Newly elected Nagpur Mayor Neeta Thakre announces ambitious plan to establish English medium schools in all 38 prabhags, focusing on inclusive education, healthcare expansion, and civic infrastructure improvements.
In Coimbatore, DVAC officials arrested an assistant commissioner of the commercial tax department and her husband for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 60,000 to process an input tax credit application.
A 40-year-old worker suffered severe burns and a fractured leg after firecrackers stored in a poultry farm shed exploded in Dharmapuri district. Police are investigating the incident.
Over the past 15 years, migration from the Nilgiris to Coimbatore has surged, driven by limited higher education, poor tea prices, and job opportunities in the plains.
The Gujarat government has officially registered 910 ponds across 281 villages in Kutch district onto revenue records, completing scientific measurement of over 5,600 acres to enable water conservation and beautification projects.
Ahead of elections for five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has issued strict instructions to officials to follow notified ward boundaries without deviation, emphasizing digital map updates and sys
Russia's FSB claims a gunman, recruited and trained in Ukraine, shot a high-ranking military intelligence officer in Moscow. The suspect was later arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials, concluding a major national security trial that has drawn international criticism.
Former President Donald Trump warns he will block the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Ontario and Michigan unless the US receives compensation and fair treatment from Canada.
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has strongly criticized the government for significant reductions in allocations for agriculture and rural development in the Union Budget, highlighting cuts of Rs 6,985 crore and Rs 53,067 crore respectively.
India and Greece signed a joint declaration to strengthen defence industrial cooperation, marking the start of a five-year roadmap. The agreement includes a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 and enhanced maritime collaboration.
Madras High Court halted reconstruction of a 100-year-old stone mandapam in Kancheepuram temple, citing unconscionable demolition based on vastu principles. Justice questioned the heritage committee's approval.
MCG has started the process to hire a private contractor for developing a model road in Sector 66, four months after approval. The Rs 7.4 crore project includes footpaths, cycle tracks, and infrastructure upgrades.
A property dispute in Kolkata's Beleghata area has escalated into violent clashes, leaving resident Sukamal Debnath seriously injured. Conflicting claims over vacating a local property have led to multiple incidents and police complaints.
Kolkata Police's detective department arrested Nitai Sarkar for allegedly snatching a high-value mobile phone worth Rs 1.2 lakh from a pedestrian on the Howrah Bridge approach road last month.
Army veterans in Chennai strongly oppose the Union Budget's proposal to restrict tax exemption for disability pensions, arguing it unfairly penalizes soldiers who served despite disabilities and will impact morale and post-retirement income.
The Tamil Nadu government has petitioned the Madras High Court to revoke the interim bail granted to YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar, citing a medical board report that found his health stable and not requiring immediate specialized treatment.
Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport arrested a passenger for smuggling foreign currency and diamonds worth Rs 2 crore, violating export regulations.
Three federal lawsuits accusing author Neil Gaiman of sexually assaulting his former nanny in New Zealand have been dismissed by U.S. judges, who ruled the case should be pursued in New Zealand instead.
Gurgaon police have registered an FIR against a youth and driver after a video showing dangerous stunts on a moving SUV on Dwarka Expressway circulated on social media. The incident poses serious safety risks.
In Karnataka, Ravikumar has called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to publicly disclose the list of individuals granted Cabinet and Minister of State ranks, citing a media report of 150 such appointments.
Karnataka has deployed 7 teams and 2 patrol vehicles to ensure safety for devotees during the Mahashivaratri Jatra at MM Hills, a major pilgrim center in Chamarajanagar district.
A three-hour token strike by TASMAC workers in Tamil Nadu led to widespread liquor shortages, with tipplers forced to pay up to 60 extra per bottle and black market sales flourishing outside closed shops.
A 17-year-old Class XII student died on the spot after a motorcycle collision near Periyapalayam. Two others sustained serious injuries in the Sunday accident.
Three unidentified men on a motorcycle robbed employees of a cash-disbursing firm of Rs 85 lakh at gunpoint in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park, shooting one victim. Police have registered a case under BNS and Arms Act sections.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the statewide expansion of a free food scheme for sanitary workers, aiming to benefit over 129,000 employees across urban local bodies.
Greater Chennai Corporation fails to meet Supreme Court deadline for stray dog removal due to shelter capacity issues, with NGOs unable to accommodate more animals despite financial incentives.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Chennai for breaking into two locked houses in Taramani and Thiruvanmiyur, stealing gold jewellery and cash. Police recovered 54 sovereigns of gold and ₹7.5 lakh from him.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces calls to accelerate legal proceedings for surrendered Naxals, aiming to ensure justice and rehabilitation in the state's security framework.
Phagwara police have arrested two individuals in separate drug-related cases, seizing significant quantities of narcotics. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.