Bengaluru welcomed 2026 with vibrant celebrations on MG Road and Brigade Road. Large crowds gathered under strict police security for crowd management. Read more about the city's festive night.
Amit Shah urges Bengal BJP to lock in 2026 victory, targets 22 Kolkata seats. TMC dismisses claims as 'daydreams'. Get the full story on the political battle.
A 31-year-old painter in Bengaluru's Nelamangala died after a tragic incident following a quarrel with his mother over money for alcohol. Police are investigating the unnatural death.
A 26-year-old man in Vadodara was booked by police after a video of him relieving himself at a traffic signal went viral. His motorcycle was seized. Read the full story.
Orissa High Court directs committee to begin inventory of centuries-old jewels in Puri's Ratna Bhandar after ASI completes conservation. Next hearing on Jan 27.
A 22-year-old man in Bengaluru was assaulted and forced to pay Rs 900 online after a dispute over a single cigarette's price escalated on Brigade Road. Police have registered a case.
Bengaluru Lokayukta uncovers disproportionate assets worth Rs 1.53 crore in raid on BDA survey supervisor. Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full investigation details.
Megha Singh Kanwar from Sirmaur's Pajhota area secures first rank in HPAS 2025. Read about her journey and the full results announced by HPPSC.
BJP leader R. Ashoka demands an NIA probe into the violent Kogilu eviction, alleging terror links. Get the full story on the political clash and police action in Bengaluru.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
Senior Congress leaders in Chandrapur resign, alleging loyalists were sidelined for outsiders in municipal polls. Internal rift threatens party's election prospects. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu appoints 202 individuals on compassionate grounds as a New Year gesture. 127 join education dept, 74 home dept, 1 prosecution. Read more.
A 32-year-old disabled woman set herself on fire at Salem collectorate after alleged harassment by officials over her petition for a free housing plot. Read the shocking details.
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted four men for trafficking 305.4 kg of ganja. Each received a 20-year jail term and a Rs 2 lakh fine. Read the judge's strong remarks on the societal impact of drugs.
Chowk Bazar police crack a murder case initially deemed accidental. A 20-year-old textile labourer arrested for killing a 40-year-old man over a mobile phone snatch attempt. Read the full investigation details.
Chandrapur BJP city president Subhash Kasangottuwar dismissed after allegedly changing the official candidate list for municipal polls under MLA's influence. Internal party conflict erupts.
Karnataka government announces a major IPS reshuffle, promoting & transferring 68 officers. Bengaluru gets five new DCPs. Get the full list of postings and promotions here.
Maharashtra police uncover a major kidney trafficking syndicate with Cambodia links. Donors paid as little as Rs 5 lakh while transplants fetched up to Rs 80 lakh. Key doctors named. Read the shocking details.
The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government is embroiled in controversy over an alleged illegal land lease order for a vital green space in Bengaluru, pitting development against environmental concerns. Read more about the unfolding political and legal batt
The recent expansion of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has made civic services less accessible. Residents now travel 10-50 km for basic tasks, contradicting the goal of decentralization. Read more about the administrative hurdles.
Gujarat's liquor health permit growth has stalled, rising just 1% in 2025. Policy shifts, GIFT City rules, and administrative delays are key factors. Read the full analysis.
Nagpur's civic poll race heats up as denied BJP aspirants take to social media, accusing leaders of dynastic politics and sidelining loyal grassroots workers. Read about the growing dissent.
Laxmikant Agrawal filed his nomination for Akola civic polls with a deposit of Rs 5,000 in small coins and notes. Election officials accepted the money, causing a brief delay. Read more.
A fired servant in Surat stole his 70-year-old employer's licensed revolver, posted a Bhojpuri reel on Instagram, leading to a police chase. Read the full story of the audacious theft.
Shamlaji police thwart a major robbery in Ahmedabad's posh west, arresting a UP gang member with firearms and ammunition. Details on the foiled plot inside.
Two separate hit-and-run incidents in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night claimed lives of Vikram Parmar and Shravan Chaudhary. Police examine CCTV footage to trace vehicles.
Nashik police detained a 22-year-old for selling banned nylon manja, seizing 101 reels worth Rs1 lakh. Authorities warn sellers face externation for 10-15 days around Makar Sankranti. Read the full crackdown details.
A transporter from Halvad accuses two men of demanding Rs 5 lakh, threatening to viral obscene content. Police register case under BNS, launch search. Read the full details.
Nayab Singh Saini replaces Manohar Lal Khattar as Haryana CM, marking a significant political shift ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Explore the implications for the state's future.
The Haryana government appoints 1992-batch IPS officer Ajay Singhal as the new Director General of Police. Get the full details on the key appointment and its implications for state law and order.