States

September 8, 2026 9:19 AM

UP govt plans 30-min connectivity between Greater Noida, Ganga Expressway

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has proposed separating freight and passenger movement in Greater Noida and constructing a 105-metre-wide road up to the Hapur bypass to improve connectivity with the Ganga Expressway, officials said. The proposal was discussed at a meeting...

September 7, 2026 10:12 PM

Dr. Mohan Yadav pitches Madhya Pradesh as an attractive investment destination

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed the “Investment Destination: Madhya Pradesh” event at the AIM Congress in Dubai. He said that the state offers transparent policies, good governance and an investor-friendly environment, along with wide opportunities for growth. Highlighting Madhya Prades...

September 7, 2026 5:35 PM

West Bengal cabinet approves remuneration hike of over one lakh staff

The West Bengal government has decided to enhance the remuneration of a range of employees and contractual staff, benefiting around one lakh people, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday. Addressing the media after chairing a cabinet meeting here, he also said a bill facilitating the inter...

September 7, 2026 5:09 PM

Delhi building collapse: Owner apprehended as death toll rises to seven

The Delhi Police on Monday apprehended the owner of the building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, even as the death toll in the incident rose to seven, with 12 people rescued so far. The owner, Hariram, was traced and detained in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi area following a massive search operation invol...

September 7, 2026 1:12 PM

HM Amit Shah chairs 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Goa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa on Monday. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel were participatin...

September 7, 2026 11:53 AM

Mettur Dam discharge raised to 12,000 cusecs for Cauvery delta irrigation

The discharge from Mettur Dam was increased to 12,000 cusecs on Monday morning to meet rising irrigation demand in the Cauvery delta region. Officials raised the release from 6 a.m., marking the latest in a series of increases since water was released from the reservoir on September 1 for samba cul...