Delhi's roads and metro stations witnessed unprecedented chaos on January 1, 2026, as massive New Year crowds caused severe gridlock across central and south Delhi. Read the full story of the traffic nightmare.
Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.
The replacement of MGNREGA without adequate worker consultation is criticized as an arbitrary exercise of state power, undermining due process. Read the full analysis.
Bhubaneswar witnessed a massive surge in liquor sales ahead of New Year 2026, with OSBC supplying alcohol worth Rs 32.55 crore in a week. IMFL led the boom as pubs reported record collections. Explore the data and trends.
An unfinished railway overbridge in Buxar's Itadhi area has led to severe daily traffic jams for three years, disrupting school commutes and daily life. Locals blame administrative apathy.
Dhubri transport authorities launch a unique National Road Safety Month campaign, rewarding compliant bikers with roses while penalizing violators. Initiatives include rallies, street plays, and reflector tape distribution in fog.
Patna DM orders a major drive to clear encroachments and ease traffic. Special teams to work across all zones until Jan 31. Fines up to Rs 20,000 for violations. Read details.
Kadri Park Development Committee highlights poor upkeep of greenery, lake, and play areas in Mangaluru. DC Darshan HV pledges to enforce maintenance clauses in future contracts. Read more.
Following the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST mandates refresher training for all electric bus drivers, reviews records, and deploys mobile training units. Read the full safety overhaul.
Nilkanth Mandhre, a Pune resident, helps PMPML bus accident victims claim compensation. He has assisted 22 people so far. Learn about the rules and his mission.
Shivabhau Pasalkar, a Pune resident, has dedicated 15 years to finding missing people. Using social media and posters, he's reunited over 800 individuals with their families. Read his inspiring story.
Mohammad Hussain's NGO 'Real Men Real People' in Pune has reunited over 700 missing individuals with families, including a man missing for 4 years from Bihar and a constable's daughter from Karnataka. Read their inspiring stories.
India's quick-commerce obsession with 10-minute delivery raises fundamental questions about market design & fair competition. Why labour laws alone can't fix this systemic issue. Read more.
India's new labour codes introduce strict safety measures for women working night shifts, including mandatory written consent, transport, and CCTV surveillance. Learn what employers must provide.
Exploring why safe, continuous footpaths are a measure of urban democracy and citizenship in India. A call to walk more for a more empathetic society.
A heated debate erupts over gig workers' demand to ban 10-minute deliveries in India. Unions cite safety risks, while platforms argue for consumer choice. What's the future of quick commerce?
Delhi Traffic Police warns of severe congestion on NH-44 and key roads on December 31 & January 1, 2026, due to Khatu Shyam Temple rush and New Year. Plan alternate routes.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Bhopal's civic body plans to use eco-friendly cow dung paint for its annual beautification drive ahead of Swachh Bharat Mission Survey 2026. The move aims to boost rankings, create jobs, and promote sustainability.
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 reveal a worrying trend: 7.2 lakh were private, petrol-dependent vehicles, overshadowing public transport growth. Experts warn of worsening congestion and air quality. Read the full analysis.
French President Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 from September 2026. The plan includes age verification and parental consent. Learn the details and global implications.
Explore India's ambitious 2026 vision for transformative reforms in healthcare, education, and the economy. Discover the key policies shaping the nation's future. Read more!
Patiala's weekly Sunday Market creates traffic jams, noise pollution, and safety hazards. Residents demand action from the district administration. Read more.
Besant Nagar's 8th Cross Street, a key beach access road in Chennai, has been neglected for years, filled with seized police vehicles and waste. Residents demand action. Read the full report.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
As Bengaluru welcomes 2026, young people are swapping endless scrolling for books. Discover their honest goals, from clearing backlogs to rediscovering the joy of reading. Read more!
Goa's Candolim fishermen protest Drishti Marine's 'Seahorse' floating lifeguard station, citing lack of permissions and intrusion into fishing zones. The agency says it cuts emergency response time.
CAQM modifies order, allowing app-based aggregators to add BS-VI petrol two-wheelers until Dec 31, 2026. Move aims to ease transition as EV adoption lags behind targets. Read more.
Kolkata residents moved New Year's Eve celebrations indoors as temperatures plummeted. Read how families adapted plans with heaters, bonfires, and warm drinks to welcome 2025.
Mumbai Fire Brigade inspected 2,703 establishments in a special drive, taking action against 136 for fire safety violations. Stay safe this festive season.