A political storm has erupted in Dhanbad over JMM-supported mayoral candidate Chandrashekar Agarwal allegedly using PM Narendra Modi's photo on social media, with BJP accusing him of misleading voters.
Divisions emerge in Jharkhand's ruling alliance as JMM, Congress, and BJP back separate candidates for mayoral posts across 48 civic bodies, despite elections being officially non-partisan.
The BJP-led Assam government has initiated a landmark process to grant land ownership to tea tribes and adivasi families, benefiting nearly 3.5 lakh households across 825 estates ahead of upcoming elections.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Nigerian national's appeal against his conviction and 10-year sentence for possessing 2.2g of LSD liquid worth Rs 2.7 lakh in the international market.
A 40-year-old construction contractor was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Arwal district. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team as forensic evidence points to personal or business rivalry.
The Loliem-Polem gram sabha in Canacona, Goa, has unanimously rejected a GTDC proposal for a tourism hub on the Loliem plateau. It also resolved to conserve the area and raised concerns over a separate commercial project.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary outlines the multi-step procedure required for establishing new administrative units, responding to MLAs' demands in the state assembly.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasizes grievance hearing as Odisha's top priority, with 94% of 14,054 petitions resolved. Ministers and officials join field visits to address public complaints.
Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) will continue operations as a guiding body despite the Smart Cities Mission ending in March 2023, confirmed Minister Tokhan Sahu in Rajya Sabha.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation identifies 120 garbage vulnerable points for mass cleaning, aiming to convert them into parks and hangout zones using advanced machinery and workforce.
Members of Goa's Muslim community have appealed to the South Goa collector to deseal the Sunni Gulistan Masjid in Margao, citing the approaching Ramadan. The mosque was sealed following a murder investigation.
A viral video captures a police officer stopping to help a water vendor whose entire day's earnings were destroyed when bottles were crushed by traffic, showing compassion in a busy urban setting.
A suspected love triangle in Bhubaneswar turned deadly when a man was murdered, leading to a panicked car owner's escape attempt that resulted in a crash off an overbridge.
Two families in Bhubaneswar narrowly escaped tragedy when a car linked to a murder case fell 20 feet from an overbridge, landing near their shanties. The drunk driver caused partial damage to homes but no casualties.
Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar issues strict orders banning police personnel from watching or making reels on duty, prohibiting middlemen in stations, and mandating uniformed WhatsApp DPs to improve conduct.
In a joint operation, ACB teams from Sonipat and Rohtak caught a woman patwari and a canteen operator accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe for clearing a land ownership file in Kharkhoda, Sonipat district.
Angry residents of Railway Basti in Ferozepur locked the municipal council gate, protesting against persistent waterlogging and foul smells. They warned of intensifying their struggle if issues aren't resolved promptly.
Former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticizes the NDA government for stifling opposition voices in Parliament, calling it undemocratic. She also raises concerns about the Indo-US trade deal's impact on Indian farmers.
Punjab Police conducted 2,760 raids on Day 1 of Operation Prahaar-II, arresting 1,250 individuals, including proclaimed offenders, in a major crackdown on criminals.
Punjab Police's decorated officer Bikramjit Singh Brar, a five-time President Police Medal for Gallantry recipient, has been promoted to Superintendent of Police. The promotion follows a departmental screening committee meeting.
Tension mounts in Rohtak as traders allege police inaction after jeweller Hemant Bakshi receives Rs 5 crore extortion threat via foreign call and in-person intimidation. Multiple traders report similar threats.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP's political protests, urging focus on state's fiscal crisis and governance instead of what he calls 'non-issues' for political gain.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a review petition from a man seeking appointment as an assistant professor in biochemistry at Goa University, upholding its earlier order and finding no merit in his claims regarding marks and eligibility.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin, addressing party workers in Patna, criticized Congress and RJD while highlighting BJP's inclusive approach and vision for Bihar's future.
Vice President Radhakrishnan's meeting with Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan reinforced a shared commitment to peace, stability, and cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, strengthening bilateral ties.
India reinforces Seychelles as a key strategic partner through a new economic package, advancing joint vision for maritime security and regional stability in the Indian Ocean region.
The Excise Department in Amritsar has intensified its crackdown on the illicit liquor trade, conducting raids and seizing illegal stock to curb black market activities and ensure public safety.
The Bombay High Court has directed that notice be issued to the Department of Drinking Water regarding illegal borewells causing water scarcity in Chimbel, with a response due by February 17.
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has identified 457 institutions where stray dogs create issues, planning phased catching and rehabilitation following Supreme Court directives.
The Orissa High Court has directed authorities to address inadequate night shelter facilities at SCB Medical College in Cuttack, where patients' relatives sleep on roadsides. The court also ordered regulation of NGO food distribution causing campus conges