A 55-year-old man from Shopian, Kashmir, was detained after attempting to offer namaz in the restricted area of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi complex. Security under scrutiny as authorities verify antecedents.
Goa PWD submits a Rs 1,000 crore DPR for the new Borim bridge to the Centre. Land acquisition is complete, with tenders expected after central approval. The project targets a 2028 completion.
A probe reveals a multi-crore scam at Jabalpur's veterinary university where funds for Panchgavya cancer research were spent on cars, air travel & overpriced machines. Read the full investigation details.
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict new rules & heavy fines for unauthorized tree cutting. Apply online via GCC portal or Namma Chennai app. Protect the city's green cover.
Forest department registers FIR against 20 persons for cutting green trees during Don Canal cleaning in West Champaran. Officials warn of serious action for habitat destruction.
Days before retiring, ex-DGP Rashmi Shukla recommended an FIR against former Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey for allegedly conspiring to arrest Fadnavis & Shinde during MVA rule. Read the full report.
Thane Crime Branch nabs Anand Suryavanshi in Nashik for allegedly killing his wife over a property dispute in Ulhasnagar. He was evading arrest for eight months. Read the full story.
South Kolkata and suburbs face a severe bus shortage, with 800 fewer buses on roads. Commuters endure long waits and overcrowding till Jan 18 due to Gangasagar Mela and SIR process. Read more.
Telangana's IAS, IPS & IFS officers condemn a TV channel's false report targeting a woman IAS officer. Minister Venkat Reddy calls for police probe. Demands include public apology and legal action.
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Magh Mela arrangements, stressing safety for major bathing days. Over 31 lakh devotees took dip on Paush Purnima. Read about new app and directives.
Allahabad High Court directs police to file FIR against man and panchayat officials for manipulating date of birth from 1994 to 2005. Shocking fabrication of documents exposed.
A Thane court sentenced a 30-year-old labourer to rigorous imprisonment for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 32,000 from a sleeping family. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.
Railway Police recover 165 live Indian flapshell turtles in a covert operation at Howrah Station. No arrests made yet. Turtles sent to rescue centre.
A Thane magistrate court acquitted a housing society & its secretary in a 2020 illegal tree-felling case, citing insufficient evidence & procedural lapses by the prosecution. Details inside.
Kareli police and STF arrested Mohammad Taruq in Prayagraj, seizing 68 forged mark sheets & certificates. Raid exposed a fake education centre. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Chennai's ANIU arrests three, including an ice cream shop owner, for supplying OG ganja in Muthialpet. Police seize 240 grams of contraband. Read the full story.
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches a citizen-centric online drive for doorstep e-khata services at Rs 45 per application, aiming to cut property documentation delays. Will this revived model succeed where BBMP's pilot failed?
Estranged cousins Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule came together on a political platform in Pune to release a joint manifesto for the civic polls, sparking merger speculation. Read the full story.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring condemns AAP's protests against Congress leaders and demands action for Atishi's alleged remarks on Sikh Gurus. Read the full story.
Former US Secretary Mike Pompeo and Iran's Foreign Minister trade accusations over foreign interference in Iran's widespread protests. At least 51 killed as unrest continues.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi predicts a hijab-wearing woman will be India's PM one day. BJP condemns his statement as 'irresponsible'. Read the full political debate here.
The Irumbuliyur underpass near East Tambaram station, built for ₹2 crore, is now a hazard with sewage, no lights, and safety issues. Residents demand action. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs strict enforcement of cockfight bans for Sankranti, mandates district teams and warns officials of personal liability for lapses. Read the full order details.
Berhampur Police cracked a burglary ring, arresting three men and seizing stolen cash, jewellery, and valuables worth over Rs 35 lakh. The accused were involved in at least five cases. Read the full story.
Sarabjit Kaur's early return to India is stalled as she's moved to a Lahore shelter home, awaiting Pakistan interior ministry clearance. Read the full story.
A beautician was shot in the leg during an alleged extortion attempt at her salon in Amritsar's Jandiala Guru. Police are investigating the attack by two motorcycle-borne assailants. Read the full details.
A dispute over a cup of tea escalated into a violent scuffle in Patna's Indira Nagar, leaving two men injured. Police have registered an FIR. Read the full details.
Despite the Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu, Chennai's draft electoral rolls list deceased and relocated voters. Residents question the process's credibility. Learn how to file objections.
Nashik Road police arrested three burglars and recovered 52 stolen motorcycles valued at over Rs 45 lakh. The gang used fake RCs and number plates. Read the full story.
India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, held a significant meeting with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman in London. This marks a notable diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh's main opposition party. Read more for details and analysis.