4 Trichy Shopkeepers Held for Selling Banned Tobacco
Trichy police arrested four shopkeepers under the COTPA Act for selling prohibited tobacco items. The accused were remanded to judicial custody. Read the full details.
Category : Politics
Nagpur NMC Elections: Compressed Schedule Sparks Fairness Concerns
Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
Heavy Rain Destroys Paddy Crop in Karnataka's Malavalli
Heavy unseasonal rainfall devastates paddy crops in Karnataka's Malavalli taluk, causing significant losses for farmers. Read about the impact and official response.
Vijayapura Police Clear Illegal Protest Tent, Book Seer
Vijayapura police dismantled an illegally erected protest tent in a midnight operation, booking a seer and others. The site is now off-limits. Get the full details on the police action and its implications.
Haryana CM Orders Publicity for Samadhan Shivir Camps
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini instructs DCs to widely publicize Samadhan Shivir dates. Over 17,699 complaints resolved from July-Dec 2025. Learn how to get your issues addressed.
YouTuber Arrested in Ramanagara for Alleged Kidnap of Minor
Ramanagara police arrest a 38-year-old YouTuber from Tumakuru for allegedly forcing a 17-year-old girl into his car on New Year's Day. Conflicting versions emerge from the girl and the accused. Read the full story.
Bus Services Disrupted in Trichy During CM Stalin's Visit
Hundreds of passengers in Trichy faced severe delays and overcrowded buses as public transport was diverted for CM M K Stalin's event. Commuters heading to work and colleges were severely affected. Read more about the transport chaos.
Two Arrested for Obscene Posts Against Darshan's Wife
Bengaluru CCB arrests a software engineer and an auto driver for posting derogatory content online against actor Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi. Read the full details of the cybercrime case.
Tamil Nadu child protection gaps: 14 districts lack full-time DCPOs
Critical vacancies in Tamil Nadu's child protection force leave vulnerable children at risk. Nine districts lack full-time officers, five rely on contracts, impacting rehabilitation and POCSO case support. Learn the details.
New Vikasit Bharat G RAM G Scheme Aims to Balance Farm & Labour Needs
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan details the revamped Vikasit Bharat G RAM G scheme in Nashik, promising a 60-day suspension during peak farming seasons and guaranteed timely wage payments to workers. Learn about the key changes.
TN Polls: Dravidian Parties' Women Wings Gear Up For Big Rallies
Ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections, DMK and AIADMK women's wings plan massive rallies in Thanjavur and Kallakurichi, aiming to mobilize lakhs of women cadres. Explore the political strategies.
Gurgaon: Rs 3.1 Crore Green Belt Project Near RSS Office
MCG initiates a Rs 3.1 crore project to renovate green belts near Madhav Bhawan in Sector 12. Officials deny favouritism, while residents question priorities during pollution season.
Mumbai Groups Set Demands for 2026 BMC Polls
Mumbai citizen groups present manifestos for 2026 BMC elections, demanding anti-defacement pledges, ethical fund use, and monthly public forums. Read their key civic demands.
Nitish Kumar's Unannounced Visit to Party Office
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar made an unannounced visit to the JD(U) state headquarters in Patna to exchange New Year greetings with party workers. Read about the details and reactions.
Human Rights Panel Orders Aid for Kogilu Evictees
Karnataka Human Rights Commission mandates temporary housing, food, water, and mobile health units for families displaced in the Kogilu eviction. Read the full directive.
Karnataka defers flat allotment to Kogilu families
The Karnataka government has postponed the allotment of flats to eligible families from Kogilu. Despite completion of beneficiary identification, no new date has been announced. Read for details.
19 Win Unopposed in Nashik Civic Polls; NMC Battle Heats Up
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Ahmedabad: SUV kills biker, injures another in hit-and-run
A 45-year-old furniture worker died after a speeding SUV hit two two-wheelers near Gujarat College Crossroads in Ahmedabad. Police are analyzing CCTV to trace the fleeing vehicle.
Man dies after assault at Ankit Tiwari concert in Kolkata
A 28-year-old man from Sodepur succumbed to injuries after being attacked post a music concert. Four arrests made as political accountability questions arise. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad: Women file 5 complaints, 2 FIRs against man
In a rare show of solidarity, a mother and daughter-in-law in Vadodara filed multiple complaints against the son/husband for assault. Read about this unusual domestic dispute case.
Himachal CM Sukhu Directs Speedy Disposal of Land Cases
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
BJP Demands Judicial Probe into Ballari Violence
BJP demands a judicial probe into the Ballari violence after a party worker was injured. The incident occurred on Thursday night, sparking calls for stringent government action.
Ballari violence: Bullet from MLA's gunman's weapon, say police
Police sources reveal the bullet recovered from Rajashekar Reddy's body in Ballari violence matches the weapon of a Congress MLA's gunman. Details on the investigation and political fallout.
Madras HC Bans Most Shops on Chennai's Marina Beach
Madras High Court directs Chennai Corporation to restrict Marina Beach shops to food, toys, and fancy items only. The court calls 1,980 shops 'obnoxiously high'. Read the full order and its impact.
AAP Pushes to Declare Patiala's Residential Areas as Commercial
AAP leaders in Patiala demand formal commercial status for areas functioning as business hubs. Mayor Gogia assures proposal will be considered, aiming to curb corruption and boost civic revenue.
TNPCB Seizes 16 Tonnes of Banned Plastic in Statewide Raid
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's crackdown nets 16 tonnes of single-use plastic from 9,248 shops. Fines of ₹12.5 lakh imposed. Enforcement continues statewide.
8th Arrest in Gurgaon Pak Spy, Drug Network Case
Gurgaon police make 8th arrest in major Pakistani espionage & drug supply probe. Sandeep held in Punjab, links to ISI-funded hawala network revealed. Read the full investigation details.
Man Shot in Dhule Political Clash, BJP Kin Injured
Umesh Kamble was shot during a clash between rival political factions in Dhule. The victim, linked to a BJP candidate, is hospitalized but stable as police heighten security.
Haryana Freezes Boundaries for Digital Census
Haryana government halts changes to administrative units for the state's first digital census, ensuring accurate data collection. Learn about the key directives and their impact.
Hooda: Haryana Govt Deceiving Women on Lado Scheme
Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda alleges the Haryana government is misleading women under the 'Mukhyamantri Lado Beti Protsahan Yojana'. He claims funds are not reaching beneficiaries. Read the full story.
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