The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's municipal elections, winning control of 25 out of 29 corporations including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a major victory in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, capturing Mumbai from the Thackerays and dominating Pune.
The ISLAM Party clinched 35 seats in Malegaon's civic body, securing the mayor's position. AIMIM followed with 21 seats in the Maharashtra polls.
Daru police in Hazaribag seized 48 kg of ganja and arrested Chandan Kumar near Shivane River. The contraband, worth lakhs, was being transported from Siliguri to Ranchi.
A 16-year-old boy died and two others were seriously injured in a knife attack near Patharia in Dumka. Police are investigating possible motives including molestation attempts.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections delivered major upsets as ABS's Gawli daughters lost their seats while former mayors Kishori Pednekar and Vishakha Raut secured victories.
More than 600 birds suffered injuries during Mumbai's Makar Sankranti kite festival. Activists report widespread use of banned Chinese manja causing severe harm to owls, crows, pigeons and other species across suburban areas.
Coimbatore Corporation revises bird park DPR to reuse old zoo structures, cutting costs from Rs 10 crore to Rs 6-7 crore. Project to house 1,000 birds on 4.5 acres under PPP mode.
A late-night firing incident in Dhanbad's Jharudih area caused panic among residents. The accused, Devendra Singh, is a witness in the Suresh Singh murder case. Police recovered cartridges and bullets.
Mumbai's BMC election results were significantly delayed on Friday due to technical problems with older EVMs and repeated recount requests from candidates across multiple wards.
The Aam Aadmi Party has called for breach of privilege proceedings against BJP's Kapil Mishra for circulating a manipulated video of Delhi minister Atishi. A Punjab court has ordered its immediate removal.
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya calls for reconstituting the Bengaluru Metro fare panel, highlighting errors in recent fare hikes and automatic revision proposals.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the official schedule for its presidential election, with the result declaration set for January 20, 2024.
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory testing of car fuel efficiency with AC on and off from October 2026 to provide realistic mileage figures for consumers.
Wheelchair-bound comedian Karn Shah was left stranded at Worli metro station for 45 minutes due to a malfunctioning lift, with staff allegedly telling him to 'go home walking'.
Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya strongly criticizes the proposed 5% Metro fare increase, urging Union Minister to reconstitute the Fare Fixation Committee. Commuters express concerns over affordability and safety.
The Enforcement Directorate raids 26 locations across 7 states in a major narcotics trafficking case linked to Goa's biggest LSD seizure. Cash, drugs, and digital evidence seized.
Maharashtra's municipal election counting faced minor incidents in cities like Thane and Jalgaon, but police maintained peace overall. Legal action follows some clashes.
AIMIM led by Asaduddin Owaisi nearly doubles its corporator seats in Maharashtra municipal elections, winning 114 seats across 12 corporations and outperforming MNS and NCP(SP).
State BJP president Manmohan Samal urges unity among workers as several BJD leaders, including Jajpur zilla parishad chairperson, join BJP in Bhubaneswar event.
Ajsu-P supremo Sudesh Mahto criticizes Jharkhand government's pre-budget exercise, demands white paper on six-year achievements and priorities during Milan Samaroh in Ranchi.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasizes that democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive, and accountable to the people to strengthen India's democracy.
All new intra-city public buses manufactured from October 2026 must have low-floor design with 400mm height, improving accessibility for elderly, women, and disabled passengers.
A Rajkot-based snacks manufacturer has filed a police complaint alleging two persons defrauded him and his relatives of Rs 10.98 crores through a false investment scheme promising high returns.
A 21-year-old blind woman was allegedly raped at a Surat construction site. The accused, Alam, faces charges of rape and criminal intimidation after the victim reported the crime.
Construction of Suman High School in Surat halted after BJP and AAP councillors protested shifting the site from Ward 7 to Ward 8. The standing committee ordered status quo.
Tribal organizations in Jharkhand have called for a statewide bandh on Saturday, demanding the arrest of key accused in the murder of traditional leader Soma Munda. Schools in Ranchi have declared holidays.
Bhubaneswar police have arrested another suspect in the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. Four of the five accused are now in custody after the December 2025 attack.
Police arrested eight people after violence erupted over a 100-year-old Kali temple renovation in Dumka's Lalgarh. Seven individuals sustained injuries as authorities maintain heavy security and patrols.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi held a key strategy session for Assam polls, vowing to defeat the 'most corrupt CM' with senior party figures in attendance.