Four former Shiv Sena (UBT) mayors have won seats in the BMC elections, while the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena secured the mayoral position, facing potential challenges ahead.
Pune's civic elections saw tight finishes and unexpected outcomes, with candidates winning by narrow margins and political veterans facing defeat.
Noida police raided a fake call centre in Sector 6, arresting five individuals for cheating around 500 people through fraudulent insurance and real estate investment schemes. Police seized devices and froze accounts containing Rs 80 lakh.
Haryana Human Rights Commission achieved remarkable efficiency, disposing 5,610 complaints between Nov 2024 and Dec 2025, reducing pendency from 6,623 to just 1,013 cases through proactive measures.
A 34-year-old migrant's death in Jharkhand triggered a massive protest in Beldanga, blocking NH-12 for hours and halting trains. The mob demanded justice and jobs for the family.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of inciting riots and torturing migrant labourers. She urged minorities to stay patient and maintain peace.
Young corporators aged 22-25 from BJP and NCP bring fresh tech-driven governance ideas to Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations.
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee claims two BJP MLAs from West Midnapore approached TMC to switch sides, but the party refused them citing political principles and local sentiment.
The first land registry for the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan has been completed. This marks a key step in the project to improve access and boost development in the Braj region.
Uttar Pradesh government rolls out Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel employment and industrial zones. Each district will get integrated hubs for training, placement and MSME growth.
UP DGP Rajeev Krishna virtually inaugurated a Mission Shakti skill workshop in Bareilly range, highlighting crime reduction and new initiatives like scooters for police stations.
Relatives of politicians secure key victories in municipal elections across Maharashtra, indicating voter acceptance of political families despite some high-profile defeats.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges Election Commission refuses state-issued documents for SIR, calling it 'dangerous' and biased. She vows to fight for voters.
Pune Rural police detained five men who abducted a 58-year-old doctor, his assistant, and driver near Uruli Kanchan, extorting Rs 19 lakh after threats with sharp weapons and physical assault.
Analysis of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections shows mixed results for candidates who switched parties, with some winning and others defeated. Newcomers also made significant impacts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasizes military tech advancements and industrial growth to counter US influence, as Donald Trump discusses Greenland invasion scenarios.
Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts have received more than 1.2 lakh new voter applications during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Officials expect numbers to rise as verification continues ahead of the final roll publication on M
Amit Kumar died after an unidentified vehicle struck his motorcycle near Kaushambi. Police registered an FIR and are investigating using CCTV footage.
Water supply will be disrupted in several Lucknow localities from Saturday to Monday due to scheduled cleaning and maintenance of overhead tanks in Manasnagar, Krishnanagar, and Darogakheda.
Minister Suresh Khanna and Mayor Sushma Kharakwal found poor sanitation and drainage issues during inspections in Hazratganj and Lalbagh areas. Officials face salary deductions and fines.
A 36-year-old woman from Malda's Rajbanshi community died by suicide after consuming poison, fearing exclusion from voter rolls under the SIR process due to lack of parental documents.
Gurgaon police cracked a three-week-old murder case, arresting a bike taxi driver who strangled and slit his friend's throat over a Rs 15,000 dispute and a failed Rs 1 lakh loan promise.
A 24-year-old cleaner's body was discovered trapped under a goods lift at a Ghaziabad banquet hall. Police suspect an accident, but family members allege foul play and murder.
US President Donald Trump acquired corporate bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery valued up to $1 million each shortly after their merger deal, according to a White House financial disclosure.
US Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz emphasized eastern and northeastern India's growing significance in global trade during a Kolkata event, discussing US-India cooperation and infrastructure development.
Congress claims mayoral posts in four cities, 350 corporators statewide, and power-sharing roles in 10 civic bodies while alleging BJP used money and bogus voting to manipulate results, especially in Mumbai.
Saidullah Sheikh, a 38-year-old migrant worker from Singur, was allegedly attacked and killed in Uttar Pradesh on January 13. His family demands a thorough investigation into the incident.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's alliance secured most seats in South and Central Mumbai's Marathi-dominated areas, limiting Mahayuti gains to just a few wins in key battles.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures major wins in Maharashtra's urban civic body elections, consolidating power across Nashik, Solapur, and Pune regions.
Karnataka's proposed hate speech legislation confronts India's enforcement gap. Existing criminal laws target individual perpetrators, but systemic challenges persist.