Nagpur Demolishes 200+ Properties for Road Widening
Nagpur Municipal Corporation intensifies demolition drive, clearing over 200 properties to advance the long-delayed Old Bhandara Road widening project, aiming to ease traffic congestion.
Category : Politics
Kidney Racket Doctor's Bail Hearing on Feb 24
The final hearing for Delhi doctor Ravinder Pal Singh's bail plea in the interstate kidney trafficking case is scheduled for February 24. Police allege non-cooperation and seek custodial interrogation.
MP Govt Allocates Rs 480 Cr for New Jets, Helicopters
The Madhya Pradesh government has earmarked Rs 300 crore for a new jet and Rs 180 crore for helicopters to modernize its aviation fleet, enhancing emergency VIP transport and rapid response in remote areas.
MP's Rs 4.38L Cr Budget Expands GYAN to GYANII, Focus on Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Jagdish Devda presented a Rs 4,38,317 crore budget, expanding GYAN to GYANII by adding industry and infrastructure. Agriculture received one-third allocation with 2026 declared as Year of Farmer Welfare.
Ladli-Behnas Get 78% of WCD Budget, Malnutrition Funds Drop
The Ladli-Behnas scheme received 78% of the Women and Child Development department's Rs 23,883 crore budget, a 10% increase from last year. Meanwhile, malnutrition funding fell to 18% of the total, marking a 15% drop in allocation share.
UP Speaker Demands Action on Officials Ignoring MLA Calls
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana urges government to enforce protocol requiring officials to return legislators' calls, citing violation of service rules.
Maharashtra Sanctions Rs 1.20 Crore for Nagpur Haj House Repairs
The Maharashtra Minority Development Department has sanctioned and released Rs 1.20 crore for structural repairs, maintenance, and beautification works at the Nagpur Haj House. The funds, representing 10% of the approved project cost, aim to address long-
Lucknow Municipal Corporation's Rs 2,278 Crore Budget Plan
Lucknow Municipal Corporation has proposed a budget of Rs 2,278.34 crore for 2026-27, with significant allocations for roads and solid waste management. The budget will be considered for approval in meetings scheduled for February 21-22.
Bombay HC Rules Mobile Summons Legally Valid Under BNSS
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court quashes trial court order, holding that summons served via mobile phone is legally valid under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, reinforcing digital processes in criminal justice.
Lucknow Court Convicts Two in Fake Marksheet Scam
The Economic Offences Wing in Lucknow secured convictions for two individuals in a fake marksheet and illegal recruitment case, resulting in three-year sentences and fines.
UP Assembly Erupts Over Minister's OBC Benefit Allegations
Uttar Pradesh Assembly witnessed major uproar as Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad accused Samajwadi Party of cheating OBCs by taking majority benefits. The heated debate stalled proceedings amid protests.
UP Girl Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Boyfriend, Nephews
A 19-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar died by suicide after her boyfriend and his nephews allegedly harassed and threatened her. Police have booked three for abetment to suicide.
Uttar Pradesh Launches 'Samvad Setu' for Official-Public Rep Communication
Uttar Pradesh introduces 'Samvad Setu' initiative to address complaints of officials ignoring calls from public representatives, featuring a command center and a 10-minute response mandate.
UP Minister Slams New Vehicle Fitness Rules, Writes to Gadkari
Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh has declared the 2025 vehicle fitness certificate norms unsuitable. He has written to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, requesting a return to the older system in districts lacking functional Automated Testi
UP Govt Puts Farmers at Center of Economic Roadmap
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a renewed focus on agriculture and rural development in its economic strategy, allocating Rs 10,888 crore for farm schemes in Budget 2026-27 to modernize farming and curb migration.
UP Minister: No Bill Pressure on Unregistered Tubewell Owners
Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma clarified that 5.06 lakh private tubewell owners not registered for free electricity scheme face no bill recovery pressure, though registration remains mandatory for subsidy processing.
Chhattisgarh Youth Slits Throat, Jumps into Well in Superstition Case
A shocking incident in Korba village where a youth allegedly slit his own throat and jumped into a well, with family citing superstition and mental stress as possible causes. Police investigation ongoing.
Chhattisgarh SDM Suspended Over Tribal Death in Bauxite Mining Incident
Chhattisgarh government suspends SDM Karun Dahariya after protests over the death of a tribal villager allegedly beaten in a bauxite mining dispute. Two others injured in the assault remain hospitalized.
Father, Son Among Three Killed in Rae Bareli Car Crash
A tragic car accident in Rae Bareli claimed three lives, including a father and his son, after the vehicle lost control, hit a tree, and overturned multiple times. Two others are critically injured.
Vidarbha Motorcycle Rally Boosts Statehood Campaign Before Feb 22 March
The Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti organized a motorcycle rally in Nagpur to mobilize support for a separate Vidarbha state, preceding a major long march scheduled for February 22.
Buldhana: Two Arrested for Obscene Graveyard Video
Buldhana police arrested two youths for filming an obscene video in a graveyard and sharing it on social media, sparking public outrage and a probe into potential communal motives.
Akhilesh Yadav Urges ECI Action on Electoral Roll Irregularities
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expresses faith in Election Commission, demands action on alleged irregularities in Form-7 applications targeting PDA and Muslim voters during electoral roll revision.
Central Command Chief Reviews Women Agniveer Rally in Lucknow
Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta visited the women military police Agniveer recruitment rally in Lucknow, where 410 candidates participated. He praised the transparent recruitment process and highlighted the strategic importance of women's inclusion in
MP Budget Day: Opposition Slogans, iPad Reading, Begging Bowl
Madhya Pradesh's budget presentation turned chaotic as Congress MLAs interrupted Finance Minister Jagdish Devda 21 times, while he calmly read from an iPad. A Congress MLA even used a begging bowl to protest unpaid MNREGA dues.
MP FM Jagdish Devda Presents Budget in Poetic Verse
Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda delivered the 2026-27 state budget in a unique poetic style, quoting ancient wisdom and original rhymes to outline government priorities including farmer welfare, women's rights, and infrastructure development
Bhagwat: India to Lead Global South, Caste Fading
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed confidence India will lead the Global South despite tariff wars. He emphasized fading caste system, Hindu unity, and temple management by devotees.
High Court Orders Ban on Chinese Manjha, Warns of Compensation
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh authorities to implement stringent rules banning Chinese manjha, expressing serious concern over injuries and deaths caused by the sharp kite strings.
FIR Against Kite Flyer After Man's Throat Injury in Lucknow
Lucknow police have registered an FIR against an unidentified kite flyer after a 30-year-old man suffered a severe throat injury from a kite string near Maharana Pratap crossing. The incident occurred on February 12, with the FIR filed six days later unde
Woman Foils Chain-Snatching Attempt in Lucknow Colony
A woman bravely resisted a chain-snatching attempt in Lucknow's Vrindavan Colony, with the entire incident captured on CCTV. The suspect fled after neighbors intervened.
Nagpur Woman Seeks CM Help for Husband in Mali Jail
Priyanka Gulhane has appealed to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for intervention after her husband, Nitin Gulhane, remains jailed in Mali since February 2025 over a hydropower project dispute, with unpaid bail of ₹3.25 crore.
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