Hate Speech Bill's Definition Echoes BNS 2023's Section 196
The proposed new law to curb hate speech in India closely resembles Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, raising questions about its effectiveness. Read our in-depth analysis.
Category : Politics
Walkaluru: 26-km footpath walk in Bengaluru on Jan 1
Join Bengaluru's Walkaluru event on Jan 1 for a 26-km walkathon to audit footpaths. Highlights need for safe pedestrian infrastructure. No registration needed.
Punjab upgrades Banur & Hariana to full tehsils
Punjab cabinet approves upgrading Banur and Hariana sub-tehsils, modernises land revenue laws, and provides relief to special educators. Key decisions aim to improve public service delivery.
Mandya Prison Search Finds No Banned Items
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
Mann slams SGPC, SAD over missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accuses SGPC of shielding wrongdoers in the case of 328 missing sacred saroops. Govt files FIR, forms SIT. Read the full political clash details.
Bengaluru PG LPG Blast: 1 Dead, 3 Injured
A commercial LPG cylinder explosion at a Bengaluru co-living PG caused a major fire, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. Details on the incident and police investigation.
CBI files chargesheet in Odisha SI recruitment scam
CBI files preliminary chargesheet against 16 middlemen in Odisha police SI recruitment paper leak case. Accused lured candidates with papers for up to Rs 25 lakh. Read the full investigation details.
DGP personally monitors Nainital ZP election probe, HC stays out
Uttarakhand High Court refuses to intervene in the police probe into alleged irregularities in Nainital Zila Panchayat chairman election. DGP Deepam Seth is personally supervising the investigation.
First-of-its-kind childcare centre opens in Kalaburagi
Azim Premji Foundation launches a unique childcare centre in Ijeri village, Kalaburagi, for children of agricultural labourers. Plan to open 40 more centres in the region.
Mysuru New Year 2026: 1 AM Deadline, Chamundi Hill 9 PM Curfew
Mysuru Police announces strict New Year 2026 safety measures: 1 AM deadline for parties, 9 PM curfew on Chamundi Hill, and special patrols for women's safety. Full details inside.
First Woman IAS Officer Takes Charge at Visakhapatnam Port
IAS officer Roshni Aparanji Korati assumes charge as Deputy Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority, marking a historic first. Discover her journey and the significance of her appointment.
Pune Senior Citizen Duped of Rs 28 Lakh in Digital Arrest Fraud
A retired MSEDCL official from Baramati lost Rs 28 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posed as police, staged a fake Supreme Court hearing. Read how the cybercrime unfolded.
Unauthorised Persons Found in Haldwani Land Records Room
Nainital DM orders inquiry after two private individuals found handling sensitive land revenue records without authorisation in Haldwani court. Probe to examine security breach and forgery links.
Hubballi Needs Dedicated Protest Zone to Ease Traffic Disruptions
Hubballi residents face daily chaos as protests over water, roads & Mahadayi project clog streets. Activists & police push for a dedicated protest zone to balance rights & public convenience. Read more.
MP Kadadi Meets Om Birla Over Belagavi Privilege Row
Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, defending the Belagavi DC's action as lawful. He argued the move prevented law & order issues during protests. Read the full story.
Mudukutore to get college, hospital, better infrastructure
Mysuru district minister HC Mahadevappa announces comprehensive development for Mudukutore, including a diploma college, Ayushman Hospital, and improved amenities ahead of the Jan 21-28 Jatra.
Chouhan Unveils Agri Boost for Uttarakhand on Farmers' Day
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a Rs 65 crore insurance payout, a Rs 100 crore Clean Plant Centre, and a roadmap to make Uttarakhand India's horticulture capital at Gauchar event.
Punjab Special Session on MGNREGA Replacement Turns Stormy
Punjab Vidhan Sabha's special session debates replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. CM Mann defends move, opposition protests. Details on the new employment scheme's impact inside.
MP Congress Accuses Govt of Using AI Images for Water Award
Madhya Pradesh Congress alleges the state's national water conservation award submission used AI-generated images. The administration strongly refutes the claims, calling them baseless.
Man from Bihar arrested for abusing Bengali actress online
A man from Bihar was arrested for cyberbullying actress Srabanti Chatterjee following the Kolkata Messi chaos. The arrest was made based on a complaint by her husband, TMC MLA Raj Chakraborty. Read the full story.
Silchar: Woman held for allegedly murdering mother in Sribhumi
A 30-year-old woman was arrested in Silchar for the alleged murder of her 55-year-old mother, whose body was found with throat slit and head severed. Police probe family dispute as motive.
Drone, AK Magazines Found in J&K Near Pakistan Border
J&K police seized a drone near the Pakistan border in Poonch and AK-47 magazines in Udhampur. Officials probe possible espionage links. Read the full details.
Shiv Sena Demands Apology from Mehbooba for 'Lynchistan'
Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K chief Manish Sahni demands public apology from PDP's Mehbooba Mufti for terming India 'Lynchistan'. Read the full political controversy and accusations.
J&K's paperless bureaucracy saves 62,000 tonnes CO2
Jammu & Kashmir's shift to e-office has prevented 62,000+ tonnes of CO2 emissions, saved 405 million paper pages, and set a green governance model for India. Discover the full impact.
Ponda Deputy Collector Orders Crackdown on Illegal Scrapyards
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
Congress Protests Tata Power's ASD Demand in Bhubaneswar
Congress members staged a protest at TPCODL office in Bhubaneswar against additional security deposits. OPCC chief Bhakta Das called electricity a basic necessity and vowed state-wide agitation.
Tripura Student Died of Spinal, Head Injuries: Uttarakhand Police
Uttarakhand Police reveal preliminary medical reports show the Tripura student suffered fatal spinal and head injuries. Full post-mortem report awaited. Read the latest updates.
4 dead in Mumbai BEST bus accident at Bhandup
A tragic accident in Mumbai's Bhandup area leaves 4 dead and 9 injured after a reversing BEST bus hits pedestrians. Driver detained, inquiry demanded. Details inside.
BJP's Nitin Nabin to Get Govt Bungalow in Sunehri Bagh
BJP working president Nitin Nabin is likely to shift to a Type 8 government bungalow in Delhi's elite Sunehri Bagh area next month. Read the full story for details.
Tripura TPSC Chairman Held for Disturbance at Diaspora Summit
Retired Colonel Kush Kumar Sharma, Tripura PSC Chairman, was detained for allegedly obstructing Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury's convoy while inebriated. Read the full details of the hotel incident.
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