Kolkata, Aug 5 — West Bengal BJP has directed members of the state Cabinet to meet legislators once every week, irrespective of party affiliation, even when the Assembly is not in session, as part of efforts to improve coordination and address local development issues more effectively.The Chief…
Ahmedabad, Aug 5 — The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has registered 19,756 pet dogs and 189 pet cats under its ongoing mandatory pet registration programme, with the latest figures highlighting the growing compliance with the civic body's registration drive.According to official details…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated sloganeering by Opposition members and interruptions during Zero Hour and discussion on various issues on Wednesday, leading the Chairman to adjourn the House till noon. After the laying of papers, when members began raising issues, Opposition…
Kolhapur, Aug 5 — A powerful explosion caused by gelatin sticks stored inside a locked house in the Surve Nagar area of Maharashtra's Kolhapur triggered panic among locals and caused extensive damage to the property, officials said on Wednesday. Police have launched a detailed investigation into…
Seraikela (Jharkhand), Aug 5 — Three Maoists carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 22 lakh were arrested during an anti-Naxal operation conducted by police and security forces in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officials said on Wednesday.The arrested Maoists have been identified as Madan…
Guwahati, Aug 5 — In what is being seen as a subtle political message amid the ongoing debate over the role of Cockroach Janata Party-led Gen Z recent protests against the Union government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the younger generation represents "Gen Hope" rather…
Mumbai, Aug 5 — Mumbai Police has launched an investigation after a social media post warning of a possible terrorist attack in Mumbai and other parts of India surfaced on X, triggering security concerns.The police took cognisance of the post and initiated a probe to verify its authenticity,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 — Facing mounting criticism over his remarks on women availing the state government's free bus travel scheme, State Transport Minister C.P. John on Wednesday expressed regret, saying he had no intention of hurting anyone and that his words should have been chosen more…
Mumbai, Aug 5 — In a major move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Maharashtra government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, and processing of analogue paneer (artificial or non-dairy cottage cheese) across the state. With this…
Lucknow, Aug 5 — The Uttar Pradesh Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation as a political dispute over the alleged Ram Temple donation theft issue overshadowed the presentation of the state government’s first supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27.The Yogi Adityanath-led government…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, and several other Opposition MPs on Wednesday marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar in Parliament, raising concerns over the alleged police action against protesters on July…
Mumbai, Aug 5 — The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has arrested two men and seized 681 grams of mephedrone (MD) worth approximately Rs 2.04 crore in Mumbai. According to the ANC, the accused were apprehended during a patrol operation at around 10:30 p.m. on August 4 near MHADA Colony Road in Chembur.…
Dehradun, Aug 5 — Ten districts of Uttarakhand have been placed on high alert as the monsoon continues to batter the Himalayan state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the state over the coming days. The Meteorological…
New Delhi, July 5 — Former Jamshedpur MP and Congress leader, Dr Ajoy Kumar, has extended support to students protesting against alleged irregularities, corruption and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection…
Bhopal, Aug 5 — Madhya Pradesh government has set a deadline to complete construction work in 107 government hostels by August 15 and start mess facilities without further delay to ensure better residential facilities for students.A direction in this regard was issued during a review meeting of the…
Ayodhya, Aug 5 — The special pass system for visiting the Ram Darbar at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been abolished, making the 'darshan' process more convenient for devotees. Under the new arrangement, devotees will no longer be required to obtain separate passes to visit the Ram Darbar. After…
Pathanamthitta, Aug 5 — Aranmula MLA Abin Varkey, who was injured in a road accident while returning after supervising flood relief operations in his constituency, is under observation at a private hospital in Kerala's Pathanamthitta.Doctors said his injuries are not serious, and his condition is…
Ramanagara, Aug 5 — Fans and supporters of jailed Kannada actor Darshan disrupted Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's address at the Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Karaga Mahotsava in Ramanagara by repeatedly raising "D-Boss" slogans, seeking his intervention in the actor's case. As the…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday as the Opposition continued with heavy sloganeering during the Question Hour for the third straight day of the week. Speaker Om Birla requested the MPs to maintain the decorum of the House and avoid flashing posters in the…
Chennai, Aug 5 — Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the maiden Budget of the TVK government, outlining a fiscal roadmap centred on revenue mobilisation, education infrastructure and long-term economic growth, while setting a target of transforming the state into a…
Pratapgarh, Aug 5 — Rajneesh Yadav, the Pratapgarh student who came into the spotlight after securing the top rank in the state in the 2026 Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Sanskrit Education Council, has now found himself at the centre of a serious…