MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a joint rally with Uddhav Thackeray, warns migrants from UP and Bihar against imposing Hindi in Maharashtra, calling the BMC polls the 'last election for the Marathi man'. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh launches four major sewage treatment plants in Agra, Varanasi & Unnao under Namami Gange. 74 STPs approved, 41 completed. Details on capacity, cost & beneficiaries.
BJP releases its manifesto for Nagpur civic polls, prioritizing 24x7 water supply and infrastructure over blanket freebies. Party claims 90% of 2017 promises fulfilled. Read the key highlights.
Twenty civic bodies in Maharashtra, including Mumbai's BMC, missed Rs 1,415 crore in central air quality grants due to delayed local elections. Funds for EVs, dust control halted.
Veteran CPI(M) leader and former MP Samir Putatunda dies at 78 in Kolkata after prolonged illness. A stalwart of Bengal's Left movement, his demise marks the end of an era.
Maharashtra government announces Rs 3,000 transfer to Ladli Behna scheme beneficiaries on Makar Sankranti. Congress raises objections over timing and intent. Details inside.
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry case, ruling disagreements over diet, clothing & TV shows are marital discord, not cruelty under IPC 498A. Justice Nagaprasanna prevents misuse of law.
Ahead of Nagpur civic polls, BJP makes Metro City status a core manifesto promise, citing TOI's campaign and potential for growth. Read how it could transform the city.
Key Muslim organisations in Nagpur call for responsible voting to prevent division of votes in the January 15 NMC elections, emphasizing candidate merit over emotion.
BJP suspends 17 officials in Amravati for anti-party activities, revoking their primary membership ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read the full story.
Delhi Police arrests two more for January 7 stone-pelting at Turkman Gate during anti-encroachment drive near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. Total arrests now 18. CCTV and bodycam footage used for identification.
A cow entered a Mangaluru eatery, leading to a knife chase. Police have filed a suo motu case against the owner and the person who attacked the animal. Read the full details.
An analysis of Nagpur's 2017 civic polls reveals extreme voter turnout disparities, from a dismal 19% at Bhola School to a high of 91% in Pachpaoli. Explore the city's electoral fault lines.
Sabuj Das received his CAA citizenship certificate but faces uncertainty over voter list inclusion during the SIR process in East Burdwan. His case highlights procedural dilemmas.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari lauds ED officials for not obstructing CM Mamata Banerjee during I-PAC search. BJP criticises CM's interference. Read the full political showdown.
Congress leader Nana Patole cites NGT report on Nagpur's pollution, alleging BJP's debt-funded development led to corruption and environmental harm. A wake-up call for residents.
A 33-year-old man in Hyderabad suffered a deep shoulder cut from banned Chinese manja. Police have arrested sellers in Gachibowli and Suryapet. Read about the dangers and the ongoing crackdown.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule campaigns in Chandrapur, announces historic distribution of permanent housing pattas to 16,000 residents. Read about the development promises.
Union Home Ministry demands report after alleged attack on Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari's convoy in West Midnapore. BJP and TMC trade charges. Details inside.
Nagpur turns into a high-energy campaign arena as political parties hold rallies, roadshows, and door-to-door canvassing on the final Sunday before the NMC elections on January 15. Get the full report.
A 30-year-old woman in Bhilwara's Manpura allegedly killed her two children and tried to end her own life, fearing an incurable disease. Police investigation underway.
Rajasthan forest department sends high-level team to probe illegal sandstone mining in Mandana forest block. Activists allege collusion between officials and mining mafia. Deep pits, blasting cause ecological damage.
AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi demands the mayor's post in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar be denied to those behind the city's renaming. He also criticizes PM Modi and highlights issues facing Muslims.
Centre to merge Krishonnati Yojana, Natural Farming & Honey Mission under PM-RKVY from 2026-31. ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay linked to state-level reform performance. Details inside.
Enforcement Directorate approaches Supreme Court for a CBI investigation into alleged obstruction by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during I-PAC raids in Kolkata. Key details inside.
A 17-year-old boy, Nayan Vaidhaney, was brutally stabbed in Amravati's Gandhi Ashram Chowk. Police detain three women, search for two male attackers. Read the full details.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, a stark contrast emerges: big parties' mega rallies vs independents' door-to-door grassroots campaigns. Discover the quiet battle for votes.
Yavatmal police arrest second accused in massive fake birth & death certificate scam. Details on the hacking of the Civil Registration System and the ongoing SIT probe revealed. Read the full investigation.
Security agencies report multiple drone sightings from Pakistan along the LoC & IB in Jammu & Kashmir's Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts. Army opened fire in Nowshera. Details inside.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray rally at Shivaji Park, alleging BJP aims to divide Marathi people and favor Adani group. Key BMC poll plank revealed.