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1.45mn fines issued for traffic violations in 2025; riding without helmets most penalised

Ghaziabad, Jan. 6 -- The Ghaziabad traffic police issued nearly 1.45 million fines for various traffic violations last year, with riding without helmets, wrong-side driving, and parking in no-parking ... Read More


After Indore scare, Noida residents flag risks over drinking water safety

India, Jan. 6 -- Gautam Budh Nagar residents have raised concerns over safe drinking water and ageing sewer infrastructure, following a recent sewage contamination incident in Indore. Federation of N... Read More


A new sunrise for cities? Budget to push for financial autonomy

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- With India's urban hubs struggling with creaking infrastructure and weak service delivery for bulging populations, the central government is drawing up a blueprint to give municip... Read More


Over 200 new mining sites identified in Punjab; surveys underway

Chandigarh, Jan. 6 -- The Punjab government has identified over 200 new mining sites across districts under the amended policy, with surveys, technical vetting, public consultations, and environmental... Read More


'Truth of SIR': Congress leader after his name deleted from UP draft voter roll

India, Jan. 6 -- Senior Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal on Tuesday alleged that his name and those of his family members were removed from the draft electoral roll released as part of the ongoing... Read More


'Truth of SIR': Congress leader says his name deleted from electoral roll in UP

India, Jan. 6 -- Senior Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal on Tuesday alleged that his name and those of his family members were removed from the draft electoral roll released as part of the ongoing... Read More


Rent-a-Bike Clash in Mapusa: Accused Sent to 14 Days' Judicial Custody

Goa, Jan. 6 -- An accused involved in a violent clash between rent-a-bike operators in Mapusa has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by the Mapusa JMFC court. The incident reportedly took pl... Read More


Finance sector must take lead in renewing mindset, institutions: PM

Hanoi, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Finance and the finance sector must take the lead in renewing mindset and institutions this year, truly deserving their role as the Government's key advisory and coord... Read More


Nearly all gas stations in flood-hit Sumatra restored: Ministry

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that gas station services in flood- and landslide-hit Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have reached nearly a 100 percent rec... Read More


Surat Literature Festival 2026: A Platform For National Ideas Beyond The Metros

Surat, Jan. 6 -- As India approaches the centenary of Independence, debates on culture, governance and national direction remain concentrated in a few metropolitan centres. It is against this... Read More