1986 New Year: DRI Probes, Sri Lanka Peace, Ershad Lifts Ban
A look back at Jan 1, 1986: DRI probes lavish parties, India urges Sri Lanka on Tamil peace, Bangladesh's Ershad lifts politics ban, and IDF actions in Lebanon. Revisit history.
Category : Politics
PM Modi, President Murmu Extend New Year 2026 Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu lead the nation in welcoming 2026 with messages of hope, unity, and a commitment to India's development. Read their full greetings.
Goa's Third District Named Kushavati After Historic River
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces Kushavati as state's third district, named after the ancient river. It aims to boost governance, heritage tourism & regional development. Details inside.
2025: The Year of Saying Nothing with Fancy Words
From 'navigating uncertainty' to 'guardrails' for AI, 2025 was filled with jargon that said little. Our editorial examines why empty phrases dominated discourse in India and global diplomacy. Read more.
India's 2025 Foreign Policy: Multi-Alignment Tested, Bridge Built
Shashi Tharoor analyses India's 2025 foreign policy, highlighting multi-alignment success amid global distrust. India emerges as a stable bridge, balancing national interest with global responsibility. Read the full analysis.
Akhlaq Lynching Case: Justice Delayed, Impunity Exposed
The UP government's failed bid to drop the Dadri lynching case reveals a pattern of state-sanctioned impunity. Why court orders alone can't fix systemic political violence. Read the full analysis.
CPI Slams Vijayan's 'Hobnobbing' with Vellappally Natesan
CPI openly criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's association with Hindu leader Vellappally Natesan, blaming anti-minority remarks for LDF's local poll losses. Read the full story.
Mohali murder-robbery: Servant confesses, suspects tracked
Mohali police make headway in the brutal murder of advocate's wife Ashok Kumari. Suspects tracked to Chandigarh railway station, domestic help under intense scrutiny for alleged connivance. Read the latest.
Chandigarh 2025 Crime: Snatching Falls, Crimes Against Minors Up
Chandigarh Police data reveals a 24% drop in snatching but a worrying rise in rape of minors and molestation cases in 2025. Read the full crime analysis and police actions.
Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: Open-Hand Vote in Jan Final Week
Chandigarh's municipal elections for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held in late January using a transparent 'show of hands' system. Read about the new SOP and security measures.
Chandigarh: Two vehicles set ablaze in Sector 25 parking
A fire destroyed two cars in a Chandigarh residential parking lot. Police investigate arson as a PGIMER staffer loses vital documents. Read for details on the case.
India's 2026 BRICS Presidency: Balancing US and Global South
As India prepares to lead BRICS in 2026, it faces the strategic challenge of balancing its strong US partnership with its leadership of the Global South. What does this mean for New Delhi's foreign policy?
PM Modi's 2026 New Year Wishes: Praying for Peace & Happiness
As India welcomed 2026, PM Modi extended heartfelt wishes for peace and prosperity. He reflected on 2025's reform-driven progress and India's growing global confidence. Read more.
Anjel Chakma's Death Exposes Dehradun's Changing Social Fabric
The fatal attack on student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun reveals how political polarisation and anti-outsider rhetoric are eroding the city's historic cosmopolitan identity. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh: Man arrested with 21.66g heroin in Sector 46
Chandigarh crime branch arrests Amit Kumar, 22, for heroin smuggling in Sector 46. 21.66g of drug seized. Suspect remanded in police custody under NDPS Act. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Burglary: Doctor's House Targeted, Jewellery Stolen
Senior doctor's Chandigarh home burgled while he was in Rishikesh. Thieves took diamond jewellery, foreign currency, and sensitive documents. Police hunt on. Read for details.
Mohali: Govt Employee Murder Case After Poisoning Revealed
Punjab Police upgrade death probe to murder after forensic report finds Karamjit Singh was poisoned with Paraquat weed killer. Two charged. Details inside.
Mohali Murder Triggers Fear, Exposes Policing Shortfalls
The brutal murder of a former AAG's wife in Mohali has instilled deep fear in senior citizens, highlighting inadequate police patrolling and excessive VVIP focus. Residents demand urgent action.
Second Official Resigns from Bangladesh Interim Govt
Sayedur Rahman resigns as health advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, marking the second high-level exit within a week. Explore the details and implications.
Pune Vimannagar Citizens' Charter Sets Poll Demands
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
BMC's New Waste Fees & Fines Start Thursday
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Row over Abhishek Banerjee's Jan 9 Thakurbari temple visit
Union Minister Shantanu Thakur warns TMC's Abhishek Banerjee against visiting Harichand-Guruchand Thakur temple with police security on January 9. TMC hits back, asserting his right to pray. Read the full story.
Police arrest 5 for trader dacoity posing as CBI officers
Anupshahr police & SWAT team arrest five criminals for robbing a trader's home while impersonating CBI officers. Gold, silver, ₹13.3L cash, and illegal firearms recovered. Read the full story.
33,606 Nominations for 2,869 Civic Seats in Maharashtra
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Pune civic polls: Party loyalists denied tickets, spark revolt
Widespread discontent in Pune as BJP & NCP deny tickets to loyal workers, favoring new entrants from rival parties. Former corporators switch sides, contest as independents. Full details inside.
Pune Blast Accused Shot Dead in Maharashtra
Aslam Jahagirdar, an accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was shot dead in Shrirampur. Two bike-borne assailants surrendered. Details on the case and his criminal history inside.
Khaleda Zia Funeral: Jaishankar Delivers Modi's Letter
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia buried with state honours. India's EAM S Jaishankar attends, hands over PM Modi's personal letter to her son Tarique Rahman, signalling a new chapter in bilateral ties.
India's BRICS 2026 Presidency: Vision and Key Highlights
India takes over BRICS presidency in 2026 with a transformative vision. Explore the key themes, goals, and global implications of its leadership for the Global South.
Savarkar kin examined in Rahul Gandhi defamation case
Pune court completes chief examination of Satyaki Savarkar in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over London speech remarks. Cross-examination deferred to Jan 13. Read the full details.
J&K Land Records System offline since May, digitisation stalled
Jammu & Kashmir's 'Aapki Zameen, Aapki Nigrani' portal, digitising 8 crore land records, remains inaccessible since Operation Sindoor, raising accountability questions. Read more.
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