BJP names Ritu Tawde as Mahayuti candidate for Mumbai Mayor, Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Ghadi is named as her Deputy

The Mahayuti alliance has announced BJP leader Ritu Tawde as Mumbai’s next mayor, ending days of speculation. Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Shankar Ghadi will be the deputy mayor after the alliance secured a majority in the BMC civic elections.
Delhi Police arrest Jal Board sub-contractor in Janakpuri pit death; FIR registered for fatal negligence

Delhi Police arrested a DJB sub-contractor after a 25-year-old biker died falling into an uncovered pit in Janakpuri. An FIR for culpable homicide has been filed as police probe safety lapses, alleged negligence, and accountability of officials involved.
Uttar Pradesh: Yamuna City to get Rs 3.5 lakh crore AI hub near Noida Airport, here’s all you need to know

The foundation for the AI hub was laid during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, where the company’s representatives met with Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and expressed their interest in developing the AI hub in the state.
Who is Ritu Tawde? 2-time Ghatkopar corporator set to be BJP’s second-ever Mumbai mayor

This is the first time in more than two decades that the position would be held by a member of a party other than the Shiv Sena. The elections for India’s richest municipal body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), were held on January 15.
Bharat Taxi to be rolled out across India in next 3 years: Amit Shah

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform by the government, after it ran a successful two-month pilot programme, confirming that the taxi service will be rolled out across the country in the next three years.
ECI extends deadline for filing claims and objections for SIR of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the period for filing claims and objections in the current Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh until March 3, 2026.
Uttar Pradesh: Noida to get circular skywalk, to ease traffic congestion, Rs 26.34 crore allocated, check details,

The groundbreaking ceremony for the skywalk was held on Wednesday, with MP Dr. Mahesh Sharma and MLA Pankaj Singh in attendance. The skywalk is being touted as a solution to the traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues in the area.
Delhi government starts process to draft bill for Unified Transport Authority, DUMTA

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led Delhi government has started the process of drafting a comprehensive Bill for the creation of the Delhi Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (DUMTA) along with a dedicated Delhi Urban Transport Fund.
32nd Avenue CEO Dhruv Sharma arrested in Rs 2.5 crore cheating case, why Gurugram’s popular hub facing protests?

Gurgaon Police on Friday arrested Dhruv Sharma, the founder, CEO, and managing director of 32nd Avenue, the commercial real estate project in Gurgaon, in connection with an alleged Rs 2.5-crore case of cheating.
‘Charging full fare under RAC not justified’: Parliamentary panel recommends partial refunds from Railways

The Public Accounts Committee in its report “Punctuality and Travel Time in Train Operations in Indian Railways” recommended partial refunds for RAC passengers referring to full fare tickets for such passengers as ‘unfair’. It has also asked Railways to review speeds of its superfast trains.