Maharashtra Opposition Seat Battle: Aaditya Thackeray Stakes Claim
Aaditya Thackeray asserts Sena UBT's claim to the lone winnable Rajya Sabha seat in Maharashtra, citing party strength over Congress and NCP (SP) allies in the MVA coalition.
Category : Politics
CBI Books University Registrar for Disproportionate Assets
The CBI has charged K Mahesh, deputy registrar of Pondicherry University, with amassing wealth of 54 lakh disproportionate to his income over two and a half years, following an investigation into his tenure at JIPMER.
Hyderabad Firm Scammed of 1 Crore in Construction Fraud
Hyderabad's CCS police have registered a cheating case after Suvarnamayee Infra Pvt Ltd was allegedly defrauded of over 1 crore by a gang posing as bulk suppliers of construction materials, with suspects booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Hyderabad Traffic Crisis: Second Vehicle Surge Post-Pandemic
Hyderabad faces severe traffic congestion as one in nine motorists now owns multiple vehicles, with over 9.5 lakh second vehicles registered since 2020, overwhelming city infrastructure.
Hyderabad Man Arrested for Staging Burglary to Hide Theft
Chikkadpally police in Hyderabad solved a staged burglary case, arresting the complainant Bhaskar Pramod Mula for stealing Rs 12 lakh worth of family jewelry. The unemployed BTech graduate had pledged his grandmother's ornaments and staged the crime to co
Indonesia Proposes Hyderabad-Jakarta Tech Skills Corridor
Indonesia has proposed establishing a Hyderabad-Jakarta Technology Skills Development Corridor to facilitate structured talent exchange and digital cooperation with Telangana. The initiative was discussed during a high-level meeting at the India AI Impact
19 Injured in APSRTC Bus Accident in Gadwal District
Nineteen passengers were injured, two seriously, when an APSRTC bus veered off the highway and overturned in Jogulamba Gadwal district early Thursday morning. Police suspect driver negligence.
Malegaon Inquiry into Cancelled Birth, Death Certificates
Malegaon Municipal Corporation forms a committee to investigate the cancellation of 3,460 delayed birth and death certificates, amid allegations of fake signatures and political controversy.
Telangana HC Seeks Response on Voter ID Fraud in Municipality Poll
Telangana High Court directs State Election Commission to respond to a petition alleging a councillor used three voter IDs in Ibrahimpatnam municipality election, raising concerns over electoral integrity.
78-Year-Old Property Dispute Settled by Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has resolved a 78-year-old property dispute involving 2,891 acres in Dahisar, Mumbai, with the fourth generation of heirs reaching an amicable settlement.
BJP North-East Zone Training Workshop Concludes in Varanasi
BJP's state-level training workshop for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar concluded in Varanasi. Senior leaders emphasized organizational strengthening and ideological commitment for nation-building.
Swami Calls Cow Devotees to Lucknow, Criticizes Yogi's Hindu Credentials
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati urges cow devotees to prepare for a Lucknow gathering on March 11, criticizing Yogi Adityanath's actions as un-Hindu and hypocritical regarding cow protection.
Chennai Prisoner Dies, Family Alleges False Medical Certificate
A 29-year-old prisoner in Chennai died after collapsing in Puzhal Central Jail. His family accuses police of obtaining a false medical fitness certificate despite his illness complaints.
Driver's Emergency Calls Ignored Before Fatal KMP Expressway Crash
A truck driver on KMP Expressway claims he repeatedly called emergency helplines 1033 and 112 after his vehicle broke down, but received no response before a pileup killed a Polish tourist and his driver.
Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon Dies After Futsal Collapse
Lok Sabha MP Ricky AJ Syngkon from Meghalaya passed away at age 54 after collapsing while playing futsal in Shillong. He was rushed to hospital but died shortly after.
AMC Budget Session Chaos: Papers Thrown Over Hospital Funds
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's budget meeting descended into chaos as opposition councillors protested VS Hospital allocations, threw papers, staged walkouts, and faced suspension demands.
Kochi Water Crisis: KWA Plans New Pump at Aluva Plant
Kerala Water Authority plans to install a new pump at Aluva treatment plant to increase capacity from 335 to 345 MLD, addressing severe shortages worsened by tank collapse.
Cyclist Killed in Kolkata Bus Race Accident, Four Injured
A cyclist was killed and four others injured in Kolkata after a private bus racing another vehicle lost control on BT Road. The incident sparked protests and traffic disruptions.
Ahmedabad Food Inspectors Diverted to Serve Councillors' Snacks
During the 2026-27 municipal budget meeting, Ahmedabad's entire food inspection team was reassigned to oversee refreshments for councillors, halting citywide food safety checks.
Drug Trafficking Mastermind Nabbed in Nashik Hotel After 20 Days
Shaikh Ashfak Shaikh Isaq, the alleged mastermind of a major drug trafficking racket, was arrested in Nashik after evading police for 20 days. Two associates were also nabbed, with property worth Rs 19.44 lakh seized.
Modi Backs Macron on Child Social Media Limits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has endorsed French President Emmanuel Macron's call to restrict social media use by children, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance to ensure child safety in the digital age.
Tungabhadra Dam Gets Three New Crest Gates, Installation Ongoing
Three new crest gates have been installed at Tungabhadra Dam, with officials aiming for 13 gates by month-end. Work continues on gates 4, 11, 24, 26, and 27 to enhance water management.
Mysuru Top Cop Bans Helium Gas for Balloons
Mysuru Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has issued a strict ban on using helium gas to fill balloons, invoking Section 153 of the BNS 2023. Violators will face stringent legal action as per the new order.
Calcutta HC Reduces Murder Charge to Culpable Homicide
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a three-minute gap before an attack was insufficient for premeditated murder, reducing charges for three convicts in a 14-year-old case over family disputes.
SC to Hear 7 SIR Cases in Bengal, EC Proof Dispute
A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant will hear seven SIR-related matters in Bengal on Friday, amid controversy over EC disallowing Banglar Bari and PMAY documents as proof.
Hyderabad EV Firm Wins ₹50 Lakh Defamation Suit Against YouTuber
A Sangareddy court has ordered a YouTuber to pay ₹50 lakh in damages to Pure Energy, an IIT Hyderabad-incubated EV manufacturer, for posting a defamatory video that harmed the company's reputation and caused financial losses.
Kochi LED Streetlight Project to Complete After NHAI NOC
Kochi Mayor V K Minimol confirms that Cochin Smart Mission Ltd will complete the LED streetlight installation after receiving the NOC from NHAI. The corporation council approved payments to KSEB for electricity connections.
Gujarat CM Orders Early Implementation of Budget Schemes
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a state cabinet meeting, instructing officials to begin drafting GRs and tenders for 2026-27 budget projects immediately, without waiting for assembly approval.
Kolkata EC Grapples with 55 Lakh Pending Cases Before Deadline
With just 48 hours left, the Election Commission in Kolkata has 55 lakh cases pending disposal, including 30 lakh sent for reverification. Officials warn of potential deadline extensions and actions against errant officers.
Kerala: 51kg Ganja Seized, Heroin Dealers Arrested in Drug Busts
In a significant crackdown, Kerala police seized 51kg of ganja in Perumbavoor and arrested a West Bengal native. Separately, excise officials nabbed two Assam-based heroin traffickers with 11.63g of heroin. Additionally, a Thrissur man was arrested for a
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