Bihar's agriculture minister Ram Kripal Yadav urged the central government for special policy support, including a dedicated pulse package, seed hubs, and subsidies, to achieve state self-reliance in pulses within five years.
Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena has urged President Murmu and PM Modi to order a CBI investigation into alleged corruption in land acquisition for IAF defense systems, involving over Rs 187.9 crore.
Bihar's Census 2027 will run for 45 days in two phases, including caste data collection. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha announced the schedule and warned absent officers of strict action.
The third phase of Mizoram's 'I Kawtkaiah Sawrkar' campaign brought essential government services directly to residents of Nunsury-1 and nearby border villages, benefiting around 500 people with Aadhaar, voter ID, health, and welfare schemes.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav has been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days by a Patna court in connection with a 1995 forgery case related to fraudulent room rental. He was arrested after a standoff and hospitalized due to health complications.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma chaired Meghalaya's pre-budget consultation, highlighting the state's 10% real GSDP growth for three consecutive years and seeking stakeholder inputs for an inclusive 2026-27 budget.
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials in Visakhapatnam discovered over Rs 60 lakh worth of gold ornaments in a bank locker belonging to a retired superintending engineer, bringing his total illegal assets to about Rs 31 crore.
Patna Municipal Corporation ends seven-month deadlock, approving Rs 200 crore municipal bond for infrastructure. Meeting clears sanitation vehicles, water projects, and tax waiver scheme amid debates.
The body of Pranab Das, a 22-year-old tourist from Tripura who went missing in Dzukou Valley on January 4, has been recovered by Kohima police with assistance from local organizations.
Gajuwaka police arrested a former software engineer for 26 house break-ins in Vizag, recovering gold, silver, and a BMW car. The accused, involved in over 60 cases, sought a lavish lifestyle through crime.
Former minister B Sriramulu threatens sit-in protest from March 1 if 20% work on 33 new TB dam crest gates isn't done by Feb 28. He criticizes Karnataka's ballot paper decision and defends Union budget allocation.
Patna police recovered a large cache of illegal arms and ammunition from two brothers in Jalalpur village, including 341 bullets and multiple firearms, following a land dispute shooting incident.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that Odisha will be a top beneficiary of Budget 2026-27, with record railway funding, industrial corridors, and boosts for agriculture, tourism, and education.
Tripura Police arrested three women in Bhagakpur for violently assaulting a six-year-old boy accused of stealing Rs 20. The arrests followed a viral video, with authorities emphasizing zero tolerance for crimes against children.
Hubballi residents face mandatory purchase of inflated-price files for HDMC services, with staff outsourcing sales in offices and failing to return documents, sparking public outcry.
A Belagavi court has sentenced Laxman Maruti Karagund to 30 years in prison and a Rs 1 lakh fine for sexually assaulting a minor after luring her with a false marriage promise. The survivor was awarded Rs 4 lakh in compensation.
Union Minister V Somanna accuses Karnataka government of hindering railway projects by failing to provide land. The Belagavi-Dharwad line remains delayed pending 55 acres acquisition despite central funding.
Agartala police arrested a Rohingya youth from Hapania after a raid based on secret information. The individual, identified as Kabil Anam from Myanmar, had been living locally for two months. Police are investigating his settlement, documents, and potenti
Opposition leaders sharply criticized the Bihar government following the arrest of Independent MP Pappu Yadav, calling it political vendetta aimed at silencing demands for justice in a medical aspirant's death case.
BMC announces a 30-hour water shutdown in Mumbai's eastern suburbs from Feb 12-13 for critical network upgrades at Turbhe Reservoir, affecting multiple wards.
Indian Railways announces a 35.76 km twin-tunnel underground line through the Siliguri Corridor to ensure secure, uninterrupted movement of defense personnel and emergency relief.
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan addressed a Sheerat conference in Araria, emphasizing correct understanding of religious teachings, peaceful coexistence, and cautioning against misinterpretations that spread hatred.
A government primary school teacher in Bihar's Siwan district was allegedly caught molesting an eight-year-old student during private tuition. Enraged parents paraded him naked through the streets before police intervened.
Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar led a comprehensive training program for 366 zonal election officials, focusing on EVM usage, polling station management, and identifying vulnerable stations ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
Polavaram Project Authority CEO Yogesh Paithankar conducted a comprehensive review of construction progress and rehabilitation measures at the Polavaram Irrigation Project site in Rajahmundry.
A proposed 5% fare increase for Namma Metro has ignited a political controversy involving the Centre, Karnataka government, and BMRCL, leaving commuters unsure about implementation.
A woman and her two young daughters were found dead in an apparent suicide in Puttur town, Tirupati district. Police are investigating family disputes and financial stress as possible motives.
The NIA has charge-sheeted Shaik Amanulla, alias Abubakar Siddique, in a 2025 explosives recovery case. He faces charges under multiple acts for alleged terror planning and a long history of criminal activities in Tamil Nadu.
A three-storey building collapsed in Kota, Rajasthan on Saturday, with rescue operations underway as several individuals are feared trapped under the debris. Authorities are on the scene, and details are still emerging.
Andhra Pradesh recorded 1,629 road accidents involving private buses from 2020 to 2024, with 2022 being the worst year. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared data in Parliament.