Spain Train Tragedy, PM Modi Slams West, Rupee Slips Past 91
Spain faces a tragic train accident, PM Modi criticizes Western policies, Indian rupee weakens beyond 91 against the dollar, and other key developments.
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Kolkata Man Arrested for Murdering Uncle After Bail Release
Saikat Pramanik, 38, arrested in Kolkata for allegedly murdering his uncle Kanai Pramanik in Ichhapore shortly after being released on bail for a previous uncle's murder.
West Bengal Form 7 Protests: TMC-BJP Clashes Continue
Political tensions escalate in West Bengal as TMC and BJP workers clash over Form 7 submission, blocking roads and staging protests across multiple districts including Hooghly and Bankura.
Lucknow Police Suspended for High Court Trespass
Three police personnel from Lucknow's Kakori station were suspended for unlawfully entering the Allahabad High Court premises to arrest a lawyer and client in a cow slaughter case.
UP Cops Arrested for Rs 25,000 Bribe in Assault Case
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Corruption Team arrested a sub-inspector and outsourced employee for allegedly accepting Rs 25,000 bribe to exclude names from assault case. The trap was laid after victim's complaint.
BJP's Consensus Leadership: Nabin and Chaudhary Elections
The unopposed elections of Nitin Nabin as BJP national president and Pankaj Chaudhary as UP BJP chief highlight the party's preference for stability and grassroots leaders with strong electoral records.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Govt of Weakening Rural Welfare
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticizes the renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, alleging it centralizes power and removes financial safeguards for rural workers during his Rae Bareli visit.
Telangana HC Sends Dog Killing PIL to Supreme Court
Hyderabad's Telangana High Court transferred a PIL seeking criminal case registration and court-monitored probe into the killing of 40 community dogs near Symbiosis University to the Supreme Court for analogous hearing with similar matters.
BJP MLA Meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Lucknow
BJP's Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Raj Bhavan in Lucknow, praising his leadership for enhancing legislative productivity and digital reforms in Parliament.
AAP Protests Across UP Over Varanasi Temple Damage
Aam Aadmi Party organized statewide agitation in Uttar Pradesh, protesting alleged damage to temples and idols during Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment in Varanasi.
UP's Yuva Help Desks Draw 1,072 Applications in Hours
Uttar Pradesh government's CM Yuva Help Desks initiative across 25 districts received overwhelming response with 1,072 applications from aspiring entrepreneurs seeking benefits under Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana.
Lucknow Commissioner Acts on Gudamba Bagiya Waterlogging Issue
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar has directed immediate action to resolve chronic waterlogging affecting 2,500 residents of Gudamba Bagiya Colony in Lucknow, addressing long-standing drainage and health concerns.
Mayawati: Short Parliament Sessions Diminish Public Utility
BSP chief Mayawati expresses serious concern over decreasing Parliament session durations and frequent adjournments, calling for peaceful proceedings of at least 100 days annually.
LMC Uses Drones for Real-Time Sanitation Monitoring
Lucknow Municipal Corporation introduces drone surveillance for cleanliness assessment, grading system for officials, and strict waste management protocols to improve sanitation.
Grandson Kills Grandmother with Axe in Rae Bareli Village
A 60-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her grandson in Raikheda village, Rae Bareli, after she filed a police complaint against him for abuse and threats.
HC: Unrecognized Madrasas Can't Be Forcibly Closed in UP
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court ruled that unrecognized madrasas cannot be forcibly closed under UP's 2016 regulations, protecting minority educational rights while denying government benefits.
SIC Orders Waqf Board to Reveal Property Info, Fines PIO
State Information Commissioner Mohammad Nadeem ruled that mutawallis cannot withhold Waqf property accounts, directing UP Sunni Central Waqf Board to provide details within 15 days and imposing a ₹25,000 fine on the PIO.
Pune Headlines: Civic, Traffic & Political Updates Today
Stay updated with Pune's major headlines covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 21, 2026.
IAF Aircraft Crash Lands in Prayagraj, Pilots Safe
An Indian Air Force training aircraft from Bamrauli station crash-landed in Prayagraj after engine failure. Both pilots ejected safely using emergency parachutes. This marks the second aviation emergency in India this month.
EPS Welcomes Dhinakaran to NDA, Vows to End DMK Rule
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami warmly welcomed AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran to the NDA alliance, urging unity to liberate Tamil Nadu from DMK's family rule ahead of state polls.
AMMK Rejoins NDA, Targets DMK for Tamil Nadu Polls
AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran meets Union Minister Piyush Goyal, rejoining NDA to fight DMK's 'corrupt rule' in Tamil Nadu. Seat-sharing talks underway with BJP offering 7 Assembly seats.
Pune LPG Blast Injures Two in Illegal Gas Transfer
Two workers suffered 20% burns after an LPG cylinder explosion during illegal gas transfer in Pune. Fire brigade controlled the blaze within an hour; police investigating under Essential Commodities Act.
Elderly Man Dies in Chakan Road Accident, Motorcyclist Booked
A 62-year-old man from Khed taluka died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing a road in Chakan, Pune. Police have registered a case of causing death by negligence against the injured motorcyclist.
Pune Police Use Modern Walkie-Talkies for Grand Tour Monitoring
Pune police implement integrated walkie-talkie communication system with GPS tracking for seamless coordination during Pune Grand Tour event across urban and rural areas.
Pune Woman Drives with Cabby on Bonnet for 2km, Arrested
A Pune woman drove for 2km with a cab driver clinging to her car bonnet after an accident. She was arrested for attempted culpable homicide and rash driving.
Pune: Puja Khedkar Seeks Police Probe Into Parents' Poisoning
Dismissed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has written to Pune police commissioner seeking investigation into conspiracy to kill her parents during dacoity at Baner Road bungalow.
BJP Wins Big in Pune Municipal Corporation Elections
BJP emerged as the single largest party in Pune Municipal Corporation elections with 43.12% vote share and 119 corporators, while NCP factions secured second position with reduced seats.
Maharashtra Orders Field Verification for Ladki Bahin Scheme
Maharashtra government directs district collectors to conduct physical verification of Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries who faced e-KYC authentication failures, ensuring eligible women receive Rs1,500 monthly assistance.
Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Released with Key Reforms
The Ministry of Power has released the draft National Electricity Policy 2026, proposing automatic tariff revisions, cross-subsidy exemptions for manufacturing and railways, renewable energy expansion, and regulatory reforms to transform India's power sec
TMC MLA Threatens EC, BJP Accuses Mamata of Intimidation
Trinamool Congress MLA Manirul Islam threatens Election Commission amid SIR controversy. BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of instigating violence while PM Modi targets parties protecting illegal immigrants.
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