Madras HC Seeks State Reply on Alamangalam Lake Repair Plea
Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to respond to a PIL seeking urgent desilting and repair of damaged sluice gates at Alamangalam lake in Pudukottai district.
Category : Politics
BJP Calls Mamata's Supreme Court Appearance 'Performance'
BJP leaders criticize West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's Supreme Court visit, calling it a distraction from governance issues and alleging TMC interference in electoral processes.
Noida Residents Seek Emergency Team After Construction Pit Death
Following the drowning of a 27-year-old techie in a water-filled construction pit, Noida residents have demanded a dedicated quick response team and helicopter support for emergencies, highlighting delays in current rescue operations.
Baramati Airport Development After Crash, Experts Urge Safety Audit
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirms comprehensive development of Baramati airport following fatal plane crash. Aviation experts call for urgent safety audits of uncontrolled airstrips and flight training organizations across the state.
Pune Police Solve Murder Using Liquor Bottle Evidence
Pimpri Chinchwad police cracked a murder case by tracing liquor bottles found near a decomposed body in Biradwadi, leading to three arrests including a woman.
Opposition Considers Impeachment Motion Against CEC
Congress leader KC Venugopal says opposition parties will collectively decide on moving impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's demand.
Baramati Union, Malegaon Building Renamed After Ajit Pawar
Baramati Taluka Cooperative Purchase and Sale Union and a Malegaon Nagar Panchayat building have been renamed after late Ajit Pawar, honoring his contributions to cooperative sector and regional development.
Barabanki Temple Burglary: Rs25 Lakh Silver Items Stolen
Unidentified thieves broke into Shri Avsaneswar Mahadev temple in Barabanki's Haidergarh area, stealing a silver canopy and ritual vessels worth approximately Rs25 lakh. Police are investigating using CCTV footage and forensic evidence.
Youth Found Hanging 60ft High at Lucknow Station, 5-Hour Rescue
In Lucknow, an unidentified youth was found hanging 60ft above ground behind Charbagh railway station, prompting a complex 5-hour rescue operation involving police, fire services, and SDRF teams using specialized hydraulic equipment.
Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela Begins in Mohali
The Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela has been inaugurated in Mohali, with the Mann government increasing its budget to Rs 70 crore to empower women entrepreneurs and SHGs through a government-backed marketing platform.
Nagpur HC Acts on 6-Year-Old Unfinished Bridge Hazard
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of three incomplete bridges on Katol-Warud road, posing grave safety risks for six years. Court orders PIL filing within two weeks amid rising accidents and public outcry.
UP IPS Reshuffle: 24 Officers Transferred, Key Postings in Lucknow, Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh government transfers 24 IPS officers, including ADG and IG ranks, with significant postings in Lucknow, Ayodhya, Kanpur, and other districts.
UPPCL Campaign to Recover Rs 1,066 Cr from Smart Meter Users
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited launches a two-week campaign targeting 44 lakh smart meter users in negative balance, totaling Rs 1,066.66 crore in outstanding dues across the state.
Court Permits Mother to Sell Property for Children's Education
A Ghaziabad district court has granted conditional permission to a mother to sell two-thirds of a residential property inherited by her minor sons, allowing the proceeds to fund their education expenses under strict safeguards.
Nagpur Cafe Crackdown Over Student Safety Concerns
Nagpur police intensify checks on cafes in east and south areas after residents report drug use, alcohol consumption, and questionable privacy setups targeting students ahead of Valentine's Day.
Kite String Kills Man in Lucknow, Second Death in 2 Months
A 35-year-old medical representative in Lucknow died after a banned glass-coated kite string slit his throat on Haiderganj flyover. This marks the second fatal incident in the city recently, sparking outrage over lax enforcement of kite string bans.
Pune Tanker Accident Reveals Maharashtra's HazMat Preparedness Gaps
A toppled propylene gas tanker on Pune-Mumbai Expressway disrupted traffic for hours, exposing Maharashtra's lack of specialized hazardous material response teams and training for chemical emergencies.
Army Veteran Donates ₹7.5 Lakh Pension to Rural Development Trust
Retired Indian Army officer Major Hemant Jakate, a veteran of three wars, has donated ₹7.5 lakh from his pension savings to the Swargiya Bhanutai Gadkari Rural Development Trust in Nagpur.
Yogi Adityanath Launches OTS-2026 Scheme for Pending Allotments
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to implement the new One Time Settlement (OTS-2026) scheme to resolve old disputes and expedite disposal of pending residential and commercial allotment cases.
Akola Shop Razed After Rape Complaint, Four Arrested
Akola Municipal Corporation demolished a cosmetics shop after a woman filed a rape complaint. Four accused arrested. Hindutva groups protested demanding action.
Australia Bans Social Media for Minors: India Should Follow
Following Australia's historic ban on social media for children under 16, experts argue India must implement similar measures to protect youth from mental health risks linked to addictive algorithms and corporate greed.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Reopens After 33-Hour Gas Tanker Blockage
Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has resumed after a 33-hour disruption caused by an overturned gas tanker. Authorities successfully removed the vehicle, ensuring safety and restoring normal flow on this crucial highway.
BJP: Mamata Returned Empty-Handed from SC on SIR Issue
BJP leaders criticize West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's Supreme Court appearance over SIR electoral roll revision, calling it political theatrics that failed to stop the EC's exercise.
Pakistan Leaders Criticized Over Trump's India Favoritism
Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif face intense online backlash from citizens after Trump's pro-India social media posts and US tariff reductions favoring India over Pakistan.
Ex-MLA Baljit Yadav Gets ED Custody in LAD Fund Case
A special CBI court in Jaipur grants ED custodial remand of former Behror MLA Baljit Yadav till February 7 in a money laundering case involving alleged irregularities in MLA LAD funds for sports equipment procurement.
Nagpur CP Orders Inquiry After Night Violence in Nandanvan
Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal has ordered a detailed inquiry by an Additional CP into night-long violence in Gurudeo Nagar and Buland Darwaza areas. Seven arrested, including a hardened criminal, after clashes and arson at a café.
Budget Session: Lok Sabha Adjourned, Goyal on Trade, Rahul Row
Parliament's Budget session witnessed multiple adjournments in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests. Piyush Goyal discussed India-US trade, Rahul Gandhi faced controversy, and PM Modi is set to address Rajya Sabha.
Manipur's New Government; Pakistan Cricket's ICC Dilemma
Yumnam Khemchand Singh becomes Manipur's Chief Minister, ending President's Rule. Pakistan Cricket Board may invoke Force Majeure to skip India match. Mamata Banerjee appears in Supreme Court.
HC Orders Independent Forensic Probe into Patiala Election Audio
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs independent forensic examination of alleged audio clip linked to Patiala election disruptions, flags concerns over fairness of election process.
ED Attaches Rs 2.18 Cr in Drug Case, Freezes Rs 4.07 Cr in Ponzi
The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 2.18 crore in an inter-state drug trafficking case and frozen Rs 4.07 crore in a Ponzi scheme case in Punjab.
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