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“We have directed to beef up measures across city where projects are in process to avoid such incidents,” he said.

CM Fadnavis assures stern action in Metro slab collapse, Opposition slams govt for endangering Mumbaikars’ lives

February 14, 2026 20:19 IST

“An inquiry will be conducted to ascertain if laid down norms were followed. Had they taken adequate precaution, such mishap could have been avoided,” he said.

As per the notification, all Census Officers appointed under the Census Act are authorised, within their respective local jurisdictions, to collect detailed information from all persons during the houselisting phase through prescribed census schedules.

Gujarat: Census to be carried out in two phases from April

February 14, 2026 20:16 IST

From April to September, Census officials will carry out the household listing and housing census which will be followed by the population census beginning February next year

delhi university

Scuffle at DU snowballs into political row as AISA members, Youtuber claim assault, molestation; cross FIRs filed, say cops

February 14, 2026 20:11 IST

According to AISA, tensions started building up after what it described as a stay on UGC regulations that “invoked widespread anger among the students and teachers from SC/ST/OBC communities”.

Mundhwa land deal case: Govt moves to dismiss tehsildar, sub-registrar

Mundhwa land deal case: Govt moves to dismiss tehsildar, sub-registrar

February 15, 2026 04:04 IST

The state initiated action against tehsildar Suryakant Yewale and Ravindra Taru, a sub-registrar from the stamp duty and registration department, invoking Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

Mutilated body, Haiderpur water canal, Rohini district,

Mutilated body found in Delhi’s Rohini canal

February 14, 2026 19:58 IST

A PCR call was received at KN Katju Marg police station at 8.46 am on Friday.

NCP merger, Chhagan Bhujbal, Sunetra Pawar,

Priority is to make Sunetra NCP national president, merger not at this moment: Bhujbal

February 14, 2026 19:22 IST

“When you have to take big decisions, there are certain aspects which need to be addressed through discussions. Allow that time and process...," Senior NCP Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said.

Sources said that the leopard claws and teeth concealed inside the shops, and were to be used in amulets, lockets and ornamental jewellery.

Six suspects arrested for possessing leopard claws, canines released on conditional bail

February 14, 2026 20:22 IST

All the six individuals, including five jewellers were arrested from their jewellery shops at Rohru under various sections of Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 during the ‘Operation Clawing Back’, which was launched by the forest department on February 10.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called the creation and spread of the fake letter a “condemnable and very serious crime,” warning users to verify information before sharing online

Forgery at CMO: Karnataka Police launch probe into fake transfer letter targeting CM Siddaramaiah

February 14, 2026 19:11 IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called the creation and spread of the fake letter a “condemnable and very serious crime”.

Sensing something amiss, hotel staff alerted the police. In the presence of officers, the room was later opened using a duplicate key.

‘Sorry, please forgive me’: Hyderabad siblings found dead in Varanasi hotel, two weeks after family tragedy

February 15, 2026 01:54 IST

The siblings were in the city to immerse the ashes of their sister, who died two weeks ago, said police.

The train will run six days a week, except Tuesday.

Gujarat gets sixth Vande Bharat train, to run between Asarwa and Rajasthan’s Udaipur

February 14, 2026 18:48 IST

The step aims to strengthen regional connectivity as well as promote passenger convenience, tourism and economic activities, the statement said.

Daroga Chauhan ( left) with motorcycle and icebox which is used to transport fish varieties in market.

From Dubai to Barnala: How a landless entrepreneur built a Rs 24-lakh fish empire using village ponds

February 14, 2026 18:38 IST

A determined young entrepreneur from Barnala district in Punjab has turned adversity into opportunity, building a thriving fish farming business using panchayat ponds and private water bodies. By leasing ponds and mastering modern aquaculture techniques, he now operates across more than 15 acres in four districts, generating substantial annual income while also running his own […]

PMC, pune, pune municipal corporation

Man holds gun to own head on PMC premises, threatens to end life; FIR lodged

February 14, 2026 18:23 IST

PMC staffers and security guards tried to control him and informed the police about the incident.

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), conducting a live demonstration of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on Thursday to showcase the operational readiness of its dedicated testing facility at Takawe, on the outskirts of Pune on Thursday.

India’s first ‘ADAS City’ opens near Pune: Why your next car might soon drive itself through chaotic roads

February 14, 2026 18:19 IST

Spread across 20 acres, the Rs 40-crore ADAS Test City is India’s first dedicated on-road ADAS validation ecosystem, designed to enable comprehensive testing and validation in a safe, secure, and controlled environment.

The Bathinda police arrested a woman and her sister on the charges of poisoning her two children.

2 children die within days in Bathinda village, police arrest mother, aunt

February 14, 2026 17:29 IST

It was six-year-old Fatehveer’s death on Friday that led his father to suspect something amiss and lodge a police complaint.

The Vadodara city police arrested Rishika Sadnani, who was allegedly behind the wheel of the Mahindra Thar, which lost control on Sun Pharma Road

Speeding SUV driven by teen returning from wedding party kills delivery agent in Vadodara

February 14, 2026 16:57 IST

The SUV rammed into the delivery agent’s two-wheeler on Sun Pharma Road. The impact was such that Abhishek More was flung into the air and killed on the spot, the police said.

Raju Shetti, the Swabhiman Shetkari Sanghatana president, said the demand for making MSP compulsory comes in the wake of the ongoing debate over the impact of the India-US trade deal and its impact on the agriculture sector. (File photo)

‘Why only sugar?’: Raju Shetti demands Centre to bring legislation to make MSP compulsory for all crops 

February 14, 2026 16:53 IST

 Raju Shetti, the Swabhiman Shetkari Sanghatana president, said the demand for making MSP compulsory comes in the wake of the ongoing debate over the impact of the India-US trade deal and its impact on the agriculture sector.

Police said they are probing whether the two were in a relationship and any possible motive behind the incident. (File Photo/Representational)

Couple found dead with gunshot wounds inside locked car in Noida

February 14, 2026 18:11 IST

Officers said prima facie, it appears to be a a case of suicide but a probe is on to ascertain the exact reason.

It fell on an autorickshaw and a car that were passing below.

Mumbai Metro construction mishap: 1 dead, 3 injured as slab falls on vehicles in Mulund

February 14, 2026 16:18 IST

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the spot in Mulund and said the accident was a ‘result of sheer negligence’.

Police said that further investigation is underway.

Bengaluru advocate assaulted after objecting to public urination on Church Street

February 14, 2026 16:08 IST

The incident took place on Wednesday night after the advocate objected to a man urinating on the driveway of a commercial building on Church Street.

Mangaluru police, methamphetamine, ghost supplier, undercover surveillance,

Solving Crime: ‘Catching a ghost’ — How a Mangaluru cop posed as a buyer for 3 months and crushed a drug cartel

February 14, 2026 16:07 IST

Four men from Kerala, a woman from Tamil Nadu, and a South Sudan national from Bengaluru were convicted on drug charges after a meticulous police investigation.

According to the central agency, the illegal mining activities were carried out by a syndicate led by Anup Majee alias Lala.

The ‘Lala pad’ and Rs 10 notes: The fake transport challan system ED found while probing Bengal coal smuggling scam

February 14, 2026 15:58 IST

The ED has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 100.44 crore in connection with its probe into the alleged illegal coal mining and pilferage in leasehold areas of Eastern Coalfields Limited.

A team led by Dr Nikhil Sapre interacting with the villagers of Dharashiv district regarding the project to roll out a financial literacy module of international standards for Class 8 students and other higher classes from May.

From Bristol to Dharashiv: Why 150 schools in this drought-hit district of Maharashtra is adopting international money lessons

February 14, 2026 16:03 IST

Maharashtra’s Dharashiv district will roll out a financial literacy module of international standards for Class 8 students and other higher classes from May. As part of a research impact project on financial education led by Dr Nikhil Sapre, programme director for MSc Financial Technology at the University of Bristol Business School, UK, the learning materials […]

Police added that Manoj, 47, is also accused of making casteist remarks against the victim.

Reported ‘missing’, Samajwadi Party spokesperson now arrested in SC/ST Act case

February 14, 2026 15:42 IST

Manoj Yadav was arrested by the Barabanki Police for allegedly molesting and assaulting a widow

The written examination for Group C and Group D posts will be conducted on March 1 and March 8, respectively

Special to the Express: Rethinking examination debarment in the light of academic justice

February 14, 2026 15:18 IST

Courts call for compassion and constitutional balance in enforcing attendance norms

Pune municipal corporation

PMC halts long-awaited Mula-Mutha riverfront opening, citing Ajit Pawar’s demise

February 14, 2026 15:13 IST

The opening of the developed stretch of the Mula-Mutha riverfront would have enabled residents to walk, cycle, and enjoy recreational activities along a 1.5 km section of the 44.4 km riverfront.

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