A 17-year-old boy from Pune was kidnapped and murdered after being lured by a fake girl's Instagram profile. Police have arrested two and detained two minors in the case. Read the full investigation details.
A VAO, village assistant & her husband arrested in Namakkal for demanding Rs 40,000 bribe from a farmer. DVAC used chemical notes in the trap. Read the full details.
Jharkhand ACB registers FIR over RIMS land encroachment in Ranchi following High Court orders. Probe launched to identify officials involved in converting govt land to private property. Read details.
The battle for Maharashtra's civic bodies, led by the ₹74,000 crore BMC, heats up as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years. Read how shifting alliances set the stage for a major political showdown.
China strongly criticizes recent US airstrikes in Venezuela, warning Washington against acting as the 'world police'. Get the full details on the diplomatic clash.
Why did Nick Reiner's lawyer visit the crime scene? Could mental illness spare him the death penalty? Legal expert insights on the Hollywood murder case. Read the full analysis.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched an educational tour for 52 children from CCIs. The tour, under Sukh-Aashray Yojana, will visit multiple cities till Jan 15 for cultural exposure.
A Moga court sentenced dera head Baljinder Singh to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman and threatening to leak her private photos. The survivor was awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
A crucial crest gate at the historic Shramabindu Sagar barrage in Bagalkot's Hipparagi village was severely damaged, releasing 0.7 TMC water. Officials assure no flood threat; repairs are underway. Read the full report.
BJP's Mysuru city chief L Nagendra dares former MP Pratap Simmha to a public debate on development works, questioning his bid for the Chamaraja assembly ticket. Read the full political showdown.
Telangana High Court issues notice to state govt over a farmer's plea alleging non-disbursal of crop loan waiver benefits. Case adjourned to Feb 2026. Read details.
In a shocking incident, the driver of youth leader Mrinal Hebbalkar was brutally stabbed by bike-borne assailants in Belagavi. Read the latest updates on the attack and the ongoing police investigation.
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will not attend a court hearing over a spelling error in the voter list. The Election Commission states Booth Level Officers can correct such minor errors administratively. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old woman, Uma, was found murdered with her throat slit in Hosapete's Chapalaghatta. Police have arrested her second husband, Khaja Hussain, raising serious security concerns in the area.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited Somaliland, confirming plans to open an embassy. The move, recognising Somaliland's sovereignty, has triggered strong condemnation from Somalia and the African Union. Read the full story.
Wing Commander Vijay Shrotriya (Retd) remembers former MP Suresh Kalmadi's innate organising skills, evident from his NDA days through his IAF service flying the Fairchild Packet. Read more about his journey.
SAD chief Sukhbir Badal criticises CM Bhagwant Mann over law & order collapse, says Jan 14 Maghi Mela conference will begin AAP govt's countdown. Read key details.
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy chairs DISHA meeting, directs optimal use of central funds to speed up district projects. Reviews progress on highways, MSMEs, and Mudra loans.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah aims for 1000 days in office and a record 17th budget, consolidating his position as deputy DK Shivakumar's wait for leadership continues. Read the full political analysis.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Siddaramaiah is set to become Karnataka's longest-serving CM, yet the state has never had a decade-long chief minister. The political culture and national party dynamics are key reasons. Explore the history and future prospects.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar refute Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's allegation of two postmortems in the Ballari clash case. The JD(S) leader stands firm, demanding brain mapping of a hospital superintendent.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defends BJP's unopposed victories in local body polls, accusing Congress and allies of hypocrisy. Elections for 29 corporations, including BMC, are set for January 15.
Supreme Court asks Centre & Delhi govt to consider a special court for ISIS-linked case. Bench hears bail plea of Md Heydaitullah accused of Telegram propaganda. Read for details.
Mauritian President Dharambeer Gokhool visited the ancient Tiruchanoor temple near Tirupati, offering prayers to Goddess Padmavathi. He was welcomed by TTD officials and state ministers. Read about his spiritual journey.
Mohali Municipal Corporation begins sealing properties of chronic tax defaulters from January 7. Officials warn of strict action for unpaid dues. Read details.
Balwant, son of a BJP MLA, arrested in a Raipur hit-and-run case on Tuesday evening. Released after executing bail bond as charges are bailable. Read the full details.
Vidyut Vinyogadarula Ikya Vedika demands Andhra Pradesh govt clear Rs 27,856 Cr subsidy & bill arrears. Delays threaten financial collapse of state power utilities. Details inside.
A major Rs 7 crore drainage project in Mohali gets approval, promising relief from chronic waterlogging for residents of Sector 70, Phase 7, and adjoining areas with a new underground pipeline.
BJP praises Madras High Court's order allowing lamp lighting on Thiruparankundram hill, calling it a victory for devotees. Union Minister Piyush Goyal slams DMK's likely appeal as 'anti-Hindu' politics. Read the full story.