A magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the Dera Bassi police encounter that killed alleged gangster Harpinder Singh. The probe, ordered by the NHRC, will examine the use of force. Read the full details.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation board announces 171 new IT jobs, wage increase to Rs 425, GPS tracking for all buses, and new bus tenders. Key decisions for employee welfare and passenger safety.
Delhi PWD mandates helpline signage on key roads for stray dog complaints, following a Supreme Court directive. Aim is faster reporting and response to improve public safety.
BSP chief Mayawati criticizes the central government for reducing its share in the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar scheme from 90% to 60%, warning it will hurt states and the poor. She also outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.
A journalist proposed live during Putin's year-end press conference. Putin cheered him on, offered to 'pass the hat' for the wedding, and made a significant statement on Ukraine. Read the full story.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warns BJP will target forest rights & food security acts after MGNREGA. He vows nationwide agitation to force govt withdrawal. Read more.
Pune marriage halls must now get a no-objection certificate from MPCB for annual PMC approval renewal. 272 venues face action for violating norms. Details inside.
Three men arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for allegedly gang-raping a nurse who knocked on their wrong hotel room. The accused include bank agents and an MBA student. Read the shocking details.
A property dealer from Patan was arrested by Ahmedabad police for impersonating a PSI to summon a patrol vehicle. The FIR was filed under BNS Section 204. Details inside.
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda challenges land encroachment allegations, offers to surrender 21 acres in Kolar and face any inquiry. Details inside.
Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench grants bail to two accused in the sensational Vishwanath Kadam murder case from Hingoli. The court cites circumstantial evidence and imposes strict conditions. Read the full details.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserts he will serve full 5-year term, denies power-sharing pact with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, reigniting Congress internal tussle. Read the latest political developments.
An internal probe reveals the violent Ludhiana Central Jail uprising, which injured the superintendent and staff, stems from a feud linked to gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. 24 inmates charged.
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
A major accident in Pune's Hinjewadi saw a water tanker collide with a mini bus, injuring 15 people. Details on the crash, rescue efforts, and ongoing police investigation.
Uttar Pradesh's paddy procurement surges with 4.09 lakh farmers participating. Govt credits online centres & swift payments of Rs 5,569 crore. Millet procurement also doubles. Read more.
The Economic Offences Wing in Lucknow has arrested a long-absconding accused in the Lehgna Web World chit fund fraud case, involving Rs 48 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown on economic crime.
A 25-year-old man in Gonda died by suicide, alleging harassment and a false criminal case by a woman and her husband. Police have registered an FIR for abetment. Read the full details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting to establish the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), a new statutory body for port and ship security. CISF designated as the lead security agency. Details inside.
Ludhiana Mayor directs staff to prepare for a general house meeting in late December. Key agenda: a landmark resolution to double the city's area by adding 100+ villages before the census deadline.
A fire broke out behind a restaurant in Pune's Kalyaninagar, spreading to its external chimney. Officials confirm no injuries. Read the full investigation details.
UPPRPB invites online objections to question papers and answer keys for the deceased police dependents' recruitment exam held on Dec 13. Submit by Dec 21.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs BJP cadre for door-to-door outreach in Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling it vital for democracy.
Ludhiana police launch manhunt for a 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old cousin over four months. FIR filed under BNS and POCSO. Read the full story.
Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.
Gurgaon councillors met MCG commissioner demanding urgent formation of ward committees for local governance. Delay impacts development, sparks RWA debate. Read more.
NCB Lucknow seized 50 kg of ganja from Bihar bound for Punjab at Charbagh Railway Station. Two arrested, supplier hunt on. Read the full operation details.
Non-functional streetlights and faded markings on the Ludhiana-Delhi NH raise fatal accident risks as winter fog sets in. Experts demand urgent repairs. Read more.
NCP (SP) state chief Shashikant Shinde says MVA alliance for Pune civic polls cannot be finalised until Sena (UBT)-MNS collaboration is decided. Party stance to be declared on December 21.