In a major relief for highway users, tolls on roads under expansion will be halved. Charges on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will also be reduced to match National Highway rates. Read more.
New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani sends a solidarity note to incarcerated scholar-activist Umar Khalid, highlighting global concern over his detention. Read the full story.
A visitor from Pune was impressed by a 'Pink Parking' zone for expecting mothers at Bengaluru's Nexus Mall. Discover how this small design choice promotes inclusivity and convenience in public spaces.
A drunken sub-inspector in Lucknow created chaos, dragging a colleague on his car bonnet and misbehaving with senior police officers. The incident, caught on video, has gone viral. Read the shocking details.
Harprasad Raikwar, 62, clung to a pillar in Lakha Banjara Lake for hours after falling from an elevated corridor. Rescued at dawn, police probe his claim of being pushed. Read the harrowing survival story.
Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule hints at imminent Zilla Parishad polls for 12 districts. Amid BJP cadre revolt over tickets, the Mahayuti alliance aims for unity in upcoming elections. Read more.
A young couple from Akola district was found dead on a railway track. Police suspect suicide due to family opposition to their relationship. Read the full story.
Lucknow witnessed severe traffic congestion on New Year's Day as massive crowds visited temples and parks. Devotees queued over 1km at Hanumant Dham. Read about the city's gridlocked celebrations.
Venezuela's President Maduro signals readiness for talks with the US on drug trafficking and oil, while questioning Trump's claim of a land attack on a Venezuelan dock. Details inside.
A 56-year-old teacher in Gorakhpur was arrested for sexually harassing Class 3 & 4 girls, showing obscene content. Police have filed an FIR. Parents demand safety.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee marked TMC's foundation day with a defiant message, pledging lifelong struggle for common people. The party kicks off election year with a massive rally in Baruipur.
Two deaths reported in Bengal, with families alleging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls caused fatal heart attacks due to extreme stress. Details from Swarupnagar and Bishnupur.
A 12-year-old boy, a young man, and an elderly woman died in separate road mishaps in Nagpur between Dec 31 and Jan 1. Police have registered cases against the drivers involved.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma orders strict action based on new facts in paper leak & RPSC corruption cases. ED probe reveals alleged payments for appointments. Read the full story.
A New Year's celebration in Bhopal's Kamla Nagar turned violent after a dispute over firecrackers. Six youths were injured, one critically. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Two youths from UP arrested in Gurgaon for assaulting and threatening a group with a revolver following a minor car incident near Cyber Hub on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the road rage case.
Former Nagaur MP Bhanu Prakash Mirdha, a key figure from Rajasthan's influential Mirdha family, passed away in Jodhpur. Read about his political legacy and the historic uncle-nephew battle.
Bhopal faced severe traffic gridlock on New Year's Day as crowds flocked to temples and sightseeing spots. Key stretches like Boat Club remained choked for hours. Read how the city coped.
Violence erupted in Karnataka's Ballari between BJP & Congress MLA supporters over banners. Stone-pelting, lathi-charge, and gunshots reported. Police probe underway.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos from Jan 18-23 to attract global investment in key sectors like automotive, renewable energy, and IT.
As Abhishek Banerjee launches a month-long 'Abar Jitbe Bangla' yatra, the TMC pins its 2026 Assembly election hopes on this campaign, drawing parallels to his 2023 tour that shaped subsequent victories. Details inside.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro offers dialogue with the US on drug trafficking, oil, and migration, following recent American strikes on alleged drug boats. Details inside.
Union Minister & UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary arrives in Varanasi for a 2-day organizational review. Key meetings with Kashi region leaders to strategize for the 2027 Assembly elections. Details inside.
Two wanted accused in the Gahmar triple murder case were arrested after a police encounter. They sustained bullet injuries in their legs. Read the full details of the incident and the ongoing investigation.
An 18-year-old woman in Banda's Baberu allegedly killed her 50-year-old neighbour with an axe and stick after he attempted to rape her. She surrendered at the police station with the weapon. Police investigation ongoing.
Kanpur Police arrested a man for snatching a female constable's purse and recovered stolen items. The accused, Maroof, was caught after scanning 300+ CCTV cameras. Read the full story.
Kanpur Metro achieved a major feat on January 1, crossing 1 crore total passengers. New Year celebrations saw stations bustling with activity and book fairs, offering a smooth travel alternative to congested roads.
A 14-year-old boy was shot dead in Varanasi's Rasulpur Dayalpur while trying to help two men resist a motorcycle snatching. Police have formed three teams to nab the accused.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.