Delhi government initiates process to bring unorganised, gig, platform and construction workers under social security net. Welfare boards and schemes to be established for transparent benefit delivery.
The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the arrest of petitioners linked to a farmer's suicide in Kashipur and directed them to cooperate with the investigation. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the matter.
The Centre has revived three long-pending dam projects on the Yamuna and its tributaries. These projects aim to provide sustainable water supply to Delhi for 25 years and improve river flow.
Uttarakhand cabinet restricts homestay scheme benefits to state residents to boost local economy. Non-residents can apply under separate Bed and Breakfast scheme.
Delhi's irrigation department commissions a Finnish amphibian dredger and barges for the Najafgarh Drain to tackle pollution and enhance flood management ahead of monsoon.
Nine British families file joint legal claim against Air India in London High Court for personal injury and damages following the June 2025 Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 241 people.
Uttarakhand High Court permits Shri Ganga Sabha to manage Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat with strict conditions against exploitation and pollution.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announces plans to develop Tirupati as India's preferred wedding destination through beautification projects, homestays, and infrastructure upgrades.
Patna police arrested an alleged liquor supplier near GPO roundabout during a vehicle-checking drive. Foreign liquor was recovered from his car.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually attended a disaster risk workshop at IIT Roorkee, highlighting state vulnerabilities and praising institute's scientific contributions.
Congress workers led a protest in Dehradun, demanding a CBI inquiry into the suicide of a Kashipur farmer who blamed police harassment. They gheraoed police headquarters and met the DGP.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered state transport officials to explain non-compliance with parking bans. The court threatens contempt proceedings if affidavits are not filed.
Vigilance department raids Haridwar food supply office, arrests District Supply Officer Shyam Arya while accepting Rs 50,000 bribe. Assistant also detained.
Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy orders immediate action against illegal land seizure through forged documents in Nagamangala. 600 files seized for investigation, Lokayukta raids conducted.
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda criticizes NHAI officials for not starting work on the Buvanahalli to Goruru bypass despite land acquisition being completed three years ago.
The Nobel Institute clarifies that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's gift of her medal to Donald Trump is a personal gesture, not an official act. The institute emphasizes it does not endorse political actions.
Bheemanna Khandre, a former Karnataka minister and senior Congress leader, passed away at 102 in Bengaluru. He served as a minister in the state government and was known for his contributions to public service.
Maria Corina Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, expressing confidence in Venezuela's democratic transition after Maduro's overthrow.
Mohamed Irshath of Indian Overseas Congress emphasizes youth power in elections, plans nationwide tour and survey to boost participation ahead of Punjab polls.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado declares Venezuela stands at the 'threshold of freedom' following her historic US visit, thanking President Trump for crucial support.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces all government schemes will be fully implemented or see first phase rollout by mid-February, before assembly election dates are declared.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Senator Marco Rubio to discuss key bilateral issues, including trade, defence cooperation, and energy security, as confirmed by the MEA.
A 30-year-old man in Aligarh's Civil Lines area allegedly killed his 15-day-old daughter by throwing her to the ground during a dispute over his drug use. Police have arrested the accused.
A Pakistani man's desperate request for work in Canada on social media went viral, triggering heated discussions about immigration and job opportunities abroad.
A 50-year-old cook employed at a PWD engineer's official residence in Bareilly was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a coal brazier.
Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy announces Karnataka Congress will lead sustained protests against Centre's restructuring and renaming of MGNREGA, calling it an attack on federalism.
A 54-year-old woman in Trichy died after falling from a motorcycle while riding pillion. Her brother faces charges for rash driving and negligence.
Agra police solved the murder of a 45-year-old woman found dead with her mouth taped shut near a canal in Muzaffarnagar. Her lover confessed to smothering her during a dispute over relationships and money demands.
BJP retains control in Nagpur and emerges as the single largest party in Akola and Amravati municipal corporations, with detailed seat breakdowns.
Dr Satendra Kumar, head of neurosurgery at ANMMCH Gaya, was arrested for allegedly filing a false extortion complaint involving his estranged wife. Police investigation revealed inconsistencies in his claims.