Indore: 114 Deaths in 3 Years at 16 Black Spots
Indore Traffic Police reports 114 fatalities in 113 accidents at 16 black spots from 2023-2025. Data shows rising trends, with interventions removing 5 spots and adding 5 new ones.
Category : Politics
Nagpur HC Takes Up Tree Felling Case as PIL After Citizen's Letter
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court converts lawyer's letter into PIL over alleged large-scale tree cutting along London Street corridor, raising environmental concerns about Nagpur Municipal Corporation's transparency.
ECI Conference with State Election Commissioners After 25 Years
The Election Commission of India will convene all state election commissioners on February 24 to discuss EVM sharing, electoral rolls, and technological innovations for smoother local body elections.
MCG Commissioner Inspects Gurgaon Civic Facilities
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya inspected civic facilities in Sector 4 and Bhim Nagar, directing officials to operationalize closed municipal properties and improve monitoring.
STF Kills Notorious Shooter Banarasi Yadav in Varanasi
The Special Task Force (STF) shot dead notorious shooter Banarasi Yadav in Varanasi during an exchange of fire. Yadav was wanted for the murder of builder Mahendra Gautam and had 21 criminal cases against him.
HC Stays HHRC Orders on Rice Mill Pollution Inspections
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed orders from the Haryana Human Rights Commission that mandated environmental inspections of rice sheller units in Kaithal, citing jurisdictional concerns.
Haryana CM Orders Action Against Officer in Fake Bills Case
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed strict action against a forest officer accused of coercing an employee to sign fake bills during a Jan Samvad in Kurukshetra. He addressed 225 grievances, ordered probes into corruption and non-payment iss
VMC Exempts Rickshaw Fees, Simplifies Bylaws & Expands Slum Facilities
Varanasi Municipal Corporation exempts cycle-rickshaws from license fees, simplifies bylaws for businesses, expands slum facilities, and implements free Wi-Fi at ghats in major reforms.
Chennai Auto Driver Dies by Suicide Over Loan Harassment
A 35-year-old auto driver in Tiruvallur died by suicide after facing harassment from creditors over an unpaid loan of Rs 26,000. Police investigation reveals financial strain and frequent arguments with recovery agents.
Nagpur Police Rescues Women in Anti-Trafficking Raid
Nagpur police's crime branch rescued three women, including two nurses from Ludhiana, from a flesh trade racket operating from a Wanadongri hotel. One arrest made, three suspects absconding.
Man Found Dead Near Gurgaon Substation, Suspected Electrocution
An unidentified man, aged 25-35, was found dead near a power substation in Gurgaon's Sector 44. Police suspect electrocution while attempting to steal copper wires. Investigation ongoing under BNSS.
Gurgaon Hit-and-Run Kills 20-Year-Old Woman Near Metro
A 20-year-old woman from Bihar was killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident near IFFCO Chowk Metro station in Gurgaon. Police registered a case and are scanning CCTV footage to trace the vehicle.
Gurgaon: FIR Against Councillor's Husband for Casteist Slurs
An FIR has been registered against Prashant Bhardwaj, husband of MCG Ward 33 councillor Sarika Bhardwaj, for alleged criminal intimidation and caste-based abuse of sanitation workers in Gurgaon, sparking protests.
Rajasthan HC Dismisses Judicial Officer's Petition
Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 2013 punishment order that imposed stoppage of three annual grade increments on a judicial officer for misconduct.
Sadhu Found Dead in Locked Jaipur Temple During Tapasya
A 41-year-old sadhu, Hiralal Nath, was discovered deceased inside a locked room at a hilltop temple in Jaipur Rural district. He had recently begun a 41-day tapasya and asked locals not to disturb him.
Belagavi Court Sentences 12 in Stripping Case
A Belagavi court sentenced 12 convicts to rigorous imprisonment for five years in the Hosavantamuri stripping and assault case that sparked statewide outrage in December 2023.
Gorakhpur Drain Project to Ease Waterlogging Before Monsoon
Gorakhpur's Rs 495-crore Goddhaiya drain rejuvenation project is 82% complete, aiming to finish by June 2026 to relieve waterlogging in 15 wards for 3.5 lakh residents.
Rajasthan HC Orders Report on Senior Citizen Homes
Rajasthan High Court directs state legal services authority to submit comprehensive report on facilities at all 31 senior citizen homes by February 15, ensuring adequate amenities and medical care.
Sharad Pawar Meets Sunetra Pawar in Baramati
NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar met deputy CM Sunetra Pawar in Baramati, sparking reunification talks. The closed-door family meeting included condolences and discussions on Ajit Pawar's memorial.
Indore Murder Case: Two Accused Discharged
Balbir Ahirwar and Lokendra Tomar, arrested for destroying evidence in the Raja Raghuwanshi murder case, have been discharged after Meghalaya Police found no material evidence against them.
SC Dismisses Pranav Choksi's Petition in NSEL Fraud Case
The Supreme Court dismissed Pranav Choksi's petition challenging NSEL's decision to include him in a Rs 937 crore fraud recovery suit, with CJI Surya Kant questioning his father Mehul Choksi's whereabouts.
Jaipur Forms Team for UNESCO Heritage Conservation in Walled City
Chief Secretary V Srinivas directs formation of inter-departmental team to implement UNESCO guidelines for conservation and restoration of Jaipur's Walled City heritage area.
Two Booked for Shooting Pet Dog in Azamgarh Village
An FIR has been registered against Deepak Chaubey and Vivek Chaubey for allegedly shooting and injuring a pet dog in Basti Bhujbal village, Azamgarh, following a heated argument over barking dogs.
Chennai: Social Worker Impersonators Rob Woman of Gold Chain
In Tiruvallur district, two unidentified men posing as disability welfare social workers robbed a woman of her gold chain after gaining access to her home under false pretenses.
Congress Constitution Rally in Varanasi on Feb 8
UP Congress Committee president Ajay Rai announces a Constitution dialogue rally at Shastri Ghat in Varanasi on February 8 to protect Kashi's identity, faith, culture and constitutional values.
Varanasi Police Crack Down on Wedding Venues, DJs Over Noise, Traffic
Varanasi police commissioner Mohit Agrawal has issued strict directives to marriage lawns, banquet halls, hotels, and DJ operators to comply with parking, sound, and timing norms or face legal action under various acts.
Jaipur Police Nabs History-Sheeter with Rs 10K Reward in Firing Case
Jaipur police arrested a history-sheeter with 26 cases and his associate, both carrying Rs 10,000 rewards, for a January 19 firing incident in Gangapol where a youth was shot in the leg.
Census 2027 to Enumerate Caste-Wise Population: Centre
The upcoming Census 2027 will include a caste-wise population enumeration, as announced by the Centre. The Registrar General of India will conduct the decennial exercise in two phases under the Union Home Ministry.
Supreme Court Arena in EC-Mamata Banerjee Face-Offs
The Supreme Court has emerged as the latest arena in the escalating conflicts between the Election Commission and the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, with disputes over polling booth infrastructure, official transfers, and FIRs against MLAs in
Suspended Police Sub-Inspector Dies by Suicide
Giridharan Nagarathinam, a suspended sub-inspector linked to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital murder case, died by suicide at his Sevvapet home near Tiruvallur.
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