The Telangana government has officially notified the 424-acre Gurramguda forest area as a Reserve Forest, concluding a prolonged legal dispute. The move grants legal protection and paves the way for potential development as an urban forest park.
The Madras High Court set aside a Tamil Nadu SHRC order directing ₹2 lakh compensation to activist Lois Sofia, arrested in 2018 for shouting slogans against BJP on a flight with former BJP state president Tamilisai Soundarajan.
BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad alleges Muslim infiltrators from Bangladesh are causing demographic changes and snatching tribal rights in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, following election-related violence.
Kapurthala consumer commission directs Air India Express to refund ticket and pay Rs 15,000 compensation after passenger was denied boarding to Dubai despite valid documents.
Punjab announces new Armed Forces Preparatory Institutes in Hoshiarpur and Cheema to boost youth recruitment into the military, featuring short courses and co-educational programs.
Haryana cancels over 12 lakh BPL cards, citing ineligible beneficiaries and improved incomes. The Congress alleges political motives, while the government defends the move as a streamlining effort.
Residents in Old Delhi scramble for LPG cylinders as online booking fails, police deployed to manage crowds, and allegations of black market sales emerge, causing widespread distress.
The Madras High Court dismissed a plea by a permissive resident challenging the Auroville Foundation's decision to use 18.37 acres for housing, ruling that residents lack legal rights over the land.
Sukhlal Dangi, a 37-year-old accused in a Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act case, was shot by police after allegedly trying to escape custody near Shamlaji. He sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and is under treatment at Himmatnagar C
Gujarat's water resources minister announces canal water for irrigation will be available until April 30, addressing delayed rabi crop harvest due to extended monsoon and unseasonal rains.
Madurai district collector K J Praveen Kumar chaired a meeting with oil companies and officials to ensure uninterrupted LPG cylinder distribution for domestic and commercial use, prioritizing public access and institutional needs.
Six police personnel have been suspended in connection with the custodial death of Akash in Manamadurai, Sivaganga. The Madras High Court has reserved orders on a plea seeking a murder case registration.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and industrialists reframe 'jugad' from makeshift fix to key innovation driver at Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026, highlighting state's entrepreneurial spirit.
The Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026 began in Mohali with over Rs 10,000 crore in commitments from major firms like Tata Steel and JSW, aiming to boost industrial growth and employment.
A 42-year-old woman was gang-raped by three men in Gummidipoondi, Chennai. Police arrested the suspects within hours after the brutal attack at her shop.
The Gujarat High Court acquitted a man convicted under IPC and SC/ST Atrocities Act for assaulting a couple, allowing a settlement with their son after the victims died during the appeal's pendency.
The ongoing LPG and CNG shortage in Hyderabad has severely impacted over 200,000 auto-rickshaws and cabs, disrupting inter-city travel and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of drivers who face long queues and lost earnings.
Tuticorin MP K Kanimozhi visited the family of a Class XII girl murdered near Vilathikulam, promising stringent action. Meanwhile, the Madras High Court heard a PIL seeking CBI probe and compensation.
The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to the state government regarding the controversial land transfer involving Bidar Veterinary University. The case raises questions over legal procedures and land use policies in Karnataka.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has mandated digital displays at nullah desilting sites to show work details, contractor info, and engineer contacts, aiming for full transparency before monsoon.
Gujarat minister Rushikesh Patel announced the VB-GRAMG scheme, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment annually. Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani demands wage increase to Rs 400/day and CBI probe into MNREGA irregularities.
A joint team in Yavatmal seized 40 LPG cylinders from a Pusad house, arresting Arif Mohammad Kachchi for black market sales amid district shortages, following collector Vikas Meena's directives.
Vadodara Crime Branch arrested a 55-year-old man nearly two decades after he allegedly kidnapped a minor girl. Police tracked him to Vasai where he worked as a security guard.
Food and Civil Supplies Department conducted raids across Nagpur division, seizing 110 domestic LPG cylinders worth ₹1 lakh and arresting one person to curb black marketing amid shortage rumors.
An AMTS bus caught fire early Friday morning near Paldi-Mahalaxmi Crossroads in Ahmedabad. The driver and conductor evacuated passengers safely, and the fire was controlled with no casualties reported.
Gujarat's food minister stated the state has over 416,000 LPG cylinders, dismissing Congress claims of shortages linked to West Asia tensions. Congress MLAs protested, demanding cylinders at Rs 450.
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine will inaugurate a comprehensive drinking water project in Kerala, benefiting Anad, Nandiyode, Kurupuzha, and Palode panchayats, with infrastructure including treatment plants and reservoirs.
Chaotic scenes unfolded across Nagpur as LPG consumers faced a second day of crisis due to online booking system failure, with long queues forming as early as 4am and distributors shifting godowns citing safety concerns.
Gujarat is projected to cross a major demographic threshold, with over 50% of its population living in urban areas by 2027. The state's rapid urbanization outpaces national trends, driven by industrial growth and expanded municipal governance.
Karnataka Minister Muniyappa advises hoteliers to switch to electric stoves due to LPG shortage, ruling out commercial cylinder supply. Legislative Council discusses crisis.