Following a techie's drowning in Noida, TOI spot check reveals Bhopal's similar hazards: deep pits, exposed sewer chambers, open drains near roads and footpaths, endangering pedestrians and motorists across the city.
A special Pocso court in Berhampur sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl, with a Rs 5,000 fine and Rs 10.50 lakh compensation.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami challenged CM MK Stalin to declare merit-based leadership in DMK, accusing the party of dynastic politics. He predicted AIADMK's return with over 210 seats.
A 58-year-old government school teacher in Tikkamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl inside a classroom. Police acted swiftly after the child reported the incident to her grandmother.
In a shocking incident in Hyderabad's Bommaraspet area, burglars broke into a grocery store owner's house, stealing 20 tolas of gold and Rs 2 lakh cash. Police have launched a manhunt.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has launched a major anti-encroachment drive along the Godavari river stretch, removing illegal structures to prepare for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela with enhanced civic planning.
Indore bench of MP High Court stays cutting of 200 trees at Ranisarai Land for metro bridge, protecting thousands of parrots and parakeets. Court cites environmental laws and constitutional rights.
National Green Tribunal expresses strong displeasure over non-compliance with directives to remove illegal encroachments around Kaliasot and Kerwa reservoirs in Bhopal, directing immediate action.
Four people from Bhind district died instantly when a speeding truck rammed into their car amid dense fog on Bhind Road highway in Gwalior on Friday morning. Police report the truck driver fled the scene.
Senior Bihar cadre IPS officers Daljit Singh and Rajiv Mishra have been sent on central deputation to BSF and CISF respectively, as per a home department notification issued on Friday.
A 64-year-old farmer in Cuddalore district suffered 70% burns after being doused in petrol and set ablaze by his daughter-in-law's lover for opposing their relationship, leading to multiple arrests.
Karnataka High Court directs investigation into illegal sand mining after Home Minister G Parameshwara flags political connections. The court cited media reports quoting the minister's statement about cross-party involvement in the illegal activity.
East Coast Railway cancels 8 MEMU trains between Feb 1-13 for safety modernization at Jakhapura station in Jajpur district, Odisha, affecting multiple routes including Cuttack-Bhadrak and Puri-Jaleswar.
The Besa Pipla Nagar Panchayat in Nagpur has constituted its inaugural standing committee, along with five subject committees, to enhance local governance and decision-making processes.
In a significant development, a Special CBI court has discharged Pawan Gupta, HPSC's chief controller of examinations, in the cash-for-job scam linked to former HCS officer Anil Nagar, dealing a blow to the Haryana ACB's case.
A 17-year-old girl from Nagpur's Hudkeshwar area went missing, with obscene photos circulating online. Police failed to register a kidnapping case despite Supreme Court mandates, raising serious concerns about child protection protocols.
Excise officials in Hyderabad arrested Avunti Narsaiah Maharaj for allegedly cultivating ganja in his ashram in Panchagam village, Sangareddy district, seizing plants and drugs worth ₹70 lakh.
Telangana Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar adjourned the disqualification hearing against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender to February 18, missing the Supreme Court's two-week deadline. BJP leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy requested postponement citing municipa
Congress appoints Ramchandra Kadam, BJP appoints Ganesh Bidkar as leaders in Pune Municipal Corporation. Bidkar to lead as house leader with BJP's 119 corporators.
Huzurabad BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy issued an apology following controversy over his objectionable remark against Karimnagar police commissioner Ghaus Alam. The Telangana IPS Officers' Association demanded an unconditional apology.
BWSSB initiates summer preparedness plan with groundwater analysis to address potential water shortages in Bengaluru's peripheral areas dependent on borewells.
An activist has filed a formal police complaint against NICE MD Ashok Kheny and others, alleging destruction of BMIC project records. The case was registered at Vidhana Soudha Police Station in Bengaluru.
CBI teams conducted simultaneous searches at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited mines and railway siding in Sundargarh district, probing alleged illegal diversion of 75,000 tonnes of coal.
Multiple Congress candidates file nominations in Telangana municipal wards as party delays finalizing candidates. With 2,996 wards up for election, internal coordination challenges emerge ahead of February 11 polls.
Former Punjab BJP state secretary Sukhpal Singh Sra reports death threats from Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti and Dubai-based Akram over his campaign against Love Jihad. Police register FIR.
The sudden demise of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has plunged NCP into political uncertainty in Marathwada, where he served as organizational anchor, leaving ministers, MLAs and workers uneasy about future leadership and unity.
Shiv Sena and BJP have agreed to restrict mayor and deputy mayor tenures to 15 months in Thane, leading to four different mayors in five years. Similar rotational arrangements planned for Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Mira-Bhayander municipal corporat
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that references to Maharishi Valmiki's early life as a dacoit do not hurt religious sentiments, quashing an FIR against a preacher for his sermon.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for rising gold and silver costs, accuses party of hoarding. He demands caste-wise census and investigation into Ajit Pawar's death.
Manisha Mhaiskar, a 1992 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new home secretary of Maharashtra, replacing Iqbal Chahal who retires on Saturday. She brings extensive administrative experience from various key positions.