Himachal Pradesh government completes formation of 39 new panchayats, increasing total to 3,616. State election commission accelerates preparations for panchayati raj institution elections before Supreme Court deadline of May 31.
The Railway Protection Force plans to procure advanced drones, communication tools, and AI-powered CCTV systems to monitor suspicious activity and improve emergency response at Delhi's major railway hubs.
A community-driven waste-to-wealth initiative in Bengaluru, powered by NGOs and former waste pickers, now collects waste from nearly 16 wards, transforming urban sustainability and empowering local women.
Delhi Police has apprehended the alleged mastermind behind the murder of a Mahant in Haryana, marking a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case.
Delhi Police apprehends a man involved in a high-value cheating case amounting to Rs 1.37 crore, marking a significant breakthrough in financial fraud investigations.
The National Green Tribunal has issued a directive to Delhi authorities to accelerate the demarcation of the Yamuna floodplain, aiming to prevent illegal encroachments and protect the river's ecosystem.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic vision, highlighting India's significant entry into the global semiconductor supply chain as a milestone for economic and technological growth.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals in the UAE, urging caution and avoidance of non-essential travel due to evolving regional conditions.
Two separate road accidents in Raichur on Saturday resulted in four fatalities, including three youths in a hit-and-run and a college student in a bus collision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the 4.3-km fourth railway line between Chennai Beach and Egmore, aimed at reducing congestion and improving operational efficiency on the busy Chennai Beach–Tambaram corridor.
Greater Chennai Corporation is set to open a new four-lane bridge across the Cooum River in Nolambur-Maduravoyal area, replacing an old unsafe causeway and cutting travel time by 10-15 minutes.
A Home Guard constable in Tamil Nadu was suspended after a video showed him accepting money from a lorry driver at the state border checkpost near Gummidipoondi. An inquiry has been ordered by district police.
Alipur village near Bengaluru faces anxiety as 60 residents are in Iran for studies, business, and pilgrimage amid escalating West Asia tensions. Community leaders confirm all are safe and coordinating with Karnataka government for potential evacuation.
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Chennai for threatening a witness to prevent testimony in a pending criminal case, highlighting witness intimidation issues in the legal system.
In a heartbreaking incident near Manor, Palghar, two minor boys drowned while swimming in a closed stone quarry. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon, with one body recovered and search operations continuing for the second victim.
A boundary wall with hoardings collapsed at a Dahisar (E) construction site on SV Road, falling onto the footpath and roadside. No injuries occurred, but BMC officials halted work due to the old structure.
In a major IPS reshuffle in Tamil Nadu, DGP S Davidson Devasirvatham has been appointed as the chief of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The transfer involves 20 officers, including key postings in the DGP office and Tambaram commissioner
A 30-year-old lift maintenance worker died after falling from the 17th floor at Agora City Centre in Vadodara, marking the second fatal fall at the complex within eight days, prompting urgent safety reviews.
A 40-year-old primary school teacher in Panchmahal district, Gujarat, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a Class 5 student. The incident occurred on February 24, with the girl escaping after her frock tore during the struggle.
Israeli PM Netanyahu suggests Supreme Leader Khamenei may have been killed in joint US-Israel strikes on Tehran, as Iran retaliates with attacks across Middle East.
An additional sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram sentenced a former temple priest to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2019, using wooden dolls during fake rituals to ward off evil spirits.
A report reveals FBI Director Kash Patel assigned a full-time SWAT team to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, using bureau resources for personal trips. Former agents criticize the move as inappropriate.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the proposed Vatva Mega Coaching Terminal in Ahmedabad, which will add six platforms, triple operational capacity, and feature advanced maintenance facilities.
Airports Authority of India simulated a flight crash scenario in Vandalur to assess fire, rescue, and medical teams. The drill, part of Sarex, involved ATR dummy fire and multi-agency coordination after an eight-year gap.
A BCom student in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 51,000 after being lured by a part-time data-entry job offer that turned into a forced product purchase scheme, with police investigating the fraud.
Madras High Court Chief Justice M M Shrivastava emphasized that delays in legal proceedings erode public confidence, urging lawyers to act ethically and avoid unnecessary hold-ups at a law university convocation.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to investigate whether 4-year delay in filing land encroachment appeal was due to negligence or connivance. Case involves Greater Chennai Corporation and Kannammal Educational Trust.
As Bengaluru's infrastructure expands with new roads and Metro lines, zebra crossings are disappearing, leaving pedestrians and motorists in a dangerous limbo. A citywide investigation reveals worn-out, encroached, or missing markings at key junctions, fo
Vadodara's electric bus service launches with 42 buses arriving this month. Charging stations at Gotri, Sayajigunj near completion. 250 buses approved under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.
An 18-year-old engineering student was fatally run over by a trailer truck on Chennai's Puzhal bypass road. The truck driver has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody following the tragic incident.