IAS officer K Mayur Ashok takes charge as Guntur Municipal Commissioner, pledging top priority to sanitation, drinking water, and basic infrastructure while aiming to develop the city as number one nationally.
Shocking data reveals 80% of Andhra Pradesh's 1.8 crore vehicles lack PUC, fitness, or insurance. Two-wheelers dominate violations and road fatalities, prompting ministry action.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini accuses Congress and AAP of anti-farmer policies that have pushed Punjab into crisis, saying only PM Modi can ensure state's development.
The Lokayukta arrested the Deputy Commissioner of Excise and two colleagues while accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe. The complainant alleged officials demanded Rs 2.30 crore for license clearances.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu publicly criticizes the US for announcing a Gaza governing body without coordination, highlighting tensions over Turkish involvement.
Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka pledges swift enactment of Rohith Vemula Act. University of Hyderabad students boycott classes, march for justice on 10th anniversary of scholar's death.
A key stretch of Vijayawada West Bypass opened Friday, reducing congestion and improving inter-district travel. Officials performed rituals before allowing traffic.
Bharat Electronics Ltd's PADU system was activated in two Mumbai wards during vote counting after EVM glitches. Officials confirm brief delays but assure transparency.
Karnataka will distribute 42,345 houses built by the Slum Development Board on January 24. Mallikarjun Kharge, CM Siddaramaiah, and DK Shivakumar will inaugurate the event in Hubballi.
CM Devendra Fadnavis addresses BJP corporators, highlighting the party's impressive strike rate in BMC polls and promising a transparent, world-class Mumbai transformation.
Belagavi, Karnataka's sole city in Smart City 2.0, launches a Rs 135 crore scientific waste management project with TCS support, aiming for completion by 2028.
Former minister Raju Gowda escaped with minor injuries after his car was rear-ended by a truck on the highway in Yadgir's Ganj area early Saturday morning.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Mumbai's 26/11 memorial, honoring victims and praising Indian security forces while noting Tahawwur Rana's extradition during Trump's presidency.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has moved its 29 newly elected BMC corporators to a luxury hotel in Mumbai. This unusual step follows veiled threats from Uddhav Thackeray's faction about installing their own mayor.
A day-long Jharkhand bandh called by tribal groups demanding arrest in a village head's attack case saw mixed response. Khunti district observed complete shutdown while other areas had limited impact.
Protesters in Murshidabad block roads, alleging a man was killed in Jharkhand. The incident triggers a political battle between BJP and TMC in West Bengal.
A 50-year-old woman died after a tipper truck hit her during her morning walk in Barkagaon block. Angry locals blocked the road for 11 hours, halting coal transport from NTPC's mine.
BJP emerges as single largest party in BMC elections, ending Shiv Sena's 25-year dominance. Former mayors and corporators outline strategies for new roles in ruling and opposition benches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to developed nations deporting illegal migrants as he called for West Bengal to be cleared of infiltrators during a BJP rally in Malda.
Rishabh Thakur, main accused in Bareilly cafe assault over 'love jihad' allegations, surrenders in court. Police seek his remand after earlier arrests.
Police in Surat's Limbayat arrested Yusuf Pathan, linked to the 2019 Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, for allegedly stealing an SUV worth Rs 7 lakh at knifepoint from a childhood friend.
BJP functionaries protested outside the SSP office in Jamshedpur as Kairav Gandhi remains missing. They criticized the Hemant Soren government for failing law and order in Jharkhand.
Former Mumbai Congress chief Bhai Jagtap receives show-cause notice from AICC after publicly criticizing Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad and demanding her resignation over BMC election results.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran presses Iranian authorities for consular access to 16 Indian crew detained since December 2025, ensuring their welfare amid ongoing judicial proceedings.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren leads Jharkhand delegation to Davos and UK, presenting a balanced energy transition model focused on renewables and inclusive growth.
Gujarat Police's state monitoring cell raided a site near the Sangam Solar Plant in Navsari district, seizing 14,016 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 37.62 lakh and arresting one suspect.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office declares US proposal for Gaza governing council contradicts Israeli policy. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will address the issue directly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
A special POCSO court in Rajkot has sentenced a 32-year-old Madhya Pradesh man to death for the brutal rape and sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl. The court delivered the verdict within 41 days of arrest, calling it a rarest of rare case.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief writes to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, demanding strict measures against mob lynching incidents in the state to ensure justice and safety.
The Karnataka High Court clarifies that voluntary retirement applications require proper scrutiny and do not guarantee approval, citing a driver's case with unauthorized absences.