Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority's three-year stringent campaign removed encroachments from over 10,000 bigha land and sealed more than 1,000 illegal constructions across Dehradun, targeting unauthorized plotting and development.
Following Andhra Pradesh's committee to study restricting social media for under-16s, Karnataka experts and parents demand similar action, citing addiction risks and need for legal framework.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan SM reveals administration's plan to survey and inspect mushrooming private hostels amid growing safety and hygiene concerns for students and job aspirants.
The stabbing of a lecturer at Malad station highlights how Mumbai's overcrowded local trains, carrying 8 million daily passengers, create conditions where stress and cramped spaces turn minor disputes into violent confrontations.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces accelerated legislation to ban social media for children under 15 starting September. The move follows alarming data on teen smartphone usage and harmful content exposure.
Indian cities face severe pedestrian safety issues due to poor infrastructure, lack of enforcement, and urban planning that prioritizes vehicles over walkers.
Kuwait Municipality is implementing strict regulations on electronic billboard lighting to enhance safety on highways and public areas, with mandatory compliance for advertising tenders.
The Telangana government's decision to cull stray dogs has triggered a heated controversy, with animal rights activists and citizens protesting against the move, citing ethical and legal concerns.
Prayagraj RTO authorities have set up an exhibition and street plays at Magh Mela to promote road safety rules and curb accidents during Road Safety Month 2026.
International urbanist Alain Bertaud, who worked in Chandigarh in 1963, reflects on the city's transformation from a walkable paradise to a vehicle-dominated landscape, urging balanced development.
Marathwada's 920 dams hold 79-80% water stock, highest in five years, ensuring sufficient supply for summer and delayed monsoon. Jayakwadi and other key dams maintain high storage levels.
Koraput administration prohibits sale of meat, fish, eggs on Republic Day to maintain decorum, drawing criticism from residents and politicians who call it unconstitutional.
A comprehensive baseline survey in Karnataka has identified 10,365 transgender persons across 31 districts, with Vijayapura reporting the highest numbers. The report recommends welfare measures.
Nearly 1,000 stray dog deaths in Telangana districts including Jagtial and Kamareddy have triggered outrage. Activists and celebrities criticize systemic failures in animal welfare, calling for humane management and accountability.
Former MLA Agnelo Fernandes criticizes Calangute panchayat for allowing unlicensed food carts while closing restaurants early, alleging ulterior motives and hafta payments.
A Karnataka government survey reveals 10,365 sexual minorities, with 33% facing educational violence, 36% discrimination, and 25% dropping out, recommending a 1% job quota in private sector.
Animal rights activists report that stray dog culling in Telangana villages has resulted in 900 deaths, with a recent incident in Pegadapally involving 300 dogs allegedly killed by poisonous injections on January 22.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has expressed strong support for regulating social media platforms to mitigate their adverse effects on society, particularly concerning children and mental health.
The Cubbon Park Walkers' Association in Bengaluru has received a police notice for opposing the Pinkathon 2026 women's run, citing concerns over commercial use of the park without conservation efforts.
Over a year after a mother and son drowned in an open drain in east Delhi's Ghazipur, the unbarricaded hazard continues to overflow, threatening residents, especially schoolchildren, with civic negligence exposed by recent winter rains.
An 11-year-old boy named Aahil died after falling into an open drain in Ghaziabad's Masuri area. This incident marks the second such death in the locality this month, highlighting severe civic negligence and safety lapses in public infrastructure.
In Mumbai's Cheetah Camp and Sathe Nagar, over 1,200 adolescent girls known as 'Girl Singhams' are leading community change, preventing child marriages, reclaiming public spaces, and confronting social issues with CRY's support.
Following a fatal leopard attack on a pilgrim at Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka's forest department deploys drones and additional personnel to enhance safety during festivals.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has revised environmental clearance regulations, removing mandatory land acquisition as a prerequisite, potentially reducing transparency in project impact assessment.
India sees a significant drop in child marriages from 47.4% in 2005-06 to 23.3% in 2019-21, with education playing a crucial role in this positive trend.
Maharashtra State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar emphasized that meaningful social change requires men to transform their outlook towards women and women to support each other during a workshop in Kolhapur.
Mohali Municipal Corporation's anti-encroachment drive enters day four, targeting influential individuals including a former Punjab Police officer. Commissioner warns of FIRs, cost recovery, and property cancellation for obstruction.
Andhra Pradesh government considers strict regulations to protect children under 16 from inappropriate online content, similar to Australian measures, with a GoM formed to address misinformation.
The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has registered a suo motu PIL following alarming reports of tiger fatalities in Maharashtra, citing human-wildlife conflict and enforcement failures as key concerns.
A 725km foot march from Jaisalmer to Jaipur demands registration of Oran grazing lands in government revenue records. The march began from Tanot Mata temple and expects to reach Jaipur in 30 days with growing public support.