Senior election officials in Pune direct municipal commissioners to hand over EVMs within two days after counting for municipal polls to ensure smooth ZP and panchayat samiti elections on February 5.
Congress corporators staged a walkout at BMC council meeting, accusing MIC of negligence in slaughterhouse controversy. Mayor Malti Rai defended decisions while chairman imposed permanent closure.
Union Minister Muralidhar Mohol expresses confidence in BJP's victory in Pune Municipal Corporation elections, highlighting development promises and criticizing rival NCP's candidate selection.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will lead a delegation to Davos, unveiling Telangana's Life Sciences Policy and AI Hub while promoting investment opportunities at the World Economic Forum.
Gharpure Colony residents in Pune face frequent power cuts due to Metro Line 3 construction. A recent 18-hour outage left elderly residents without lifts or water, highlighting poor coordination between MSEDCL and Metro authorities.
BJP candidate Ganesh Kalamkar petitions Bombay High Court to cancel NCP rival Baburao Chandere's nomination, alleging suppression of criminal cases. Chandere denies claims.
South Korean special prosecutors demand death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over 2024 martial law insurrection charges. Court ruling expected February 19.
Senior Congress leaders including Sachin Pilot are set to join a protest in Dhorimana against the Rajasthan government's district boundary changes, supporting 79-year-old Hemaram Chaudhary who has braved severe cold for 10 days.
A 16-year-old girl in Ajmer died by suicide after receiving intimidating phone calls related to a Pocso case filed by her father. Police recovered a suicide note.
Poll officials in Pimpri Chinchwad seized washing machines, liquor bottles, and dinner sets meant for voter distribution ahead of civic elections. Thirteen cases registered.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau registers a case against officials and contractors for illegal mining activities in Bharatpur, causing major revenue loss to the government.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde asserts constant dialogue with CM Devendra Fadnavis amid BJP criticism. He attacks Thackeray cousins, promises to fix BMC's 25-year governance deficit.
The Kerala High Court directs Vigilance to probe alleged misappropriation of funds from Adiya Sishtam Ghee sales at Sabarimala temple, estimating Rs 35 lakh loss in under two months.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unveils a mission mode plan for rapid Bastar revival, pushing Naxalism to the brink with a 2026 target for development.
Gujarat High Court clarifies passport authorities cannot decide foreign travel rights. Only trial courts have jurisdiction to permit or restrict international travel.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says the alliance between NCP factions for Pune civic polls has eased tensions. He hints at possible future reunion with Sharad Pawar, citing 'politics of addition'.
Jaipur becomes the fourth Indian city to host the Army Day Parade. The event features a Shaurya Sandhya program at SMS Stadium, with traffic diversions planned.
Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee paraded nine voters marked dead in electoral rolls, accusing BJP and EC of voter suppression in Bengal. He announced road projects worth Rs 350 crore.
As Pune prepares for civic polls, marginalized communities voice specific demands. Senior citizens seek walkable footpaths, LGBTQIA+ groups want housing solutions, and IT professionals demand better infrastructure.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray says his comments about an industrialist were misinterpreted. He clarifies he opposes monopolies, not industry, and warns of national risks from concentrated economic power.
Two men returning home on motorcycles were killed in separate hit-and-run accidents in Jaipur late Monday night. Police are searching for the absconding drivers.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra accuses a corruption-driven transfer industry in the state's education department, implicating the CM's office. BJP leaders counter with allegations from Congress's tenure.
A Jaipur district court dismissed a revision petition against Rahul Gandhi over alleged caste remarks about PM Modi, upholding a lower court order.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says bitterness between NCP factions has eased after their alliance for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic elections, leaving door open for possible patch-up with uncle Sharad Pawar.
A six-year-old girl named Shifa was allegedly beaten to death by her stepmother in Dasna, Ghaziabad. Police detained the father and stepmother after the child suffered fatal injuries during a prolonged assault.
RLP supremo Hanuman Beniwal began a protest march from Nagaur to Jaipur, accusing BJP, Congress, and officials of enabling illegal sand mining and ecological damage.
Hanumangarh police arrested three men, including gangster Aakash Deep Singh, for allegedly supplying illegal weapons to the Rohit Godara gang. The arrests followed a fraud complaint investigation.
The Union Home Ministry has instructed DGPs to establish clear responsibilities for event organizers and maintain detailed records to prevent tragedies at mega gatherings.
On January 14, 1986, the Supreme Court prevented power cuts to Shriram Foods. India expressed concern over Libya tensions. McDowell's faced tax evasion charges.
A discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram turned chaotic in the Goa Assembly, with opposition leaders accusing the BJP of politicizing the national song.