Dreaded gangster Sombir alias Motta, involved in 26 criminal cases, was deported from the US to India by Haryana STF after fleeing on a fake passport amid a violent gang rivalry dating back to 2001.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna allocated Rs 750 crore for the Noida International Airport project in the 2026-27 state budget. The funding supports land acquisition and construction for Phases 3 and 4, aiming to develop Jewar as an aviation
The Uttar Pradesh government has earmarked over Rs 18 crore to enhance women's safety mechanisms, focusing on Mission Shakti centres, women beat officers, and the Women Power Line for improved accessibility and responsiveness.
Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure has mandated a comprehensive pre-monsoon preparedness plan within four days, including inspections of flood-prone areas and updates on river pollution abatement. Residents call for third-party audits.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna proposes a Rs 65,926 crore energy budget, an 8% increase, focusing on smart metering, grid strengthening, and clean energy targets to improve power reliability and consumer experience.
Pune police recruitment drive for constables, drivers, and prison guards attracts massive response with over 1.36 lakh applications. Selection process to begin February 16 at two city grounds.
A 30-year-old man from Odisha was found brutally murdered along the Pune-Nagar highway in Koregaon Bhima. Pune Rural Police have registered a case and formed four teams to investigate.
Pune Municipal Corporation removes four illegal hoardings, plans action against unauthorized advertising and illegal waste dumping near rivers. Officials use Google Maps for detection.
Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget allocates ₹18,620 crore for Women and Child Development, an 11% increase. Key schemes include Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala, Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty, and Destitute Women Pension.
A 64-year-old Mumbai woman was arrested in Pune's Pimple Gurav with mephedrone and cocaine worth Rs 2.6 lakh. Police seized 11.5gm of mephedrone and 9.7gm of cocaine after a tip-off.
Dighi police in Pune raided a hotel on Alandi-Charholi Road, rescuing 17 women and arresting six individuals in a major crackdown on human trafficking and prostitution.
An unauthorized RCC structure on Pune's Baner Hills remains standing over five years after PMC issued a demolition notice, raising safety and environmental concerns among residents and activists.
Krishna Nagar police in Lucknow register FIR against a woman for posting objectionable content against former UP CM Mayawati on Facebook under BNS and IT Act sections.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 400 crore for the ambitious North-South Corridor project, spanning 2,300 km across 20 districts, to enhance road connectivity and support economic growth.
Pune Cyber Police have arrested four additional suspects from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in a massive Rs 22 crore online share-trading fraud targeting an elderly resident. The investigation has frozen Rs 3.24 crore across multiple bank accounts.
The UP Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 550 crore for Lucknow Metro's Phase 1B east-west corridor, including capital investment, tax payments, and land acquisition funds. The 11.16 km project will connect Charbagh to Vasant Kunj with 12 stations.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 25,500 crore for rural development, focusing on employment, housing, roads, irrigation, and water supply. Key schemes include MNREGS, PM Awas Yojana, and Namami Gange.
Uttar Pradesh increases IT and electronics sector allocation by 76% to Rs 2,059 crore in the 2026–27 Budget, emphasizing AI labs, cybersecurity, and data center investments to drive tech growth.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 500 crore for religious tourism development in 2026-27 budget, focusing on Ayodhya, Mathura, Varanasi, and other pilgrimage sites to enhance infrastructure and visitor experience.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 5,041 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the handloom and textile sector, aiming to generate 30,000 jobs and support traditional industries through subsidies and modernisation initiatives.
Mumbai has inaugurated India's inaugural musical road on the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road. The 500-meter stretch uses rumble strips to play 'Jai Ho' when vehicles pass at 60-80 kmph.
Two Hindu men were murdered in separate incidents in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar and Mymensingh districts ahead of elections. The International Crisis Group warns of further attacks on candidates and minorities.
A 33-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru allegedly stabbed his retired Navy captain father and dentist mother to death over a family dispute. The police have arrested him and are investigating the motive.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's General House meeting was dominated by protests over contaminated drinking water, leading to heated political clashes. Despite delays, key projects like a dog shelter were approved.
Bangladesh holds its first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising, with over 300,000 security personnel deployed and UN warnings of disinformation targeting young voters. The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami lead a tight race.
Shivam Mishra, son of a prominent tobacco baron, has been arrested following a high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur. The incident, which caused significant public outrage, involved reckless driving and property damage.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly introduces an AI facial recognition system to record MLAs' attendance only when seated, aiming to eliminate proxy practices and enforce disqualification rules.
Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget dedicates over ₹44,000 crore to enhance law and order, focusing on cyber security, women's safety, and disaster response. DGP Rajeev Krishna hails it as a historic step for a safer state.
Uttar Pradesh government approves financial allocations for State Disaster Response Force, Anti-Narcotics Task Force, and prison agricultural initiatives in 2026-27 budget.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expresses solidarity with workers and farmers protesting government policies including labour codes, trade agreements, and potential changes to MGNREGA. A nationwide strike sees widespread participation across sectors.