MLA Demands Action on Illegal Quarrying in Madurai
Deputy opposition leader R B Udhayakumar urges Madurai district administration to halt illegal quarrying in Kalligudi taluk, citing threats to agriculture and student safety.
Category : Politics
Telangana Municipal Polls: 52 Lakh Voters Cast Ballots Today
Telangana holds elections for 123 urban local bodies with over 52 lakh voters. Polling from 7am to 5pm, results on Feb 13. Key contest between Congress, BRS, and BJP.
Multiple Victims in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting, Suspect Dead
RCMP confirms active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia with multiple victims reported. Suspect found deceased as police investigate possible second shooter.
Himachal's 'Black Day' Over Finance Commission RDG Cut Sparks Crisis
Himachal Pradesh faces fiscal crisis as 16th Finance Commission proposes ending Revenue Deficit Grant. CM Sukhu calls it a 'black day,' warning of halted subsidies and DA payments while BJP defends the move as expected transition.
Search Intensifies for Savannah Guthrie's Mother in Tucson Abduction
The quiet Tucson neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie was abducted has become the focal point of a federal-local investigation. Authorities are examining digital evidence and conducting door-to-door searches for the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' anchor Savann
Telangana Municipal Elections 2026: 52 Lakh Voters Vote
Hyderabad and Telangana witness massive turnout in municipal elections with over 52 lakh voters participating. BJP, Congress, and BRS compete fiercely as results are awaited.
Tribunal Seeks Report on Farmers' Protest Blocking Water Site Visit
The Ravi and Beas Water Tribunal has ordered Punjab to submit a detailed report on a protest by farmers that prevented its delegation from conducting a scheduled site inspection, raising tensions over water-sharing disputes.
Mohan Bhagwat's Gorakhpur Visit for RSS Centenary Programs
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit Gorakhpur from February 14 to 16 for centenary celebrations, focusing on social harmony meetings and organizational reviews.
Mumbai Boy Dies in Society Basement; Driver Re-arrested
A four-year-old boy died after being hit by a speeding SUV in his Malad East housing society basement. The driver initially got bail but was re-arrested on stronger charges after police learned of prior warnings about his rash driving.
MP Speaker Hears Defection Case of Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre
Madhya Pradesh Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar met LOP Umang Singhar regarding Congress MLA Nirmala Sapre's alleged defection to BJP. The case, pending since May 2024, involves Supreme Court rulings on 90-day decision timelines.
Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Grenade Smuggling Attempt
Amritsar Rural police, with central agencies, arrested a suspect with two hand grenades, allegedly smuggled via drones from Pakistan. Raids ongoing for other conspirators.
Seafarers Demand Probe into Missing Odia Cadet Sarthak Mohapatra
The Seafarers Association of Odisha demands a time-bound investigation into the disappearance of merchant navy cadet Sarthak Mohapatra from a vessel near Mauritius, raising safety concerns for Indian sailors.
Rajasthan's Budget 2026–27: Key to Top Five State Status
For Rajasthan to become a top-five performing state, Budget 2026–27 must ensure faster-than-national growth, durable job creation, and sustainable per capita income rise through capital formation, MSME support, human capital, green growth, and local gover
Rajasthan to Deploy Rs 35 Crore AI System for Power Management
Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Ltd (RUVITL) will invest Rs 35 crore in an AI-powered energy portfolio management system to reduce procurement costs and improve grid efficiency amid renewable energy growth.
Police Bust Idol Smuggling Ring, Recover Antique Idols in TN
Trichy police arrested four smugglers and recovered two antique metal idols from the 14th-15th century on the Thanjavur-Chennai highway. Separately, an 18th-19th century stone pillar seized in Austria is being repatriated.
Delhi: Another Man Dies After Falling into Open Sewer
A man in Delhi died after falling into an open sewer manhole, marking the second such incident in days following a biker's death. The tragedy highlights ongoing infrastructure failures in the capital.
Bihar Legislature Chaos: Opposition Evicted Over Remarks
Bihar's Legislative Council saw chaos as Opposition members were suspended and physically evicted after demanding an apology from CM Nitish Kumar for remarks against Rabri Devi, amid accusations of anti-Dalit slurs and partisan conduct.
India Monitors Bangladesh Polls as Political Landscape Shifts
As Bangladesh heads to elections on February 12, India closely watches the outcome amid concerns over foreign policy alignment. With BNP leading polls, Delhi analyzes potential impacts on bilateral ties, trade, and regional security dynamics.
Kerala HC Aids 92-Year-Old in 9-Year Fight Against Bureaucracy
The Kerala High Court intervened to help a 92-year-old man after a nine-year struggle to remove dangerous trees from a neighboring property, citing freedom fighter T S Thirumumbu's poetic lines against bureaucratic tyranny.
Rajasthan's Khejri Tree Crisis Puts BJP Government Under Pressure
The Bhajan Lal Sharma government in Rajasthan faces mounting pressure from protests over the felling of the sacred khejri tree, with demands for an Amrita Devi Act to protect desert species.
Mother Dies After Bhubaneswar Bomb Blast That Killed Son
Lizatun Bibi, 51, mother of criminal Sehnawaz Malik, died from burn injuries in Cuttack hospital after a crude bomb explosion in Bhubaneswar that killed her son and injured two others.
Jaipur Budget 2026-27: Cautious Expectations Amid Fiscal Constraints
As Rajasthan prepares to present its Budget for 2026-27, citizens and policymakers express tempered expectations, focusing on job creation, infrastructure, and implementation challenges.
Orissa HC: No PUCC for Vehicles with Pending Traffic Challans
The Orissa High Court has ruled that the state government can legally deny Pollution Under Control Certificates to vehicles with outstanding traffic challans, citing amended central rules. The decision came after a PIL challenged the move, which the court
ICE Director Defends Officers, Rejects Apology in Hearing
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons stood firm before Congress, defending officers' actions in immigration enforcement and refusing to apologize amid criticism over fatal shootings.
Cuba Grinds to Halt Under US Oil Blockade, Crisis Deepens
Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis as US oil blockade cripples fuel supplies, halting transportation, closing hotels, and forcing worker furloughs. International condemnation grows over deteriorating conditions.
Telangana Municipal Elections 2026 Polling Live
Telangana holds municipal elections today across 2,996 wards in 116 municipalities and 7 corporations. Key battles involve Congress, BRS, and BJP-JSP alliance, with results due Friday.
Naidu Objects to Karnataka Dam Plan, Urges River Dispute Fix
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu raises objections to Karnataka's proposal to increase Alamatti dam height, citing interstate water concerns. He also calls for an early resolution to the Vamsadhara river water dispute with Odisha.
Lucknow Road Potholes Risk Accidents for 7,000 Daily Commuters
The Daliganj crossing to Lucknow University stretch, plagued by deep potholes and eroded surfaces, slows traffic and heightens accident risks for thousands of daily commuters, with LDA promising imminent repairs.
Shimla: 86 Leopard Claws Seized in Wildlife Trade Raid
Forest officials in Shimla raided six jewelry shops, recovering 86 suspected leopard claws, teeth, and bird feathers. Six shop owners were arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act in a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trade.
TMC's Banerjee Attacks Budget, Says BJP Fosters 'Two Indias'
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee launched a fiery critique of the Union Budget in Lok Sabha, accusing the BJP-led government of deepening inequality, undermining federalism, and practicing 'punishment politics' against opposition states like West B
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