Swachh Survekshan-2022: Rank disregard for Swachh rankings, industrial hub stuck in limbo

The tall claims of the Ludhiana municipal corporation have rung hollow once again with the financial capital and largest city of Punjab once again scraping the bottom in the Swachh Survekshan rankings. This year, the city's rank dropped to 40, and it figured among the six least clean cities with a population over 10 lakh in the country.

Transport dept identifies 50,000 sq ft advertisement space for DTC's revenue generation

The Delhi Transport Corporation aims to enhance revenue by utilizing around 50,000 square feet of advertising space across the city. With liabilities skyrocketing from Rs 28,263 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 65,274 crore in 2021-22, the initiative includes advertising on buses, commercializing depot spaces, and converting old buses into shops to improve financial health.

South Delhi faces waterlogging threat as drain cleaning remains behind schedule

South Delhi faces potential waterlogging this monsoon as three key drains remain undesilted. Municipal Corporation of Delhi admits cleaning may not complete before June's end, risking flooding in multiple neighborhoods due to delayed maintenance work.

Pollution board vacancies: SC contempt notice to chief secys of Haryana, Delhi

Supreme Court issues contempt notices to Delhi, Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan chief secretaries for failing to fill vacancies in pollution control boards, highlighting 55% posts vacant in Delhi and demanding explanations for non-compliance.

Bangladeshi woman married to UP man detained for illegal stay in Barabanki

A Bangladeshi woman married to an Indian man was detained in Barabanki for overstaying her tourist visa. Married in Bangladesh and India, she was found living illegally after her visa expired in January 2024, sparking an immigration identification drive.

One dead, another injured as motorcycle collides with cyclist in outernorth Delhi

A 44-year-old man, Sambhu Nath Yadav, was killed and another, 26-year-old Irsad, was injured in a motorcycle-bicycle collision in Narela Industrial Area, Delhi. The accident occurred on Wednesday night. Yadav was declared dead at the hospital, while Irsad suffered serious head injuries. Police are investigating, with a case registered under relevant sections.

Bihar NDA connects to youths via sports route

Bihar NDA is targeting youth voters through sports initiatives, increasing sports budget to ₹568 crore, building infrastructure, creating a dedicated sports department, and offering job opportunities and scholarships to attract first-time voters.

Sack Punjab minister for holding BBMB chairman hostage: Hooda

Congress leader Hooda demands Punjab minister Harjot Singh Bains be sacked for holding BBMB chairman hostage at Nangal dam, calling the act illegal and unconstitutional, and urging central government intervention in the water distribution dispute.

Rajasthan: 5 killed, 25 injured as tractor-trolley overturns in Bundi

A tractor-trolley carrying wedding guests overturned in Rajasthan's Bundi, killing 5 people, including a child, and injuring 25. The accident occurred while avoiding a motorcycle on State Highway 27, with victims rushed to hospitals and critically injured referred to Kota.

Gurdaspur first Punjab district under complete blackout from tonight

Gurdaspur district in Punjab implements first-ever complete night-time blackout amid India-Pakistan tensions, mandating no external lighting from 9pm to 5am. Hospitals and central jail exempted, with strict orders to close windows and prevent light leakage.

WB teacher recruitment scam case: SC gives state 2 weeks to decide on sanction

Supreme Court orders West Bengal to decide on CBI's sanction against accused in teacher recruitment scam within two weeks, directing state to facilitate trial after allegations of delaying prosecution of Partha Chatterjee and other officials.

Punjab minister locks BBMB chairman at Nangal dam, CM backs brazen act

Punjab AAP minister Harjot Singh Bains locked BBMB chairman Manoj Tripathi at Nangal dam, defying a high court directive. CM Bhagwant Mann supported the act, vowing to prevent water release to Haryana amid ongoing water dispute tensions.

Drone found near India-Bangladesh border in Assam: Police

A Chinese-made drone was discovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Sribhumi district. Police are investigating its origin, noting it was found 400 meters from the border fence during a civil defence drill, with no memory card present.

Caste-census may be raised in Karnataka Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Home Minister Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that the cabinet might discuss the caste census in its May 9 meeting. The state has initiated a caste census from May 5 to 17 to gather data on Scheduled Castes for equitable reservation distribution. Additionally, Parameshwara expressed Congress's support for the government's military actions against terrorism following the Pahalgam attack.

Pakistani intruder shot dead along border in Punjab’s Ferozepur

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by BSF in Punjab's Ferozepur after ignoring warnings near the border. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions following recent terror attacks, with authorities investigating the infiltrator's potential motives.

Punjab: After explosions heard at night, missile debris found in Amritsar villages

Explosions and missile debris discovered in Amritsar village amid India-Pakistan tensions. Residents panicked after night-time blasts and sky lights. Local authorities on high alert following recent military operations near the border.