left two critically injured early Monday morning. The victims were on a religious trip to Uttarakhand when their vehicle crashed into a tree and overturned.
A 31-year-old Blinkit delivery executive from West Bengal died after his motorcycle was hit by a speeding car in Gurgaon's Sector 59. Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified driver for rash and negligent driving.
A senior GST officer in Ayodhya resigned to support PM Modi, Amit Shah, and CM Yogi, countering another officer's protest exit over a seer's remarks, deepening a political-religious standoff in Uttar Pradesh.
The Congress party is gearing up to confront the government over the Voter Beneficiary Register and Ram-G roll revision during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
The Budget Session of Parliament commences today with President Droupadi Murmu's address. The Congress-led Opposition plans to confront the government on employment, environmental, and foreign policy issues.
A 33-year-old bodybuilder was killed in Bengaluru after being deliberately run over by an SUV following a drunken argument after a local cricket tournament. The accused software engineer has been arrested for murder.
Sri Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang visited Kharar to address civic problems like road delays, water shortages, and infrastructure issues, assuring residents of prompt action with authorities.
A 16-year-old girl in Lucknow was allegedly murdered by two men and their associates after a social media dispute. Police have arrested four accused and uncovered chilling details of the crime.
Punjab Defence Services Welfare and Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat unfurled the Tricolour at Mohali's Republic Day function, detailing government achievements including healthcare expansion, job creation, and anti-drug initiatives.
Major Arshdeep Singh Gill from Mohali receives Kirti Chakra for exceptional courage during a counter-insurgency operation along the Indo-Myanmar border in May 2025.
The long-awaited railway underpass at Raipur Kalan–Harmilap Nagar crossing in Baltana moves to final land acquisition phase, promising relief from congestion and safety hazards.
A major security breach occurred at Chandigarh Railway Station when a drunk driver drove his car onto Platform 1, causing it to topple onto the tracks. No trains were operating due to construction, preventing a potential disaster.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared the state has transformed from BIMARU to a breakthrough state, crediting improved law and order and development. He inaugurated two key infrastructure projects in Gorakhpur worth Rs 248.69 crore.
The Western Command HQ and NDMA are organizing a joint seminar and exhibition in Chandigarh to strengthen India's disaster preparedness through civil-military coordination and advanced technology integration.
Two individuals lost their lives in separate hit-and-run incidents in Mohali's Phase-11 area. Police have registered cases and are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the absconding drivers involved in these tragic accidents.
Two young boys, aged 11 and 13, were run over by a train in Mohali while chasing a severed kite near Baltana railway crossing. Authorities urge caution near railway tracks.
Gurgaon police arrested a 37-year-old Jammu businessman for allegedly cheating partners of Rs 67.7 lakh by offering partnership, shutting company, and absconding with machinery sale proceeds.
A tragic road accident in Khurda, Odisha, claimed one life and left seven injured. CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia and ordered best medical care for the victims.