The Yogi Adityanath government's aspirational blocks initiative is delivering tangible improvements in civic infrastructure, education, and sports facilities across Uttar Pradesh's rural development blocks.
A CBI court in Lucknow sentences four individuals to prison for orchestrating a fake insurance claim scheme that defrauded New India Assurance of over Rs 9 lakh between 1999-2002.
A government teacher was found hanging in a Barabanki school. Her family alleges workplace harassment, while colleagues say she battled long-term depression and illness.
With Pune's local elections finally held, the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act mandates citizen participation in ward committees, environmental reports, and participatory budgets for better governance.
Lucknow Police launched Operation Pehchan to enforce tenant registration, registering 13,864 tenants in 2025. The drive aims to curb crime through verification and landlord education.
US President Donald Trump proposes a $1 billion fee for nations to join his 'Board of Peace,' with critics viewing it as an alternative to the United Nations. The White House denies minimum fees.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stresses the importance of holistic health, linking emotional well-being to physical health, while criticizing BJP's temple demolitions in Varanasi.
A 41-year-old undertrial prisoner died in Sultanpur district jail under suspicious circumstances. While jail authorities cite a heart attack, his family denies this, claiming he was healthy and had no prior complaints.
A young couple from different faiths was discovered hanging from a tree in Jhansi's Patti Kumraha village. Police suspect suicide after their families opposed the relationship.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant lauds CM Yogi Adityanath for establishing integrated court complexes in six UP districts, calling them 'temples of justice' that will set a national example.
Bengaluru residents reveal footpaths remain unusable due to obstructions and poor maintenance, making walking a daily struggle in the city.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini digitally disbursed over Rs 858 crore under welfare schemes, focusing on farmer support and women empowerment initiatives across the state.
Argentina's Milei accepts Trump's invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, while Turkey, Egypt, Canada and Brazil confirm receiving invites requiring $1 billion contributions.
A significant rise in NOTA votes during Mumbai's civic elections reveals voter dissatisfaction, with NOTA exceeding winning margins in several wards, potentially altering outcomes.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's Mumbai residence was burgled, with Rs 5.4 crore stolen. Police arrested a former employee for the theft, recovering some valuables. The incident highlights security concerns for public figures.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde felicitated newly-elected corporators in Mumbai and will lead a three-day workshop on development plans and governance strategies.
Lucknow implements extensive VVIP security measures ahead of the 86th All India presiding officers' conference, deploying over 1,683 personnel and specialized units for the six-day event.
The UP ATS arrested Idul Islam, alleged financier of Chhangur Baba, in Nagpur. Islam is accused of funding illegal conversions and property deals through a solar business front.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation increases nominated members to 10, strengthening BJP's dominance. The move follows legal amendments and reshapes power dynamics in urban governance.
Protesters stormed the US Embassy in Copenhagen, chanting against President Trump's push to control Greenland by June 1. The move has sparked a diplomatic crisis with Denmark and the EU.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed newly elected BJP corporators in Pune, emphasizing transparent governance and hard work to make PMC the country's best municipal corporation.
AIMIM achieves twin victories in Gulmandi ward, Shiv Sena's original stronghold in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, marking a significant political shift after four decades of Sena dominance.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Mumbai and other key cities, while Congress won maximum seats among MVA constituents in Maharashtra municipal elections.
Mumbai's BMC sees a generational shift as 12 newly elected corporators under 30 bring fresh energy. Young leaders like Kashish Fulwaria and Disha Yadav aim to address civic issues with new perspectives.
After winning big in civic polls, the BJP must pick mayoral candidates for PMC and PCMC. Several senior corporators are in the race, with party insiders hinting at possible surprises.
Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal deploys 80 micro-observers to assist four senior IAS officers in analyzing voter lists. They will check for discrepancies amid staff shortage complaints.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP faces opposition role in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic bodies despite being part of Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance after BJP's clear majority wins.
Authorities in Haryana's Nuh district have blocked all unauthorised access routes to Pinangwan hills in a joint operation to curb illegal mining in the Aravallis.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray acknowledged the party's below-expectation performance in Mumbai civic polls but urged newly elected corporators to turn municipal houses into battlegrounds against money power and anti-Marathi policies.
Around 21,000 voters in Singur received SIR hearing notices for logical discrepancies. Hearings began Saturday and will continue until January 31.