Minor Girl Assaulted in Phillaur, Punjab; Police Act
A minor girl was reportedly assaulted in Phillaur, Jalandhar district, Punjab. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Category : Politics
NRIs Donate Rs 3 Lakh for Jalandhar Sewerage Project
The NRI community has contributed Rs 3 lakh to support a sewerage project in Jalandhar, enhancing local infrastructure and public health initiatives.
Bengaluru's Talking Walls: Will Authorities Act on Civic Issues?
Bengaluru's street walls are becoming canvases for public grievances, with citizens using art to highlight civic problems. Will the authorities respond to these visual pleas for action?
NDMC Reviews AI Summit Preparations in Delhi
Ahead of the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, NDMC reviewed preparations, deploying integrated CCTV surveillance, GPS-tracked sanitation vehicles, and beautification drives to ensure smooth operations and environmental safety.
Centre Approves Widening of Mahabubnagar-Raichur NH-167 Stretch
The central government has approved the widening of the 80-km Mahabubnagar-Raichur stretch of NH-167, a key part of the Hyderabad-Panaji corridor, enhancing connectivity across Telangana and Karnataka.
Karnataka Municipal Polls: Trust vs. Regression Debate
Bengaluru's upcoming municipal elections, covering 88.91 lakh voters across 369 wards, spark debate on whether they restore public trust or signal political regression.
Rajya Sabha Notice Against Cuttack Collector for Privilege Breach
The Rajya Sabha secretariat has issued a notice of breach of parliamentary privilege against Cuttack district collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde. The action follows allegations that BJD MP Debashish Samantaray was not invited to a government program.
Teen Dies Filming Reel on Train in Datia, Electrocuted
A 17-year-old boy in Datia died after being electrocuted while climbing a stationary freight train to shoot a social media video. Police have registered a case.
PM Modi Flags Off 25 Electric Buses for Chandigarh Under e-Bus Sewa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 25 new electric buses for Chandigarh under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. The initiative aims to expand green public transport, with plans for 508 electric buses by 2027-28 to reduce emissions and improve mobi
DDA Parks Become Interactive Hubs for Nature and Culture
Delhi Development Authority partners with institutions like DTU, NSD, and WWF-India to create vibrant green spaces with theatre workshops, ecological research, and medicinal gardens.
Chandigarh Allows Loudspeakers on 15 Nights in 2026
Chandigarh administration has notified 15 specific days in 2026 when loudspeakers can be used from 10pm to midnight, covering festivals like Diwali and Republic Day.
MCD Teams Clear Stray Cattle for AI Summit in Delhi
Municipal Corporation of Delhi forms four teams to patrol 50 designated stretches from February 14-20, removing stray cattle to ensure smooth traffic during the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam.
Odisha Approves Rs 3 Lakh Crore Budget Draft for 2026-27
Odisha's council of ministers approved a draft budget exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore for 2026-27, prioritizing farmers' welfare, women's empowerment, and the BCPPER economic hub project.
Chandigarh MC Grapples with 67% Staff Vacancy Crisis
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation confronts severe staff shortage with 3,767 out of 5,611 regular posts vacant. Critical departments like MOH, Public Health, and Engineering face major gaps, forcing reliance on outsourced workers.
Travel Ban to Mahadeshwara Hills After Leopard Attack on Child
Authorities in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have prohibited devotees from walking, using motorcycles, or autos to Mahadeshwara Hills for five days to prevent man-animal conflicts following a leopard attack on an 8-year-old boy.
Chandigarh PGIMER-PU Underpass Construction Set for 2026
After six years of delays, Chandigarh will begin building a crucial underpass connecting PGIMER and Panjab University in April 2026. The Rs 9.7 crore project will provide safe crossing for over 10,000 daily commuters.
Delhi Occultist Arrested for Murders, Brainwashing Victims
Kamruddin, an occultist arrested for allegedly killing three people in Delhi, brainwashed five others through rituals, collecting money and photos of young women, with police investigating links to eight murders.
Bengaluru Techie Performs Last Rites for Parents Under Police Guard
A 33-year-old US-returned techie, accused of killing his parents, performed their last rites in Bengaluru under heavy police security while undergoing treatment at Nimhans.
Kumaraswamy: No Confusion on JD(S)-BJP Alliance in Karnataka
HD Kumaraswamy asserts no confusion in JD(S)-BJP alliance, calls discussions on chief minister candidacy premature as Karnataka Assembly elections are distant.
Rajnath Singh to Open H125 Helicopter Unit in Kolar on Feb 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the H125 helicopter Final Assembly Line at TASL's Vemgal facility in Kolar, Karnataka, on February 17, 2026, as part of his two-day visit to the state.
Landowner Flees with Rs 99 Crore After Karnataka Property Deal
A landowner allegedly collected Rs 99 crore and disappeared from the Banashankari Sub-Registrar's office in Karnataka after completing registration for 3 acres 36 guntas in Dommasandra village.
Dharmapuri Couple Arrested for Torturing Child with Cigarettes
A woman and her paramour in Dharmapuri have been arrested for brutally torturing her three-year-old daughter by burning her with cigarettes. The child remains in intensive care at a government hospital.
EC Ultimatum to West Bengal on Poll Preparedness
The Election Commission has directed West Bengal's chief secretary to comply with key directives by February 17, including payment of honorarium to BLOs and action against errant officers.
Journalist Bodies Slam Rahul Gandhi Over Media Remarks
Two journalist organizations have criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning media impartiality, calling his comments inappropriate and an attack on press freedom.
Karnataka to Issue Shakti Smart Cards Soon
Karnataka's Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announces plans to issue new Shakti smart cards in 4-5 months after Cabinet approval and digital upgrades.
Delhi HC Backs DJB Ban on Corrupt Firms in Water Projects
Delhi High Court has upheld the Delhi Jal Board's decision to bar companies facing corruption or money-laundering cases from bidding for sewage and water infrastructure projects, calling it a bona fide public interest measure.
Globsyn Crystals Building Normal After Restopub Fire
Normalcy returns to Kolkata's Globsyn Crystals building after a restopub fire forced evacuation of thousands. Offices and restaurants reopen as investigation begins.
Villagers Beat Suspected Thief to Death, 20 Arrested
A 37-year-old man from Kandhamal was allegedly beaten to death by villagers in Ganjam district over theft suspicion. Police arrested 20 people and are investigating the incident.
Chandigarh Jewelry Showroom Robbed: Couple Steals Gold
An unidentified man and woman allegedly stole a 25.7g gold necklace from a Sector 17 jewelry showroom in Chandigarh. CCTV footage captured the theft, but no arrests have been made yet.
Bhubaneswar Airport Flags Illegal Towers, Tank Violating Safety Norms
Biju Patnaik International Airport authorities have identified mobile towers and an overhead water tank in Baramunda that breach aviation height rules, posing serious risks to aircraft operations.
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