Half of sanctioned posts in Tamil Nadu's registration department remain vacant, forcing junior staff to hold senior positions. Employees protest statewide, warning of service delivery impacts.
Security agencies issue Republic Day alert warning of advanced technological threats, impersonation tactics using fake passes, and IEDs disguised as everyday objects. Drones and AI-powered glasses deployed.
Maharashtra government authorizes police to use mobile devices for audio/video recordings during investigations, admissible as evidence under new criminal code.
A flag hoisting ceremony was conducted at Hope Island near Kakinada as part of Republic Day celebrations, led by senior coastal security officials to affirm national sovereignty.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha felicitated lady constable Amudala Jaya Shanti in Vijayawada for her viral act of controlling traffic while holding her baby, praising her dedication.
Himachal Pradesh's Una district has witnessed significant infrastructure development worth Rs 3.24 crore under the Samarth initiative, aimed at empowering youth through modern facilities and recreational spaces.
A bus accident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, left 15 people with minor injuries after the vehicle rolled down a hillside. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
A Delhi court has acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, citing insufficient and unreliable evidence. The verdict highlights the legal challenges in prosecuting decades-old communal violence incidents.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 10 properties worth crores in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, intensifying its probe into alleged illegal land allotments and money laundering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a major election rally in Kerala tomorrow, marking the official launch of the BJP's campaign for the upcoming state assembly polls.
Election Commission officials have reaffirmed the absolute security and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating they are tamper-proof and have multiple safeguards against manipulation.
Supreme Court points out Election Commission's SIR order lacked clarity on illegal immigration verification. EC counsel admits omission while defending the exercise's fairness and transparency.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil's nephew Yashrajsinh Gohil allegedly shot his wife accidentally with a licensed revolver in their Ahmedabad flat before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a senior clerk at Angamaly assistant labour office for allegedly accepting Rs 1,500 bribe to renew a firm's labour licence. The official was caught red-handed in a trap operation.
Top Maharashtra authorities confirm the long-delayed Marathwada water grid project will commence soon, with ₹33,668 crore allocated in the state budget and new water supply for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar nearing completion.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam receives whistle as election symbol from ECI. Vijay calls it a sign of victory, while analysts note its campaign potential.
The body of 3-year-old Pritam Rajbanshi was discovered in a water-filled elevator shaft at an under-construction building in Kolkata's Entally area, with police investigating the circumstances.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that 75% of MoUs worth 15.7 lakh crore signed in 2025 have been implemented, with significant investments across key sectors in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.
Tamil Maanila Congress president G K Vasan announces party will contest 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections on its own symbol as part of NDA alliance, with seat-sharing to be finalized soon.
Kolkata Traffic Police has launched night traffic trials at Chingrighata to collect hourly data, preparing for upcoming metro viaduct construction blocks in February. The trials involve a new slip road near Captain Bhery.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.