Rohtak Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 37 crore road sweeping project with 340 workers and 140 vehicles to reclaim its top Swachh Survekshan ranking after losing the cleanest city title last year.
The Sirsa Municipal Council has initiated a city-wide anti-encroachment campaign, starting with Barnala Road, to ease traffic and address public complaints. Illegal structures were removed, with officials warning of strict action against non-compliance.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced Nabard's approval for 73 projects worth Rs 713.87 crore in Himachal Pradesh, focusing on public works and water resources, amid concerns over revenue deficit grant discontinuation.
Ambala Range IG Pankaj Nain directs traffic police to wear body cameras for transparency and to record interactions with violators, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.
Hansi police in Haryana solved the murder of property dealer Subhash Chand within 48 hours, arresting main accused Gurmeet. DGP Ajay Singhal announced a Rs 50,000 reward for the team's scientific investigation.
Senior Deputy Mayor Rakesh Prashar objects to the Rs 8.46 crore Rose Garden beautification tender in Ludhiana, citing excessive costs and lack of accountability. B&R officials defend the move, stating it follows former MC commissioner's orders.
Shiromani Akali Dal leaders hail Bikram Singh Majithia's bail as a victory over AAP's vendetta, while rebel factions assert party unification hinges on a change in leadership.
A full bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that resignation by Tamil Nadu government servants, including on medical grounds, results in forfeiture of past service and ineligibility for pension benefits, citing clear statutory provisions.
An RTI reply reveals all 10 night-parking bays for Code-C aircraft at Surat International Airport have been allotted to non-scheduled operators, leaving scheduled airlines like IndiGo and Air India Express without slots despite recent infrastructure upgra
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and BJP's Ashwani Sharma criticize Punjab's AAP government after the daylight murder of AAP leader Lucky Oberoi in Jalandhar, citing deteriorating law and order.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has filed nominations for Panvel Municipal Corporation's mayor and deputy mayor posts, with Nitin Jairam Patil and Pramila Ravinath Patil as candidates. With a strong majority, the election is expected to be unopposed.
A special court in Mumbai has rejected builder Yash Machinder's discharge plea in a Rs 400 crore money laundering case, ruling that absence from a predicate chargesheet does not exonerate PMLA prosecution.
Former Maradu chairperson Antony Ashanparambil writes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging toll concessions for residents near Kumbalam toll plaza on NH 66, citing financial burden and new national rules.
Jaipal, father of IPS officer Rahul Balhara, allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his licensed pistol in Haryana's Rohtak. The incident occurred outside his shop in the grain market.
Ernakulam police chief S Sudarshan held a meeting with residents and leaders to address rising drug issues and prevent vigilante actions against migrant workers in Perumbavoor, promising a joint committee for solutions.
A man in Bengaluru has been booked for posing as a senior health inspector to fraudulently collect money from business owners for fake trade license applications.
A disturbing incident in Bengaluru saw a biker harass a techie and vandalize their car at Madavara Junction, raising concerns over road safety and public behavior in the city.
Police in Bathinda fired tear gas and detained hundreds of Bharatiya Kisan Union members to stop a protest march demanding the release of two activists jailed for 10 months, leading to clashes and highway blockades.
Union Minister Ramnath Thakur stated that over 14,000 stakeholder suggestions on the draft Seeds Bill have been examined, including those from Punjab. The bill includes protections for farmers' rights and seed quality measures.
Babubhai Prajapati, 64, passed away just one day after the Gujarat High Court cleared him in a 1996 bribery case. The legal battle lasted nearly three decades, costing him his job and freedom.
A massive, unsecured excavation pit in Central Delhi's Bara Hindu Rao area, left open for over a decade, threatens lives daily. Residents warn of potential fatal accidents as authorities remain inactive despite repeated complaints.
A 38-year-old gold trader in Ahmedabad finally gets an FIR registered after nearly two years, alleging abduction and assault over a business dispute, raising questions about police delays.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a petition by retired Lt Col Ashok Bembey seeking pension for his civil re-employment with PSERC, ruling that his temporary appointment did not confer pension rights under service rules.
The United States has sanctioned 14 vessels, 15 entities, and two individuals in Iran's oil sector just after indirect nuclear talks ended, signaling continued pressure despite diplomatic efforts.
In the Bengaluru techie's wife murder case, police have arrested another accomplice from Varanasi, expanding the investigation into the crime that shocked the city.
GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao urges residents, NGOs, and corporations to collaborate in transforming underused areas into vibrant community hubs at a recent Open House event.
A devastating fire broke out near Kudlu Gate in Bengaluru, destroying over 50 sheds and causing significant property damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with no casualties reported.
Former Punjab education minister Pargat Singh criticizes AAP government following murder of youth leader Lucky Oberoi, demands CM and DGP resignations, judicial inquiry, and central forces deployment.
Varkala police arrested two youths for stealing a motorcycle from near a temple. The owner identified his repainted bike, leading to a scuffle and arrests.
Fishermen in Perumathura oppose Kerala government's plan to supply dredged sand from Muthalapozhi harbour to NHAI for NH 66 six-laning. They demand the sand be used locally to combat severe coastal erosion threatening homes and livelihoods.