Bengaluru woman escapes death as car jumps footpath
A woman in Bengaluru's Sahakara Nagar had a miraculous escape after a speeding car, allegedly driven by an intoxicated man, mounted the footpath on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating.
Category : Politics
Ex-Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh Criticises Mandir-Masjid Politics
Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh questions the electoral impact of mandir-masjid politics after meeting Amit Shah, hints at internal rifts. Read the full story on the BJP's Bengal dynamics.
ED Raids Digi Mudra Connect, Finds Rs 5 Cr Fraud
ED seizes evidence in Jaipur raids, alleging Digi Mudra Connect siphoned crores via an MLM scam. Properties & bank details seized. Read the full investigation details.
Madurai's poster problem defies fines, weekly clean-ups
Despite fines and weekly removal drives, Madurai grapples with posters defacing public spaces. Officials collected ₹19,000, but new ads appear overnight. Can murals and vertical gardens offer a solution?
Chandigarh man duped of ₹27 lakh in cyber fraud
A Chandigarh resident was cheated of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate online scam. The fraudsters posed as officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch and RBI. Read the full story to learn how to protect yourself.
Mohali NRI Police book agent for Rs 21 lakh fraud
Mohali NRI police register a fraud case against an immigration agent and his wife for cheating a youth of Rs 21 lakh on the pretext of sending him to England. Read the full details of the investigation.
Gang used fake govt IDs, salary slips to scam banks for loans
Delhi Police arrests three ex-bankers for a multi-crore loan scam using forged government IDs and fake salary accounts. Learn how the elaborate fraud was uncovered after six years.
Delhi Plans Flyover to Decongest Janakpuri's Pankha Road
Delhi PWD plans a new flyover or underpass on Janakpuri's Pankha Road to ease chronic traffic. A Rs 2 crore feasibility study is approved. Also, Seelampur flyover repairs for Rs 17 crore.
Armed Guards for Delhi's Signature Bridge to Curb Theft
Delhi PWD to deploy armed security at Signature Bridge after increased theft & damage. Plan includes armed night guards. Read details on the new security measures.
Deccan Herald Cartoon Satirizes the Pursuit of Truth
Explore Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon, a powerful visual commentary on the enduring struggle for truth in contemporary discourse. Discover the satire's message.
Delhi's AI Summit Prep: Beat G20 Standards, Says Chief Secy
Delhi Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma directs agencies to ensure AI Impact Summit arrangements surpass G20 standards. Over 50 roads to be revamped for the Feb 15-20 global meet.
Delhi issues 11,500+ traffic challans on Dec 31
Delhi Traffic Police issued over 11,500 challans on New Year's Eve, with no-parking violations leading the list. Read about the enforcement drive and district-wise data.
Delhi DoE files police case over stray dog counting fake news
Delhi's Directorate of Education files police complaint against misinformation alleging teachers were tasked to count stray dogs. The circular aimed at student safety, not dog counting. Read details.
Bengaluru South Demands Better BMTC-Metro Connectivity
Commuters in southern Bengaluru, especially near Anekal and Neotown, face severe connectivity issues. They demand increased BMTC feeder services from Bommasandra Metro to ease crowding and improve safety. Read more.
445 Drunk Driving Cases in Jaipur on New Year's Eve
Jaipur police conducted a massive New Year's eve crackdown, registering 445 drunk driving cases and seizing 84 vehicles. Read the full zone-wise breakdown and enforcement details.
BMTC Metro Feeder Riders Surge 50,000 in Bengaluru
BMTC's dedicated metro feeder services in Bengaluru now serve 1.5 lakh daily commuters, a major jump. However, funding gaps from BMRCL and delayed tech upgrades like NCMC rollout pose challenges. Explore the details.
Kochi DDMA Acts After Fire Incidents, Sets Jan 15 Deadline
Ernakulam DDMA mandates fire audits by Jan 15 after Broadway, Pulinchodu blazes. Rs 12 crore water tank planned. Read about the new safety measures.
Two killed in Vypeen bike crash after New Year celebrations
Two young men, Vaishnav (21) and Smith (20), died in a tragic bike accident in Vypeen, Kochi, shortly after New Year celebrations. Police have registered a case. Read the full details.
Chandigarh MC's Rs 1,715 Crore Budget Plan for 2026-27
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation outlines a Rs 1,715 crore budget for 2026-27, seeking a substantial grant-in-aid. Read the full financial plan and projections here.
Toll Halved on Expanding Highways, User Fees Cut
In a major relief for commuters, the government has approved halving toll on two-lane roads being expanded and reducing user fees on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai. Read more.
Delhi Govt Subsidies Form 35% of Budgetary Expenditure
A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
Depression-linked murder-suicide shocks West Delhi
A 44-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife before dying by suicide in Anand Parbat. Family reveals he suffered from depression for 13 years. Police investigate.
India's 2026 Agenda: Key Reforms in Economy, Health, Tech
Explore India's ambitious 2026 roadmap focusing on economic growth, healthcare expansion, and tech innovation. Discover the key policies set to shape the nation's future.
90-Day Rule for Gig Worker Social Security Proposed
Draft rules propose gig workers must engage with a platform for 90 days in a year to get social security like insurance and pension. Read the key details.
SP's Baati-Chokha Feast, BJP Paper's Major Edit Page Mix-Up
Samajwadi Party's New Year feast counters BJP's caste politics, while a printing error swaps BJP and Muslim League newspaper pages. AAP celebrates with its signature song. Dive into India's political start to 2026.
IUML to Field Young Candidates in Kerala Elections
IUML state president Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal announces a strategic shift towards young candidates for the upcoming legislative assembly elections, emphasizing the party's alignment with new-age perspectives and global trends.
Telangana fire calls peak in 2025, cause ₹880 crore loss
Telangana fire department logged 8,861 distress calls in 2025, highest since 2019. Careless smoking top cause. Record property loss of ₹879.76 crore and 163 lives lost. Read the full analysis.
Court rejects bail plea in 500kg heroin smuggling case
An NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to an accused in a major heroin smuggling case who sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
Gujarat: 1,700+ arrests in New Year prohibition crackdown
Gujarat police arrested over 1,700 individuals for prohibition violations during New Year's week. Valsad led with 1,149 arrests, while Ahmedabad and Surat saw major crackdowns. Read the full report on the statewide enforcement drive.
HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
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