Surat Gas Leak Tragedy Kills Family of Three
A family in Surat's Lal Gate area was found dead in their home, with police suspecting asphyxiation from a gas leak. The couple and their 12-year-old son had recently returned from Umra pilgrimage.
Category : Politics
Kerala Minister Slams Centre Over Nemom Railway Terminal
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty criticizes the Union government for drastically scaling down the Nemom satellite railway terminal project, alleging it undermines state development.
Asaram's Rape Conviction Appeal Hearing from Feb 16
The Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur will begin regular hearings for Asaram and two co-accused's appeals against their rape conviction from February 16, with no adjournments allowed.
Hyderabad Institute Loses 60 Laptops in Overnight Burglary
Burglars stole 60 laptops worth ₹12 lakh from CR Rao AIMSCS on the University of Hyderabad campus. Police suspect insiders due to precise security bypassing.
Karnataka Survey Finds 23,395 Former Devadasis
A comprehensive Karnataka government survey has identified 23,395 former Devadasis and 90,092 of their family members across three generations, highlighting the ongoing social challenge.
Karnataka Excise Dept Reforms: Rs 40,000 Crore Revenue Target Set
Karnataka's minister announces major reforms to clean up the excise department, targeting Rs 40,000 crore in revenue for the current fiscal year after a progress review meeting.
SC Refuses to Direct Disclosure of LoP's Dissent on CIC Appointment
The Supreme Court has refused to direct the government to disclose the dissent note of the Leader of the Opposition regarding the Chief Information Commissioner's appointment, emphasizing the need for qualified appointments.
SC Asks MP to Ensure Representation of Marginalized Lawyers
The Supreme Court has directed Madhya Pradesh's Advocate General to ensure representation of SC, ST, OBC, and women lawyers in government appointments, noting historical exclusion.
GLADA Launches Major Sewage Project in Ludhiana
The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority has initiated a major sewage infrastructure project to enhance sanitation and water management in the city.
Ludhiana Child Murder Suspect is Convicted Rapist
Police in Ludhiana have disclosed that the suspect in the brutal murder of a 9-year-old boy is a convicted rapist, raising serious questions about public safety and criminal monitoring.
Ludhiana Staff Oppose Private Garbage Collection Firm
Sanitation workers in Ludhiana protest against a private firm's contract for garbage collection, citing job security concerns and potential inefficiencies in municipal waste management.
Ludhiana Crackdown on Illegal Collections at Mandis
Ludhiana district administration has initiated a strict crackdown on illegal collections at grain markets, targeting unauthorized fees and ensuring fair trade practices for farmers and traders.
Snatching Incidents in Amritsar Leave Women Feeling Unsafe
A surge in snatching incidents in Amritsar has heightened safety concerns among residents, especially women, prompting calls for improved policing and community vigilance.
Amritsar's Fatahpur: Jail Came, Growth Did Not Follow
Residents of Fatahpur in Amritsar express disappointment as the establishment of a central jail has not led to the anticipated infrastructure and economic development, highlighting ongoing challenges in the area.
U T Khader Joins Panel on Constitution's 10th Schedule
U T Khader has been appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee reviewing the Constitution's 10th Schedule, which deals with anti-defection laws. The panel is chaired by Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar.
SC to Examine Muslim Women's Right to Unilateral Divorce
The Supreme Court will hear a case on April 22, 2026, examining whether Muslim women can divorce unilaterally using khula, challenging a Kerala High Court ruling.
SC Halts Assam Forest Encroachment Drive, Upholds Law
The Supreme Court has suspended an anti-encroachment drive in Assam's reserved forests, emphasizing that environmental protection must occur through lawful means. The court mandated a committee to review documents and provide due process to alleged encroa
Niti Aayog's Net Zero Transport Plan: Diesel Phase-Out
Niti Aayog proposes a detailed roadmap to achieve net zero emissions in India's transport sector by 2070, including phasing out diesel vehicles and promoting cleaner technologies like EVs, CNG, and biofuels.
Congress Seeks Action on Officials at BJP Event in Gujarat
The Gujarat Congress has written to the governor, alleging that three senior officials violated service rules by attending a BJP budget screening event at the state party headquarters on February 1.
Man Arrested in Vadodara for Illegal Steroid Sales
Vadodara police have arrested a man for allegedly operating an illegal steroid distribution network, seizing significant quantities of banned substances in a crackdown on pharmaceutical crime.
Ahmedabad's Rs 18,518-Crore Budget Aims for Beggar-Free City
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approves a massive budget for 2026-27, focusing on making the city beggar-free, installing CCTV cameras, AI traffic signals, and major infrastructure upgrades without tax hikes.
Gujarat HC Stays Vadodara Notice on Land Sale Dispute
The Gujarat High Court has stayed a notice seeking to cancel a 2018 land sale in Vadodara, questioning the authority's contradictory actions of approving a second sale while challenging the first.
Telangana DGP Outlines Security for Municipal Elections
DGP Shivadhar Reddy announced comprehensive security measures for Telangana's municipal elections, including webcasting, check-posts, and seizures totaling ₹3.09 crore. Hyderabad is exempt from the model code of conduct.
Court Acquits Builder, Contractor in 2001 Ahmedabad Building Collapse
A local court in Ahmedabad has acquitted builder Rashmin Patel and contractor Bhupendra Patel of criminal charges related to the 2001 earthquake collapse of Sarvadarshan Apartments, citing lack of evidence for negligence.
Nashik Excise Seizes Rs 1.3 Crore Smuggled Liquor
State excise officials in Nashik intercepted a truck on the Nashik-Pune highway, seizing Indian Made Foreign Liquor worth Rs 1.3 crore and a truck valued at Rs 20 lakh. The consignment of 65,760 bottles was allegedly being smuggled into Nandurbar.
Ahmedabad Police Arrest Two Fugitives in High-Risk Operation
Ahmedabad crime branch arrested two notorious fugitives from Kota, Rajasthan, after a seven-hour operation, preventing extortion activities linked to the Ravi Godara gang.
Special NIA Courts to be Set Up in 17 States as per SC Order
The Centre has agreed to establish at least one special court in each of 17 states for pending NIA terror cases, with Rs 1 crore funding per court, following Supreme Court intervention.
JD Vance Hints at 2028 Presidency with Wife VP Remark
US Vice President JD Vance hinted at a 2028 presidential bid during a press conference in Azerbaijan, joking about his wife Usha Vance getting ideas to become Vice President, mirroring Azerbaijan's First Lady.
SC Seeks Centre's Report on SC/ST Sub-Classification Action
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit an action-taken report on implementing its 2024 verdict allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and extending the creamy layer principle to SCs and STs.
Delhi HC Advises Kapur Family to Mediate Wealth Dispute
Delhi High Court has advised the family of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur to pursue mediation to resolve their bitter inheritance dispute, warning that wealth should not become a curse.
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