Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's annual user fee for waste generation faces backlash from residents and groups, who criticize its one-time payment demand and link to Swachh Survekshan rankings.
Uttarakhand's transport department organized a major youth festival in Dehradun, attracting 3,000 students to promote road safety awareness and environmental responsibility through competitions and training sessions.
The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for conducting local body elections in Himachal Pradesh to May 31, citing monsoon-related difficulties. The bench emphasized completing the poll process before this date.
Two Mexican Navy ships have arrived in Havana with over 800 tons of humanitarian aid, including food and hygiene items, to help Cuba cope with an energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and tariff threats on oil suppliers.
Former Union minister Kanhu Charan Lenka, a veteran Odisha politician, died at 86. He served in the PV Narasimha Rao government and had a four-decade public life.
The Odisha government has set up a three-member technical team to inspect the Haladiapadar railway over-bridge in Berhampur following multiple fatal accidents, with a site visit scheduled for February 16.
Guwahati sees major developments with PM Modi's visit preparations, new space technology partnerships, and significant transport infrastructure achievements. Civic updates and administrative progress highlight the city's growth.
Former MP Pappu Yadav was released from Bihar's Beur Central Jail after a court granted him bail in a money laundering case. He expressed gratitude to the judiciary for distinguishing truth from falsehood, marking a significant moment in his legal battle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first actions at Seva Teerth, launched the PM RAHAT Scheme and doubled the Lakhpati Didi target to 6 crore, aiming for a developed India.
Zirakpur has initiated a comprehensive dog sterilisation drive to manage the stray population, improve public safety, and promote animal welfare in the region.
The body of a social worker was discovered in a Patiala canal, prompting a police investigation. The deceased was identified as a local activist, with authorities examining the circumstances.
The construction of the Baltana railway underbridge in Chandigarh remains incomplete as the administration has failed to deposit Rs 6.4 crore required for the project, causing delays and inconvenience for residents.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed a Central Administrative Tribunal order that granted status quo on the transfer of power employees to the Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Union of India to clarify the National Highways Authority of India's authority to litigate on its behalf, ordering guidelines within a month.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party for their decisive victory in the Bangladesh elections, calling it a triumph for democracy.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman has secured a historic landslide victory in the 2026 elections, marking a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape and ending Sheikh Hasina's long tenure.
A West Bengal teacher was arrested and jailed for three days after donating his deceased mother's cornea, falsely accused of selling body parts. He has now resumed work as a Booth Level Officer.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhury faces a privilege breach notice for bringing a stray dog into Parliament and making controversial remarks. She must respond by February 23.
A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency an additional 45 days to conclude its investigation into the Red Fort blast, extending judicial custody for seven accused until March 13, 2026.
A Wall Street Journal investigation alleges the Department of Homeland Security is in turmoil under Secretary Kristi Noem, citing high-profile stunts, internal power struggles, and bizarre incidents like a pilot fired over a lost blanket.
Karnataka government releases draft rules to operationalize the 2018 Good Samaritan Act, creating a dedicated fund for reimbursement and ensuring hospitals provide emergency treatment.
Filmmaker Asha Achy Joseph has publicly criticized the police for delays in registering an FIR against former Kerala MLA P T Kunju Muhammed in a sexual assault case, highlighting concerns over justice and accountability.
The Defence Ministry has released the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026, proposing major reforms to boost self-reliance, speed up procurement, and strengthen India's domestic defence industry through simplified processes and higher indigenous conte
A Goa court has acquitted five individuals accused of creating a public nuisance at Dabolim airport in 2022, citing major investigative failures including lack of identification parade and witness examination.
Verna police have registered a case against six individuals and accomplices for allegedly constructing an illegal wall on a public road to block access to a hotel project in Arossim, with threats reported against workers.
Comprehensive coverage of Kanpur's major updates including civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news from February 13, 2026.
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González signs penal code amendment recognizing unborn children as human beings, triggering legal and medical debates over reproductive rights and criminal justice implications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his first address from Seva Teerth, highlighting the transformation of North and South Blocks from symbols of British Empire to centers of public service.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used Mirza Ghalib's poetry to criticize the Samajwadi Party's governance record in the state assembly. He cited NITI Aayog data showing poverty reduction and defended his administration's performance.
The Congress-led UDF in Kerala is showing strong internal unity, with leaders rallying behind the party's strategy to secure victory in upcoming elections, focusing on grassroots mobilization and policy coherence.