Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh and Cabinet colleague Yadavinder Goma challenge BJP MP Anurag Thakur's statements on discontinuing revenue deficit grants, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
The Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly's budget session commences with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's address, focusing on the halted revenue deficit grant and other key state issues.
The seat-sharing arrangement between AINRC and BJP for the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections is almost finalized, with AINRC retaining 16 seats and BJP contesting 10. AIADMK's share is likely reduced to accommodate new ally Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the retrieval of 8,106 acres of temple land worth ₹8,400 crore from encroachers and renovation of 12,000 temples at ₹8,100 crore, while upholding Vallalar's humanitarian principles.
A significant fire erupted at a scrap vehicle storage facility in Killi near Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday evening. No injuries were reported, but narrow access roads hindered firefighting efforts, raising safety concerns among locals.
A suspicious vehicle was reported near the residence of Atam Nagar MLA in Ludhiana, prompting heightened security measures and police investigation.
A new leak in Ludhiana's canal project has caused significant traffic disruptions, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues and public inconvenience in the city.
Alias Ambatt, a 58-year-old award-winning vegetable farmer in Kannur, died after consuming poison. Relatives cite Rs 40 lakh debt, delayed subsidies, and crop price crashes as factors in his tragic death.
Payyannur MLA T I Madhusoodhanan has strongly refuted allegations of financial irregularities in the Dhanraj martyr fund, asserting communists would never misuse such funds. The response comes after expelled CPM leader V Kunhikrishnan's accusations.
Andhra Pradesh's budget allocates ₹8,365 crore for the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, but experts question whether this includes the Centre's share, potentially leading to unrealistic total spending projections.
The Goa government will withdraw the Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Amendment Bill, 2025, in the upcoming budget session. The bill, passed last year, imposed fines on private companies for not advertising vacancies.
A 21-year-old man, Amrit Kumar, lost his life in a fatal motorcycle-SUV collision in Begusarai, just four days before his scheduled wedding. The incident occurred late Saturday night, leaving the community in shock.
Residents of New Nagar Colony in Ranchi's Ward No. 6 confront severe waterlogging, poor waste management, safety concerns from anti-social elements, and a hazardous low-lying transformer near a temple.
A family's Mahasivaratri pilgrimage to Srisailam ended in tragedy when their 12-year-old son drowned in a water tank. The incident occurred in Nandyal district, with the body shifted to Kurnool for final rites.
The BJP's state disciplinary committee has issued show cause notices to 18 mayoral aspirants contesting against party-backed nominees in Dhanbad municipal elections, warning of strict action for defiance.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini addressed a rally in Nuh, inaugurating 16 development projects worth Rs 47.36 crore. He praised the region's historical contributions and highlighted BJP's development initiatives, contrasting them with previous Congress
Ahead of February 23 civic body elections, Shivratri celebrations in Ranchi and Dhanbad witnessed political candidates visiting temples, joining processions, and engaging with devotees to seek blessings and public support simultaneously.
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the NDA alliance, calling it a vehicle with 'punctured tyres' and a 'non-functioning engine' during a DMK youth wing event in Thanjavur.
A fire ignited by an oil lamp on Shivratri caused panic at Diamond City South in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Residents evacuated as firefighters controlled the blaze within 90 minutes, with no serious injuries reported.
In a significant political development in Bihar, numerous social workers and their supporters from Gaya and Mithila regions joined the Congress party on Sunday. The event was attended by senior party leaders including state chief Rajesh Ram and AICC secre
Shopkeepers at Nehru Shopping Complex in Amritsar express grave concerns over a deteriorating wall, fearing a potential collapse that could endanger lives and businesses. They demand urgent repairs from authorities.
Street vendors along Patna's J P Ganga Path face financial hardship after being displaced six months ago. Civic authorities propose a new vending zone near Digha Golambar, but vendors criticize the location's poor conditions and lack of immediate solution
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge asserts BJP is weaker than JD(S) without RSS backing, challenging them to register. He criticizes RSS for not hoisting the tricolor for 52 years, emphasizing the need to fight communalism for a prosperous India.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the Rajiv Nagar and Anandpuri drainage projects in Patna, directing officials to expedite work to resolve waterlogging and improve transportation.
Civil society groups in Mizoram's Lawngtlai and Siaha districts have closed the border with Myanmar after a 37-year-old man from Lawngtlai town was found dead near the Chhimtuipui river. The groups had earlier warned of shutting trade entry points followi
An AIADMK IT wing office-bearer was arrested in Karur for circulating defamatory content against Chief Minister M K Stalin and MLA V Senthilbalaji on social media, leading to a 15-day judicial remand.
BJP state president PVN Madhav calls the ₹3.32 lakh crore Andhra Pradesh budget a progressive, development-oriented plan with strong fiscal discipline, urging party leaders to promote its integrated vision.
Meghalaya government transfers East Jaintia Hills SP Vikash Kumar following the February 5 Mynsngat-Thangsko explosion that killed over 30. Police arrest 14 people, file 62 FIRs, and seize 15,224 metric tonnes of coal in a major crackdown on illegal minin
Former Punjab BJP vice-president Arvind Khanna has resigned from the BJP and rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal, advocating for a renewed alliance between the two parties for Punjab's welfare.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in the Mahashivratri Shobha Yatra at Khajpura's Shiv Temple, performing aarti for Lord Shiva, Parvati, and Nandi while praying for the state's welfare.