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.
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi reaffirms the ongoing role of commissions in the state's political framework, emphasizing their past, present, and future significance.
Premallatha Vijayakant announces DMDK's first-ever alliance with DMK since 2005, citing Karunanidhi's blessings and family ties. CM Stalin welcomes the move as both sides prepare for seat-sharing talks ahead of elections.
Hyderabad faces early summer water stress with 50,000 tanker bookings in February's first half, a 36% daily increase from January. Officials note 20% improvement from last year due to rainfall and rainwater harvesting.
The Vadodara Congress unit threatens agitation after seven party councillors were suspended from the VMC budget session, alleging unfair treatment by the ruling BJP.
In a major development in the Haryana paddy procurement scam, another senior secretary has been arrested by the Vigilance Bureau. The case involves alleged irregularities in procurement processes, with multiple officials now under scrutiny.
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the ongoing survey report for the Talland-IGMC tunnel, paving the way for construction to commence soon. This infrastructure project aims to improve connectivity and reduce travel time in the region.
Former MLA from Palampur, Ashish Butail, urges Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding a significant reduction in central grants, impacting state development projects.
The Karnal Municipal Corporation has announced it will attach properties of 37 tax defaulters who collectively owe over Rs 1.25 crore in pending dues, as part of a crackdown to recover outstanding municipal taxes.
Two brothers have gone missing after falling into a canal in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Authorities are conducting a large-scale search operation to locate them.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families together for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence, announcing cash relief and plans for resettlement.
A tragic accident in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the lives of a businessman, his wife, and their son when their car fell into a 20-foot canal. The family was returning from a pre-wedding ceremony in Etawah.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board reports that installing aerators in public taps across the city has led to annual savings of Rs 40 crore by reducing water wastage and consumption.
The Karnataka government has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the families of three BESCOM employees who lost their lives while on duty. Senior officials, including ACS Gaurav Gupta, attended the event to honor the deceased.
Women's rights organizations in Jaipur have written to the Assembly Speaker demanding action against BJP MLA Bahadur Singh Koli for comparing budgets to having sons versus daughters, calling the remarks patriarchal and regressive.
Garbage transportation from Bengaluru to Bellahalli landfill has resumed after a two-day standoff ended with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike addressing local residents' concerns.
Former minister K C Joseph urges Kerala government to withdraw the proposed Nativity Card Bill, warning it could harm Keralites outside the state and have serious long-term consequences for citizenship rights.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a scathing attack on the Assam government, releasing a 20-point chargesheet highlighting alleged failures in governance, law and order, and public welfare.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's workings, urging reforms to enhance public trust.
Takht Patna Sahib and the Panj Pyaras have publicly endorsed Baba Harnam Singh Dhuma, chief of the Damdami Taksal, amid ongoing religious and political discussions in Punjab.
The Kerala government faces embarrassment as the high court quashed its Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme order, with budget documents revealing no Rs 20 crore provision, raising fiscal and political questions.
An 80-year-old man was charred to death in a fire at his Bengaluru home, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit. The incident highlights urban safety concerns.
Tamil Maanila Congress leader G K Vasan emphasized his party's dedication to the NDA alliance's success and criticized DMK's historical record on state autonomy during a meeting in Trichy.
A statue of freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna was found desecrated on the outskirts of Belagavi, Karnataka, leading to widespread condemnation and police investigation.