The Defence Ministry has approved 35 books by retired military personnel from 2020 to 2024, but former Army Chief General M M Naravane's memoir remains the only one pending clearance, sparking political debate.
Maharashtra government cancels physical verification for Ladki Bahin scheme, extends e-KYC correction deadline to March 31 after complaints about errors and Anganwadi worker opposition.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' forum, featured on February 7, 2026, serves as a vital platform for public discourse, enabling diverse voices to engage in meaningful discussions on current issues.
A 20-foot deep pit in Janakpuri where a man died reveals multiple safety lapses by Delhi Jal Board. Inadequate barricades, poor lighting, and slippery terrain create a hazard zone.
Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma introduces a bill to establish criminal accountability for infrastructure failures causing loss of life, emphasizing digital twin technology for monitoring.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response Agency cleared unauthorized structures from lake buffer zones, protected government land from misuse, and secured temple property across multiple locations in the city.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation approved a record Rs 76 lakh bid for the Rose Festival, with a private firm financing the entire event. This marks the first time the MC used an Expression of Interest process, expecting revenue beyond costs.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav pledges free international cricket match trips for Kannauj youth and a top sports complex in Tirwa if his party wins Uttar Pradesh.
A 22-year-old woman was found hanging at her home in Kishangarh village near IT Park, Chandigarh. Police have initiated inquest proceedings as the investigation continues.
Mohali Municipal Corporation introduces a citizen-focused 'area stewardship' program, assigning specific officers to oversee sanitation, water supply, road repairs, and other municipal services with strict timelines for issue resolution.
Former BJP president Suresh Kashyap reveals Defence Ministry's progress in separating civilian areas from cantonment boards and merging them with municipal bodies nationwide, following his parliamentary intervention.
An international seminar at PG Govt College, Sector 11, analyzed political and security developments in Bangladesh and Myanmar, featuring insights from military experts and academics on regional strategy.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a Rs 758 crore allocation under RIDF for 2025-26, focusing on health, education, and rural economy. The state also discussed MLA priorities for 2026-27 and addressed disaster relief efforts.
The National Investigation Agency has assumed control of the investigation into Rajasthan's record seizure of 10,000 kg of illegal explosives from Nagaur, following a Home Ministry directive.
Male migration forces women into farm management roles across India, yet lack of land ownership and legal recognition leaves their labor undervalued and unsupported.
Phagwara police arrested two individuals in separate incidents under the NDPS Act, recovering 90 narcotic capsules and six grams of heroin during routine patrols near Sukh Sagar Colony and Phagrawal Gate.
India's defense budget increased by 15.19% to Rs 7,84,678 crore, focusing on technology, non-contact warfare, and domestic production to enhance military capabilities.
The discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant by the Centre has Himachal Pradesh on edge, with a potential annual loss of Rs 9,000 crore threatening development and pensions.
President Trump signed an executive order enabling tariffs on goods from countries doing business with Iran, potentially disrupting major US trading relationships with nations like India, China, and Turkey.
A 25-year-old bank call centre employee died after his motorcycle fell into a 14-foot-deep open construction pit in Janakpuri, west Delhi. Police have filed an FIR for culpable homicide against the contractor and Delhi Jal Board officials.
The four-year administrator's rule in Amravati Municipal Corporation concluded as BJP's Shreechand Tejwani and YSP's Sachin Bhende won mayor and deputy mayor elections, with cross-voting playing a key role.
Mohali police have arrested Sandeep Singh, a proclaimed offender in the 2020 Punjab National Bank armed robbery case. The accused, wanted in over 20 criminal cases, was captured in a special drive.
Former Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasizes the enduring importance of conventional weapon systems like tanks and guns in future conflicts, alongside drones and AI, at the Advantage Vidarbha conclave.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation facilitated a detailed inspection by SPCA members and volunteers at the Raipur Kalan Animal Birth Control Centre, focusing on welfare protocols and operational transparency.
A district court in Chandigarh has convicted Kuldeep for the brutal 2019 murder of two sisters at a paying guest accommodation in Sector 22. The sentencing will be announced on February 9.
Mohali Municipal Corporation will hold a meeting on February 9 to discuss key civic issues including sanitation, dangerous trees, and pothole repairs. Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu outlines plans for improvements.
BJP legislators in Himachal Pradesh have submitted a memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, alleging the Congress government is withholding MLA local area development funds, discretionary grants, and stalling development projects of opposition MLAs.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu states MLA local area development funds and discretionary grants will be released only after state's financial condition improves, blaming BJP for stalling central grants.
Rajasthan has achieved 3,000 megawatts of installed solar capacity under PM-KUSUM Components A and C, transforming farmers into energy producers and advancing state energy self-reliance.
A local AAP functionary, Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar. The murder, captured on CCTV, has sparked a high-level police investigation amid claims of a personal feud.