Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in state politics. The NCP's reunification efforts face significant hurdles amid ongoing factional disputes.

Navjot Kaur Quits Congress, Slams Punjab Unit Chief

Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, resigns from the party, accusing state unit head Raja Warring of ignoring senior leaders and praising PM Modi's governance.

Rs 8,000 Crore Urban Fund Unused for 5 Years

The Rs 8,000 crore performance-based challenge fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized for five years. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities and bus schemes also lags, highlighting urban development challenges.

Madurai Stray Cattle Crisis Hits Vendors, Traffic

Madurai's street vendors and commuters face severe disruption from stray cattle that eat merchandise, deter customers, block roads, and cause accidents. Officials claim a 50% reduction in incidents by 2025.

Thane Police Bust Burglary Gang, Solve 18 Cases

Thane crime branch arrests four members of an inter-city burglary gang involved in housebreakings and shop thefts across Maharashtra and Gujarat, solving at least 18 criminal cases.

PM Modi Visits Dera Ballan, Airport Renaming Announcement Expected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar, with security arrangements finalized. The visit includes a meeting with Padma Shri awardee Sant Niranjan Dass and a potential announcement renaming Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas.

ED Finds No Role of Andhra CM Naidu in APSSDC Siemens Case

Enforcement Directorate states investigation reveals no involvement of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in money laundering linked to APSSDC Siemens Project, while filing supplementary chargesheet against other accused.

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