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Sunetra Pawar, sworn in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, is expected to contest the Baramati assembly by-election following her husband Ajit Pawar's death. Political observers predict she may face no opposition.
Kochi MLAs P V Sreenijin and Uma Thomas emphasized urgent action on public issues at the district development committee meeting, addressing bus stand renovation, pollution concerns, and infrastructure delays.
Karunagappally police and Dansaf team arrested 25-year-old Zakir after he swallowed MDMA packets to evade arrest. He was found with 11.26g of drugs allegedly sourced from Bengaluru.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated projects worth Rs 173.78 crore and laid foundation stones for Rs 169 crore projects in Surat, totaling Rs 342 crore. He praised Surat as a national model for development and cleanliness.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs departments to finish 27,898 pending rural development works within three months, emphasizing transparent and equitable growth.
Kerala government permits use of sand dredged from Muthalapozhi Harbour for NH-66 six-laning project, easing construction material shortage and accelerating work on critical Thiruvananthapuram stretch.
Surat crime branch arrests two women for allegedly attempting to sell a 10-day-old baby girl for Rs 2.5 lakh. The infant was brought from Maharashtra and rescued by police.
An 18-month-old girl, Priyanshi Devpach, died after being crushed by a reversing light load carrier in Nagpur's Kharbi area. The driver has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and negligence.
A Vadodara ASI from the elite SOG unit was arrested for alleged links with a drug peddler caught with Rs 48 lakh heroin. The arrest marks the first such case involving a policeman from this unit in the city.
Kolkata Police files FIR against Mithun Bhattacharya for allegedly using forged documents to file objections against three electors in Behala Paschim assembly constituency. The accused denied filing objections and skipped hearings.
Former Mayo Hospital employee Kiran Manpiya, who conducted over 45,000 autopsies in 22 years, wins NMC election from Prabhag 3. The 62-year-old BJP member now aims to dissect civic problems with same dedication.
Himachal Pradesh government establishes administrative committees to oversee gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads following the expiration of elected PRI representatives' terms across most regions.
A significant fire erupted near stored refuse-derived fuel at Nagpur's Bhandewadi dumping yard on Saturday afternoon, prompting immediate response from municipal fire brigade teams.
A car rental deposit dispute in Thane's Shilphata escalated into a fatal stabbing and abduction. Police swiftly arrested three accused and rescued the victim within hours of the violent incident.
Nagpur's fire and emergency services face critical manpower shortages with 751 out of 872 posts vacant, leaving 13 fire stations understaffed and new fire tenders idle, threatening public safety in the city of over two million.
Thane police arrested a 25-year-old mobile repairman from Mumbra for allegedly running a narcotics racket using his business as a front. Authorities seized 750 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, gadgets, and cash worth over Rs 1.8 lakh.
The Union Health Ministry has appealed a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed parents of a deceased unmarried man to access his cryopreserved semen for posthumous reproduction, raising complex legal questions about inheritance and consent.
A federal judge has denied Minnesota's attempt to halt a major immigration enforcement surge under President Trump, ruling the state unlikely to succeed in its constitutional challenge.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in state politics. The NCP's reunification efforts face significant hurdles amid ongoing factional disputes.
A young advocate from Ludhiana has achieved top rank in the Punjab and Haryana High Court Judicial Service exams, showcasing legal excellence in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dera Ballan in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Ravidas Jayanti. A massive security deployment of 8,000 police personnel is in place following a threat email, ensuring tight security for the event.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, resigns from the party, accusing state unit head Raja Warring of ignoring senior leaders and praising PM Modi's governance.
The Rs 8,000 crore performance-based challenge fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized for five years. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities and bus schemes also lags, highlighting urban development challenges.
Hindu Religious Minister P K Sekarbabu distributed laptops to 186 college students in Chennai under the 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme to boost IT and AI skills among youth.
A speeding truck crashed into three motorcycles on a railway overbridge in Berhampur, killing five and injuring three. Police seized the truck and detained the driver.
Madras High Court dismisses PIL challenging electric crematorium construction in Kuchanur village, citing ulterior motives and supporting modernization to reduce pollution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti highlights political outreach to Punjab's Dalit community, which faces complex identity divisions affecting voting patterns.
BJP Nagpur unit names senior corporator Narendra Borkar as ruling party leader ahead of February 6 mayor elections, consolidating civic leadership with experienced hand.
BJP selects three-time corporator Neeta Thakre as Nagpur's next mayor, overlooking Shivani Dani. Thakre becomes the 55th mayor and 8th woman to hold the post. Elections scheduled for February 6.