Former Punjab CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal's revelation about receiving a proposal for bomb blasts to help Congress form government in 1996-97 has ignited political controversy with Akali Dal and BJP demanding investigation.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announces the upcoming 2026-27 budget will prioritize public needs, administrative efficiency, and technological innovation. The state also mandates PAN details for high-value property registrations.
Coimbatore police announce traffic diversion on Marudhamalai Road for the Thaipoosam festival at Marudhamalai Subramaniaswamy Temple from Friday to Monday.
A day after Gurvinder Singh was shot dead outside Mohali SSP office, his wife Amarjit Kaur reveals he received continuous threats from gangsters for nearly two years, forcing them to relocate to Gurdaspur for safety.
India's three-stage nuclear program aims to leverage thorium reserves for long-term energy security. Experts discuss accelerating thorium-based power through PHWR expansion and HALEU-thorium fuel integration.
Karnataka government directs officers and employees to wear khadi on the first Saturday of each month to promote the fabric and support local artisans.
The mysterious death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa in Jodhpur has triggered a police investigation amid claims of a wrong injection and an Instagram post referencing an agni pariksha.
A newborn girl was rescued from a sewage drain in Pandharkawda, Yavatmal, after locals heard her cries. Police arrested the infant's parents, suspecting gender-based abandonment.
BJP retains control of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, winning mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor posts through transparent show-of-hands voting process.
A six-month pregnant mare was electrocuted at a transformer in Sidhrawali village, Gurgaon, killing the animal instantly. The owner suffered serious injuries and faces financial ruin as police register case under BNS sections.
Ghaziabad Development Authority formalizes handover of five colonies to Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, committing Rs 66 crore for pending water, road, and sewer infrastructure works.
The Central Information Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Chandigarh's CPIO for denying RTI information on sanctioned posts, questioning the UT administration's adherence to the RTI Act, 2005.
Major government buildings in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Thursday, following similar alerts to 30 schools. Security forces evacuated complexes and conducted extensive searches, finding no explosives.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has officially handed over requested records to the Special Investigation Team probing the disappearance of 328 sacred saroops of Guru Granth Sahib.
Mohali Beopar Mandal criticizes Municipal Corporation for civic mismanagement, citing encroachment, unregulated parking, and delayed waste clearance affecting key market areas.
Panchkula police detective staff cracked a theft case within 48 hours, arresting three habitual offenders for breaking into a kothi in Pinjore and stealing valuables including a laptop and LPG cylinders.
Jind court sentences two men to 20 years, one to 10 years for kidnapping and raping a minor girl. Two acquitted, fines imposed.
Jaipur police have solved a burglary case involving stolen silver jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh from a workshop in Mehandi ka Chauk. Two accused have been arrested, while one remains absconding.
Lawyers in Jhunjhunu have begun an indefinite hunger strike, demanding Gudhagaudji tehsil be re-included in Udaipurwati sub-division, citing public hardship and administrative issues.
The National Green Tribunal directs Himachal Pradesh PWD and contractor to pay environmental compensation for trout farm damage near Manali, rejecting limitation period arguments.
A student was hospitalized after being struck by an SUV during a student-led protest in Fremont, Nebraska. The driver fled the scene, prompting investigation calls from officials.
Britain and China reset relations with pledges for greater cooperation on trade, investment, and technology. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping held talks focusing on market access, tariffs, and security issues.
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal inspected the hazardous Kharar-Landran road, directing immediate tenders for repairs by March 2026 amid public anger over dangerous potholes.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash occurred as NCP factions neared reunification. Formal announcement was scheduled for February 8, with merger talks in advanced stages and future cabinet reshuffles discussed.
Bihar government approves pilot project for grain ATMs in Patna. Annapurti machines will dispense up to 50kg grains in 5 minutes using Aadhaar authentication, aiming to reduce PDS corruption.
A 40-year-old South Carolina woman was fatally shot and set ablaze after being lured by a friend to a fake puppy sale. Three suspects face murder and arson charges in what police call a retaliatory killing.
Twelve masked men attempted to storm a bus carrying 20 newly elected Congress corporators in Wardha district. The incident occurred as the corporators were traveling to register as a group amid a heated mayor election in Chandrapur.
Orissa High Court dismissed a gram panchayat member's plea, quoting Winston Churchill, Bertrand Russell on population dangers. Court highlighted COVID-19 space constraints, UN population projections.
Kanpur's 16th national census launches digitally on May 22, 2024, with self-enumeration options. District Magistrate outlines two-phase process concluding in 2027.
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted mayoral elections for all three posts under unprecedented security measures with no incidents reported during the entire voting process on Thursday.