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The assets to be identified and geo-tagged include parks, open spaces, toilets, function halls, municipal markets, community halls and stormwater drain network too.

The Maharashtra government has set up a seven-member committee to draft a law against 'love jihad,' focusing on forced religious conversions in inter-faith marriages. Opposition voices have raised concerns about the lack of statistical evidence for such cases and potential politicization of the issue.

Mr. Kishan Reddy lamented that Mr. Revanth Reddy forgot his stature as a Chief Minister and made disparaging remarks on Mr. Modi.

Days after BJP defeated AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, the law department sought details of all court cases filed by the outgoing AAP government against the Centre and LG. Over Rs 300 crore was spent on such litigation, and the new administration may consider withdrawing these cases.

The diversions will be in effect from 12 noon to 11:50 p.m. on both days to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise inconvenience to people.

A book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and a pre-booked RSS event, despite prior permissions and arrangements.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to uphold the principle of separation of powers, indicating that judicial involvement in executive functions does not align with democratic principles.

Influencer Ranveer Allahbadia petitions the Supreme Court to address an FIR registered against him by Assam Police despite an ongoing inquiry by Mumbai Police on the same matter. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud seeks an early hearing, fearing potential coercive actions from Assam Police.

Approximately 36,000 children remain untraceable across India since 2020 despite efforts by state and central police to recover missing children. Centre advised states to transfer long-term missing children cases to anti-human trafficking units. Notable data gaps exist as several states haven't provided information on missing children, highlighting the continuing challenge of child trafficking.

It shows that we have not empowered them enough to buy their own food, says the MP

A newborn, Pihu, was found with her throat slit and abandoned in a bin in Madhya Pradesh. Despite the severe injuries, she survived after extensive treatment at Kamla Nehru Hospital. Her mother and grandmother have been arrested. The incident highlights the alarming rate of infant abandonments in the state.

At an event in Bhopal, Jagdeep Dhankhar said executive governance by judicial decree is a Constitutional paradox that the largest democracy on the planet cannot afford any longer

The Gujarat high court ruled that an insurance company must pay compensation if it can't prove negligence by the vehicle owner in verifying a truck driver's license. The court dismissed ICICI Lombard's appeal against awarding Rs 19 lakh to a victim's family, citing insufficient evidence that the truck owner knew about the invalid license.

The government has started the process of appointing a new chief election commissioner as Rajiv Kumar is set to retire on February 18. The selection panel, which includes the Prime Minister, leader of the opposition, and the Union home minister, will meet after the PM's US trip, likely on February 17, to discuss the candidates.

Former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat and 15 others have been cleared in the Kadnekar Mines case linked to the alleged delay in mining lease renewal, costing the state Rs 135 crore. An SIT report had implicated Kamat for permitting the delay despite IAS officers’ recommendations.

The US Army will no longer accept transgender individuals for enlistment or perform gender transition-related medical procedures. This follows a directive from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, emphasizing military unity and compliance with President Trump's earlier executive order regarding transgender military personnel.

On February 5, the U.S. deported 104 illegal immigrants to India. The immigrants had left India after borrowing hefty amounts to pay false agents, traversed inhospitable terrain, and finally found themselves at the U.S.-Mexico border where they were discovered and sent back in shackles. Abhinay Lakshman reports on their harrowing journeys and what compelled them to risk their lives

The Kerala government has restored full funding for nine minority scholarships that were previously reduced by 50%. The decision comes amid criticism and aims to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. An additional Rs 11 crore has also been allocated for the Margadeepam scholarship, increasing its total plan size to Rs 20 crore.

Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate faced backlash for comparing the Re 1 crop insurance scheme to begging, amid widespread rejection of claims. He clarified his comments were about scheme misuse, while critics call for free applications to prevent fraud. Opposition demands an apology for farmers.

Birla was speaking at a two-day orientation programme for newly elected members of Haryana Vidhan Sabha; lawmakers should be engaged at drafting stage of legislations to ensure concerns of the people are adequately reflected, he said