The campaign for Ranchi Municipal Corporation elections ended Saturday with intense roadshows and door-to-door outreach. Candidates focused on civic issues as 48-hour silence period begins ahead of polling.
NCPEDP and Young Indians Guwahati urge political parties to commit to 5% reservation for persons with disabilities in governance structures ahead of Assam assembly elections.
Patna Metro will launch Malahi Pakri and Khemnichak stations in March after a safety trial, completing the 6.6km priority corridor to enhance connectivity in eastern Patna.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced at CRPF's 87th Raising Day in Guwahati that India will be completely free from Naxalism by March 31, 2026, praising the force's crucial role in dismantling Maoist strongholds.
Sitang village in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district signed an MoU with the state government for pre-feasibility activities of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, with 58 households consenting to the development initiative.
Two children died after falling into open drainage structures in Patna, revealing systemic failures in enforcing safety protocols. Residents report hazards persist for years despite municipal guidelines requiring barricades and steel mesh.
Assam's opposition alliance faces uncertainty as Raijor Dal demands 12-15 seats from Congress in upper Assam, threatening to derail the anti-BJP coalition ahead of elections.
BJP national spokesperson Guru Prakash emphasized the central government's efforts to make India a global AI hub and the party's digitalization drive during a training session in Aizawl.
Aurangabad police have arrested eight individuals, including the victim's wife, for murder after an initial suicide report was debunked. The SIT investigation revealed a conspiracy leading to the victim's strangulation and staged hanging.
Two young men in their early 20s died after their motorcycle collided with an unidentified vehicle near Fardapari bridge in Madhepura district on Friday evening. Police are investigating to identify the vehicle involved in the tragic accident.
The Bangladesh assistant high commission in Agartala observed Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day with floral tributes, flag at half-mast, and cultural events, commemorating the 1952 Language Movement.
Bokaro district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS in Chas, Bermo, and Phusro municipal areas as the mandatory election silence period begins ahead of February 23 polls.
BJP Mahila Morcha leader Darshana Singh leads booth-level outreach in upper Assam, emphasizing women's role as key to electoral success in upcoming assembly elections.
Police in Mizoram's Champhai district seized 10.259kg of crystal meth and 145g of heroin worth over Rs 31.06 crore, arresting a Myanmar national for cross-border trafficking. Additional seizures and arrests were made in Lawngtlai district.
Malpe police swiftly arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly attacking a fish trader with chilli powder and a knife, robbing his gold chain worth Rs 6 lakh at the harbour. The stolen item was recovered.
Sullia police have registered a case against a Mescom employee for allegedly damaging a car's windshield with a helmet. The incident occurred at a residence while only the elderly parents were home.
In Chunchagahalli village, Mandya, a man allegedly set his son-in-law's house ablaze after his daughter married a youth from the same caste and locality, despite his rejection of the proposal.
Tripura's Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Hindi promotion, alleging linguistic imperialism and threat to regional diversity.
Malappuram's electorate increased by over 200,000 voters, while Kannur also recorded growth in the final electoral roll for Kerala, highlighting demographic shifts ahead of elections.
Panambur police arrested four individuals and confiscated 22.3 kg of ganja valued at over Rs 11 lakh in a raid near Jokatte Cross railway bridge. The operation uncovered an interstate drug trafficking network.
A mother of two in Shivamogga died by suicide five days after her husband's death, alleging harassment by a police constable via fake social media accounts. Police are investigating the claims.
Mysuru city police jurisdiction is being redrawn to include semi-urban outskirts, with western villages likely to shift from district to city police control. The proposal follows state directives and aims to address rapid urban growth.
Kolkata Police is set to expand its surveillance network with 6,700 new CCTV cameras and 50 ANPR cameras under the Nirbhaya project-II, aiming for one camera per square kilometre at a cost of Rs 58.2 crore.
Bantwal Rural police arrested Prashanth alias Prasad, 30, for possessing 180g of ganja and attempting to sell it. The arrest followed a raid based on credible information about illegal narcotic activities in Kodmanu village.
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu e-inaugurated the Udan Yatri Café and launched Digi Yatra at Mangaluru International Airport, offering snacks from Rs 10 and boosting digital travel adoption.
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia claims Youth Congress protest at AI Impact Summit was planned at Gandhi residences. BJYM and AGP youth wing march to Congress office, leading to FIRs and allegations of violence.
Prashant Singh Chundawat, Commandant of Assam Rifles Srikona Battalion, held a crucial meeting with civil society organizations in Manipur's Tamenglong district to address security concerns and promote cooperation amid ongoing ethnic tensions.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred over Rs 113 crore to 2.2 lakh farmers for crop damage from floods and Motha cyclone via direct benefit transfer under the Agriculture Input Subsidy Scheme.
Campaigning for Deoghar Municipal Corporation elections concluded on Saturday with major political figures actively supporting candidates. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey predicted a landslide victory while addressing rebel concerns.
The IMD's Ranchi office forecasts light rain in isolated parts of Jharkhand on Monday, potentially affecting 48 urban local body elections. Central and southern districts may see a rainy poll day.