Ganjam's 6 Police Stations Among Odisha's Top 10 in 2025
Ganjam district shines as six police stations rank in Odisha's top 10 for 2025. Discover the performance metrics and the officer leading the charge. Read more!
Category : Politics
Three held for Cuttack double murder near Nirgundi station
Tangi police arrest three men for the brutal murder of Mohammed Shoaib and Prasanta Jena near Nirgundi railway station. The victims were allegedly lynched by a garage owner and workers. Read the full investigation details.
EC Resolves 3.3 Lakh Voter Cases in Kolkata Drive
The Election Commission has sorted out cases of 3.3 lakh voters after hearings in Kolkata. The drive addresses discrepancies in the electoral roll, including age and name mismatches. Read the full update.
Fadnavis: Next Mumbai Mayor to be Hindu and Marathi
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis states the next Mumbai mayor will be from Mahayuti, a Hindu and Marathi person. BMC polls are set for Jan 15. Read the full story on the political dynamics.
Nagpur Boy Chained by Parents Rescued via Child Helpline 1098
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur, found chained and locked by his parents, was rescued by the District Child Protection Cell. The child, with severe bruises, is now safe. Read the full story.
MoD Panel to Re-examine NFU for Defence After SC Order
Following a Supreme Court directive, the Ministry of Defence has formed a committee to re-evaluate the non-functional upgradation (NFU) issue for armed forces personnel. Details inside.
Mukesh Singh Appointed Ladakh DGP, SS Khandare to J&K
Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh appointed as new DGP of Ladakh. SS Khandare takes charge in J&K, while BD Jamwal moves to Arunachal Pradesh. Key appointments in Union Territories.
Mumbai Civic Chief's Strict Warning for BMC Polls
Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani warns of strict action for any negligence in BMC elections 2025-26. Read about the enforcement plans for a free and fair poll.
Madurai Dargah Festival: HC Bans Animal Sacrifice
Madras High Court restricts Sikandar Badusha Dargah festival to Santhanakoodu Urus only, banning animal sacrifice & non-veg food. Participation limited to 50. Details inside.
Odisha's Vigilance Sees Record 125 Cases in 9 Months
Odisha govt refers a record 125 corruption cases to vigilance in 9 months, disposes 488 cases in 2025. CM Majhi pushes for a corruption-free state. Read more on the crackdown.
Ballari SP Suspended Following Congress Worker's Death
Karnataka government suspends newly appointed Ballari SP Nejjur after violent clash leads to a Congress worker's death. Inquiry pending. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu Districts Report Major Crime Drop in 2025
Kanyakumari & Virudhunagar police report a significant fall in murders, robberies, and cybercrime in 2025. Proactive policing and community initiatives like 'Nimir' drive success. Read the full report.
Gondal man cheated of Rs 1.37 crore in investment fraud
A 31-year-old from Gondal alleges he was cheated of over Rs 1.37 crore in a high-return investment scam. Read the full details of the police case and learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Odisha bans social media reels inside Lok Seva Bhawan
Odisha government issues warning against filming reels inside the secretariat after New Year celebration videos surface. A new SOP is being prepared to enforce decorum in the high-security zone.
Panipat trader drowns in Yamuna Canal, search on
A 52-year-old trader from Panipat drowned in the Western Yamuna Canal near Yamunanagar. Despite extensive search by SDRF and divers, he remains missing. Read for details and contact numbers.
Rajkot Launches Doorstep E-Waste Collection, Pays Citizens
Rajkot Municipal Corporation starts a doorstep e-waste pickup service. Citizens can now sell old mobiles, laptops & appliances for cash, ensuring safe recycling. Book your pickup today!
5 Bangladeshis Held in Jamnagar for Illegal Stay, Fake Aadhaar Probed
Jamnagar SOG arrests five Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India. Fake Aadhaar cards from Gujarat & Maharashtra discovered. Police probe infiltration racket. Read for details.
Couple charred to death in locked hut in Tiruvannamalai
A 53-year-old farmer and his 40-year-old partner were found dead after their hut was set ablaze in Chengam. Police are investigating the suspicious deaths from all angles. Read the full report.
Ajit Pawar defends NCP's tickets to candidates with criminal cases
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Cow Slaughter Accused Arrested in Ballia Police Encounter
Ballia police arrested a wanted criminal, Fazal, involved in cow slaughter after an encounter. He carried a Rs 25,000 reward. Read the full details of the operation and recovery.
NER Reviews Magh Mela Crowd Control, Scrap Drive Earns Rs 146 Cr
NER GM Uday Borwankar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela. The zone also earned Rs 146.19 crore from scrap disposal under Mission Zero Scrap. Read for details.
3 Tamil Nadu Thieves Caught After Police Encounter in Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra police arrested three wanted thieves after an encounter near Churk railway station. Two were injured. ₹1.35 lakh recovered, linked to a ₹10 lakh robbery. Read the full details.
BJP Leader's Son Arrested for Assaulting Varanasi Police SI
Himanshu Srivastava, son of BJP corporator Brijesh Srivastava, arrested for allegedly slapping a sub-inspector on duty in Varanasi's Chowk area. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Bulldozers raze 20 illegal structures in Rajasthan's Chomu
Rajasthan authorities demolished 20 illegal constructions in Chomu after violence near a mosque. The six-hour operation followed police notices. Read the full details.
BJP's Bengal Poll Promise: 200-Day Jobs, Rs 3 Lakh Housing
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari pledges to double MGNREGA work days to 200 and raise housing aid to Rs 3 lakh if party wins West Bengal. He predicts TMC's ouster in April polls.
Türkiye, Armenia ease visa rules for diplomats from 2026
In a landmark move, Türkiye and Armenia have agreed to ease visa procedures for diplomatic and special passport holders from January 1, 2026. This step is seen as a key confidence-building measure in their normalisation process. Read more.
Bullet Train Cost Doubles to Rs 1.98 Lakh Crore
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project cost is set to almost double to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first section is slated to open on August 15, 2027. Read the full details.
Non-Bailable Warrant for Urmila Sanawar in Haridwar Blackmail Cases
Haridwar police obtain NBW against Urmila Sanawar in blackmail and audio clip cases linked to Rishikesh resort murder. Expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore also under scanner. Details inside.
7 Shiv Sena (Shinde) Candidates Win Unopposed in Thane
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
Final tunnel for bullet train project completed in Delhi
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw witnessed the final breakthrough of a key bullet train tunnel in Delhi. The excavation, completed in 18 months, used advanced drill and blast methods. Read more on this major infrastructure achievement.
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