Key updates from Bhubaneswar covering civic actions, rare earth minerals boost, budget support amid geopolitical tensions, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and administrative developments.
A U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo aircraft linked to arms transfers has landed at a Cuban military airfield, raising security concerns in Washington. The incident coincides with President Trump declaring a national emergency over Cuba and threatening oil sa
The Indian Parliament's Budget Session witnessed a heated debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, with discussions in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to conduct a comprehensive statewide review of assistant teacher appointments, citing forged certificates and systemic failures.
India Post inaugurates its second N-Gen Post Office at PGIMER, Chandigarh, blending modern tech with traditional service values to create youth-centric hubs.
TOI partners with Eastern Naval Command for a unique competition ahead of International Fleet Review 2026. Identify Indian Navy ships from weekly cutouts to win memorabilia. Winners announced for Week 2.
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi's inaugural Janata Darbar saw residents highlighting sewerage problems, waterlogging, and poor roads. Street vendors and labor unions also raised key concerns.
39-year-old political scientist Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado wins Costa Rica's presidential election, becoming only the second woman to lead the nation. She promises economic stability and government reform.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the power of self-confidence in achieving national goals, following the recent India-US trade agreement. He underscores its role in diplomacy and economic growth.
Mohali Municipal Corporation removed 60 illegal structures in Phase 2, targeting parks and commercial areas. Commissioner warns against private construction on public land, with parallel action in Sukhna catchment.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting focus on infrastructure, MSMEs, and mountain tourism to benefit hill states.
An Air India Boeing 787 experienced a fuel control switch malfunction at London Heathrow, moving from 'run' to 'cut-off' without proper lifting action. This incident challenges the pilot error theory in the Ahmedabad crash, suggesting potential technical
Rajkot and Gir-Somnath district courts along with Ahmedabad Collectorate were evacuated following bomb threat emails that police later confirmed as hoax. Investigations reveal email routing anomalies.
Balbir Singh Rajewal, a prominent farmer leader, voices apprehension about the potential diversion of Punjab's river waters to Haryana, citing historical agreements and political pressures.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has resumed construction of a building taller than the Akal Takht in Amritsar, sparking protests from activists who demand an immediate halt to the project.
The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasizes agri-tech, high-value crops, and diversification to boost farmer incomes and agricultural sustainability. Key initiatives include digital infrastructure and crop diversification.
Speculation mounts as Bikram Singh Majithia, a prominent SAD leader, awaits potential release from Punjab jail today, with legal proceedings and political implications under close watch.
In Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, police have arrested 23 individuals, including nine women, for blocking a national highway and allegedly attacking officers during a protest. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that ensuring compliance with visa regulations is not coercive, denying relief to a Karachi-born Hyderabad resident who challenged police actions under new government guidelines.
India's inaugural bullet train project will pass through Bihar, connecting Varanasi, Patna, and Siliguri. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails it as a transformative infrastructure development set to revolutionize regional connectivity by 2026.
The son of Baba Clothes shopkeeper in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal reveals they won't change the store name after harassment incident. Gym owner Deepak Kumar intervened when a mob demanded name removal.
The Right to Information Act, introduced in 2005, faces re-examination in the Economic Survey 2025-26. Congress calls proposed changes a 'murder' of the law after years of amendments that activists say have weakened its democratic accountability.
Three zonal traffic officials in Gurgaon were suspended after a surprise inspection by DCP Rajesh Mohan found violations including non-use of body cameras and improper vehicle registration.
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrests two notorious murder and loot accused brothers in Ayodhya after they evaded capture for nearly a decade by living under fake identities as a tailor and delivery executive.
In a late-night operation near the Indo-Nepal border, police and SSB rescued three women and a minor girl from human traffickers, arresting two suspects. The victims were handed to an NGO for rehabilitation.
A 55-year-old school owner in Gurgaon died by suicide using an unlicensed pistol. Police recovered a note blaming his wife and her friend for mental harassment over property disputes.
Shivam Tripathi, nephew of BJP MLA Vinay Kumar Dwivedi, was found hanging in his Lucknow flat. Family alleges business partners cheated him, causing severe mental distress.
The West Bengal Assembly's vote-on-account session begins Tuesday, with key discussions on the interim budget and Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls ahead of April elections.
Samajwadi Party alleges BJP is misusing Form-7 to delete minority voters from electoral rolls in UP's Special Intensive Revision, citing specific cases and demanding ECI action.
Mumbai police register case against 75-year-old Agripada businessman, his 18-year-old granddaughter, and her minor friend after a high-end car crash in the coastal road tunnel injuring one person.