Goa prepares for India's first digital Census 2027 with house-listing operations starting April 16. Training of 3,000 enumerators underway, featuring new self-enumeration option for households from April 1-15.
The Karnataka government has ordered existing presidents of Urban Development Authorities to continue in office, halting intense lobbying for new appointments across multiple districts.
Booth-level officers in Dakshina Kannada face challenges verifying voter details due to Malayalam-only 2002 Kerala voter lists, slowing the special intensive revision process.
A fire broke out near the IOCL terminal at Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda on Monday noon. Authorities contained it within two hours, with no impact on flight operations.
Police in Jagatsinghpur district arrested a 28-year-old poultry shop owner for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old tribal orphan girl multiple times. The accused confessed to drugging the child before the assaults.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has inaugurated a Rs 35.5 crore Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) to enhance security and combat terrorism in the state.
The Goa State Election Commission has initiated the delimitation process for wards in 11 municipal councils, with elections likely scheduled for May. The polls will use a new electoral roll and serve as a key political test ahead of the 2027 assembly elec
Odia professionals in Bahrain describe living under missile threat from the Israel-Iran conflict, with explosions visible from windows and government alerts becoming routine.
Goa prohibits alcohol sales for six days from March 7-11 and March 13 in Panaji and 14 panchayat areas due to upcoming bypolls. Bars and restaurants can serve food but must close bars and display notices.
A 25-year-old farmer was beaten to death in Pilibhit's Kishanpur village, with 11 people charged. The attack stemmed from a long-standing family feud over ancestral agricultural land.
Deputy SP Saumya Asthana warns journalists against videography in Meerut police stations, threatening FIRs. SSP Avinash Pandey supports the directive, citing misuse by unrecognized scribes. The move follows recent UP actions on digital content.
Panaji's regional passport office was evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat email mentioning Tamil LTT groups. Security forces conducted a thorough search and declared the premises safe, confirming the threat was a hoax.
An NGO in Amritsar threatens permanent protest if administration fails to shut down meat, liquor, and tobacco shops in the walled city by March 31, as per holy city guidelines issued in December 2025.
Balasore police arrested three individuals and seized ganja, firearms, ammunition, and vehicles in a midnight operation near Tamulia bridge. The trio was allegedly involved in drug trade and illegal arms supply.
Three individuals, including a hotel manager, have been arrested in Haridwar for the alleged gang-rape of a 30-year-old married woman. Police acted swiftly on the complaint, recovering CCTV footage for investigation.
Nagpur's Cotton Market Metro skywalk is structurally finished but requires fire department and rail safety approvals before opening. The ₹10 crore project will provide a second access point for the busy station.
Punjab forest department launches scientific mapping drive using LiDAR and drone technology to precisely demarcate forest boundaries, curb disputes, and monitor encroachments across scattered forest patches.
Punjab BJP sets up helpline 75085-60065 to assist Punjabis stuck in Gulf countries, with support from central government and embassies, amid escalating regional tensions.
Odia Samaj members in UAE and Bahrain urgently request Indian government intervention for safety of Odia expatriates following explosions across Gulf states. Authorities establish helplines and evacuation protocols.
Four staff members of Annai Ashram near Trichy airport have been arrested following allegations of verbal and physical abuse and negligence. Over 80 inmates were shifted to other institutions.
Prateek Dev Das from Cuttack is stranded in Doha after his flight to Romania returned mid-air due to regional security concerns. He faces uncertainty with luggage held by airline and health worries from family back home.
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials in Visakhapatnam have unearthed illegal assets worth crores allegedly belonging to assistant backward classes welfare officer Gaddi Bala Mukunda Rao in Srikakulam district, following a tip-off about kickbacks from student
A private bus carrying 106 passengers, double its approved capacity, was intercepted and seized in Pilibhit. Officials highlight severe safety risks, including passengers on the roof obstructing driver visibility.
Police in Agra have arrested two men for allegedly murdering an autorickshaw driver after he resisted their sexual assault attempt. The incident occurred on February 14, with the victim found dead in a drain.
The Patna court postponed the bail hearing for Manish Ranjan, owner of a girls' hostel, in a case linked to a NEET student's alleged rape and death. Arguments centered on investigation lapses and evidence handling.
The Vigilance Investigation Bureau in Patna has registered 28 corruption cases in early 2026, targeting bribery and disproportionate assets. Director General Jitendra Singh Gangwar highlights convictions and plans for 175 FIRs this year despite manpower s
Former Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello announces a writ petition challenging permissions for Delta Corp's 112-meter offshore casino in Goa. Lawyers working pro bono draft the petition, citing ecological concerns and public opposition.
Bihari migrants in Gulf nations endure missile attacks and sirens as Israel-Iran tensions escalate. Families in Bihar anxiously await updates while workers prepare for evacuation.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Goa government and a developer in a petition challenging luxury villa construction near a 363-year-old spring, citing water scarcity concerns in Siolim.
Buxar DM Sahila and SSP Shubham Arya review law and order arrangements ahead of Holi. 102 magistrates and police personnel deployed with fire tenders, medical teams on standby.