Civil society groups warn of a democratic movement if Rajasthan government fails to frame rules for key welfare acts passed in 2023, leaving laws for health, income, and gig workers non-operational.
Himachal Pradesh ministers Harshwardhan Chauhan and Rajesh Dharmani launch a scathing attack on BJP leader Jairam Thakur, alleging hypocrisy over the state's revenue deficit grant. They question the opposition's sudden change in position.
Leader of opposition Jairam Thakur accuses Himachal Pradesh Congress government of distorting state's financial data, citing increased central funding under Modi compared to UPA era.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation officials admit 25,375 households received excess water bills, revealing systemic failures in the city's billing system. Mayor orders zone-wise verification drive.
After BJP's fourth consecutive win in Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, intense lobbying begins for standing, transport, and subject committee members ahead of the February 24 meeting.
Congress in Haryana, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda, held a meeting to plan strategy for the Budget session, announcing protests and raising issues like unemployment, MGNREGA, and job outsourcing.
Tamil Nadu PWD Minister E V Velu refutes AIADMK and BJP allegations of excessive borrowing, revealing DMK inherited 6.45 lakh crore debt and interest, with own borrowing at 2.85 lakh crore.
State Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru accuses the Union government of withholding funds for 18 Jal Jeevan Mission projects, causing critical drinking water scheme delays in Tamil Nadu districts.
An MLA from Amritsar has covered the semester fees for cadets representing the area in the Republic Day camp, supporting youth development and national pride.
CM M K Stalin cited NCRB data to declare Tamil Nadu safest for women and children, countering BJP's crime rise allegations. AIADMK raised drug issues, while ministers explained high compensation figures.
A four-year-old boy in Nagpur was accidentally locked inside his school classroom overnight, triggering a massive police search before he was discovered sleeping safely the next morning.
The BJP's Tamil Nadu unit criticizes DMDK for allying with DMK, stating late founder Vijayakant opposed such alliances. AIADMK and other parties react with mixed views on the political move.
Veteran politician Panruti Ramachandran, with nearly 70 years in Tamil Nadu politics, has launched a new party named MGRADMK in Chennai, marking a new chapter after leaving O Panneerselvam's camp.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes DMK for raising state autonomy ahead of elections, citing past silence in Union govt. Debate includes NEET and FDI in Tamil Nadu assembly.
Aaditya Thackeray asserts Sena UBT's claim to the lone winnable Rajya Sabha seat in Maharashtra, citing party strength over Congress and NCP (SP) allies in the MVA coalition.
Malegaon Municipal Corporation forms a committee to investigate the cancellation of 3,460 delayed birth and death certificates, amid allegations of fake signatures and political controversy.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati urges cow devotees to prepare for a Lucknow gathering on March 11, criticizing Yogi Adityanath's actions as un-Hindu and hypocritical regarding cow protection.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's budget meeting descended into chaos as opposition councillors protested VS Hospital allocations, threw papers, staged walkouts, and faced suspension demands.
Three new crest gates have been installed at Tungabhadra Dam, with officials aiming for 13 gates by month-end. Work continues on gates 4, 11, 24, 26, and 27 to enhance water management.
Mysuru Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has issued a strict ban on using helium gas to fill balloons, invoking Section 153 of the BNS 2023. Violators will face stringent legal action as per the new order.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a state cabinet meeting, instructing officials to begin drafting GRs and tenders for 2026-27 budget projects immediately, without waiting for assembly approval.
The Karnataka State Contractors' Association announces a one-day protest on budget day, demanding immediate payment of bills pending for three years and urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to intervene.
Gujarat government reports public debt at Rs 3.99 lakh crore for 2024-25, up from Rs 3.52 lakh crore in 2023-24. The assembly also heard about teacher complaints and no new Smart City additions.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies crackdown on illegal paying guest accommodations, sealing 32 units in North-West Zone. Residents and operators protest at AMC office, demanding proper notice and relocation time.
A new stray dog adoption initiative in Bengaluru has drawn sharp criticism from dog lovers who argue it unfairly shifts responsibility from civic authorities to overburdened caretakers without addressing root causes.
Road Transport Corporation workers from across Karnataka gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to demand clearance of 26 months' arrears, with bus operations remaining unaffected during the 'Bengaluru Chalo' stir.
In Vadodara's Akota-Mujmahuda area, Congress worker Rakesh Thakor offers Rs 1,000 reward to anyone finding a 1-1.5 km road without potholes or patchwork, highlighting severe road damage post-2024 floods.
A 44-year-old man in Thiruvananthapuram died by suicide after losing Rs 13 lakh in job scams. Pramod, facing financial distress, took loans for overseas jobs that never materialized, leading to severe mental stress.
The Kerala government introduces a strict green protocol for the Attukal Pongala festival on March 3, forming enforcement squads to eliminate single-use plastics and flex boards, with awareness campaigns across the district.
BJP and Congress MLAs engaged in a heated exchange in the Gujarat Assembly over the regularity of SC/ST Act monitoring committee meetings, forcing the Speaker to intervene during Thursday's session.