Telangana Factory Fire After Reactor Explosions
A major fire broke out at a factory in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after two reactors exploded. Fire tenders are on site battling the blaze as details on casualties remain awaited.
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Mumbai High-Rise Fire Contained, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out in a 45-storey Goregaon East building on Friday morning. Firefighters successfully confined the blaze to one flat, with all residents evacuated safely and no injuries reported.
PU Underpass to Connect North and South Campuses in Chandigarh
A new underpass is planned to link Panjab University's North and South Campuses in Chandigarh, aiming to ease traffic and improve safety for students and faculty, following governor's directives.
Chandigarh Woman Stabbed in Japanese Garden Incident
A woman was stabbed with a sharp weapon at Japanese Garden in Sector 31, Chandigarh, after a dispute with a group. Police are investigating the assault and checking CCTV footage.
Rajasthan Assembly Clash Over Teacher Transfers Policy
A heated debate erupted in the Rajasthan Assembly as Education Minister Madan Dilawar and Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully clashed over Grade-III teacher transfers, highlighting policy delays and teacher concerns.
Kashmiri Youths Tour Kanpur for Cultural Exchange and National Unity
A youth exchange program brought Kashmiri participants to Kanpur, where they visited the zoo, a historic dargah, a printing press, and the leather industry to foster cultural understanding and national integration.
Rajasthan Issues 27.61 Lakh Traffic Challans in 2025
Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa reports a surge in traffic enforcement in Rajasthan, with 27.61 lakh challans issued in 2025, including 12.06 lakh for over-speeding and 69,000 for drunken driving.
Kanpur Bank Caste Row: One Seeks Apology, Other FIR
A caste-based dispute between two women employees at a private bank in Kanpur's Panki area has led to separate police complaints. One party demands an apology for compromise, while the other insists on filing an FIR, with police awaiting CCTV footage.
Mohali Hit-and-Run: Speeding Car Kills Bike Rider
A bike rider was killed after being hit by a speeding car in a hit-and-run incident near Sector 89 in Mohali late Thursday night. The driver fled the scene, and police are working to identify and arrest the accused.
Chandigarh Bomb Threats from Abroad Challenge Police
Chandigarh police struggle to combat bomb threats and extortion calls originating from foreign countries, with no arrests made despite tracing IP addresses to multiple nations.
UP Excise Policy: Mini Bottles, Quota Relief, Price Fixes
Uttar Pradesh's new excise policy introduces 100 ml country liquor miniatures, rationalizes quotas based on seasonal demand, and revises pricing to curb disputes. Wholesale traders get major fee relief.
Man Arrested for Snake in Vande Bharat Express Toilet
Central Railway RPF arrests 37-year-old man from Mumbra for releasing a rat snake in a Vande Bharat Express toilet to create passenger panic. The incident occurred on train 22225, with the snake finally rescued at Solapur.
Man Kills Woman for Rs 300 in Prayagraj, Arrested
A 40-year-old man in Kazipur village, Prayagraj, strangled a 70-year-old woman to death after she caught him stealing Rs 300. The accused, Omprakash Patel, confessed to the crime following his arrest by police.
NSUI Jaipur Protest: Epstein Files & Trade Deal Opposition
NSUI led by Vinod Jakhar staged a protest at Shaheed Smarak, demanding transparency on Epstein files and opposing the India-US trade deal, citing threats to MSMEs and democracy.
BJP Deputy CM Predicts Landslide Win in 2027 UP Polls
BJP Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak asserts the party will secure an absolute majority in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, criticizing opposition tactics as ineffective.
BJP Chief Calls Congress Municipal Wins 'Inflated', Cites AIMIM Alliance
Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao dismissed Congress's municipal election victories as inflated, alleging AIMIM support and misuse of power while highlighting BJP's vote share growth.
Prayagraj Targets 1 Lakh Solar Panels by 2027
Prayagraj district is being developed as a solar city with a target of installing 100,000 solar panels by 2027. Already, 12,154 panels are installed, generating 36,562 kW of energy, as part of Uttar Pradesh's green energy push.
Prayagraj Contractor Killed Over Grave Dispute at Wedding
A 45-year-old contractor in Prayagraj was brutally killed after confronting wedding guests for parking vehicles and urinating near his father's grave. Police have detained seven suspects, including a constable, as the investigation continues.
Maurya: Budgets Inspire Youth, UP Attracts Global Investors
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states Union and state budgets energize youth to become job creators. He notes improved law and order and infrastructure are drawing global investment to Uttar Pradesh.
Kanpur DM Sets 45-Day Aadhaar Deadline, Targets Child Enrollment
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh directs officials to clear Aadhaar applications for adults within 45 days, prioritizes child enrollment for school admissions, and reviews pending cases.
Nikshith Podila Wins Ward Election, Father Loses in Nalgonda
In a bittersweet electoral outcome, 22-year-old Nikshith Podila won as ward member in Hyderabad, while his father Venkanna lost in Miryalaguda municipality. Both contested as independents after Congress denied tickets.
Rajasthan: 71 Fake Farmers in Rs 9 Crore PMFBY Insurance Scam
A major insurance fraud involving 71 individuals posing as farmers with forged land records to claim nearly Rs 9 crore under PMFBY was uncovered in Bikaner. Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena revealed a potential Rs 1,150 crore scam across Rajasthan.
Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Fostering New Mafias in UP
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP government for creating 'new mafias' and failing infrastructure in Kanpur, promising development if SP returns to power.
Geneva Talks: Iran Nuclear Deal and Ukraine Conflict Discussions
U.S. delegation with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to meet Iranian officials in Geneva on Tuesday, mediated by Oman, alongside separate Ukraine-Russia talks.
SC Warns Himachal HC, Extends Local Body Poll Deadline
Supreme Court criticizes Himachal Pradesh High Court for interfering with state government decisions while upholding timely local body elections. Deadline extended to May 31 due to logistical challenges.
HC Stays CAT Order on Chandigarh Power Employee Transfers
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed a Central Administrative Tribunal interim order that maintained status quo for employees transferred from EWEDC to CPDL, following UT Chandigarh's challenge.
Jaipur Heritage Controversy Over Second IPD Tower Plan
The Rajasthan state budget's proposal for a second IPD Tower at J K Lon Hospital faces opposition from experts and locals, who warn it threatens the UNESCO World Heritage site's aesthetic and historical integrity along JLN Marg.
TN Mandates Online Applications for Marriage Assistance
Tamil Nadu government mandates online applications for marriage assistance schemes to ensure transparency and timely processing, eliminating manual submissions and middlemen.
Transgender Woman Wins Municipal Seat in Telangana
Nagilla Sudhakar, alias Kaveri, becomes the first transgender woman elected in Telangana municipal polls, winning as an independent candidate in Chityala.
Ex-Officio Members Key to Telangana Municipal Control
As Telangana's urban local body results are declared, focus shifts to ex-officio members whose votes could decide mayors and chairpersons in closely-fought municipalities. The indirect elections scheduled for February 16 will see intense political maneuve
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