Ranchi Municipal Corporation begins strict action against 100 major defaulters, including hotels and malls, for unpaid solid waste user charges from April 2022. Pay dues via portal or helpline.
India recalibrates its Bangladesh strategy, engaging with Tarique Rahman's BNP while notably not meeting interim head Muhammad Yunus. Analysis of the diplomatic shift post-Hasina government's fall.
Odisha's anti-corruption agency sets a historic high with a 237% case disposal rate in 2025, convicting 135 individuals including 20 Class-I officers. Discover the key figures and strategies behind this crackdown.
Uttar Pradesh sees 48 criminals killed in police encounters in 2025, the highest annual figure under CM Yogi Adityanath's tenure since 2017. Read the full data and official statements.
Odisha govt extends deadline for mandatory Pollution Certificates to March 31. 'No PUCC, No Petrol' rule to be strictly enforced from April 1. Get your vehicle tested now to avoid fines.
Palamu administration launches Rah Veer Yojana, offering Rs 25,000 cash incentive and legal protection to Good Samaritans who rush accident victims to hospital within the golden hour.
Bunty Jahagirdar, a key accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was shot dead in Shrirampur. The incident occurred near a hotel, raising questions about Maharashtra's law and order. Read the full report.
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 are driven by private petrol vehicles, worsening congestion & pollution. Experts call for stronger EV push & public transport. Read more.
Three prisoners serving life sentences escaped from the high-security LNJP Central Jail in Hazaribag early Wednesday. A massive manhunt is underway. Read the latest details on the security breach.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and leaders across parties in Manipur welcome 2026, expressing hopes for an end to violence and a return to harmony in the state. Read their messages.
A 21-year-old woman in Begusarai allegedly poisoned her son and attempted suicide after family opposition to her extramarital affair. The child died; she is critical. Police investigation ongoing.
Senior advocates for Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Temple file an intervening application, requesting the temple be declared a victim. The next hearing is scheduled for January 3. Get the latest updates.
Sullia police alter case to murder after victim Abdul Jabbar dies from injuries. Two accused arrested, vehicle seized. Details on the investigation and charges under BNS.
Mangaluru City North MLA Y Bharath Shetty demands SIT probe into Kogilu Layout, alleges illegal migrant settlement & political conspiracy. Read the full story.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his cabinet disclose assets worth crores. Details of ministers' wealth, including gold, property, and even rifles, made public on govt portal. Read the full breakdown.
Bihar Deputy CM announces end of physical land records from Jan 1, 2026, introduces online-only certified copies. New initiatives launched for speedy justice in land disputes and mutation cases. Read the full story.
Patna's Vigilance Investigation Bureau had a record-breaking 2025 with 95 arrests, 27 FIRs, and 16 convictions. DG J S Gangwar reveals details of high-profile scams and seizures worth crores. Read more.
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.