Mumbai will have a woman mayor for the second consecutive term after BMC was placed in Open (Women) category. Opposition parties raised objections over exclusion from OBC quota, but government maintains process followed law.
Security forces exchanged fire with terrorists in Kishtwar's Chhatru area, resuming operations four days after a Special Forces commando was killed. Joint teams continue search in dense forests.
Senior IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar appointed as Municipal Corporation of Delhi Commissioner with immediate effect. The 1994-batch AGMUT cadre officer returns to Delhi after Ladakh posting.
A three-year-old boy fell to his death in an open elevator shaft at an under-construction building in Kolkata's Entally area. Police investigation indicates severe head injuries from a fall, with no foul play suspected.
Residents along Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon seek dedicated bus services to metro stations, highlighting poor connectivity, rising cab costs, and traffic congestion issues in letters to government officials.
The Supreme Court has directed simultaneous Basant Panchami puja and Friday namaz at the disputed Bhojshala Temple/Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, with arrangements for separate entry and exit.
With Pune's mayor post reserved for women, BJP's bigwigs Varsha Tapkir, Mansi Deshpande, and Manjusha Nagpure face newcomers in a competitive race. The party, after a major PMC win, weighs loyalty and fresh perspectives for the coveted role.
Ten Indian Army soldiers lost their lives after their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Doda district. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a curative petition filed by Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist Mohammed Arif, sentenced to death for the 2000 Red Fort attack that killed three jawans.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court allowed a wife's plea to transfer a divorce case, emphasizing that in matrimonial disputes, the wife's convenience must prevail over the husband's inconvenience.
India's statistical officers report high attrition and poor promotions, threatening data quality as MoSPI expands surveys for evidence-based policymaking.
Urvishkumar Patel from Gujarat pleaded guilty to defrauding an elderly US couple of $500,000 by posing as a Treasury Department officer in a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.
Nitin Nabin's elevation as BJP president at 45 symbolizes a generational shift, but questions remain about whether young leaders bring substantive change or merely continuity in the party's top-down structure dominated by Modi-Shah leadership.
A top Maoist leader carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty was among 15 killed in a major encounter in Jharkhand's Saranda forest. Security forces engaged Maoists in West Singhbhum district.
NSUI workers protested in Sambhal, demanding the revocation of CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer's transfer, citing concerns over judicial fairness and local governance.
Haryana's new policy allows direct purchase of private land for Gurugram Metro via negotiations, offering 25% extra compensation to expedite the project while retaining compulsory acquisition as a fallback.
Following strong performance in corporation elections, sections within Maharashtra BJP question the need for Ajit Pawar-led NCP alliance, while others advocate for maintaining coalition flexibility in fragmented political landscape.
The Supreme Court considers expediting the trial of lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling, detained for seven years in the Surjagarh arson and Elgaar Parishad cases, amid judicial delays and procedural hurdles.
In a shocking honour killing case in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a 19-year-old woman and her 27-year-old interfaith partner were brutally hacked to death by her three brothers. The couple's bodies were found stuffed in gunny bags near a riverbank after the
West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee's wife Anindita files police complaint alleging torture and second marriage without divorce. Daughter expresses shock over social media revelations.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government for attempting to repeal MGNREGA, warning it mirrors the controversial farm laws approach that sparked nationwide protests.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath cautions against forces conspiring to weaken Sanatan Dharma amid Magh Mela controversy involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand. SP and Congress launch support campaigns as legal battle escalates.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds family court order allowing DNA test of child to establish adultery allegations in divorce case, balancing privacy rights with truth-seeking.
Greater Noida Police arrested two shareholders of water-filled plot where software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned. Four police teams working on case, more arrests likely as investigation expands.
Andhra Pradesh government is studying Australia's social media ban for children under 16. A Group of Ministers led by Nara Lokesh has been formed to examine the proposal's implementation and legal framework.
A recent assault on a pastor in Dhenkanal highlights a troubling trend of communal violence in Odisha, with multiple towns witnessing curfews and internet suspensions over the past 19 months.
Indian Railways launches Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express with 20 stoppages. Weekly service connects Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka for coastal connectivity.
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India's draft National Electricity Policy 2026 signals a major shift toward nuclear power, aiming for 100 GWe by 2047. It proposes tariff reforms, cross-subsidy exemptions, and emphasizes energy storage alongside renewable expansion.
Indian Air Force will showcase a powerful seven-aircraft Sindoor formation at Republic Day parade, featuring Rafales, Su-30s, MiG-29s and Jaguar in actual combat sequence for the first time.