Shiv Sena candidate Raju Pednekar campaigns hard in Mumbai's Ward 62, leveraging past work and community support against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Zeeshan Multani. Read about his strategy and voter sentiment.
Jacques Moretti, co-owner of a Swiss bar, arrested for negligence in a New Year's Eve fire that killed 40 people. Investigation reveals blocked emergency exits.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
Prominent BC leader Janga Krishnamurthy resigns from TTD trust board, citing cabinet's decision to cancel his Tirumala guesthouse plot allotment based on media reports. Read the full story.
Maharashtra govt grants approval for a Rs 923 crore 4G/5G-based traffic system at 869 accident-prone spots across 36 districts. Aim: reduce accidents & improve real-time monitoring.
A damaged crest gate at Hipparagi barrage leads to loss of 2 TMC water, raising irrigation fears in Belagavi & Bagalkot. Repair work is on war footing. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta inaugurated 24 new vehicles under the RACE Phase II project to enhance communication in remote areas and during disasters. This Rs 2 crore initiative aims to bridge connectivity gaps in forests, hills, and coastlines.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
Madras HC warns contempt charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Next hearing on Feb 6. Read the full story.
Tirunelveli police arrested four individuals and confiscated 6.15 kilograms of ganja in two separate operations on Thursday. Details on the arrests and the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking in the city.
CDS General Anil Chauhan states Pakistan's hurried military overhaul post-Operation Sindoor acknowledges its flaws. He details India's modernisation, China relations, and counter-fake news systems. Read the full analysis.
Machilipatnam police rescued 3 kidnapped children forced into labour. A 3-member gang was arrested. Read the full details of the police operation and the children's recovery.
JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy labels Congress's DK Shivakumar a 'corrupt land grabber' after Shivakumar's BJP-JDS merger remark. Political tensions escalate in Karnataka. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh govt moves Republic Day celebrations to Amaravati, spending Rs 8 crore on parade ground infrastructure. This marks the capital's first major event since the 2014 bifurcation. Read more.
Former NCP MP Sameer Bhujbal asserts the Shiv Sena-NCP alliance is gaining ground in Nashik due to public frustration over poor infrastructure and water supply. He cites a lack of major projects under the administrator's rule.
In a major pre-poll boost, three-time BJP corporator Prakash Nathani and several office-bearers joined Shiv Sena at Eknath Shinde's rally. Shinde attacked the opposition and outlined Mahayuti's strategy for Ulhasnagar and Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls.
Karnataka Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao slams state's VBG and Ram G Acts for lacking employment guarantee. He vows to strengthen MGNREGA if INDIA bloc wins. Read more.
Five men arrested in Gujarat for the murder of Jitendra Das in Bhubaneswar. Police reveal crime stemmed from a 'triangular love story'. Full details inside.
Nashik RTO introduces three new interceptor vehicles with MTES radar to automatically detect speeding, helmetless riding & more. Learn how this tech crackdown aims to make roads safer.
Supporters of NCP candidate Azam Kazi, facing externment, raised slogans at Ajit Pawar's Miraj rally. NCP cries political vendetta. Read the full details of the controversy.
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Maharashtra ATS arrests four for allegedly misusing Rs 4.7 crore collected for religious work through a non-existent trust. The case is now with Beed police. Read for details.
BJP's Vinod Mishra campaigns for BMC re-election, highlighting his work on slum rehabilitation and COVID relief. He asserts voters in his diverse constituency prioritize development over religion. Read his full story.
ED conducts raids on I-PAC offices in Kolkata. Mamata Banerjee alleges coal scam proceeds went to BJP leaders. The agency moves Calcutta HC seeking CBI probe against CM.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring clarifies he is not in the race for Chief Minister. His primary aim is to ensure the Congress party's victory in the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Read his full statement.
Uttar Pradesh police arrest a doctor accused of 'love jihad' and sexual exploitation of a colleague. The medical college recommends his dismissal. Full details inside.
Odisha's housing dept will finish over 48,000 incomplete PMAY-U homes after the central scheme's Dec 2025 deadline. States must now bear spillover costs. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlines the National Integrated Database Management System (NIDMS) for secure blast data sharing and improved national security coordination. Read more.
Uttarakhand High Court stays govt order revising pay scales for 400+ lecturers. State must reply in 4 weeks. Lecturers challenged 2025 amendment as unconstitutional.
Mandya Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasized food's critical value, tracing India's journey to self-reliance. He detailed state & central food security schemes and warned of strict action against quality violations.