Smart City Phase 2 Approval Sparks Council Uproar

Thiruvananthapuram corporation council faces heated debate over fast-tracked Smart City project approval, with opposition alleging hasty process, lack of Malayalam agendas, and insufficient consultation ahead of mayor's Delhi visit.

Farmers Block Highway, Force Water Tribunal to Abort Visit

A high-level Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal delegation was forced to cancel its inspection in Ropar after massive protests by farmers blocked the National Highway, citing fears over water diversion and the SYL Canal project.

Extortion and Blackmail Case Registered in Phagwara

Police in Phagwara, Punjab, have registered a case of extortion and blackmail following a complaint from a local resident. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about criminal activities in the region.

Youth Held with Intoxicating Pills in Rampur

Police in Jalandhar's Rampur area have arrested a young man and seized a significant quantity of intoxicating pills, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Four Indian Women Rescued from Oman by MP Seechewal

Four women from Jalandhar, Punjab, who were stranded in Oman, have been successfully rescued and brought back to India with the intervention of MP Balbir Singh Seechewal. The rescue operation highlights efforts to assist distressed Indian nationals abroad

Khaira Slams Rs 200 Tax on Contract Workers as Unfair

Sukhpal Singh Khaira, a prominent political figure, has strongly condemned the imposition of a Rs 200 state development tax on contract workers in Punjab, labeling it as unjust and burdensome for low-income laborers.

Shivakumar Fuels Karnataka Leadership Speculation

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has sparked fresh speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, stating 'time will reveal' while reacting to CM Siddaramaiah's son's claims. The remarks come ahead of the state budget in March.

Revanth Reddy's MLC Plan for Azharuddin Sparks Debate

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's announcement to make Mohd Azharuddin an MLC has triggered discussions on constitutional options, with Congress exploring multiple strategies including resignations and electoral maneuvers.

India-US Economic Security Pact Targets China's Market Policies

India and the United States have agreed to enhance economic security alignment to build resilient supply chains, addressing non-market policies of third parties like China. The move signals coordinated efforts to reduce China's dominance in key sectors.

Kerala Police Seize 89,600 Gelatin Sticks Hidden in Onion Truck

Tirurangadi Police in Malappuram, Kerala, seized a massive cache of explosives, including 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators, hidden under onions in a truck. The explosives were allegedly intended for illegal quarrying operations.

Ludhiana Shifts Waste Plan Debate to High-Security Auditorium

Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relocates crucial meeting on Rs 1,200-crore waste management plan to Guru Nanak Bhawan following last year's hostage incident. The proposal faces opposition from private collectors and political scrutiny.

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