Multiple cracks discovered in a key Kochi underpass below the Vyttila RoB approach road raise structural safety concerns. NHAI has ordered a comprehensive safety audit of NH-66 structures and engaged CRRI for inspection.
Kochi police arrested Akhilnas Latheef, a key figure in a methamphetamine network, and Lucky Beegum in separate drug cases involving meth and ganja seizures.
Kochi's renovated KSRTC bus terminal is set for inauguration, with a new Rs 13 crore terminal at Karikkamuri moving to tender. Upgrades include flood-proofing and separate facilities.
A woman allegedly drugged and robbed a youth after meeting him via a dating app at a Zirakpur hotel, fleeing with cash, phones, and jewellery worth lakhs. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.
A 6.4km stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway will be asphalted instead of white-topped to expedite upgrades before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, reducing project cost to Rs 245 crore.
A Surat court has granted four days of custodial interrogation for Chirag Goti, the prime accused in a case involving the alleged planting of 70g of mephedrone in a car. Goti surrendered before the court on Monday after fleeing to Nepal.
After a six-year hiatus, boat services to Mattancherry in Kochi have been suspended again due to official apathy and a dredging dispute between departments, sparking protest threats from residents.
Thrikkakara municipality in Kochi has finalized a construction contract for a new dog shelter with capacity for 32 street dogs. The facility will focus on capture, sterilization, and medical care.
Seven years after police ordered its return, heritage furniture stolen from Govt College of Art remains missing. Conflicting letters and poor documentation leave the fate of 15 Le Corbusier-era chairs unresolved.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation officials dismiss social media reports claiming disruption at Shanthikavadam crematorium, confirming all units are operational with minor maintenance underway.
A bike rider in his late 50s was killed in an overtaking accident near Oberon Mall in Palarivattom, Kochi. Separately, a car driver had a narrow escape after his vehicle fell into a canal in North Paravur. Police are investigating both incidents.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is considering comprehensive reforms to fire safety regulations, aiming to modernize standards, ease compliance, and adopt international practices by March 2026.
A 24-year-old woman from Auraiya staged a bizarre disappearance, leaving a 5-foot snake slough on her bed to suggest a mystical transformation. Police investigation revealed she eloped with her lover after her family arranged her marriage to another man.
A government-led eviction drive in Jalandhar's Latifpura area has triggered significant public protests, with residents alleging inadequate notice and demanding proper rehabilitation measures.
As Bangladesh prepares for elections, the Hindu community expresses deep concerns over safety amid the resurgence of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, with reports of violence and intimidation.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met in New Delhi, discussing border stability, trade relations, and China's respect for India's UNSC aspirations.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed hope that the India-US trade framework won't harm India-Russia ties, emphasizing bilateral trade potential and rejecting US unilateralism during the BRICS Sherpas meeting in New Delhi.
A Gujarat court has convicted journalist Ravi Nair of criminal defamation and sentenced him to one year in jail with a fine in a case filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd over tweets.
A shopkeeper in Varanasi's Dalmandi area set his shop ablaze during a municipal demolition drive, causing panic. Police arrested one person for allegedly instigating the act and booked several others.
A controversy erupts as a publisher denies publishing a book, while Rahul Gandhi references a social media post by General Naravane claiming it's 'available now', sparking political debate.
A 30-year-old labourer from Bihar died after falling into an open sewer manhole in Rohini's Begumpur area. Police and fire services launched a rescue operation but could not save him.
A 45-year-old BJP candidate, E Mahadevappa, died by suicide a day before municipal polls in Makhtal, triggering a political slugfest between BJP and Congress. Police investigation is ongoing.
Mohali Municipal Corporation divides the city into four zones for stray dog catching and sterilization, engaging multiple NGOs to enhance efficiency and tackle rabies.
Neemuch police launch departmental probe into head constable's suicide after daughter alleges harassment by seniors. Family demands independent investigation of suicide note.
Two Class IX students from Attingal Government High School have been reported missing since Tuesday morning, prompting a widespread police search in the Attingal area. The girls, residents of Chirayinkeezhu and Vakkom, left home for school but never arriv
The Gujarat government is set to announce a new scheme in its upcoming budget to provide dormitory housing and transport facilities for domestic workers across major cities, aiming to improve their living conditions.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the second phase of the Vazhayila-Nedumangad four-lane expansion on February 22, enhancing connectivity and easing traffic congestion in Thiruvananthapuram's suburbs.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces approval of Rs 913.7 crore for a 3.5km six-lane flyover on NH-48 in Kolhapur to prevent flood-related traffic disruptions and boost regional connectivity.
Social activists and history lovers in Kolhapur demand an 'air smog tower' at the archives building after air quality tests show alarming pollution levels threatening 3 crore historical documents.
BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi after publisher Penguin and author General Naravane clarify memoir not published, accusing him of misleading Parliament.