The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs14,953 crore for social welfare schemes, marking an 8% increase from the previous budget. Key highlights include doubled funding for the CM mass marriage scheme and enhanced pensions for farmers and the elderly
Pune city police and PMC officials conducted a joint anti-encroachment operation in Vimannagar, removing unauthorized hawkers, stalls, and illegally parked vehicles from multiple roads and footpaths.
Four individuals arrested in Noida for running a fake call center that duped job seekers with promises of cruise ship jobs and foreign postings, scamming nearly Rs 1 crore across India.
MCG announces on-the-spot fines up to Rs 50,000 for illegal waste dumping in public places. New enforcement measures target individuals and bulk waste generators.
A sand-laden truck collided with a government vehicle of Umred SDO Umesh Chavan on the Umred-Bhiwapur road and fled. Police later arrested the driver and registered a case under the BNS for attacking a public servant.
Rajasthan's budget focuses on power sector expansion with a 10 GW generation target, grid strengthening, and new connections to drive growth and sustainability.
The Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 has provisioned over Rs 207 crore for the groundbreaking Kukrail Night Safari in Lucknow. This first-of-its-kind project, spanning 855 acres, will feature nocturnal species under simulated moonlight, with construction pend
Jaipur received limited budget allocations in the 2026-27 state budget, with the lowest project count across three budgets under the current BJP government, despite upcoming municipal elections.
Finance Minister Diya Kumari announced a comprehensive agriculture package in Rajasthan's budget, featuring increased spending, irrigation expansion, solar energy initiatives, and marketing reforms.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna delivered a unique budget presentation, reciting six Urdu couplets that praised CM Yogi Adityanath's leadership and development work, earning applause from BJP MLAs.
Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget allocates Rs 400 crore for electric buses and Rs 50 crore for charging stations to promote clean transport. Additional funds target road safety and modern bus terminals.
The Bhajan Lal Sharma government announces Rs 130 crore for Aravalli conservation, including boundary walls, water structures, and tree plantations across 4,000 hectares, alongside measures against illegal mining and for sustainable farming.
The Tamil Nadu Federation for Pastoral People's Sangam has petitioned the DMK manifesto committee, demanding a pastoral economic development board and protective legislation for migratory herders.
Finance Minister Diya Kumari announced a new Rajasthan State Water Policy and a Rs 6,800 crore initiative to expand tap water connections in urban and rural areas, aiming for Viksit Rajasthan 2047.
Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget allocates Rs 194 crore for the UPCAMP, a six-year World Bank-aided project to improve air quality using airshed strategies across sectors like transport and industry.
Madras High Court has asked Sivaganga district officials to respond to a PIL alleging a compound wall obstructs a natural watercourse in Kalukerkadai village, risking flooding and health hazards for 200 SC families.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has proposed a 4% increase in general property tax across all slabs, along with hikes in other levies. The proposal awaits commissioner approval amid political uncertainty.
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new scheme allocating Rs 100 crore to waive fees for one of two sisters studying in the same school, aiming to boost girl child education after delays and election-related suspensions.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presents state budget highlighting significant crime reduction since 2016 through police modernization, improved intelligence, and stricter enforcement strategies.
The BJP commemorated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's death anniversary as Samarpan Diwas with tributes and seminars across Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing his antyodaya philosophy for inclusive development.
The Uttar Pradesh government has regularized 81 Fast Track Courts and allocated Rs 9,845 crore for judicial infrastructure to expedite cases, especially those involving crimes against women and financial disputes.
The state budget outlines significant funding for urban local bodies, focusing on street lighting, drainage, flood control, parking, sanitation, and digital service delivery to enhance civic infrastructure.
Bangladesh holds its first parliamentary elections since Sheikh Hasina's ouster, with BNP emerging as a frontrunner. In India, Rahul Gandhi criticizes the US trade deal, sparking a political row. Other top stories include a bioterrorism plot and contamina
The Karnataka Lokayukta has raided four government officials in disproportionate assets cases, with searches conducted in Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Davangere, and Dharwad.
Priya Kapur, wife of Sunjay Kapur, has accused her mother-in-law Rani of making false statements in court regarding the RK Family Trust, escalating a high-profile family dispute.
Former Haryana MLA Balraj Kundu has reported receiving a Rs 5 crore extortion threat through WhatsApp, prompting a police investigation into the matter.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the US-India deal, advocating for workers and farmers while questioning if the Prime Minister will heed public concerns or remains under strong external influence.
Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, cast his vote in the parliamentary elections from London, highlighting the party's participation amid political tensions.
A police encounter in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, resulted in the death of a businessman and injuries to his two brothers, sparking an investigation into the incident.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's House Judiciary Committee hearing on Jeffrey Epstein files turned combative, with Democrats and a Republican accusing the DOJ of cover-ups and redaction failures. Bondi defended Trump and refused to apologize to survivors.