Delhi Water Minister reveals nearly 50% of city's water pipelines are 20-30 years old, leading to leaks & contamination. A Rs 50,000 crore, 8-year revamp plan is announced to ensure 24/7 clean water.
Bengaluru faces a crucial Swachh Survekshan 2025. After a slight rank dip, officials push for decentralized waste management and citizen action. Will the city clean up its act?
The Sumanahalli animal crematorium in Bengaluru reopens on Monday after renovation. The facility offers free services for pets and stray animals, easing a critical need for the city's animal lovers.
Ludhiana's FCC approves a vending zone at Chand Cinema, sparking protests from activists citing environmental and traffic concerns. They plan to appeal to the National Green Tribunal. Read the full story.
A woman in Ludhiana faces police action and a fine for performing dangerous bike stunts on a public road. The incident, caught on video, highlights serious traffic violations.
Repeated leaks in Ludhiana's Smart City project pipelines cause waterlogging and traffic chaos, raising serious safety concerns. Officials face public ire over project delays.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation reviews action plan for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Focus on waste management, citizen feedback, and improving last year's ranking. Read the full strategy.
Delhi government boosts funds for roads and Yamuna Action Plan to fight dust pollution. Revised Estimates 2025-26 see major allocations for transport, education, and power subsidies. Read more.
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Delhi Police widen probe into Turkman Gate violence using facial recognition and bodycam footage. 13 arrested, charges include attempt to murder. Read the full investigation details.
Kochi's NH bypass, designed to ease traffic, is causing accidents due to engineering flaws. Learn about the soil settlement issue and the expert committee's search for a solution.
A 22-year-old chef from Bihar was allegedly beaten to death in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. Police have detained the husband of a married woman and four others. Read the full story.
Delhi govt revises 2025-26 budget, adding Rs 2,132 crore for capital projects. Major funds for Metro, Yamuna cleanup, and road upgrades. Read how this impacts public transport and city infrastructure.
As Telangana plans new municipal corporations, Secunderabad launches a major civic movement demanding a standalone corporation, fearing merger with Malkajgiri will erase its 220-year history. Key rally on Jan 17.
KPCC president Sunny Joseph alleges the Sabarimala gold theft was a joint venture of the tanthri and ex-minister Kadakampally Surendran. Get the latest updates on the SIT probe and political reactions.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders met the Supreme Court committee, demanding a legal MSP for all crops. They also announced a nationwide yatra culminating in a Delhi Mahapanchayat.
BJP's Nitin Nabin to spearhead party's response to Congress protests against VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. Visit to Tamil Nadu set as Bihar Congress rebels await high command's decision.
Bengaluru Urban district administration has reclaimed government land worth over Rs 6.26 crore in a coordinated anti-encroachment drive across all taluks. Read the full story.
A Delhi court directs police to register an FIR against DSEU's vice-chancellor over a faculty member's sexual harassment complaint. The VC denies allegations, calls them baseless.
The Chandrapur kidney trafficking case reveals a vast inter-state network. Key doctors are absconding, a Tamil Nadu panel is formed, and a victim's death in Trichy surfaces. Follow the latest.
Karnataka releases ward-wise reservation list for Bengaluru's 5 corporations. 176 wards reserved for women. Public objections accepted till Jan 23. Full details inside.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused AAP of targeting her over verbal slips, saying the opposition can't tolerate a woman CM. Assembly passes key bills on decriminalisation and night shifts.
An Ahmedabad consumer court fined a restaurant Rs 25,000 for serving chicken to a Brahmin family who ordered a veg dish, citing hurt religious sentiments. Read the full verdict details.
Bengaluru's civic body, BBMP, is set to introduce a paid parking regime on 40 additional roads to manage congestion and generate revenue. Learn about the new zones and how it affects you.
Former Indian Navy Commander Purnendu Tiwari arrested in Qatar post-court verdict in December. MEA confirms arrest, embassy providing consular assistance. Details inside.
India asserts its commitment to multilateralism after the US withdraws from 66 international bodies, including the International Solar Alliance. Delhi eyes diplomatic challenges and China's potential rise.
India's defence capital expenditure reaches 62% in FY 2025-26, the highest in six years. Key deals from Operation Sindoor and emergency procurements fuel the surge. Read more.
Ludhiana police file charges under new BNS against a man and his mother for alleged sexual harassment of a relative and assault. Arrests expected soon. Read the full details.
A 23-year-old food delivery agent in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly flashing and groping a 19-year-old student outside her Kothanur residence. Police traced him using the vehicle number noted by the victim. Read the full report.
Karnataka government directs Escoms to ensure uninterrupted power supply during peak summer 2026, anticipating a 5% demand surge. Read about the state's comprehensive plan involving solar, hydro, and thermal power.