UPSRTC's 2022 plan to upgrade three Ghaziabad bus depots into modern transport hubs faces delays at Kaushambi and Sahibabad due to transit-oriented development policy revisions requiring fresh approvals.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Chinmay Mandal and Kiran Khan for illegal coal extraction, transportation, and extorting legal collieries in Asansol-Durgapur. The duo allegedly collected Rs 170 crore over eight years.
BKU (Tikait) farmers staged a 2.5-hour protest on the Kurukshetra-Saharanpur highway, blocking traffic and demanding urgent repairs. Officials assured pothole-free road by Feb 28 after discussions.
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the process to construct a new legislative assembly complex in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar. The project will replace the century-old existing building with a modern, paperless facility on a 245-acre site.
Nagpur Crime Branch exposed a large-scale illegal LPG refilling operation in Khadka, seizing 179 cylinders and equipment worth ₹12 lakh. The racket diverted subsidized domestic gas to commercial users, exploiting supply shortages.
The Indian Army's Southern Command has established a joint control centre in the sensitive Sir Creek region to enhance coordination among Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and BSF forces, emphasizing integrated operations in complex border environments.
Transport Minister S S Sivasankar refutes claims that Tamil Nadu is delaying railway projects, citing lack of central funds and non-response to state requests as the real causes.
Lucknow police raided a warehouse in Itaunja, seizing 4.6 tonnes of illegal explosives worth Rs 45 lakh, including firecrackers and 'sutli' bombs. The material was destroyed after safety checks, with three suspects charged under the Explosives Act.
The Shimla RTO impounded a private bus for operating with an expired fitness certificate, no permit, and unpaid taxes, highlighting ongoing safety checks.
Former Army Chief General M M Naravane clarifies his memoir is unpublished as Parliament faces no-trust motion against Speaker. Plus, IT Rules amendments, AI warnings, and Pakistan's cricket reversal.
Congress and Aam Aadmi Party endorse MLA Rohit Pawar's demands for a thorough investigation into the plane crash involving Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, citing unanswered questions.
Guyana Minister Vikash Ramkisoon responded to critics in fluent Hindi during a parliamentary session, declaring he would debate any topic without notes. The viral video highlights Indian heritage in Caribbean politics.
A woman from Sirsa district has filed an FIR accusing her live-in partner, a recipient of the Prime Minister's National Child Award, of rape, physical abuse, and casteist insults. Police have registered the case and launched an investigation.
The Union Home Ministry has issued a directive requiring all six stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' to be sung at official functions, marking the 150th anniversary of its creation.
Karnataka's excise revenue hits Rs 33,371 crore, exceeding targets by Rs 3,910 crore. Premium spirit demand rises despite 83% tax, the highest in India, with collections projected to surpass Rs 43,000 crore by March 2026.
Saddam Hussain, exiled president of Bangladesh's Chhatra League, claims his party's boycott call for February 12 elections aims to demonstrate Awami League's enduring influence and potentially open political negotiations.
A Pune sessions court has sentenced a 57-year-old trader to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping his 75-year-old aunt in 2019. The victim died during trial, but evidence including medical reports and immediate disclosure secured conviction.
Pune Municipal Corporation expects uninterrupted water supply this summer with dam storage at 19.5 TMC, 2.5 TMC higher than last year, providing a 45-day cushion against shortages.
Pune Zilla Parishad achieved the top rank in Maharashtra's 150-day e-governance reform programme, scoring 196.25 out of 200. It excelled in digital parameters like AI, blockchain, and GIS, while also receiving special commendation for its sevakarmi progra
Rajasthan police have dismantled an interstate gang linked to a major burglary in Jaipur's C-Scheme area, arresting two members from Delhi and UP and recovering Rs 25 lakh in cash and jewellery.
The second phase of Nagpur's Indora-Dighori flyover will open by June, with the entire corridor operational by mid-2026. The project features noise barriers, UHPFRC technology, and green initiatives like Miyawaki forests.
Elected representatives in Pune conducted a field visit to expedite completion of missing road links in Pashan-Someshwarwadi-Baner-Balewadi areas, aiming to streamline traffic and improve access to Katraj-Dehuroad Bypass.
A local court in Akola acquitted all Congress leaders and workers involved in the 1988 agitation against railway platform ticket price hikes, ending a 37-year legal battle. The court ruled the protest was a democratic movement in public interest.
A vigilant delivery executive in Pune's Moshi area prevented a sophisticated fraud attempt involving gold bars worth Rs 3 lakh by noticing parcel discrepancies and alerting police immediately.
Two men from Beed were arrested for snatching a Rs 2.5 lakh gold chain from a retired police constable's wife during an evening walk in Kharadi, Pune. The alert ex-constable thwarted their escape.
A Gurgaon court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for assisting his employer in murdering an acquaintance, dismembering the body, and disposing of remains in 2018. The case involved financial disputes and brutal evidence.
A 34-year-old CRPF employee, Mahadev Nazirkar, was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the Pune-Solapur highway near Indapur. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating.
Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth reviewed Exercise Rudra Shakti, a major all-arms manoeuvre with live firing at Pokhran, validating new operational concepts and combat readiness in the desert sector.
Dheeraj Suryavanshi of BJP and Gajanan Magdum of NCP were elected unopposed as mayor and deputy mayor of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation after opposition alliance abstained from nominations.
Noida Authority intensifies crackdown on unauthorized vendors and roadside stalls with daily enforcement drives across multiple sectors to ensure smooth traffic flow and accessible public spaces.