CBI has registered a disproportionate assets case against Puducherry PWD chief engineer M Dhinadayalan and his wife Vahida, after finding assets worth ₹2.67 crore unexplained. The case follows a bribery arrest where ₹73 lakh cash was recovered.
Senior BRS leader Harish Rao demands investigation into Singareni coal and solar tender cancellations, alleging irregularities in the process and questioning the deputy CM's stance.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has announced readiness to order a comprehensive investigation into all Singareni Collieries tenders and contracts awarded since 2014, challenging allegations of irregularities.
TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai criticizes PM Modi's campaign visit, alleging BJP's betrayal of Tamil Nadu in fund allocation and language support ahead of assembly elections.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation introduces free QR-code registration at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats to streamline death certificates and create accurate urban data.
European Union Council President Charles Michel will visit India for Republic Day celebrations, marking a significant diplomatic engagement ahead of the 16th EU-India Summit.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has publicly expressed concerns about the party's current direction and internal functioning, sparking debate within political circles.
An explosion damaged railway tracks on the Dedicated Freight Corridor near Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib, injuring a driver and disrupting Amritsar-Delhi rail traffic. Police investigate as security tightens for Republic Day.
US President Donald Trump praised British soldiers as 'greatest warriors' after his earlier NATO remarks drew condemnation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called them 'insulting and appalling'.
Jalandhar authorities have imposed a Rs 7.5 crore penalty on Larsen & Toubro for delays in the Surface Water Project, causing dug-up roads and public inconvenience. DC Himanshu Aggarwal warned of stricter action if timelines aren't met.
Congress MLA Pargat Singh has written to the Election Commission and Punjab Assembly Speaker, alleging AAP is using official Vidhan Sabha photos and videos to issue illegal copyright strikes against independent media and journalists.
Kolkata prepares for Republic Day with its largest security deployment since Durga Puja, featuring drone surveillance, 4,800 personnel, and multi-agency checks amid heightened border vigilance.
West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal directs DEOs to upload all SIR hearing data daily on EC portal, clearing backlog by January 26, with strict action for non-compliance.
Kolkata's Republic Day parade at Red Road will showcase unprecedented Nari Shakti with one of the highest female contingents, including women IPS officers leading both male and female units.
Electors in Kolkata faced denial of receipts for submitted documents during hearings, with EC officials citing no instructions from seniors, despite Supreme Court's January 19 order mandating receipts.
The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office will move from Balmer Lawrie to the Shipping Corporation of India building on Strand Road within a week due to space constraints ahead of assembly elections.
Minneapolis authorities issued an unlawful assembly order following a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents, marking the second deadly encounter involving DHS personnel in weeks amid growing protests.
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by federal immigration officers during 'Operation Metro Surge' in Minneapolis. Authorities confirm he was a lawful gun owner with no serious criminal history.
US officials described the first trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia since the invasion as constructive, with advanced security discussions but no final peace deal. The meeting in Abu Dhabi followed recent diplomatic efforts.
Madras High Court orders notice to Trichy district administration and BHEL on plea challenging patta grant for land classified as waterbody, involving 392 acres with grazing lands and temple.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the 'One District, One Cuisine' scheme during UP Diwas celebrations. The event honored five eminent persons and announced new employment zones for youth.
Punjab State Information Commission expresses strong displeasure over officials' negligence in RTI cases, directing departmental proceedings for missing records and criminal action for intentional misplacement.
Special courts in Mumbai are granting international travel permissions to financial fraud accused, including a DHFL case defendant attending Davos. Analysis reveals frequent approvals for business, family, and religious trips despite prosecution objection
Government Railway Police investigate an explosion-like sound on a newly constructed railway track near Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib, causing minor track damage and injuring a freight train driver.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has written to PM Narendra Modi opposing the Centre's decision to make NEET mandatory for Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy admissions, warning it's a step toward extending NEET to all allied health courses.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa accuses Punjab AAP government of diluting transparency in municipal property transfers through a recent amendment, alleging it favors loyalists and private players.
Four-year-old Vanshika Jaiswal was allegedly beaten to death by her father in Faridabad for failing a math writing assignment. Neighbors reveal a pattern of daily abuse and fear in the household.
Rajya Sabha MP R Dharmar, a former OPS supporter, joins AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami with supporters, weakening Panneerselvam's faction significantly.
A fetus was discovered wrapped in cloth in a garbage heap in Pahad Colony, Sohna, Gurgaon, leading to police investigation and post-mortem to determine circumstances.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat has started a four-day visit to Bihar, engaging with local communities and addressing key issues. The tour highlights the organization's cultural and social initiatives in the state.