Pune Woman Drives with Cabby on Bonnet for 2km, Arrested
A Pune woman drove for 2km with a cab driver clinging to her car bonnet after an accident. She was arrested for attempted culpable homicide and rash driving.
Category : Politics
Pune: Puja Khedkar Seeks Police Probe Into Parents' Poisoning
Dismissed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has written to Pune police commissioner seeking investigation into conspiracy to kill her parents during dacoity at Baner Road bungalow.
BJP Wins Big in Pune Municipal Corporation Elections
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Pune Municipal Corporation elections with 43.12% vote share and 119 corporators, while NCP factions secured second position with reduced seats.
Maharashtra Orders Field Verification for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Maharashtra government directs district collectors to conduct physical verification of Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries who faced e-KYC authentication failures, ensuring eligible women receive Rs1,500 monthly assistance.
Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Released with Key Reforms
The Ministry of Power has released the draft National Electricity Policy 2026, proposing automatic tariff revisions, cross-subsidy exemptions for manufacturing and railways, renewable energy expansion, and regulatory reforms to transform India's power sec
TMC MLA Threatens EC, BJP Accuses Mamata of Intimidation
Trinamool Congress MLA Manirul Islam threatens Election Commission amid SIR controversy. BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of instigating violence while PM Modi targets parties protecting illegal immigrants.
Varanasi Updates: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political News
Stay informed with the latest developments in Varanasi covering civic updates, traffic alerts, metro information, weather conditions, and important political and administrative news for January 21, 2026.
Congress Attacks Modi After Trump's 70th Claim on India-Pakistan War
The Congress party has escalated its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that he ended the India-Pakistan conflict, with the opposition now counting 70 such claims.
Jaipur Daily Digest: Key Updates & Alerts
Stay informed with today's major updates from Jaipur, covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political news. Essential reading for residents.
Patna Daily Digest: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political News
Stay updated with the latest from Patna: civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news. Essential reading for residents.
APY Extended to 2030-31 with Government Funding Support
The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of Atal Pension Yojana until FY 2030-31 with extended government funding for awareness campaigns and gap funding to strengthen old-age income security for unorganised sector workers.
Pakistan Cries Crisis at UN as India Hardens Terror Stance
Pakistan has raised alarm at the UN over India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it water weaponization. India counters that the treaty cannot ignore security realities after terror attacks like Pahalgam.
Pednekar Elected Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader After Mumbai Civic Polls
Former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar has been elected as the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators following the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. This comes after the Mahayuti alliance secured a sweeping victory in Maharashtra civic polls.
Union Budget 2025: Constitutional Basis and Presentation Rituals
India's Union Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This marks her ninth consecutive budget presentation and the second full budget of Modi 3.0 government.
Trump's Greenland Push Amid Nobel Controversy and Tensions
US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to bring Greenland under American control, citing national security threats from Russia and China. His rhetoric has escalated following Nobel Peace Prize disappointment, raising global concerns about Arcti
Orissa HC Rejects Shopkeepers' Plea Against Demolition
Orissa High Court dismisses shopkeepers' plea against demolition for road widening, stating citizens have no fundamental right to occupy public land.
Severed Infant Head Found in Patna, Ritual Sacrifice Suspected
A severed head of a three-month-old child discovered near Kachchi Dargah in Patna's Fatuha area has shocked locals. Police are investigating possible links to tantrik rituals or superstition.
BJP's Youngest President, Trump Tariff Threat, Market Crash
Nitin Nabin becomes BJP's youngest national president as PM Modi calls him 'boss'. Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine. Sensex plunges 1,066 points amid tech selloff. Key updates from politics to markets.
Patna HC Quashes Cruelty Case Against In-Laws
The Patna High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws, stating cruelty allegations become 'inherently improbable' without shared residence or meaningful interaction.
5,800 Ticketless Commuters Caught in Mumbai Railway Drive
Central Railway's intensive 12-hour enforcement operation across Mumbai's suburban network detected 5,787 cases of ticketless travel, collecting ₹25.23 lakh in fines.
PM Modi: Parties shielding illegal immigrants must be exposed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly defended deportation efforts, stating illegal immigrants threaten India's security and opportunities for the poor. He criticized political parties for electoral shielding.
Trump Targets Diego Garcia Base, Slams UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal
Donald Trump criticizes Britain's Chagos Islands transfer to Mauritius as weak, reversing his earlier stance and pushing for US control of Diego Garcia military base.
Daltonganj Shelter Home Remains Empty Despite Free Facilities
A municipal shelter home in Daltonganj with 50 beds sees only 5-10 occupants nightly despite freezing temperatures. Homeless people prefer railway platforms over the free facility offering beds, blankets, and safety.
Palamu Civic Poll Prep: Strong Rooms Identified at University
Palamu administration intensifies preparations for upcoming civic body elections, identifying strong rooms at Nilamber Pitamber University amid concerns over facility defacement.
Swing Collapses in MP School, Children Injured
A giant swing collapsed during a school event in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, injuring several children. The incident, captured on video, has raised safety concerns.
Gujarat HC Rejects Plea to Argue Case in Gujarati
The Gujarat High Court dismissed a litigant's plea to argue his case in Gujarati, upholding English as the official court language. The petitioner was directed to seek legal aid.
Cachar Police Seize Rs 2 Crore Heroin, Arrest Suspect
Cachar police conducted a raid in Sonai, seizing 365g of heroin worth Rs 2 crore and arresting Anwar Hussain. The drugs were hidden in soap cases, indicating a trafficking network.
Quack Doctor Gunned Down in Samastipur Village
A 45-year-old quack doctor was killed by motorcycle-borne assailants in Sohma village, Samastipur. Police recovered four empty cartridges and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the attackers.
Maharashtra Opposes Abu Salem Parole Over Flight Risk
The Maharashtra government has opposed gangster Abu Salem's parole application, citing high flight risk and potential diplomatic fallout with Portugal. Officials argue he could flee to evade justice.
Trump Uses Diego Garcia to Push for Greenland Takeover
Former US President Donald Trump references the UK-Mauritius Diego Garcia agreement as justification for acquiring Greenland, highlighting strategic concerns in the Indian Ocean.
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