First-time Congress corporator Shailesh Pande staged a symbolic protest dressed as a sanitation worker at Nagpur's Suresh Bhat Auditorium, highlighting severe staff shortages and worsening rubbish conditions in his ward.
Uttar Pradesh establishes a high-power committee chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath to oversee central schemes like MNREGA and PM Awas Yojana. The panel includes MPs, MLAs, and senior officials to ensure smoother implementation and address anomalies.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar advocates for fresh faces in the state cabinet, stating the old guard cannot remain indefinitely. He also responded to remarks on Dalit chief minister issue while denying knowledge of leadership changes.
Cooperative agencies in Kolkata are charging motorists up to Rs 50 per hour for parking, defying KMC's Rs 10 rate. Officials promise crackdowns, but attendants continue to demand higher fees amid encroachment issues.
Tensions escalated in Punjab as police detained over 100 farmers and union leaders heading to Samana for a protest demanding stricter anti-sacrilege laws, with minor scuffles reported.
Masked miscreants broke into Horil Rao Inter College in Jaunpur's Pawara area, stealing two CCTV cameras installed for exam surveillance. Police are investigating using footage from other cameras, while officials confirm exam materials are safe.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi criticized opposition parties for staging a 'political drama' instead of addressing farmers' concerns in the Assembly, accusing them of creating disturbances.
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana highlights remarkable transformation in public perception of state legislature, noting discussions are now viewed as serious, meaningful and result-oriented democratic debates.
The DMK has initiated a door-to-door outreach campaign, Vellum Tamil Pengal, leveraging technology and welfare messaging to engage women voters after disbursing ₹5,000 to 1.31 crore beneficiaries.
Pimpri Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge orders PCMC to stop assigning night duties to women sanitation workers following safety concerns and protests over delayed wages.
Congress MLAs staged a protest march to the Haryana Assembly, blocking gates and forcing CM Nayab Saini to use an alternative route. The budget session saw heated debates over the protest and issues like HPSC fraud and sports infrastructure.
A Karnataka socio-educational survey reveals a critical data gap of 1 crore non-participants, making it impossible to determine their caste and religion, which could hinder the Backward Classes panel's work.
Kochi authorities have enforced traffic restrictions in key areas due to ongoing pipeline construction works, aiming to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions.
Senior Congress leaders in Karnataka, including D.K. Shivakumar and G. Parameshwara, have publicly supported the demand from first-time MLAs for ministerial positions in the state government, highlighting internal party dynamics and governance priorities.
The Karnataka BJP is organizing a crucial state-level workshop on February 26 to strategize for upcoming elections and strengthen party organization across the state.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Centre for approving Kerala's renaming while ignoring Bengal's proposal, alleging a BJP-CPM alliance and anti-Bengali bias.
Tamil Nadu government begins disbursing ₹112 crore livelihood compensation to 2,163 Nagapattinam residents affected by CPCL oil refinery expansion. School Education Minister distributed first phase orders to 60 beneficiaries.
Former BJP state president K Annamalai accuses DMK government of improper bureaucrat transfers, delaying AIIMS Madurai, and failing to fulfill election promises during a campaign meeting in Karur.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commits to expediting government recruitments, citing over 2.84 lakh vacancies in state offices and blaming the previous BJP administration for the backlog.
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara announces recruitment for 1,600 vacancies in the state fire department to enhance emergency services and public safety.
Farmers in Amritsar continue their protest at Sheron Sugar Mill for a second day, demanding payment of dues and resolution of grievances amid heightened tensions.
A political dispute has erupted in Amritsar between the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party over the establishment of a sugarcane research institute, with both parties accusing each other of delaying the project.
B Y Vijayendra has written to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, urging the lifting of the media ban at Vidhana Soudha and allowing entry for all journalists, including those without accreditation.
Two labourers fell to their deaths from an under-construction building in Hubballi, Karnataka, highlighting urgent safety issues in the construction sector. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Ajay Pratap Singh, alias Ajay Sipahi, transitioned from alleged organized crime to grassroots politics in eastern Uttar Pradesh, facing 34 criminal cases while building a strong support base and influencing elections.
IndiGo Airlines will commence direct flights between Belagavi and Navi Mumbai from March 29, 2026, addressing the demand for air connectivity after Star Air terminated services on this route.
Revenue Minister Anagani Satyaprasad claims massive irregularities in the previous YSRCP government's 'Housing for All' scheme, with a probe launched and fresh allotments planned.
District Collector Anu Kumari mandates strict adherence to loudspeaker regulations during festivals, with a 10 PM cutoff and volume limits to curb noise pollution.
Thiruvananthapuram district received double honours in Kerala's state revenue awards, named best collectorate with sub-collector Alfred O V as best sub-collector. The administration implemented 15 innovative projects for social upliftment.
Congress MLA from Haryana, Shamsher Singh Keharwala, has raised concerns over the state government's decision to reduce pensions, alleging neglect of beneficiaries and demanding immediate restoration.