The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 25,500 crore for rural development, focusing on employment, housing, roads, irrigation, and water supply. Key schemes include MNREGS, PM Awas Yojana, and Namami Gange.
Uttar Pradesh increases IT and electronics sector allocation by 76% to Rs 2,059 crore in the 2026–27 Budget, emphasizing AI labs, cybersecurity, and data center investments to drive tech growth.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 500 crore for religious tourism development in 2026-27 budget, focusing on Ayodhya, Mathura, Varanasi, and other pilgrimage sites to enhance infrastructure and visitor experience.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 5,041 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the handloom and textile sector, aiming to generate 30,000 jobs and support traditional industries through subsidies and modernisation initiatives.
Mumbai has inaugurated India's inaugural musical road on the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road. The 500-meter stretch uses rumble strips to play 'Jai Ho' when vehicles pass at 60-80 kmph.
Two Hindu men were murdered in separate incidents in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar and Mymensingh districts ahead of elections. The International Crisis Group warns of further attacks on candidates and minorities.
A 33-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru allegedly stabbed his retired Navy captain father and dentist mother to death over a family dispute. The police have arrested him and are investigating the motive.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's General House meeting was dominated by protests over contaminated drinking water, leading to heated political clashes. Despite delays, key projects like a dog shelter were approved.
Bangladesh holds its first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising, with over 300,000 security personnel deployed and UN warnings of disinformation targeting young voters. The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami lead a tight race.
Shivam Mishra, son of a prominent tobacco baron, has been arrested following a high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur. The incident, which caused significant public outrage, involved reckless driving and property damage.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly introduces an AI facial recognition system to record MLAs' attendance only when seated, aiming to eliminate proxy practices and enforce disqualification rules.
Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget dedicates over ₹44,000 crore to enhance law and order, focusing on cyber security, women's safety, and disaster response. DGP Rajeev Krishna hails it as a historic step for a safer state.
Uttar Pradesh government approves financial allocations for State Disaster Response Force, Anti-Narcotics Task Force, and prison agricultural initiatives in 2026-27 budget.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expresses solidarity with workers and farmers protesting government policies including labour codes, trade agreements, and potential changes to MGNREGA. A nationwide strike sees widespread participation across sectors.
Bund Garden police have registered a theft case against an unknown bouncer at a prominent Pune pub for allegedly stealing gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 1.64 lakh from a 25-year-old MBA student during a late-night incident on January 31.
Two women died and three others, including two children, were injured in a tragic SUV-truck collision on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near the MCD Toll on Thursday morning. Police are investigating the accident that occurred at around 6:43 am.
In a major 10-hour operation in Pune's Budhwar Peth red light area, police rescued several minor girls, arrested two Bangladeshi women, and nabbed a man with drugs. Over 500 personnel checked 41 buildings.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to maintain strict vigil during upcoming festivals like Holi, Mahashivratri, and Ramzan, warning that any attempts to disturb peace will face severe action.
Uttar Pradesh government has earmarked Rs 26.2 crore in the 2026-27 budget for new motor vehicles under Phase-II of UP-112 project to reduce emergency response times across urban and rural areas.
The Central Bureau of Investigation apprehended two Food Corporation of India officials in Chandausi for allegedly demanding bribes from a private contractor to clear rice stock deposits, with a trap operation catching them red-handed.
A joint DGCA-AAIB team visited Baramati to investigate the Jan 28 Learjet crash that killed Ajit Pawar. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar alleges sabotage and pilot misconduct, demanding an international probe.
An advocate from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, challenging the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa's Rs 1.25 lakh non-refundable deposit for election candidates as illegal and arbitrary.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 10,888 crore for agriculture in 2026-27, a 20% increase from 2025-26. Key initiatives include UP-AGREES, solar pump sets, natural farming, and aquaculture projects.
A Barabanki court sentenced three men to life imprisonment for a 2016 murder over a land dispute. One convict fled after conviction but was later arrested and produced in court.
A physical altercation broke out in Turkey's parliament as ruling and opposition parties clashed over the appointment of a controversial judicial minister, highlighting deep political divisions.
Lucknow's infrastructure for animal husbandry and agricultural marketing receives significant funding, with Rs 5 crore for Badshahbagh campus development and Rs 76.41 crore for Kisan Agri Mall in Gomtinagar.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at five locations in Uttar Pradesh targeting Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a government-recognized madrassa teacher accused of fraudulently drawing salary while living abroad and acquiring properties worth crores.
Bangladesh holds its first general election since the 2024 student-led uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. Over 127 million voters choose 350 lawmakers in a pivotal democratic process.
Majid Usman Attar, a co-accused in a Rs1.53 crore investment fraud case registered by Kondhwa police, has been granted regular bail by the Bombay High Court. The court noted his prolonged detention and lack of trial progress.
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