New York City faces a political experiment as Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a left-wing firebrand, works with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, a billionaire heir. Their ideological clash tests whether progressive governance and data-driven policing can coexist.
A Sabar Institute analysis reveals 43.7% of female voters deleted from Bengal's 2026 draft roll were marked 'permanently shifted', highlighting marriage-linked migration and documentation gaps as key factors disproportionately affecting women's electoral
As Trump proposes a $1bn permanent Board of Peace for Gaza, India must evaluate its implications beyond the UN's temporary framework and consider global governance shifts.
The Election Commission summons 30 lakh unmapped electors for hearings, with 1 lakh facing SIR queue scrutiny. Form 7 objections and logical discrepancies under review in Kolkata's electoral roll revision.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed financial assistance worth over Rs 315 crore to more than 4.57 lakh beneficiaries of the Subhadra scheme via DBT. The scheme provides Rs 10,000 annually to eligible women for five years.
Kerala High Court directs FRRO to facilitate return of two Sri Lankan nationals detained for over two years without charges, citing deprivation of liberty rights.
A 26-year-old man died in a road accident in Hazaribag while taking his wife to her graduation examination. His wife sustained critical injuries and has been referred to RIMS, Ranchi for advanced treatment.
China formally declines US invitation to join Gaza 'Board of Peace,' emphasizing UN Charter adherence. Trump's Davos proposal faces legitimacy questions as key allies abstain.
New Delhi Municipal Council begins comprehensive road carpeting and milling work on 79 prominent roads from February 15, with completion targeted for May 31. The Rs 70+ crore project aims to enhance durability and driving experience.
Saravanampatti police in Coimbatore arrested five youths, including four minors, for assaulting a man near Ganapathy. The incident, captured on video, went viral on social media.
A Bengaluru court sentences five men to life imprisonment for a 2011 public hacking murder. In a separate case, another man receives life term for killing his co-worker during a drunken altercation in 2021.
The UAE has implemented a comprehensive Child Digital Safety Law effective January 2026, shifting legal responsibility for children's online activities to parents with fines up to AED 100,000 for violations.
A 25-year-old staffer at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 32-year-old South Korean woman during her departure. The incident occurred during baggage procedures, leading to a case under the B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva reaffirm their commitment to enhancing the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership during a phone conversation, with Lula's state visit to India scheduled for early 2026.
Kerala High Court directs state government to investigate alleged criminal trespass at St Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Ernakulam, where a faction is accused of residing inside and restricting entry to others.
Simran Bala, a 26-year-old officer from Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, becomes the first woman to lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day parade, breaking gender barriers in India's paramilitary forces.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued stop-work notices to 106 construction sites for failing to install air quality monitors, as part of ongoing efforts to combat pollution in Mumbai.
The Maharashtra government's lottery system for reserving mayoral posts has ignited a major political row. This article explains the step-by-step process, why BMC landed in General category again, and Shiv Sena's objections.
The BJP has responded to Arvind Kejriwal's 'Satyamev Jayate' remark by asserting that the Delhi liquor policy case is still ongoing, despite his acquittal in two ED cases.
Congress leadership warns Punjab unit members against making public statements and social media posts after a three-hour meeting, with no leadership change announced.
The Palestinian Ambassador to India has called on European Union nations to compare their peace board initiatives with the United Nations framework, emphasizing the need for coordinated international efforts to address the Palestinian issue.
The Indian Air Force will display the Operation Sindoor formation during the Republic Day flypast, commemorating the 1971 war victory. This aerial tribute honors the bravery of IAF pilots.
US President Donald Trump called his Davos meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky 'very good' and stressed the urgent need to end the Ukraine conflict, revealing upcoming US delegation talks with Vladimir Putin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, emphasizing close cooperation for Global South interests and inviting him to India.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks between US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials in UAE starting Friday, emphasizing Russia must compromise to end the war.
A 62-year-old Vadodara man died after a sudden health issue while driving, causing his car to ram into two motorcycles and a stationary SUV, injuring two riders.
The Karnataka government has awarded itself full marks for creating unique development models, public welfare programs, and investments, despite facing challenges. The state claims progress in regional welfare and building a harmonious society.
A 22-year-old man in British Columbia, Canada, was arrested for overspeeding in a car creatively secured with a garden door latch. Police impounded the vehicle and issued multiple penalties.
An independent autopsy shows Renee Nicole Good sustained three gunshot wounds during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. The findings contradict federal claims of self-defense, sparking nationwide protests.
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