Tamil Nadu's power distribution corporation has authorized hiring additional temporary staff for summer maintenance, but experts caution that using unskilled labor for high-risk electrical work could lead to accidents and fatalities.
V K Guruswamy, former DMK zonal chairman, claims Madurai police have filed false cases against his family and failed to provide protection despite a 2023 murder attempt in Bengaluru.
The Tamil Nadu State Information Commission has directed departmental action against a deputy tahsildar for attempting to conceal an omission in an RTI reply regarding land record implementation in Chengalpet district.
The Madras High Court has established a three-member expert committee to investigate shrimp farming practices in Tiruvarur's ecologically sensitive areas, focusing on licensing, environmental compliance, and chemical use.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged legislators to actively support the 'Chitta-Free Himachal' campaign and submit development priorities for the upcoming budget.
Nashik Rural Police reported an 8,615 crime cases in 2025, a 7% increase from 2024. While detection rate improved to 80%, incidents of riots, assaults, abductions, and sexual harassment surged significantly.
Congress leaders warn of nationwide street protests if the Goa special status bill fails in Parliament. The Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 aims to protect Goa's identity, cultural heritage, and rights of marginalized communities.
The United States has removed a 25% tariff on Indian goods but will monitor India's oil imports from Russia. This move is framed as a national security measure related to Ukraine, with tariffs potentially returning if commitments are broken.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation has launched a QR code system to collect monthly rents from 868 stalls and 236 vending units, aiming to streamline payments and increase transparency.
UK regulator Ofcom has revoked broadcasting licenses for MATV National and MATV Music, citing editorial control issues and political disqualification of the channel's director linked to Overseas Friends of BJP.
Anjuna-Caisua panchayat has issued a show cause notice to Diaz Club owner under Section 72 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, demanding explanation for operating without final trade license and other alleged irregularities.
Six absconding suspects have been arrested in the Perambalur bomb attack case, bringing total detentions to 15. The prime accused was previously shot dead by police during a weapon recovery operation.
Elections for zilla parishad and panchayat samiti in four Marathwada districts concluded peacefully with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar leading at 65% voter turnout by evening.
Recent fatal accidents in Delhi and Noida highlight the lethal danger of unbarricaded construction pits on city roads. Urban experts warn Bhubaneswar faces similar risks with widespread sewerage and drainage work lacking basic safety measures.
BJP MLA Devender Attri accuses former Union minister Birender Singh of deceitfully converting a community-donated college into private property, alleging conspiracy and lack of development in Uchana Kalan.
A Thane sessions court acquitted a spa manager accused of running a prostitution racket and trafficking women, citing insufficient evidence and failure to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.
BJP MLA Vipin Parmar alleges the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government treats legislative priority meetings as a mere formality, with critical funds for roads, water, and irrigation projects delayed for years.
A seminar at Trichy Govt Law College emphasized establishing Voterology as a distinct discipline to study voters and elections systematically, highlighting its Tamil Nadu origins and role in democratic awareness.
Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Niranjan Rout alias Nikhil surrendered in Rayagada, Odisha, appealing to his former comrades to leave the armed struggle and join the democratic mainstream. He and his wife, both carrying high bounties, were among 16 Maoists who
The Bardez mamlatdar has ordered the immediate sealing of 'Kiki by the Sea' in Assagao after the Goa State Pollution Control Board found repeated non-compliance with environmental regulations.
Eighteen individuals, including political leaders from ISLAM and Samajwadi parties, were rescued after an elevator malfunctioned at the Malegaon Corporation building. The incident occurred post-election, with the lift dropping rapidly and getting stuck be
A Mapusa court has granted bail to Ajay Gupta, co-owner of Birch by Romeo Lane, in a health NOC forgery case. The court noted the document did not mention excise licensing. Gupta remains in custody over the fatal nightclub fire.
Durai Vaiko, MP, has called on Chief Minister M K Stalin to implement market intervention pricing or targeted subsidies for maize farmers facing severe losses due to plummeting market prices, citing examples from other states.
The Himachal Pradesh government will discuss severe financial challenges in a cabinet meeting after the central government discontinued the revenue deficit grant, potentially causing a Rs 10,000 crore loss over five years.
The Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly's budget session for 2026-27 will commence on February 16. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla declined a separate special session request, advising the revenue deficit grant issue be discussed during the budget session.
Bicholim fire station proposes deploying three fire tenders at Lairai temple during Shri Devi Lairai Jatra, increasing from last year's two, with upgraded safety guidelines and technology like body cameras.
Bargarh Town police have arrested four youths and detained two juveniles for the brutal killing of two persons during a group clash. Weapons seized, accused forwarded to court.
Former Allahabad HC Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello calls for re-examination of pending applications under Section 39-A of the TCP Act, citing illegal conversions of agricultural land.
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition by Goa Medical College students seeking revaluation of their MBBS answer books, upholding the high court's decision that cited university ordinances barring revaluation.
Police in Odisha arrested seven individuals for performing dangerous car stunts on the Hirakud reservoir dyke, seizing two vehicles and searching for two more. The incident highlights risks on the scenic but perilous road near Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary