The sudden demise of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has plunged NCP into political uncertainty in Marathwada, where he served as organizational anchor, leaving ministers, MLAs and workers uneasy about future leadership and unity.
Shiv Sena and BJP have agreed to restrict mayor and deputy mayor tenures to 15 months in Thane, leading to four different mayors in five years. Similar rotational arrangements planned for Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Mira-Bhayander municipal corporat
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that references to Maharishi Valmiki's early life as a dacoit do not hurt religious sentiments, quashing an FIR against a preacher for his sermon.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for rising gold and silver costs, accuses party of hoarding. He demands caste-wise census and investigation into Ajit Pawar's death.
Manisha Mhaiskar, a 1992 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new home secretary of Maharashtra, replacing Iqbal Chahal who retires on Saturday. She brings extensive administrative experience from various key positions.
A 23-year-old man in Kanpur died by suicide, with his family alleging harassment for religious conversion. A viral video shows the deceased citing this pressure. Police are investigating.
E Sreedharan criticizes Kerala's RRTS project as an election stunt, advocating for high-speed rail with 135km/hr speed versus RRTS's 70-75km/hr.
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The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar has officially opened the newly renovated Guru Ravidas Chowk, enhancing urban infrastructure and honoring the spiritual legacy of Guru Ravidas in the city.
India and Venezuela have established a common roadmap to revitalize bilateral relations by 2026, following a high-level phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
The Central Electricity Authority recommends allowing hydro pumped-storage projects in eco-sensitive zones and simplifying environmental clearances to boost India's energy storage capacity to 100 GW by 2035-36.
Karnataka Minister Nagendra refutes Janardhana Reddy's claims about Ballari violence and clarifies Deputy CM Shivakumar's security cover statement, emphasizing only Centre grants Z-category protection.
Ranjit Singh, Indore's famous dancing cop, has been stripped of his officiating head constable rank and reverted to constable following a departmental inquiry into misconduct allegations by a woman.
Allahabad High Court criticizes Uttar Pradesh police for making leg-shooting encounters routine, questioning if such actions are to please senior officers or teach lessons to accused.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been charged with civil rights violations for protesting at a Minnesota church. The incident highlights tensions over free speech and religious spaces.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death with stones and sticks by his stepfather in Northeast Delhi's Shastri Park. The accused is absconding, and police are investigating a video where he purportedly confessed to the crime.
US President Donald Trump stated progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict but noted deep hostility between Zelensky and Putin complicates peace talks. He revealed requesting Putin to halt attacks due to severe winter conditions.
An Odisha delegation visits Chhattisgarh to address the long-standing Mahanadi River water dispute, marking a significant step toward resolution after years of legal battles and stalled negotiations.
Bengaluru's ambitious Rs 30,000 crore PPP tender for integrated solid waste management facilities in north and south zones is in final evaluation stages, marking a major shift in the city's waste ecosystem.
Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses petition seeking transfer of defamation case, imposes ₹50,000 cost on petitioner for unsubstantiated allegations against judge and opposing counsel.
Delhi government extends LPSC waiver scheme deadline to August 15, allowing domestic consumers to pay principal dues for full surcharge relief. Over 3.3 lakh consumers have already benefited.
Karnataka Excise Minister Thimmapur has declared he will resign immediately if corruption allegations are proven, while alleging a conspiracy against him as a Dalit amid a controversy over wine merchants association.
Kailashkumar Jain tracked his repossessed Maruti Ertiga to a remote Panchmahal village and executed a daring midnight theft using a spare key, leading to his arrest.
Kanpur police arrested three brothers, including the mastermind, for a series of burglaries using drones to recce houses. The gang stole over Rs 15 lakh from a policeman's house during his daughter's wedding.
Nashik city police have registered FIRs against 69 motorists for careless parking obstructing traffic. The crackdown targets autorickshaws, goods carriers, and private vehicles across the city.
Four Maoists, including two women, surrendered with automatic weapons in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. The group had a combined bounty of Rs 8 lakh and were active in the Konta-Kistaram area.
A 70-year-old disabled woman was burnt alive after a bonfire ignited her bedding at a brick kiln in Kanpur's Bidhnu area. The incident occurred on Thursday night while her husband was away.
BJP members staged a protest in Kalappanaickenpatti, Namakkal, accusing DMK town panchayat president of forging documents to claim SC community land and building a house illegally.
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticizes state government for inaction a month after Indore's water contamination tragedy, highlighting ongoing drinking water disruptions in Bhagirathpura.
Maharashtra government merges advisory and action bodies into single District Child Labour Action Committees led by district collectors to intensify eradication efforts with monthly reviews.