As Tamil Nadu enters an election year, CM MK Stalin, AIADMK's EPS, BJP's Nagenthran & TVK's Vijay deliver politically loaded New Year wishes. Read the key statements shaping the state's political narrative.
A Mumbai traffic constable was injured after a biker rammed into him during a New Year's Eve nakabandi in Worli. Police have identified the vehicle and are searching for the rider. Read for details.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Goa government revises its Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yojana, lowering the eligible age to 50-70 years. Applications now online, with free attendant travel. Read details.
Sharif Ahmed, 79, presumed dead by family, returned after 28 years to collect documents for West Bengal's electoral roll revision. A shocking reunion in Khatauli.
A 33-year-old woman, Pushpa Dharwar, was beaten to death by her husband in Sundargarh's Khuntijhari village following a domestic argument. Police have arrested the accused, Makunda Dharwar (38).
Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Najibabad, Bijnor, after allegedly holding a 16-year-old girl at knifepoint inside a clothing store and demanding Rs 1 lakh and a motorcycle. Police overpowered him.
Goa government enforces stricter tree felling procedures under the 1984 Act. New rules mandate NOCs from all co-owners, digital mapping, public disclosure, and a 10-day appeal period. Learn the key changes.
Goa's New Year 2026 began with four major fires causing over Rs 30 lakh in damage. Fireworks triggered blazes in Vagator and Betalbatim. Read the full report on the incidents and losses.
Four young friends, including a tattoo artist celebrating his birthday, died in a horrific car crash on the Chandigarh-Manali highway near Kullu. Police suspect speeding as the cause. Read the full details.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and a delegation of ministers visited Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan, Shimla, to exchange New Year wishes. Read more about the cordial meeting.
BJP Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam files complaint alleging a candidate submitted duplicate AB forms with a forged signature for BMC elections. Details inside.
Three people died in a tragic accident on Jalandhar-Pathankot highway near Raipur village. A speeding Toyota Innova hit an auto-rickshaw from behind. Read for details and safety warnings.
A mysterious explosion occurred near Nalagarh police station in Solan district, shattering windows up to 45m away. Police investigate, no injuries reported. Stay informed.
K Vanlalngaii (78) was found dead with head injuries in her Lunglei residence. Police suspect homicide during a robbery attempt. Investigations are ongoing.
Andhra Pradesh's red gram farmers face distress sales at Rs 6,500/quintal, far below the Rs 8,000 MSP. Falling yields and delayed govt procurement deepen the agrarian crisis. Read more.
Arjun Das, 26, found dead under motorcycle in a choked, overgrown drain in Silchar's E&D Colony. The incident raises serious questions about visibility and civic negligence. Read the full report.
Congress leader Nana Patole's analogy linking Rahul Gandhi's work to Lord Ram's ideals triggers a fierce BJP backlash. Get the full story on the escalating political war of words.
Bombay High Court quashes an FIR of sexual assault after noting the parties settled amicably and the complainant no longer wished to pursue the case. Read the full details and court's observations.
Karnataka's gram panchayats battle a massive resource crunch due to a lack of central funds and elected local bodies, stalling grassroots governance. Read the full analysis.
The replacement of MGNREGA without adequate worker consultation is criticized as an arbitrary exercise of state power, undermining due process. Read the full analysis.
Gulabi Devi, 50, died after crashing into a cart on a breakdance ride at a fair in Jharkhand's Dumka. The incident occurred on Tuesday night. Read the full report.
National Conference raises alarm over assaults on Kashmiri shawl vendors. Farooq Abdullah warns against 'Hitler-like' extremism. Read the full story on the government's response.
BSF apprehends a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national in Jammu's Gajansoo. He entered India via Delhi, claiming tourism. Police recover phones, bank cards. Read for details.
After a month-long absence, Tejashwi Yadav extended New Year wishes via social media. The RJD leader faces major challenges: keeping the party intact, securing the MY vote bank, and managing internal dissent.
A 21-year-old man was murdered in Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru, allegedly by the brother of a girl whose photo he posted online. The victim had wished her a happy birthday. Police have registered a case.
Newly appointed Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra addresses statehood demands and ecological concerns. He stresses preserving the region's civilisational history of peace. Read more.
Kerala Water Authority releases final Rs 41 crore to Suez, paving way for private operation and maintenance of Kochi's water supply. Expected takeover by Jan 6.
Haryana CM Nayab Saini orders high-level probe into alleged Rs 1,500 crore 'work slip' scam in labour welfare board. Committee to submit report in one month. Read for details.