Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan led the BJP to victory across Nashik division municipal elections despite controversies. The party won in Nashik, Dhule, Malegaon, Jalgaon, and Ahilyanagar.
A dangerously dilapidated 100-year-old building on Ponnappa Street in Purasawalkam, Chennai, threatens hundreds daily. Trust administrators warn of imminent collapse, but vendors refuse to vacate, demanding high compensation.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the BMC, winning 118 seats. This ends the Thackeray family's nearly three-decade control of India's richest civic body.
A delegation in Karnataka has formally requested police action against Puneeth Kerehalli, urging authorities to address the matter promptly and ensure legal proceedings are initiated.
Bengaluru traffic police will launch verification stickers for auto-rickshaws to curb unauthorised vehicles. The move aims to enhance passenger safety and regulate transport services in the city.
A woman in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly using a minor to commit house thefts. Police uncovered the scheme during an investigation into recent burglaries in the city.
Raigad police arrest the absconding key accused in the Tamhini Ghat murder case. The victim was identified as a 22-year-old Pune resident. Two other accused were previously arrested.
The BJP emerged as the single largest party in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, winning 72 out of 122 seats despite contesting independently against rival alliances.
Thieves broke into Samar Smriti Uchcha Vidyalaya in Baguiati, vandalizing rooms and stealing cash. Police investigation continues with no arrests yet.
A four-day joint operation in Solan district recovered one dead body and 20 human remains from a fire that gutted a wooden building housing migrant labourers. Relief efforts and a probe are ongoing.
A man in Hyderabad died after his stepbrother allegedly threw him from a third-floor terrace during an argument over sharing cigarettes, police said.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the Centre for special relaxations in the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme for hill states, citing terrain challenges and population criteria issues.
A tragic accident on the Kiratpur-Manali highway near Baloh claimed the life of an eight-month pregnant woman and seriously injured her husband. Police have registered a case.
Activists allege 30 dogs poisoned in Dharmapuri, Jagtial district, but police say no carcasses found for post-mortem. Contempt case threatened if examination not conducted.
Cidco's green zone policy transforms land beneath high-tension lines into Navi Mumbai's pioneering Urban Agriculture Centre, promoting natural farming and skill development.
A Bengaluru woman fell victim to a Rs 35 lakh fraud after being promised a Rs 100 crore donation. The accused used fake donor details to extract money for formalities.
A single private firm secures a massive Rs 1,714-crore contract for Bengaluru's debris management, raising concerns about potential waste quantity inflation.
A 320-foot long skywalk has opened at ITPB in Whitefield, Bengaluru, enhancing pedestrian safety and easing traffic flow with its 24-foot elevation above the road.
Several Indian nationals returned from Iran to New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport following government advisories. Returnees described worsening conditions, internet shutdowns, and expressed gratitude for evacuation efforts.
The Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party launches Mission 50 for upcoming civic polls, focusing on Area Sabhas to enhance local governance and citizen participation in the city.
A farmer in Karnataka's Banahatti village lost his life after being engulfed in flames while attempting to extinguish a fire that had spread to his crops. The incident highlights the dangers faced by farmers during dry seasons.
Karnataka government appoints Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as chairperson of BMLTA, with key ministers as vice-chairpersons, to oversee Bengaluru's transport planning.
Karnataka's political heavyweights Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar are set to compete for the Apex Bank president position, highlighting internal party dynamics.
Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka calls on the chief secretary to ensure safety of officials, citing the case of KAS officer Amrutha Gowda threatened by Congress leader Rajiv Gowda.
Veteran politician Ravi Raja, who recently joined BJP from Congress, lost the BMC election from Ward 185 in Dharavi to Shiv Sena (UBT)'s T Jagdish by 2,472 votes.
Anti-Narcotics Cell in Navi Mumbai has arrested 25 drug peddlers from Punjab in six months, seizing heroin, opium, and cash worth Rs 3.3 crore. Ten suspects remain at large.
Patna's zonal IG Jitendra Rana held a crucial meeting to address rising criminal incidents in Patna East. He directed police to clear backlogs within three months and intensify action against repeat offenders.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has issued notices to Punjab police officials and the Forensic Science Laboratory, demanding explanations for the FIR filed regarding former Delhi CM Atishi's controversial video clip.
A shrine committee in Nawanshahr contradicts CM Bhagwant Mann's statement linking its Guru Granth Sahib saroops to missing copies. Opposition parties criticize the government over the issue.
The Enforcement Directorate has called former MP V Vijay Sai Reddy for questioning on January 22 regarding the Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam involving alleged kickbacks and money laundering.