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.
The newly formed ISLAM party won 35 seats in Malegaon's municipal corporation, ending Congress dominance but missing a clear majority. AIMIM surged to second place with 21 seats.
A woman in Lucknow discovered jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crore missing from her bank locker. Police have registered an FIR against unknown bank employees and are investigating possible internal theft.
Noida's power department will replace over 2,500 dilapidated electricity poles and construct new feeders at Thaira substation to improve supply ahead of summer peak demand.
US President Donald Trump suggests the United States might withdraw from NATO if the alliance fails to support American strategic goals regarding Greenland, citing national security risks.
Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh writes to CM Yogi Adityanath, urging high-level coordination to make Lucknow a model capital city with improved infrastructure and governance.
Enforcement Directorate raids in Ganjam, Odisha, recover Rs 2.5 crore cash from an almirah linked to illegal sand and black stone mining operations involving criminal elements.
Police in Mohali demolished an illegally constructed property linked to drug smuggler Sanjay Shah in Barhmajra's Gorakhnath Colony as part of the 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' campaign.
The Yogi Adityanath government suspended Gautam Budh Nagar's district excise officer Subodh Kumar after repeated complaints of overcharging at liquor shops. Officials confirmed negligence in handling the issue.
The Mahayuti alliance captured Kolhapur Municipal Corporation with 45 seats, breaking Congress's stronghold. Congress emerged as single largest party with 34 seats but missed majority mark of 41.
A domestic dispute over suspected infidelity in Khargone turned fatal as a man killed his wife and their six-month-old son suffocated. Police arrested the husband who confessed to the brutal assault.
A private engineering college in Greater Noida suspended its principal and a professor after a BPharma student accused them of sexual harassment and assaulting a classmate who intervened.
BJP emerged as the single largest party in North Maharashtra civic elections, securing 195 seats across five corporations. Shiv Sena followed with 81 seats, while opposition parties struggled.
Two decades after anti-land acquisition protests, Singur sees renewed debate over land use and consent as PM Modi plans a rally, with farmers split and political tensions rising.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train in Malda, connecting Howrah and Kamakhya, along with Amrit Bharat Express trains, and address a public rally.
Shiv Sena's Lalit Kolhe, in judicial custody for a fake call centre case, gets elected from Jalgaon Ward 11(D). His son and mother also win their wards with huge margins.
US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate the Nile River water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia, calling for fair negotiations and warning against military conflict.
State Election Commission declares 65 candidates elected unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls after verifying no discrepancies. BJP wins 43 seats, Shiv Sena 18, NCP 2, and Independents 2.
A Ghaziabad court acquitted a shopkeeper accused of selling counterfeit Bajaj pressure cookers after the prosecution failed to produce any witnesses or evidence in 16 years.
A key meeting in Lucknow discussed amendments to the Electricity Act, focusing on shared distribution networks. While officials see competition benefits, consumer groups warn of rising household tariffs.
BJP clinches clear majorities in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, defeating the NCP alliance. The results mark a significant shift in local political dynamics.
This week saw escalating protests in Iran, US talks on Greenland acquisition, European troop deployments, and a Taliban-appointed diplomat taking charge in New Delhi, reshaping international dynamics.
Former US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate the long-standing Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia, aiming to resolve tensions over water control and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Italian Ambassador Antonio Bartoli emphasizes the strong India-Italy partnership, predicting further enhancement through the EU-India Free Trade Agreement ahead of key summit.
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission announces a packed 2026 interview calendar, aiming to conduct interviews on nearly 90% of working days to clear pending selections and complete current recruitment cycles.
NCP candidate Aazam Kazi, a criminal on record, wins Kolhapur Ward 6 election despite police externment order. High court granted interim relief before voting.