Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu underwent a planned 16-hour shutdown for cable replacement. Traffic resumed at 9 pm Sunday. Police warn of partial weekend closures for three months as repair work continues post-festival.
A 38-year-old woman was robbed of her handbag containing ₹15,000 cash and a mobile phone by three men on a two-wheeler in Trichy while walking to Samayapuram Mariamman temple. Police have registered a case.
Three IPS officers and multiple PPS officers from Punjab Police receive President's Medal for Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service. CM's Rakshak Padak and Medal for Outstanding Devotion to Duty also awarded.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces a 48% reduction in road accident fatalities after launching the Sadak Surakhya Force, with other states seeking to replicate this successful safety model.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta outlined an ambitious development agenda focusing on electric public transport, Metro expansion, healthcare upgrades, education reforms, and social welfare initiatives during the Republic Day ceremony.
BJP leaders accuse Punjab's AAP government of failing to implement Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan effectively, citing lack of visible results, poor education outcomes, and inadequate welfare scheme execution for Dalit communities.
33 Delhi Police and 31 CBI officers received Republic Day medals for bravery and service. CBI's Chandrasekar Venupillai, who led the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder probe, was among President's Medal recipients.
Delhi Police conducted Operation Kavach-12, raiding 2,348 locations ahead of Republic Day. The operation resulted in 4,082 arrests, seizure of drugs, weapons, illicit liquor, and vehicles across the capital.
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Four booth-level officers in Pilibhit received free tiger safaris and cinema tickets for exceptional performance in completing draft electoral rolls ahead of schedule on National Voters' Day.
Following a deadly 'China dor' kite string fatality in Ludhiana, Punjab Police enforces muffler use for two-wheeler riders and diverts traffic from flyovers to enhance safety measures.
A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Poonch Police arrested a 60-year-old man for posting inflammatory content on social media that threatened public order and communal harmony. Authorities issued an advisory warning against similar online behavior.
Union Minister Shridad Naik has publicly sided with Chimbel residents protesting the Prashashan Stambh and Unity Mall projects, urging the Goa government to reconsider if locals oppose them.
A foreign affairs expert highlights the critical timing of the upcoming visit by European Union leaders to India, emphasizing its significance amid global geopolitical shifts and economic realignments.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren declares his father, veteran leader Shibu Soren, as the 'Bharat Ratna' of the people, responding to the Padma Bhushan award conferred on him by the Indian government.
Mangaluru City Traffic Police and Sri Ambamaheshwari Seva Trust organized a public awareness program at Pandeshwar and Hoige Bazaar railway crossings under Awake Kudla initiative to promote road safety and ease congestion.
A family in Belagavi has approached the Supreme Court seeking enhanced compensation for land acquired 17 years ago for road widening, challenging a Rs 65 lakh award and adding to the city corporation's legal woes.
District Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar announced the installation of a Lord Parashurama statue in Bailoor, addressing recent controversies in Karkala during a Congress sports meet.
Madurai traffic police and Tamil Nadu Police Traffic Wardens will conduct helmet bike rallies and mime performances on Republic Day to promote road safety awareness among students and the public.
DMK, AIADMK, and other Dravidian parties conducted silent rallies in Trichy to commemorate language martyrs Chinnasamy and Shanmugam, with political activities intensifying ahead of assembly elections.
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand emphasized voting as a duty at National Voters' Day in Vijayawada, highlighting youth participation and new enrollment dates.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reveals plans for parliamentary bill to legalize Amaravati as state capital, directs TDP MPs to secure central funds for development projects during budget session.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calls for Ladakh's re-merger with Jammu and Kashmir, welcomes BJP's rejection of further bifurcation while dismissing proposals for Jammu's separation amid ongoing political debates.
A witness in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis has filed a declaration stating he saw no weapon brandished and alleges agents failed to render emergency medical care after the incident.
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with Orissa High Court orders granting full grant-in-aid eligibility under the 1994 GIA Order to employees of aided educational institutions, dismissing state government petitions.
Incharge minister Santosh Kumar Suman announced comprehensive development initiatives for Deo region, including medical college construction and tourism circuit expansion, during Surya Mahotsav inauguration.
BJP Karnataka president BY Vijayendra criticizes Congress government's excise policy, alleging unchecked liquor sales in rural areas and financial mismanagement during media address in Hubballi.
Public Works Minister E V Velu announced that Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate a section of the ₹190 crore Goripalayam flyover in Madurai after February 10, once work is completed, aiming to ease traffic congestion.
Madurai Corporation has issued multiple tenders worth ₹1.28 crore to address frequent sewage overflows. Residents complain of foul odor and disrupted life due to outdated drainage infrastructure.