Pune's Ward No. 5 witnessed high-energy campaigns as BJP and NCP held separate padayatras. Candidates addressed water woes, road repairs, and promised accelerated development ahead of the polls.
Telangana government takes decisive action, reallocating zones from underperforming oil palm companies to Telangana Oil Fed. Aim: boost domestic cultivation, cut edible oil imports. Read more.
The newly formed Jammu Railway Division marks its first year with significant operational successes, including handling over 1.5 lakh passengers and 2.5 lakh tonnes of freight. Discover the impact on connectivity and regional development.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha summons the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for a crucial budget session starting February 2. Key financial proposals for the Union Territory to be tabled.
BJP accuses Congress of launching a 'Bhrashtachar Bachao' drive to shield corrupt leaders from the VB and G. Ram Act. Get the full political showdown details here.
The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
A cloth trader in Amritsar receives a chilling Rs 50 lakh extortion call. Police register a case and launch a manhunt for the accused. Read the full details of the crime and investigation.
Sarpanch Dalbir Singh assassinated in Amritsar. AAP leaders allege security failure, while police deny lapses. Investigation ongoing. Read the full report.
Unidentified assailants fired shots at a chemist shop and a saloon in Amritsar's Green Avenue. Police are investigating the gang rivalry link. Read the latest updates.
Amritsar receives a major Rs 15 crore grant for crucial water supply and sewerage system upgrades. Learn how this funding will improve city infrastructure and public health.
A woman and her neighbour were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering her husband with an iron rod. The crime, stemming from an extra-marital affair, occurred in Meerpet. Read the shocking details.
Gujarat government clarifies that perceived cracks on Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar's Indira Bridge are standard expansion joints. A joint inspection confirms the bridge is structurally safe for all traffic.
Key liquor supplier Ajay Shingla, wanted in multiple Gujarat prohibition cases, was arrested in Haryana. Police seized devices worth Rs 86,000 to dismantle his interstate network. Read the full story.
Young professionals in Pune, including engineers, an investment banker, and tech experts, are contesting the PMC elections. They promise data-driven governance and solutions to civic issues. Read their plans for a better Pune.
Wildlife activists propose community-run safaris in Karnataka to boost local livelihoods and aid forest conservation. The plan targets a 2026 implementation. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a fast-track court for a Dalit atrocity case, mandates chargesheet in 60 days and appoints a private prosecutor. Read the latest developments.
Residents of Kogilu continue to live in makeshift tents after demolition, expressing anger at political neglect. Read their story and the ongoing struggle for rehabilitation.
A survey in Chennai's Uthandi found 90% of shops illegally extended onto VGP layout road, causing congestion and accidents. Authorities promise action based on the report.
Animal rights activists in Hyderabad protest Supreme Court's stray dog removal order, warning it's leading to persecution and illegal catching. They urge a humane, scientific approach.
Gujarat's legal metrology department fined jewellers Rs 6.79 lakh for violations like unverified weights. Read about the statewide crackdown and consumer rights.
A dispute in Piparkundi village, Kaushambi, left three seriously injured. Separately, an LPG leak caused panic at the Mela campus. Police have filed cases. Read for details and safety advice.
A Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
A 100-year-old jewellery house in Dholka allegedly orchestrated a Rs 30 crore silver investment fraud, duping 56 investors. Police call it one of Gujarat's most audacious Ponzi schemes. Read the full investigation.
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
Pratapgarh police arrested two drug peddlers with 18.43g of methamphetamine and a SUV. In separate ops, a rape accused and a gangster with crude bombs were also nabbed. Read the full details.
Farmer and labour unions in Punjab intensify protests against VB-GRAMG and Labour Codes, calling them anti-worker. District-level agitations announced for January 16. Read more.
Bengaluru police arrest two more individuals for posting derogatory content about actor Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, on social media. The total arrests in the case now stand at four. Read the latest updates.
Animal welfare activists staged a protest in Bengaluru demanding humane treatment of strays and an oversight committee. The Supreme Court hearing is on Jan 7.