Shri Kasba Ganapati temple in Pune receives surge of requests for 900kg of sacred shendur removed during idol restoration. Trust awaits test results before deciding on distribution as prasad. Read more.
Nagpur traffic police closed Manas Chowk road to manage Ganesh Tekdi devotees, causing severe jams near railway station. Commuters stranded, many nearly missed trains. Details inside.
A major dispute erupts in Thiruvananthapuram over 113 electric buses. Mayor claims Centre's Smart City gift, Transport Minister says state spent Rs 500 crore. Who is right? Read the full story.
Indore traffic police implement a special diversion plan for Khajrana Ganesh Temple to manage thousands of devotees expected on New Year. Get details on routes and restrictions.
Chowk Bazar police crack a murder case initially deemed accidental. A 20-year-old textile labourer arrested for killing a 40-year-old man over a mobile phone snatch attempt. Read the full investigation details.
In a major setback, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Solapur district president Ganesh Wankar switched to BJP, filing his nomination last-minute. This move leaves the MVA without candidates for four seats in Ward 6. Get the full story.
Indore's major temples, including Khajrana Ganesh, implement special crowd control, extended hours & security for thousands of devotees expected on Jan 1. Details inside.
Kandhamal police complete legal formalities and hand over bodies of two women Maoists killed in recent encounters to their families. Read the full details of the operation and the humanitarian gesture by authorities.
Odisha govt warns of strict action against those littering picnic spots. Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia directs OSPCB to monitor as state battles air pollution. Read more.
Congress LoP Partap Bajwa challenged MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's political status in the Punjab Assembly. Sukhi, who defected from SAD to AAP, faces disqualification and a pending HC case. Read the full debate.
Congress leader Partap Bajwa questions MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's party affiliation amid defection row. Speaker yet to accept his SAD resignation as he sits with AAP. Read the full details.
Pune's PMC election nomination day saw vibrant processions, bike rallies, and padayatras as candidates showcased strength. Key figures like Ganesh Bidkar and Poonam Vidhate filed papers, signaling the start of a fierce electoral battle.
A 16-year-old girl and her 25-year-old alleged boyfriend died in Guna after consuming poison, sparking a police probe into the minor's access to the substance. Details inside.
Facing a deluge of 2,500 applications for 165 PMC seats, the BJP opts for personal calls to candidates, delaying its official list to manage internal dissent and alliance dynamics. Polling on Jan 15.
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Nagpur civic polls, four-time corporator Manoj Sable and his wife Harshala defect to BJP. Read about the internal strife over ticket distribution.
In a major political shift, Amravati women's president of Ajit Pawar's NCP, Suchita Anil Vanve, joined MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party with her supporters, reshaping the local landscape. Read more.
The body of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, killed in a Kandhamal forest encounter, was handed to relatives. Police await claimants for five other slain rebels. Read details.
Odisha police and central forces eliminate senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike in Kandhamal. A major breakthrough in the state's 30-year anti-Naxal fight. Read details.
Odisha police eliminate feared Maoist commander Ganesh Uike in a meticulously planned intelligence operation in Kandhamal. Read the full story of the deadly trap.
The killing of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike worsens the leadership crisis for CPI (Maoist) in Odisha. Security forces claim the outfit is 'gasping for breath' with dwindling cadres. Read more on the challenges ahead.
Odisha police confirm the death of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five associates in Kandhamal encounters. ADG Sanjeeb Panda predicts more surrenders, citing a major blow to the outfit. Details inside.
Former MNS leader Prakash Mahajan, brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, marking a significant shift in Maharashtra's political landscape ahead of the state elections.
The killing of senior Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu (Ganesh Uike) in Odisha leaves the banned CPI (Maoist) with only around six central committee members active. Intelligence reports detail the shrinking leadership and their new hideouts. Read the full an
Senior Maoist commander Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in a Kandhamal operation. A key suspect in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack, his death is a major blow to the banned outfit in Odisha. Read the full details.
Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, wanted for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush, was killed in a security operation in Kandhamal. Home Minister Amit Shah calls it a turning point. Read details.
Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Uike Ganesh, wanted for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush, was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal. His four-decade-long underground journey ends.
Security forces neutralised Maoist central committee member Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, in Kandhamal. Six rebels killed in 24 hours. Read details.
Indian Army restricts personnel's social media use, senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike killed in Odisha, Nitin Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas chief. Get the latest on these and other major headlines.
In a major anti-Naxal success, security forces neutralised top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and three others in Odisha. The operation deals a severe blow to insurgent activities in the state.