Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation has unanimously abandoned the ambitious French-funded 24x7 water supply scheme. Councillors cite failed pilot, public disinterest, and political risks. Read the full story.
A collision between two loco trains inside a hydroelectric project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, late on December 30, 2025, left 60 people injured. Rescue operations are underway.
Karnataka's Administrative Reforms Commission recommends shutting or merging 1000 dormant government account heads to boost efficiency and curb wasteful spending. Read the full report.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi directs officials to skip New Year greetings and focus on duties. Bhubaneswar police restrict parties, Puri Temple timings altered. Details inside.
Chinese FM Wang Yi lists India-Pakistan tensions among issues 'mediated' by China in 2025. India maintains conflict was resolved bilaterally, rejecting any third-party intervention. Details inside.
Karnataka Lokayukta police arrest Special Public Prosecutor K. N. Shashikumar for allegedly demanding a Rs 5 lakh bribe. The sting operation highlights anti-corruption efforts in the state's legal system. Read the full details.
As 2026 begins, the Indian National Congress grapples with internal strife. Senior leaders resist change, blocking new blood and creating a leadership crisis that threatens the party's future. Read the full analysis.
Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi outlines the party's historic role in championing India's weakest citizens, from Independence to welfare. Read his full perspective on the movement for social justice.
Chandigarh Police announces robust security for Dec 31, featuring a special lady squad, PCR units for women, and major traffic restrictions. Stay safe and informed.
Nagpur's NMC elections witness a wave of family nominations as veteran leaders field spouses & children. Critics decry nepotism, while parties defend it as continuity. Read more.
A 38-year-old man was killed by a speeding vehicle on Dwarka Expressway in dense fog. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Former minister Jagdish Gupta resigns from Shiv Sena's Shinde faction, citing disillusionment with internal functioning and VIP culture. He vows to support independent candidates.
Over 500 traders and residents in Jaipur's Chandpole market protested a liquor shop's location. Following talks, authorities agreed to relocate the outlet within a week, averting a market shutdown.
Uruli Kanchan police arrest two men for the murder of Sampat Chaudhary in Theur. The crime, stemming from an old dispute, was solved on a tip-off. Read the full investigation details.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
Jodhpur MLAs take to streets, staging sit-ins over broken roads, overflowing sewage & garbage. Public outrage forces action on civic amenities. Read more.
A contractor in Gurgaon's Sector 56 was arrested after a 20-year-old labourer died in a basement excavation collapse. Police cite lack of safety gear and illegal overtime. Read the full investigation.
The Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest nearly 100 Nagpur Municipal Corporation seats independently after failing to secure a seat-sharing deal with the BJP-led Mahayuti. Senior leader cites unmet demand for 40 seats as the reason.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria plans to advocate for extending the Chandigarh mayor's tenure from one year to 2.5 or 5 years. Read about the potential changes and key civic updates.
Chinese FM Wang Yi claims Beijing mediated India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam attack. India dismisses claims, hails success of Operation Sindoor. Full details inside.
A Class 9 student in Lucknow found critically injured on Christmas night. Police investigate attempted murder as family disputes friends' accident claim. Read the latest updates.
A man in Greater Noida climbed a 50-foot electricity tower after his marriage proposal was rejected. After a 3-hour rescue operation, he was safely brought down. Read the full story.
West Bengal's ruling TMC shifts strategy, engaging directly in temple politics and Hindu festivals to counter the BJP's Hindutva narrative ahead of crucial elections. Analysis inside.
Bihar government suspends two engineers and moves to blacklist contractor after probe reveals 'grave negligence' and safety violations in Rohtas ropeway collapse during trial run. Read details.
Vinay Tyagi, a gangster with 60 cases, was shot while in police custody. His life of crime began at 13, included a political foray, and ended amid allegations of a Rs 750-crore loot. Read the full story.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha's special session saw high drama as Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira was escorted out. CM Bhagwant Mann clashed with LoP Partap Singh Bajwa. Details inside.
Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces implement VPN ban, increase border patrols, and conduct search ops in Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal to curb terror activity ahead of New Year celebrations.
Dehradun police state the killing of Tripura MBA student Anjel Chakma was a heat-of-moment assault, not racial. SIT formed, bounty on main accused raised to Rs 1 lakh. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar denies opposition's minority appeasement allegations in Kogilu encroachment case. Govt to rehabilitate only eligible locals, probe facilitators. BJP plans statewide protests.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma orders dismissal of 2 medical officials, pension cuts for 4 retired doctors in departmental inquiries. Read about the state's crackdown on administrative integrity.