The Election Commission will deploy 2,000-2,500 companies of central forces per phase in Bengal's two-phase elections, with new real-time observer monitoring and drone surveillance to ensure peaceful voting.
The Uttarakhand High Court has disposed of a petition by 42 outsourced workers of the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation, directing them to submit a formal representation to the corporation's competent authority for re-engagement and unpaid salary
A 28-year-old woman with a history of drug addiction was found dead in a dilapidated house in Dehradun's Raipur forest area. Police suspect overdose; her husband is in rehab.
A truck carrying 288 LPG cylinders collided with a bus on the Manglaur-Bhagwanpur highway near Roorkee, causing the truck to overturn and scatter cylinders. Over half a dozen passengers were injured in the incident.
Dehradun district establishes area-wise Quick Response Teams to monitor LPG supply, curb black marketing, and ensure 100% home delivery. Inspections led to seizures and backlog management.
Delhi's irrigation and flood control minister Parvesh Verma laid the foundation stone for a new central flood control monitoring center in Shastri Nagar. The Rs 3.5 crore project aims to enhance real-time monitoring of Yamuna water levels and improve emer
Prayagraj police arrested Surendra Saroj for ATM card swapping fraud, seizing 46 cards and cash. He targeted victims in kiosks, stealing PINs and withdrawing money.
The Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh authorities to ensure residential complexes provide accessible parking, lifts, pavements, and gyms for persons with disabilities, emphasizing accessibility as a fundamental right.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal announced that about 50% of over 60 lakh 'Under Adjudication' cases will be disposed of within seven days, with a supplementary list expected soon.
Railway Protection Force sleuths arrested a fake sub-inspector, Divyanshu, at Prayagraj Junction. The accused confessed to impersonation due to family pressure for a job, having been active since December.
Election Commission replaces Bengal's DGP, Kolkata Police commissioner, chief secretary, and other senior officials to ensure violence-free elections, invoking Article 324 powers.
In a dramatic turn of events, independent candidate Dilip Ray secured a Rajya Sabha seat in Odisha despite a BJD-Congress alliance, with 11 MLAs cross-voting. The election saw heated exchanges between BJP and BJD leaders over allegations of horse-trading.
In a significant crackdown, Jhansi's anti-corruption unit arrested a lekhpal and his private assistant for accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe from a farmer for processing a land use change report in Lalitpur district.
Kendrapada district in Odisha is set to develop its first smart village in Kusunpur, home to 130 families. The CSIR-led initiative aims to implement sustainable technologies for agriculture, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
A 24-year-old man in Pilibhit was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 22-year-old woman, stalking her, and dragging her into a sugarcane field. The survivor and her family faced threats and attacks when trying to file an FIR.
A 45-year-old tea vendor was bludgeoned to death while sleeping at his roadside shop in Tundla, Firozabad. Police are investigating the motive and scanning CCTV footage.
The family of Ansh Tripathy in Jamshedpur expressed immense relief after the India-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik, which navigated through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Israel conflict, safely docked at Mundra port in Gujarat.
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S M appeals for strict adherence to fire safety protocols from March 15 to June 15, highlighting risks from westerly winds and announcing Fire Safety Week in 2026.
Rayagada collector Ashutosh Kulkarni trekked 5-7km through rugged terrain to visit remote hilltop villages in Gudari block, assessing access to Aadhaar, ration cards, roads, water, and electricity.
Patna police have arrested two accused in the double murder of brothers Manish and Manjeet Kumar, shot dead at a wedding reception. The killings stem from a 90-year-old land dispute over property valued at Rs 72 crore.
Babur Ali Sheikh (45) and Harun Sheikh (30) from Rampurhat, Bengal, were crushed to death by a speeding truck on Dumka-Rampurhat Main Road. The driver fled, and police have seized the vehicle while investigating the tragic accident that occurred as they w
Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy presented a Rs 34,212.31 crore budget for 2026-27, marking a 5.52% rise. The budget projects a fiscal deficit of Rs 240.72 crore and includes a 5% DA hike for employees.
Ranchi administration and electricity department issue safety guidelines for Sarhul, Ram Navami, and Eid. Flag height restricted to 4 meters to prevent accidents with power lines, with no power cuts during processions.
All five NDA candidates secure victory in Bihar's Rajya Sabha elections. The Grand Alliance's lone candidate loses due to four absent MLAs, altering the vote threshold and outcome.
Suraj Mahto, the prime suspect in Saran district's suspected illicit liquor deaths, was shot in the leg by police after firing at officers during a weapon recovery attempt. He was arrested from Katihar following a special investigation.
Pilibhit Superintendent of Police Sukirti Madhav returned 206 lost mobile phones to owners, recovered via CEIR portal. Devices valued at Rs 24 lakh, with no theft charges involved.
A Delhi court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to life imprisonment for sodomising and murdering an 11-year-old boy in 2019, calling the crime heinous but not in the 'rarest of rare' category for death penalty.
Madhubani district administration intensifies action against LPG hoarders, registering two cases and recovering 89 empty cylinders in raids. Special teams formed to inspect all LPG agencies.
Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor attacked the NDA government during his Nav Nirman Yatra in Ara, citing LPG shortages and questioning the self-reliant India initiative. He highlighted economic disparities between Gujarat and Bihar.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level discussions with EU counterparts in Brussels, focusing on the Iran conflict. This marks India's first major visit post-landmark FTA agreement in January 2026.