CEPT University designs a Local Area Plan for Ahmedabad's historic Sankdi Sheri to tackle traffic, enhance walkability, and preserve heritage. The model could transform other walled city precincts.
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Get the latest updates from Chandigarh on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 2, 2026.
BJP withdraws Pooja More-Jadhav's nomination for Pune civic polls following internal backlash over past remarks. She calls herself a victim of social media trolling. Read the full story.
The US urges Beijing to show restraint after PLA's 'Justice Mission-2025' exercises heighten tensions. EU, UK, Japan, others voice serious concern over live-fire drills.
New York City Councilman Zohran Mamdani sends a handwritten note of solidarity to Umar Khalid, jailed in the Delhi riots case, igniting a political firestorm in India. Read the full story.
Labour unions across Punjab protest the arrest of ZPSC leader Mukesh Malaud. PMU and ZPSC warn of intense agitation if he is not released and cases against journalists aren't withdrawn.
BJP corporator Archana Patil loses her Pune poll nomination after old videos criticizing Devendra Fadnavis go viral. The party swiftly replaces her, highlighting internal discipline.
Amid strained ties, Aaghaz-e-Dosti releases its 14th annual Peace Calendar for 2026, featuring artworks by Indian and Pakistani children envisioning shared progress. Discover their dreams for harmony.
NIA chargesheets three more, including a doctor, in the Bengaluru prison radicalisation case under anti-terror and corruption laws. Details on the expanding probe inside.
Traffic was suspended in Ludhiana's Ferozepur Road area after a protest by the Trans Rights Association. The group demanded justice for a member's death. Read the full story.
A massive fire triggered by an LPG cylinder explosion gutted five houses in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. Two individuals suffered burn injuries. Details on the incident and rescue efforts.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pens letter to Umar Khalid, jailed in Delhi riots case. Eight US lawmakers urge India for a fair trial. Details on the international human rights appeal.
A tragic accident in Rajsamand claimed the life of a one-year-old girl and left four others critically injured after their car overturned and caught fire. The family was returning from a pilgrimage.
An analysis of UP BJP's organisational and cabinet composition shows Brahmins hold 20% of key posts, thrice their population share. OBCs dominate the party's core, while a delicate Brahmin-Thakur balance is maintained. Explore the caste calculus.
A joint raid in Amethi exposed an illegal fertiliser and insecticide repacking unit operating from a college room. FIR filed for violations of FCO, Insecticides Act. Details inside.
A tragic accident in Noida claims the life of a 20-year-old from Haryana. The new SUV, speeding without a number plate, crashed into a divider. Police suspect drunk driving. Read the full report.
Four Gurgaon police personnel, including an ASI, suspended after a car crash involving a VIP convoy near INOX Mall on New Year's Eve. FIR cites rash and drunk driving.
The Uttar Pradesh government reassigned 21 senior IAS officers to key departments including elections, revenue, and health. Get the full list of new postings and their implications.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP govt of corruption & failure. He urged workers to gear up for 2027 polls, promising justice, farmer support & women's aid. Read more.
A retired IAF officer in Ghaziabad was murdered in a plot by his sons, who hired a constable and a man convicted in the 2008 Barari massacre. Police reveal motive was property and savings.
Two youths in Noida died after an SUV rammed their bike following an argument at a Sector 30 eatery. Friend claims road rage, police hunt for numberless SUV. Read for details.
An intern doctor at a medical college in Uttar Pradesh has been booked for allegedly raping a nursing student on the false pretext of marriage. The FIR was registered at Qaiserbagh Police Station. Read the full details.
Over seven lakh Ambedkarites gathered peacefully at Pune's Jaystambh to mark the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Prakash Ambedkar paid tribute. Read about the historical significance and tight security.
Mumbai's BMC election 2026 sees a new 'family first' candidate policy, forcing parties to reconsider loyalties and strategies. Discover the political realignments.
Indian Army personnel recovered a bag containing 70 rounds of ammunition and a suspected IED in a tiffin box from Poonch, believed to be dropped via drone. Read the full details of the security operation.
Russia formally demands the US stop pursuing an Iranian oil tanker, now flying a Russian flag. The high-seas drama complicates global diplomacy and sanctions enforcement. Read the full story.
Two FIRs registered in Gurgaon after MCG teams were assaulted while catching stray cattle. Officials vow strict action; 422 animals caught in December. Read more.
A 23-year-old golgappa vendor, Mukesh Baghel, was brutally murdered in Jujhar Nagar, Kharar, following a minor dispute. Police have registered a murder case.
Bulldozer action commences in Rajasthan's Chomu following communal violence. Heavy security deployed as authorities demolish illegal structures linked to the accused. Details inside.