Maharashtra Voters: Brides, Grooms, Centenarians Cast Ballots
In Maharashtra's local elections, brides, grooms, newlyweds, and supercentenarians over 110 years old demonstrated civic duty by voting before or after their ceremonies.
Category : State Politics
Entire Village Boycotts Polls Over Solar Plant Tree Cutting
All 2,195 voters in Balgavde village, Sangli, abstained from zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections to protest the felling of 5,500 trees for a solar power project, highlighting a major environmental and governance conflict.
Chennai Traffic Disruptions to Last Until 2027 for Metro Phase 2
Chennai motorists face narrowed roads and slow traffic for another year as CMRL aims to complete 40km of elevated corridors by March 2027, with 90% of elevated alignment operational soon.
Congress Accuses BJP of Telangana Funding Discrimination
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy alleges the BJP-led central government is intentionally discriminating against Telangana by failing to fulfill promises under the AP Reorganisation Act.
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Gridlock: Election Travel Causes Delays
Weekend traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway remains severely congested due to election-related travel and heavy vehicle movement, causing delays of over an hour for commuters.
Revanth Reddy Promises Godavari, Krishna Water & Infrastructure Projects
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pledges large-scale infrastructure and irrigation projects for Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Mahbubnagar districts, including Godavari and Krishna waters, while accusing former CM KCR of neglect and corruption.
UP Mass Wedding Scheme Inquiry Finds 37 Ineligible Couples
Moradabad district administration orders inquiry into alleged financial irregularities in the Chief Minister Samuhik Vivah Yojana after 37 ineligible couples were identified in beneficiary lists during a mass wedding event involving 1,600 couples.
Kolhapur Mayor Asks for Pens Over Flowers to Aid Students
New Kolhapur Mayor Rouparani Nikam urges citizens to bring Re 1 pens instead of expensive garlands, with donations to benefit municipal school students. She also launches monthly public outreach initiative.
Illegal Blasting Near Palampur Damages Houses
Residents in Himachal Pradesh's Palampur area report cracks in their homes due to unauthorized blasting activities, raising safety and legal concerns.
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Palampur Ex-MLA Opposes Smart Meters, Questions Govt Intent
A former MLA in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, has voiced strong opposition to the installation of smart power meters, raising concerns about the government's intentions and potential impacts on consumers.
Kolkata SIR Hearings Extended, Voters Rush to Fix Records
The Bengal CEO's one-week extension of SIR hearing deadlines led to scenes of urgency and exhaustion across Kolkata centers, with voters rushing to correct electoral discrepancies.
SIR Process Leads to Suicides, Financial Crisis in Bengal
The SIR process in Bengal has led to multiple suicides among BLOs, leaving families in financial distress and demanding justice from authorities.
ISLAM Party Wins Malegaon Mayor Post in Civic Polls
Shaikh Nasrin Bano of the ISLAM Party was elected mayor of Malegaon, with SP's Shan-e-Hind as deputy mayor. The alliance won with support from Congress and abstentions by AIMIM and BJP.
Surat's Rs 11,301 Crore Budget Boosts Welfare & Infrastructure
Surat Municipal Corporation's Standing Committee chairman Rajan Patel presented a revised budget of Rs 11,301 crore, up Rs 708 crore, focusing on property tax exemptions for widows, free bus passes for seniors, and major infrastructure projects.
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Kolkata BLOs Face Extended SIR Hearings, Uncertainty
Booth Level Officers in Kolkata express exhaustion as the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls process is extended by a week, with pending tasks and anxiety over final voter lists.
33 Living Voters Declared Dead in Baduria, Sparks Protests
Protests erupted in Baduria after 33 living voters were allegedly declared dead via Form 7 applications. Political blame game ensues between Trinamool and BJP, with local administration launching a probe.
MMK Demands Five Seats from DMK for Tamil Nadu Polls
MMK leader M H Jawahirullah demands DMK allocate five seats for his party in upcoming assembly elections, up from two in 2021, while affirming alliance commitment.
Stalin Criticizes Union Budget, Calls Three-Language Policy a 'Sword'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticized the BJP-led central government for neglecting the state in the Union Budget. Speaking at a DMK youth conference in Virudhunagar, he warned of electoral consequences and condemned Hindi impositi
Puducherry CM Highlights Govt Achievements for 2026 Polls
Chief Minister N Rangasamy asserts the AINRC-BJP coalition has exceeded its 2021 manifesto promises, citing job creation and infrastructure projects as key successes.
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MLA Takes Son Inside Polling Booth, Violates Election Norms
A major controversy erupted during Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's zilla parishad elections after Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre entered a polling booth with his 10-year-old son, allowing indelible ink to be applied to the child's finger. Election officials have
PMK Condemns TN Govt Crackdown on Midday Meal Workers
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss condemns Tamil Nadu government's crackdown on protesting midday meal and anganwadi workers, demanding immediate dialogue and fulfillment of their 13-point demands.
Maharashtra Village Boycotts Polls Over Bridge Size Demand
In a dramatic protest, all 466 voters from Both village and nearby hamlets in Parbhani's Selu taluka boycotted local body elections, demanding a larger bridge over the Karpara river than the one approved by authorities.
BJP Appoints New District In-Charges in Madhya Pradesh
The BJP has announced new in-charges for 62 organizational districts in Madhya Pradesh, following a high-level meeting. Key appointments include former MP Alok Sanjar and former minister Sudarshan Gupta.
Kota Building Collapse: 2 Dead, Rescue Ops Underway
A tragic building collapse in Kota's Talwandi area has resulted in two fatalities, with rescue teams working urgently to find survivors feared trapped in the rubble.
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Residents Install Reflectors After Fatal Crash in Patiala
Following a fatal accident on Nabha's Circular Road, Patiala residents installed reflectors on speed-control tables, alleging administrative negligence. Officials deny claims, citing over-speeding and stray cattle as causes.
Uttarakhand Villagers Protest Bear Attack, Unpaid Wages
Residents of Jamania Gram Panchayat in Almora district continue protests over a bear attack and alleged forest department inaction. Villagers demand capture of the animal and payment for bush-clearing work.
AIADMK Condemns TN Govt for Using Rural Staff in DMK Campaign
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami accuses the DMK government of illegally deploying village panchayat secretaries and rural employment scheme supervisors for election campaigning, warning of action against officials.
Youth Congress Worker Injured in Dehradun Cafe Fight
A 27-year-old Youth Congress functionary sustained head injuries requiring eight stitches during a violent altercation at a Dehradun cafe. Police have registered a case against three accused under BNS sections.
Goa CM to Present 2026-27 Budget on March 6, Seventh Year in Row
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will table the Goa state budget for 2026-2027 on March 6, likely the last full budget before the 2027 assembly elections. The 14-day session includes discussions and departmental demands.
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HP Congress Targets Feb-End for Finalizing State Committee
HPCC President Vinay Kumar announced an AICC meeting on Feb 10 to discuss the finalized state committee list, with district and block-level appointments targeted by month-end.
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