Ahmedabad AMTS Bus Fire: All Passengers Escape Safely
A major accident was averted when an AMTS bus caught fire on SG Road in Ahmedabad. All 50 passengers evacuated safely before flames engulfed the vehicle. No injuries reported.
Category : Politics
Vikram Thakor Announces Political Entry, Sparks Speculation
Popular Gujarati actor-singer Vikram Thakor declares he will join politics soon, causing ripples in Gujarat's political circles. His community influence makes this a significant development.
Ahmedabad: Elderly Man Assaulted Outside Son's Shop
A 65-year-old retired man was allegedly beaten with sticks and fists by a youth and his uncle following a cricket ball dispute outside his son's grocery shop in Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad.
SC Extends Deadline for 1.4 Crore Bengal Voters
The Supreme Court has granted 10 extra days to 1.4 crore West Bengal voters facing 'logical discrepancy' notices. The court ordered the Election Commission to display lists publicly and directed state authorities to ensure law and order.
Bureaucrats Anchor India's Democratic Consensus
K N Hari Kumar analyzes how bureaucrats maintain democratic stability in India, bridging ideological divides and implementing key political agendas.
Indian Navy Training Squadron Arrives in Singapore
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron reached Singapore's Changi naval base on January 15, marking a strategic deployment to enhance maritime cooperation with Southeast Asian nations under India's Act East Policy.
SC Slams Dubious Land Deals, YEIDA Officials 'Hand in Glove'
Supreme Court finds Jaiprakash Associates-Gaursons land transactions dubious, says YEIDA officials were 'hand in glove'. Hearing on Rs 114 crore transfer fee.
Ahmedabad Hospital Violates Own Fire Safety Rules
Five years after the Shrey Hospital fire tragedy, AMC's new Rs 185-crore LG Hospital in Maninagar houses its ICU on the 9th floor, contradicting its own ground-floor ICU mandate for private hospitals.
Congress Appoints Ministers for Telangana Municipal Polls
Congress appoints ministers and an advisor as in-charges for municipal elections across Telangana. They will oversee strategy and candidate selection in 116 municipalities and seven corporations.
New Bus Station in Regonda to Ease Travel for Pilgrims
A new bus station at Regonda in Bhupalpally district gets foundation stone laid. The 75 lakh facility aims to improve connectivity for Medaram pilgrims and daily commuters.
Congress Protests Alleged Diversion of Village Funds in Nakodar
Congress workers in Nakodar, Jalandhar, staged a protest accusing the government of illegally diverting central funds meant for village development to pay electricity bills instead.
Punjab Ministers Give Clean Chit in Missing Saroops Case
Punjab ministers and an MP visited a shrine in Nawanshahr district, stating no irregularities were found regarding 169 saroops. The visit follows CM Bhagwant Mann's earlier claims about locating missing saroops.
Telangana HC Summons Officials Over Unpaid Farmer Compensation
Telangana High Court summons irrigation, finance secretaries over contempt for not paying compensation to farmers whose land was acquired for Shankara Samudram reservoir.
Stalin Launches ₹342 Crore Mamallan Reservoir Project
Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the Mamallan reservoir project at Nemmeli, aiming to supply 170 MLD water to Chennai's southern suburbs and benefit 13 lakh residents.
India Sends First Pinaka Guided Rockets to Armenia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket systems from Nagpur to Armenia, highlighting India's growing role as a defence exporter with record production and export figures.
Political Lunch: Masala Dosa in Moving Vehicle
An intimate account of sharing a meal with a BJP karyakarta in a moving rath, featuring masala dosa with sambar and chutney, and a warm political welcome.
Kollam: Welder Killed in Neighbour Clash, Six Arrested
A violent clash between neighbours in Kollam's Nedumbana area left a 25-year-old welder dead and four injured. Police have arrested six individuals following the late-night altercation.
Dredging Halt at Muthalapozhi Harbour Alarms Fishermen
Dredging work at Muthalapozhi harbour has stopped due to equipment failure, raising safety concerns among local fishermen as rough seas approach in March.
Health Inspector Dies by Suicide at Chirayinkeezhu Station
A 45-year-old health inspector from Kollam died by suicide after jumping in front of a train at Chirayinkeezhu railway station. Police are investigating the incident.
Mumbai Police Files FIR Against Cricket Bookie in Rs 8.3 Crore Fraud
Dongri police have registered an FIR against alleged cricket bookie Mehul Jain and his relatives for cheating a businessman of Rs 8.3 crore in a fake company sale and subsidy scheme.
Kochi Revises Brahmapuram Waste Management Plan
Kochi Corporation initiates discussions with waste treatment firms to revise the Brahmapuram master plan, addressing legacy waste and treatment facilities.
Kochi Activist Demands Safety Checks Post Broadway Fire
An RTI activist in Kochi has filed a petition demanding inspections by multiple departments at Broadway shops following a recent fire, citing concerns over unlicensed operations and safety violations.
Treasury Secretary: Supreme Court Unlikely to Block Trump Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on European nations.
ISEC Faculty Shaped India's Agricultural Policies
Faculty members from the Institute for Social and Economic Change have played crucial roles in key agricultural developments, including Karnataka's irrigation projects and national sericulture policies.
Kerala Govt Approves Rs 1 Crore Fish Landing Centre in Ernakulam
Kerala state government grants administrative approval for Rs 1 crore modern fish landing centre near Pandit Karuppan Road in Ernakulam to address silt issues in Vembanad Lake and boost fishing activities.
Delhi Airport Third Runway Closure from Feb 16
Delhi's IGI Airport will close its third runway for upgrades from February 16, with operations expected to resume in early July. Authorities assure minimal flight disruptions.
Kochi Court Acquits Man Accused of Priest Attack
A judicial magistrate in Ernakulam acquitted Abdul Nassar, citing discrepancies in testimonies and lack of evidence. The case involved alleged assault on a priest in 2021.
Mumbai Court Rejects Police Plea for Drug Retesting
A special NDPS court in Mumbai dismissed the Crime Branch's request to retest drug samples after initial forensic analysis found no narcotics. The judge cited lack of exceptional circumstances.
Thiruvananthapuram Leads Kerala in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Thiruvananthapuram district recorded 635 Pocso cases in 2025, highest in Kerala. Special prosecutor reveals 70% accused are relatives or known persons.
Bombay HC Returns Ambarnath Council Dispute to Collector
Bombay High Court remits Ambarnath municipal council alliance dispute to Thane collector, criticizing four Congress councillors for 'globetrotting' behavior after switching to BJP.
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