Sukhu Leads Fast Against MGNREGA Changes on Martyrs' Day
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Congress leaders observed a two-hour fast on Martyrs' Day, protesting the renaming and dilution of MGNREGA by the BJP-led central government.
Category : Politics
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis to Oversee Budget Completion
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced he will personally oversee the completion of processes for the state budget, with the session starting Feb 23 and presentation expected in early March.
Sunetra Pawar Appointed Deputy CM in Strategic NCP Move
The NCP's swift appointment of Sunetra Pawar as deputy chief minister aims to quell leadership speculation and secure control ahead of a potential merger with the Sharad Pawar faction.
Shah Names Sarma BJP Assam Face, Pledges Illegal Immigrant Deportation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will lead BJP in Assam elections, promising to identify and deport all illegal immigrants if party wins third term.
Nagpur Private Buses Flout Traffic Ban, Cause Congestion
Private bus operators in Nagpur are openly violating the pick-up and drop ban, resuming operations at old and new locations, causing severe traffic congestion despite police action.
Equity Push Needed in Mobility Budgets for Bengaluru
Urban congestion in cities like Bengaluru stems from skewed mobility budgets favoring vehicular movement. Experts call for equitable transportation policies to address this growing crisis.
Sunetra Pawar Set to Take Over NCP Leadership After Husband's Death
Sunetra Pawar, wife of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP, emerges as frontrunner to lead the party due to seniority, continuity needs, and stability concerns, overshadowing sons Jay and Parth.
Chennai GCC Issues New Guidelines for Homeless Shelters
Greater Chennai Corporation introduces operational guidelines to standardize homeless shelters, including three daily meals, infrastructure upgrades, and improved monitoring systems.
Seer Dares Yogi to Ban Beef Export, Declare Cow as State Mother
Swami Avimukteshwaranand has issued a 40-day ultimatum to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to ban beef exports and declare the cow as 'rajya mata', threatening to label him a 'fake Hindu' if demands are unmet.
Varanasi Railway Station Gets New CCTV Control Room
A state-of-the-art CCTV control room with 12 large screens and 186 cameras was inaugurated at Varanasi Junction Railway Station, enhancing passenger safety and surveillance capabilities.
Alwar: Two Killed in SUV Crash During Abduction Over Love Marriage
Two persons died and one injured in Alwar when an SUV overturned during an alleged abduction related to a love marriage dispute. Police await formal complaint for further action.
Ex-Maoist Leader Details 28 Years Underground: Surveillance & Stagnation
Kankanala Raji Reddy, surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader, shares account of 28 years underground: constant surveillance, firefights, ideological stagnation, and forest destruction in Telangana.
Two More Wow! Momo Officials Arrested in Kolkata Fire
Kolkata police have arrested two senior Wow! Momo employees in connection with the Anandapur warehouse fire. The total arrests now stand at three as the investigation continues.
BJP Deploys Senior Leaders Across Tamil Nadu for Election Campaign
BJP has formed a task force of senior leaders to campaign across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, focusing on western and southern districts while collecting manifesto feedback statewide.
Karnataka Legislators' Toll Plaza Outrage Sparks Debate
Karnataka legislators' outrage over toll plaza checks highlights an entrenched VIP culture, raising concerns about entitlement and accountability in governance.
Kochi: 8-Year-Old Boy Killed in Chellanam Bus Accident
An 8-year-old boy was fatally knocked down by a private bus in Chellanam, Kochi, on Friday night. The Class III student was walking home when the incident occurred near Chellanam Bazaar.
Telangana Maoist Strength at Historic Low: 16 Members
Telangana's CPI (Maoist) presence has shrunk to just 16 members, the lowest in decades, per police assessment. Andhra Pradesh also sees decline to 12 cadres. Wanted lists updated with senior leaders.
Fog Leads to Fatal Crash on Bhilwara Highway, 3 Dead
A severe multi-vehicle collision occurred on National Highway 48 near Bhilwara due to dense fog, resulting in three fatalities and five serious injuries. The accident caused major traffic disruptions and rescue challenges.
Rajbhar Defends Yogi, Questions Seer's 'Contractor' Claim
Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar defends CM Yogi Adityanath against Swami Avimukteshwaranand's challenge, questioning the seer's authority as 'contractor' of Hinduism.
Chennai GCC Fines ₹2 Lakh for Illegal Road-Cutting, Triples Charges
Greater Chennai Corporation passes resolution imposing fines up to ₹2 lakh, tripling restoration charges, and permitting police action against unauthorized road-cutting on interior and bus-route roads to curb damage and traffic disruption.
Assam Man Gets 100 Years RI for Raping Minor Relative in Kochi
A 42-year-old Assam native in Kochi receives 100 years' rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10 lakh fine for raping and impregnating a 13-year-old relative. Concurrent sentences and separate cases of domestic violence and illegal stay also reported.
Kanimozhi: Meeting with Rahul Gandhi was smooth, no conflict
DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi described her recent meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as 'smooth' and dismissed speculations about a rift between the allies. She said CM Stalin will announce seat-sharing details soon.
Telangana May Extend Free Breakfast to All Govt Schools
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announces the state government is seriously considering extending free breakfast to all government school students, pending improved finances. The initiative is currently piloted in CM Revanth Reddy's constituency.
Indian Navy Gets First Indigenous Autonomous Weaponised Unmanned Crafts
The Indian Navy has received the first batch of autonomous weaponised unmanned fast interceptor crafts from Sagar Defence Engineering, marking a significant advancement in indigenous defence technology and maritime security capabilities.
DOJ Releases 3M Epstein Files; Trump, Clinton Named
The U.S. Justice Department has released a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files, totaling 3 million pages. Documents name prominent figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton but do not link them to wrongdoing.
Haryana Minister Suspends Officials Over Illegal Tree Felling
Haryana minister Anil Vij suspended two officials and ordered a criminal case regarding illegal tree felling in Sirsa. He also announced electric buses and digital upgrades for Haryana Roadways.
Midday Meal Worker Hurt by AIADMK Banner Collapse in Chennai
A midday meal scheme employee was injured when a digital banner for an AIADMK public meeting collapsed on her in MGR Nagar, Chennai. She was hospitalized with stable condition.
Ahmedabad Gets 467 MLD Narmada Water for Western Expansion
Ahmedabad's western expansion drives water demand surge. State approves 467 MLD raw water from Narmada canal, with Jaspur plant upgrade to add 200 MLD capacity for residential and commercial growth.
Kochi's Vyttila Junction Signal Failure Causes Traffic Crisis
The traffic signalling system at Vyttila, one of Kerala's busiest junctions, has been non-functional for five days, forcing police to manually regulate heavy vehicle influx from five major roads, significantly increasing accident risks.
Punjab CM Launches Rs 271-Crore Scholarship for SC Students
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann distributed post-matric scholarships to over 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste students in Jalandhar, highlighting a Rs 271-crore initiative under Mission Rangla Punjab.
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