Gurgaon Councillors Slam Waste Collection Lapses
MCG councillors flagged inadequate vehicles and poor segregation in new Rs 9.6 crore waste contracts. Mayor and commissioner promised GPS tracking and no user fees.
Category : Politics
Four Arrested in Gurgaon for Snatching Gold from Elderly
Gurgaon police arrested four drug-addicts who targeted elderly citizens during morning walks. The accused used conversation tactics to snatch gold ornaments.
Noida's Deadly Water Trench: Decade of Neglect Revealed
A waterlogged trench in Noida's Sector 150, where a software engineer drowned, was meant for a mall but became a pond over 10 years. Despite a 2015 stormwater plan, delays persist.
Pune Grand Tour Road Closures Disrupt Monday Commute
Road closures for the Pune Grand Tour caused significant traffic disruptions on Monday, affecting office-goers, hospital patients, and public transport users across the city.
UP Removes Noida CEO, Forms SIT After Engineer's Death
The Uttar Pradesh government has removed Lokesh M as CEO of Noida Authority and formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the drowning death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta.
Pune Ragpicker Arrested for Murdering Partner in Mhalunge
A 30-year-old ragpicker in Pune's Mhalunge area brutally killed his 32-year-old live-in partner with a stick and stone over a money dispute. Bavdhan police arrested him under BNS murder charges.
BJP Demands Thane Mayor Post for 2 Years Amid Mumbai Tussle
BJP legislator Niranjan Davkhare pushes for party's control of Thane mayor post. Deputy CM Shinde assures Mahayuti mayor in BMC, denies disputes with BJP ahead of key meetings.
Sabarimala Gold Tampering Confirmed by Kerala High Court
Chemical analysis of gold samples from Sabarimala temple items reveals tampering and substitution, reinforcing court's earlier apprehensions about organized pilferage.
Kerala Minister's Muslim League Comments Draw Criticism
CPI(M) minister Saji Cherian faces backlash for remarks on IUML's local poll wins, with opposition accusing ruling party of communal polarisation ahead of Kerala elections.
BJP Alleges MGNREGA Corruption in Karnataka
BJP general secretary P Rajeev claims massive corruption in Karnataka's Rural Development department, alleging diversion of central MGNREGA funds.
India Exports First Pinaka Guided Rockets to Armenia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket systems from Nagpur to Armenia, marking a milestone in India's defence exports.
Congress Won't Politicize Voter List Revision: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures that the Congress party will not exploit the voter list revision process for political gain, emphasizing transparency and fairness in electoral procedures.
BJP MLA Demands CBI Probe into Ballari Violence
BJP MLA G Janardhana Reddy questions the government's reluctance for a CBI investigation into Ballari violence. He expresses confidence in BJP leadership approving Sriramulu's padayatra.
Norway PM: Government Doesn't Decide Nobel Winners
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store clarified to Donald Trump that Norway's government has no authority over Nobel Peace Prize decisions, following Trump's message linking Greenland claims to the award snub.
West Bengal Election Officials Get Summons Over Name Issues
Assistant electoral registration officers in West Bengal's Jhargram and East Midnapore districts receive summons for Special Intensive Revision hearings due to name mismatches in their own records.
MP High Court Orders Urgent Meeting on Indore BRTS Traffic
The Indore bench of MP High Court directs chief secretary to hold high-level meeting addressing severe public inconvenience on BRTS road. Court also orders immediate construction of central divider and lighting on 3.1 km stretch.
Chandigarh March Deadline for Property Records Digitization
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav directs agency to complete scanning of all property documents by March with zero tolerance for errors, aiming to enhance transparency and accessibility.
Chandigarh Lab Owner Held in Pharmacy Shooting Case
Chandigarh police arrest diagnostic lab owner Rahul Bisht for allegedly facilitating Sector 32 pharmacy shooting. Investigation reveals extortion links and gangster involvement.
BJP MLC Sandip Joshi Quits Politics, Sparks Controversy in Nagpur
BJP MLC Sandip Joshi's sudden resignation from politics has opposition parties citing 'dirty politics' within the saffron party, while BJP insiders question the timing and motives behind his decision.
Nagpur Garbage Strike After Worker's Death, 5 Zones Affected
Sanitation workers in Nagpur halted garbage collection after a colleague died in a vehicle accident. The strike impacted five municipal zones, forcing NMC to deploy emergency measures.
Calcutta HC Allows MLA to Seek Central Security Cover
The Calcutta High Court has permitted Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir to approach the Union Home Ministry for security, citing threats to his life. The court directed the MHA to decide within two weeks.
Helium Cylinder Blast at Tamil Nadu Festival Kills 1, Injures 18
A tragic explosion of a helium gas cylinder during the Thenpennai River Festival in Kallakurichi district resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Odisha Bank Robbery: Rs 5 Crore Gold Stolen Without Guard
Armed robbers looted a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Barbil, Odisha, taking gold jewellery worth over Rs 5 crore and cash. The bank had no security guard during the heist.
Palghar Protest: 20,000 March Against Vadhavan Port Projects
Around 20,000 residents in Palghar staged a protest march against the Vadhavan port and other infrastructure projects, highlighting environmental damage and lack of local consent.
Trump Links Greenland Demand to Nobel Prize Snub
Former US President Donald Trump demands complete control of Greenland in private message to Norway's PM, explicitly connecting it to not receiving Nobel Peace Prize, escalating tensions with European allies.
Noida Drowning: Father's Agony Over Rescue Delays
Raj Mehta heard his son Yuvraj scream for help for 90 minutes as rescue teams arrived late. The incident in Noida raises serious questions about emergency response systems near Delhi.
Norway PM responds to Trump on Nobel Peace Prize
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre explains that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the government, following comments from Donald Trump.
Trump Davos Speech: Who's Attending and Who's Not in 2026
US President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026. The event features world leaders and CEOs amid complex geopolitical tensions.
India-UAE Plan Data Embassies for Digital Sovereignty
India explores setting up its first data embassy in UAE to safeguard crucial financial and public records, ensuring digital continuity amid cyber threats.
Greater Noida Drive to Fix Potholes After Techie Drowning
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority launches a major drive to fix potholes and mark black spots following a tragic drowning case of a techie.
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