Cross-border medical travel from Bangladesh to Odisha sees a sharp decline due to political tensions and fear. AIIMS Bhubaneswar reports a drastic fall in patients. Explore the impact on healthcare diplomacy.
Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline to March 31. Strict 'No PUCC, No Petrol' enforcement starts April 1. Get your pollution certificate now to avoid fines up to Rs 20,000.
A couple and their toddler son were found dead in Bokaro's Sector 9B. Police suspect debt as the motive. Read the full investigation details here.
BJP Jharkhand launches a 3-day awareness drive for the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, countering Congress protests. Details on the political clash over the MGNREGA replacement.
Two construction workers died and one was injured after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle on NH-22 in Jehanabad. The truck driver fled. Police are investigating.
Key Maoist functionary Dayanand Malakar was killed in a police encounter in Begusarai. The wanted commander carried a Rs 50,000 bounty and was accused in over a dozen cases. Read the full details.
Bhubaneswar police mandate prior approval for marathons, warn of legal action against organisers of unauthorised events causing traffic chaos. Ensure public safety by following guidelines.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had a brief, informal interaction with Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka. Read about the diplomatic nuance at the Indian Ocean Conference.
India's defence ministry reports stable but sensitive northern borders. Army deployment along LAC is robust, with positive developments from diplomatic talks. Read the full analysis.
Patna Municipal Corporation unveils a 2026 roadmap for cleaner, citizen-friendly infrastructure. Key plans include 26 organised vending zones, a major waste-to-energy project, and city-wide repairs. Read more.
Patna police announce a detailed traffic & parking plan from Jan 1-4, 2026, for New Year crowds at Gandhi Maidan. Check route diversions, vehicle bans, and new parking zones to avoid congestion.
Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
Outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja urged secretaries to focus on people-centric governance and ease of doing business. Anu Garg takes charge as Odisha's first woman chief secretary.
Sivasagar district bans e-rickshaw & e-cart movement from 7 PM to 7 AM due to winter fog. The order, effective Dec 30, aims to prevent road accidents. Read the full details and safety directives here.
Arjun Kumar, 21, was shot dead in Baliya village, Muzaffarpur. Police probe loot, enmity angles; family points to neighbour dispute. Read the latest details.
Operation Sindoor, India's precision military strike in May 2025, eliminated 100+ terrorists. A testament to India's resolve & Aatmanirbharta in defence. Read the full details.
Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman urges Centre for anti-racism bill after Anjel Chakma's death. Calls for curriculum reform and legal action against racial discrimination targeting NE Indians.
Four Gaya GRP jawans suspended for allegedly looting 1 kg gold biscuits worth Rs 1.44 crore from a trader's staff on a train. SIT investigation ongoing. Read the full details.
Tribal student groups in Assam's Dima Hasao demand a time-bound probe into a youth's death after a hit-and-run. Locals blocked NH-27, causing major disruptions. Read for details on the incident and the call for justice.
A 17-year-old girl missing for a week was found murdered in a Budaun mustard field. Police arrested her father for an alleged honour killing. Read the shocking details.
A tragic accident in Ludhiana claimed the lives of two young siblings when an overloaded truck crashed into their roadside hutment in the early hours of New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the heartbreaking incident and the police investigation.
Patna Police exposed a 2-year fake recruitment racket for Patna Metro jobs, arresting three. The gang used a fraudulent website & social media ads, duping aspirants of lakhs. Read the full investigation details.
Nandini Chakraborty creates history as West Bengal's first female Chief Secretary. Learn about her career and this landmark appointment's significance for the state's governance.
Sadar Bazar police in Jalna arrested two youths with country-made pistols and cartridges following a tip-off. A third suspect managed to flee. Read the full details of the operation.
Kamruj Zaman convicted for plotting to establish a terror module in Assam during 2017-18. The NIA special court delivers life imprisonment under UAPA. Read the full details of the case.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
West Garo Hills administration enforces night curfew along India-Bangladesh border to curb infiltration and smuggling. Read the full order details and security implications.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
A 19-year-old woman in Hathras died by suicide after her neighbour allegedly refused to marry her. Police have arrested the man under BNS Section 108. Read the full details of the tragic case.