Ladki Bahin eKYC deadline ends, future of scheme uncertain
The eKYC deadline for Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana ended Dec 31. With no extension, lakhs of women risk losing Rs 1,500 monthly aid. Read the latest updates here.
Category : Politics
Koppal health officer booked for destroying gang-rape evidence
Yalburga taluk health officer Dr Shivakumar V faces charges for allegedly destroying DNA evidence in a gang-rape case. Four men were arrested for the November 17 crime. Read the full investigation details.
Kalaburagi Teachers' Constituency Final Voter List Published
Kalaburagi district releases final voter list for North East Teachers Constituency with 8,936 registered voters. Deputy Commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum details the registration process and polling booth setup. Eligible teachers urged to register.
Committee to identify 1948 Kharsawan firing victims' kin
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announces a committee to identify families of 1948 Kharsawan police firing martyrs, aiming to honour them before 2027 Shaheed Diwas.
AP Liquor Sales Rise 8% in Dec 2025 on Festive Demand
Andhra Pradesh's liquor sales surged to Rs 2,767 crore in December 2025, an 8% year-on-year rise. Year-end celebrations drove a 60% spike in the final three days. Explore the district-wise data and key drivers.
Govt's Bharat Taxi App Launch by Jan-End in Delhi
The government-backed Bharat Taxi app will officially launch across Delhi and other Indian cities by month-end. The pilot saw 5,500 daily rides and over 1.4 lakh driver registrations.
Drunk driving cases fall 37% in Mumbai on NYE
Mumbai saw a 37% reduction in drunk driving cases this New Year's Eve. Police credit year-long crackdowns and FIRs. Read the full report on road safety efforts across the MMR.
Fatal Collision in Mumbai: Truck Driver Killed by BEST Bus
A truck driver died after a BEST bus rammed his vehicle in Mumbai's Aarey Colony. The bus driver faces charges. Get the latest details on the tragic accident.
Jharkhand to honour families of 1948 Kharsawan police firing martyrs
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announced a committee to identify and honour families of those killed in the 1948 Kharsawan police firing. The state aims to complete the process before January 1, 2027.
Nagesh Kapoor Takes Charge as IAF Vice Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, a veteran pilot with over 3,400 flying hours on MiG-21 & MiG-29, is the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force. Read about his distinguished career.
India's Bullet Train Launch Date Set for August 15, 2027
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms India's first bullet train will begin operations on Independence Day 2027. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail will be rolled out in phases. Read the full plan.
Two held for murder of 2012 Pune blast accused
Ahilyanagar police arrest two for killing Aslam Jahagirdar, a 2012 Pune bomb blast accused out on bail. Investigation explores political rivalry and gang links in Shrirampur. Read the full story.
BJP vs NCP in Pune: Mohol Attacks Pawar Over Candidate List
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol accuses Ajit Pawar's NCP of fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds for PMC polls. BJP confident of winning mayor's post, focuses on development.
PM Modi lauds Karnataka MLA's 702-km bicycle feat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised 70-year-old Karnataka BJP MLA S. Kumar for cycling 702 km from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari, a remarkable feat achieved just months after recovering from a debilitating neurological condition.
BMC Forms Teams to Monitor Civic Poll Expenditure
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
Vizag Police Book 257 for Drunk Driving on New Year's Eve
Visakhapatnam police intensified checks, booking 257 for drunk driving and preventing fatal accidents. Over 500 other traffic violations were recorded. Read about the strict enforcement drive.
Man held with 38 liquor bottles at Muri station
RPF flying squad nabs a man smuggling 38 liquor bottles from Muri station to dry state Bihar on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
Coimbatore: Wife, lover held for husband's murder
Kinathukadavu police arrest four, including wife Indhirani, for murdering R Deva. Body dumped near Karur railway track. Investigation reveals conspiracy.
Surat New Year Murders: 8 Arrested in Separate Attacks
New Year celebrations in Surat's Limbayat and Sachin turned tragic as two 24-year-olds were murdered. Police swiftly arrested eight, including minors. Read the full investigation details.
Surat Police seizes MD drugs in 3 cases, arrests made
Surat police seized MD drugs worth ₹12.8 lakh in three separate operations on December 31, leading to multiple arrests including a minor. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Man arrested for assaulting Rajkot neurosurgeon, doctors protest
Police arrest Jaydeep Chavda for attacking Dr Parth Pandya at Rajkot Civil Hospital. Junior doctors' strike continues, demanding security overhaul and public apology. Details inside.
Amreli: Father kills son, buries body; arrested after 1.5 months
Amreli police unearth body of 28-year-old Hitesh Sejaliya, allegedly murdered by his father Vashram in November. The crime was revealed after farm labourers detected a foul smell. Read the full investigation details.
Surat Police Constable Arrested for Bribery by ACB
A Surat police head constable was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe. This is his second ACB arrest. Read the full details of the trap and his past record.
Fisherman killed in Jamnagar family clash over debt
A 40-year-old fisherman, Ismail Sandhar, was killed in a violent clash between two families in Sachana village, Jamnagar. The dispute stemmed from a pending payment of Rs 1 lakh for fishing nets. Police have detained eight persons. Read the full details.
Rajkot burglars flee with Rs 90k, leave jewellery worth lakhs
A burglary in Rajkot took a bizarre turn as police found thieves stole only Rs 90,000 cash, leaving behind a suitcase full of gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs. Read the full story of the New Year night incident.
Rs 17.5 Crore Cannabis Seized, 2 Farmers Arrested in Gujarat
In a major drug bust, Gujarat police seized cannabis worth over Rs 17.5 crore from two farms in Surendranagar district within 12 hours. Two farmers were arrested under the NDPS Act. Read the full story.
TMC vs Election Commission Clash Over Bengal Voter List
Trinamool Congress escalates confrontation with Election Commission over voter roll revision in West Bengal. Abhishek Banerjee accuses CEC of intimidation, demands transparency. Read the full story.
Two Hardcore Criminals Get Life Imprisonment Under MCOCA
Delhi Police secures life imprisonment for two criminals under MCOCA. Vikas Gulia and Dhirpal convicted for organized crime. Read the full details of the case and court verdict.
EC to verify tea estate workers, PVTGs for voter list inclusion
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
Sub-Inspector Held for Woman Home Guard's Death in Bengal
A Sub-Inspector in West Bengal arrested for the death of a 22-year-old woman home guard. SIT investigates as family alleges foul play. Latest updates from Kolkata.
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