ED Attaches Rs 11.3 Cr Properties in Khair Wood Smuggling
Enforcement Directorate attaches 14 properties worth Rs 11.3 crore in Godhra linked to 2024 khair wood smuggling case. Accused allegedly felled trees illegally across multiple districts.
Category : Politics
Chennai's Waste Drive Collects 500+ Tonnes
Greater Chennai Corporation's Kuppai Thiruvizha drive collected over 500 tonnes of waste from 200 wards. The waste will be segregated and recycled to achieve zero landfill goals.
Delhi Vehicle Theft Drops 12.4% in 2025, Breaking 15-Year Trend
Delhi's latest crime data shows vehicle theft decreased by 12.4% in 2025, continuing a reversal of a 15-year rising trend. Burglaries fell over 26%, indicating improved policing and technology.
Rajkot Bus Driver Held for Rape of 6-Year-Old Student
A 50-year-old school bus driver in Rajkot has been arrested for allegedly raping a six-year-old nursery student. The incident occurred in Vinchhiya police jurisdiction, with charges filed under BNS and POCSO Act sections.
Bombay HC Seeks State Reply in UK Doctor's Social Media Case
The Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra government to respond to a petition by UK-based doctor Sangram Patil challenging an FIR and lookout circular for Facebook posts against BJP leaders.
Rajkot Van Driver Arrested for Alleged Rape of Student
A 35-year-old school van driver in Rajkot has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old Class 9 student. The accused used his position of trust to groom the victim before assaulting her in his vehicle.
Kerala Approves Rs 404 Crore for Chellanam Seawall Phase II
Kerala cabinet grants Rs 404 crore for Phase II of Chellanam tetrapod seawall project, a 6.1-km coastal defense from Puthenthode to Manassery, bringing relief after 2,278 days of protests.
Woman Found Dead on Train at Ernakulam Junction
A 40-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu was found unconscious and later declared dead on the Karaikal-Ernakulam Express, causing a 30-minute delay in the train's journey to Kottayam.
V R Kamalanathan Elected President of Madras Bar Association
Advocate V R Kamalanathan has been elected as the president of the historic Madras Bar Association. The election for new office-bearers was conducted on January 21, with several other appointments announced.
Madras HC: Suspicion Without Proof Can't Invalidate Recruitment
Madras High Court ruled that mere suspicion without evidence cannot invalidate a completed selection process, especially when appointees have served for years. The court set aside an order to redo a 2013 assistant professor recruitment.
UP Police Constable, Passerby Stabbed in Delhi Bus Stop Attack
A head constable from Uttar Pradesh Police and a passerby were stabbed by motorcycle-borne assailants at a bus stop in northeast Delhi. Both victims are hospitalized in stable condition.
Rajkot Woman Dies by Suicide After Domestic Dispute
A 20-year-old married woman in Rajkot died after consuming poison following an argument with her husband over visiting her parental home, with her father filing a police complaint alleging harassment.
DU Student Among Five Held in Mangolpuri Stabbing Murder
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death by a group of youngsters in Outer Delhi's Mangolpuri. Police have arrested a DU student and apprehended four minors, citing revenge as the motive.
PMRDA to Resume Crackdown on Illegal Hoardings in Pune
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority will restart its anti-encroachment drive against illegal banners and hoardings along key highways, citing road safety risks and traffic congestion concerns.
Carney Counters Trump's Canada Remarks at WEF
Canadian PM Mark Carney firmly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that Canada exists due to the US, emphasizing national sovereignty and a shifting global order during the World Economic Forum.
Rs 4,100 Crore Bengaluru Airport Rail Link Approved by Railways
The Indian Railways has sanctioned a Rs 4,100 crore suburban rail link connecting Bengaluru to its international airport, with a completion deadline set for 2030, enhancing urban connectivity.
Carney: Canada Thrives Because of Canadians, Not US
Prime Minister Mark Carney asserts Canada's strength comes from its people, not US ties, responding to Trump's remarks at Davos. He highlights diversity as a national asset amid global populism.
11 Lakh Delhiites Still Outside Food Security Net
More than 11 lakh people in Delhi remain excluded from National Food Security Act benefits due to verification delays and system flaws. New rules aim to overhaul PDS with technology and prioritise vulnerable groups.
Delhi CM Opens 5 Aadhaar Seva Kendras for Citizen Services
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated five Aadhaar Seva Kendras in Delhi, enhancing access to Aadhaar updates, biometric corrections, and child enrolment services.
Hyderabad to Get 25 EV Charging Stations in Bus Depots
Telangana RTC is preparing to install electric vehicle charging stations at 25 bus depots in Hyderabad to support the rollout of 2,200 electric buses, with power infrastructure discussions underway.
Facebook Marketplace Car Scam: Man Faces 98 Years
A Kansas City man faces 98 years in prison for allegedly running a Facebook Marketplace scam where he sold vehicles to multiple buyers using forged paperwork, then stole them back within hours.
BMC Issues Stop-Work Notices Over Pollution Norms
BMC has issued stop-work notices to 106 construction sites lacking air quality monitors and 93 bakeries violating emission standards, following Bombay High Court directives.
Rajkot: PSI Aspirant Murdered by Cousin Raised in His Home
A tragic road accident in Rajkot's Dhrangadhra has been uncovered as a premeditated murder. The victim, Yuvrajsinh Zala, was killed by his maternal cousin Divyarajsinh, who was raised in the same household.
Kim Jong Un Tours North Korea's Largest Hot Springs Resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the renovated Onpo Workers' Recreation Centre, now the country's largest hot springs resort, marking a shift from his 2018 criticism. The tour highlights luxury leisure projects aimed at foreign tourism and domestic
Kolkata Murder Case Solved: Mumbai Tailor & Accomplice Arrested
Ballygunge GRP arrests main accused Nur and accomplice Nazmul for murdering Rinku Samaddar near Brace Bridge. Investigation traced suspects through call records and CCTV footage from multiple stations.
SC Orders Status Quo on Chengalpet Bus Terminus Construction
The Supreme Court has ordered a status quo on the construction of a modern bus terminus in Chengalpet, granting interim relief to Bhaktavatsalam Educational Trust in a land encroachment case dating back to 1961.
Telangana HC Orders GITAM to Deposit 54 Crore Power Dues
Telangana High Court directs GITAM University to deposit 50% of its 108 crore pending power dues with TGSPDCL within three weeks during dispute adjudication.
Kolkata Airport Tightens Security for Republic Day
Kolkata airport implements enhanced security measures with dual-layer screening ahead of Republic Day, causing increased passenger wait times and earlier arrival recommendations.
Husband Held in Kerala Women's Cyanide Deaths
Mumbai police detained B M Unnikrishnan, husband of deceased Greema S Rajan, for questioning in the cyanide deaths of his wife and mother-in-law in Thiruvananthapuram.
Vamanapuram Rural Roads to Get Rs 22-Crore High-Tech Upgrade
Rural roads in Vamanapuram ward will be upgraded to high-tech BMBC standards with Rs 22-crore projects including Muthuvila-Parappil-Chellanchi and Perayam-Kudavanad-Paluvally roads, scheduled for completion by February.
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