Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 61,281 govt jobs in 4 years, all merit-based. 606 new recruits, including 385 special educators, get appointment letters. Read about the state's education reforms.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado is at the centre of a political storm after US President Donald Trump claimed Nicolas Maduro was captured. Read about her dramatic escape and stance.
Khalid Qureshi, arrested for robbing a senior citizen in Pune, confesses to taking 'supari' to kill Shiv Sena's Mangesh Kalokhe. Police name NCP candidate Urmila Devkar as prime accused. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra SEC seeks report on 68 unopposed civic poll wins by Mahayuti alliance before Jan 15 voting. BJP leads with 44 seats. Details on the scrutiny process inside.
A father's desperate dash to a burning nightclub in Crans-Montana saved at least ten lives. Read the full story of heroism, survivor accounts, and the safety questions raised.
Kerala legislator Antony Raju convicted for tampering with underwear evidence in a 1990 drug case. He faces disqualification from the Assembly. Read the full story.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar announces a public awareness campaign on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act from January 7, countering opposition claims.
Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, faces backlash for derogatory comment about Bihar women. Bihar Women Commission issues notice. Read full story.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), offering 50% of last drawn pay as pension, ahead of planned protests. A move blending OPS benefits with fiscal caution.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee launched a scathing attack on CEC Gyanesh Kumar over voter deletions and likened BJP to a snake during his 'Abar Jitbe Bangla' rally in Alipurduar. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court rules a third party can file a writ petition against a Lok Adalat award obtained fraudulently by excluding necessary parties. Key judgment in Bengaluru land dispute case.
Telangana High Court dismisses man's divorce appeal, ruling that a working wife's schedule and normal marital friction do not constitute legal cruelty. Read the full judgment details.
The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on January 5 on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots UAPA case. Read the full details here.
Russia denounces the capture of Nicolas Maduro's envoy as an unacceptable breach of sovereignty. Get the latest details on the diplomatic fallout and international reactions.
Ranchi police arrest four men for allegedly killing a man who demanded repayment of a Rs 2.5 lakh loan. The victim was shot, and weapons were recovered. Read the full details.
An 85-year-old Rishra resident, Dhananjay Chaturvedi, passed away days after receiving a notice for an SIR hearing. His family alleges he died from anxiety over the process. Details inside.
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale military operation, triggering international condemnation and urgent diplomatic activity. Read the latest global reactions.
Karnataka High Court grants anticipatory bail to a disabled Bescom assistant storekeeper accused in a Rs 3.57 crore material shortage case, citing his clean record and health. Read the full details.
The Maoist-backed PGLA in Telangana suffers a major blow as its top commanders surrender, marking a significant victory for state police. Read the full story.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi recalled former CM Janaki Ballabh Patnaik's scholarly and leadership qualities at his 100th birth anniversary. Read about his political journey and literary works.
Kolkata's BLOs must now upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices, a new EC directive aims to ensure transparency. Read about the rollout and the challenges faced.
The Election Commission mandates Booth Level Officers to upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices via the BLO App. New rule aims to ensure transparency in the voter mapping process in Kolkata and West Bengal.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Husband of Uttarakhand minister makes controversial claim about brides from Bihar costing ₹20,000-25,000. Opposition demands resignation, sparking a major political controversy.
In a major political shift, Mausam Noor, former TMC Malda district chief, returns to Congress months before the West Bengal Assembly elections. This move reshapes the electoral landscape in Malda.
A 25-year-old barber in Palghar's Naigaon was arrested by MBVV Police for allegedly playing provocative songs related to Kashmir. The accused ignored warnings from locals. Read the full story.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for all states, starting with the Howrah-Guwahati route. Get the latest updates on features and launch schedule.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, granted bail and released from Raipur Central Jail in the multi-crore liquor scam case. Details on the ED probe and political fallout inside.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises to raise tea workers' daily wage to Rs 300 if Mamata Banerjee secures a fourth term. He also announced new bus routes for Alipurduar and criticized the BJP. Read more.
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