Bengal BJP Slams EC's 'Soft Stance', Demands Action
Bengal BJP has criticized the Election Commission for its 'soft handling' of the state's situation, urging immediate action and deployment of central forces during hearings.
Category : Politics
UPPCL Smart Meter Fault Hides Bills for 8.48L Users
A technical fault in Uttar Pradesh's smart prepaid metering system prevents 8.48 lakh consumers from viewing electricity bills on UPPCL's app or portal, raising disconnection fears amid strict enforcement of dues recovery.
Shiv Sena Factions' Barshi Alliance Sparks Denials
A surprise announcement of a tie-up between Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) for local polls in Barshi tehsil has triggered quick denials from senior leaders, highlighting ongoing political tensions in Maharashtra.
BJP's 'One Person One Post' Rule Tested in UP Leadership
With Nitin Nabin replacing JP Nadda as BJP president, focus returns to party's 'one person one post' principle. However, Uttar Pradesh shows multiple exceptions where leaders hold dual organizational and government positions simultaneously.
PM Modi Calls Voting Essential for Viksit Bharat on Voters' Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers extended greetings on National Voters' Day, emphasizing voting as both a constitutional right and duty crucial for India's democratic future.
Lucknow Expands U-Turn Traffic System to Old City
Lucknow's traffic police have extended the successful U-turn traffic movement system to the old city area, covering the busy stretch from Rumi Gate to Kudiya Ghat. This initiative aims to reduce peak-hour deadlocks and improve traffic flow, following posi
Hyderabad Fire: Families Await News of Trapped Loved Ones
Families of five people feared trapped in a devastating fire at Batcha's Furniture Castle in Hyderabad spent an agonizing night waiting for news as rescue operations continued amid fading hope.
Hyderabad Fire Safety Crisis: TSHRC Complaint Exposes Negligence
A complaint to Telangana State Human Rights Commission reveals systemic fire safety violations in Hyderabad, citing recent fatal blazes and alleging official inaction that puts lakhs at risk.
Minneapolis Unseen Video: ICE Agents Confront Alex Pretti Before Shooting
Newly released video captures the tense moments before federal officers fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during ongoing protests. Authorities confirm the officer was an 8-year Border Patrol veteran.
UP Panchayat Elections on Time Despite Census, FRS Tech Planned
Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections will proceed as scheduled despite central census dates. Officials confirm no delay, plan Face Recognition System to prevent duplicate voting, and address voter list discrepancies.
Amit Shah Meets BJP Leaders in Lucknow Over Cabinet Reshuffle
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met senior BJP leaders in Lucknow to discuss cabinet and organisational changes ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections, focusing on caste equations and voter roll revisions.
Father, Daughter Killed in Surat as Angle Iron Falls on Boat
A tragic incident in Surat's Tapi River claims lives of a 35-year-old man and his 9-year-old daughter when an angle iron fell on their fishing boat during bullet train bridge construction.
Nashik Division Mayoral Elections: Political Strategies Heat Up
Political maneuvering intensifies as Nashik division prepares for mayoral elections across 51 local bodies on January 31. Key alliances form in Malegaon while BJP eyes clear victories in several cities.
Pune Mayor Election Scheduled for February 6
Pune will finally elect its mayor and deputy mayor on February 6, over three weeks after PMC election results. BJP, with 119 corporators, will choose the mayor from women candidates.
Automatic Power Tariff Hike Sparks Controversy in India
India's draft National Electricity Policy 2026 proposes automatic annual electricity bill increases if state regulators miss deadlines, sparking debate between financial viability and consumer protection.
UP Sanctions Rs 46.23 Crore for Police Building Projects
Uttar Pradesh government grants administrative and financial approval of Rs 46.23 crore for constructing non-residential police buildings across districts in FY 2025-26, covering 27 key infrastructure projects.
Ludhiana: MBA Student Shot Dead at Private Shooting Range
A 24-year-old MBA student died after being shot at a private shooting range in Talwara village. Police have arrested his friend and charged him with murder while investigating safety lapses at the facility.
Ludhiana Daylight Burglary: Masked Thief Steals Cash, Gold
A masked intruder burglarized a house in Ludhiana's Sham Nagar Road, escaping with Rs 2 lakh cash and 100g gold jewellery while homeowners were away, raising security concerns for elderly residents.
Ludhiana Jewellery Shop Accountant Flees After Gold Theft
A trusted accountant at a prominent Ludhiana jewellery shop is on the run after allegedly embezzling significant gold and cash through fraudulent bookkeeping. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Ludhiana MC to Clear Path to Sukhdev Thapar's Ancestral Home
After a decade of delays, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation will acquire a key property on January 25 to create direct public access to revolutionary martyr Sukhdev Thapar's ancestral home in Naughara Mohalla.
India Votes Against UNHRC Resolution on Iran Crackdown
India joined China and Pakistan in opposing a UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran's handling of protests. The vote reflects India's strategic autonomy and interest in sustaining engagement with Tehran.
Mirzapur Conversion Racket Mastermind Arrested at Delhi Airport
Imran Khan, the alleged mastermind behind a Mirzapur gym-based religious conversion and blackmail racket, was arrested at Delhi airport while attempting to flee to Dubai. Police have sealed five gyms linked to the racket and announced rewards for abscondi
Pune Women Seek Ladki Bahin Portal Reopening Over Helpline
Pune beneficiaries of Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme criticize the new helpline, demanding portal reopening for e-KYC corrections instead of relying on anganwadi workers.
Mumbai Teacher Killed in Train Argument
A junior college teacher was fatally stabbed inside a Borivali-bound local train near Malad station following a minor argument over alighting. Police have arrested a suspect.
HC Orders UP DGP to Act Against Cops for Illegal Arrests
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to take strict disciplinary action against police officials who fail to disclose grounds of arrest in the prescribed memo, declaring a recent arrest in Noida as illegal and void.
Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir, Highway Shut for 3rd Day
Heavy snowfall continues to disrupt life in Kashmir, forcing the closure of the vital Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for the third consecutive day, impacting travel and daily activities.
Haryana Extends Cantonment Board Tenure Again
The Haryana government has once again extended the tenure of the three-member Cantonment Board in Ambala, citing administrative reasons. This marks another continuation of the board's term beyond its original expiry date.
IMD Red Alert: Heavy Rain in 9 Tamil Nadu Districts
The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in nine districts of Tamil Nadu due to an intensifying system over the Bay of Bengal. A red alert has been issued, warning of thunderstorms and potential traffic disruptions.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin: No Place for Hindi in State
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin firmly opposes Hindi imposition, declaring Tamil as the state's sole official language and rejecting any attempts to undermine its linguistic identity.
EC Publishes 1.5 Crore Voter Names with Discrepancies
The Election Commission has released a list of 1.5 crore voters for Special Intensive Revision hearings, with 30 lakh flagged as unmapped and 1.2 crore having logical discrepancies.
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