Jaishankar meets French President Macron in Paris
EAM S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron, conveying PM Modi's greetings. The leaders discussed global shifts and the robust India-France Strategic Partnership. Read more.
Category : Politics
Sri Lankan national arrested in Coimbatore for forged Indian IDs
Coimbatore police arrested a 56-year-old Sri Lankan national for overstaying his visa and possessing multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar and PAN, obtained fraudulently. Read the full investigation details.
Munitions India to Challenge NGT Order in Bhandara Blast
Defence PSU Munitions India Limited plans to move High Court against NGT's 2025 order in Bhandara blast case that killed 9. Tribunal halted operations until safety norms are met. Read the full story.
Mann Requests Live Telecast for Akal Takht Summons on Jan 15
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann asks for live broadcast of his Jan 15 appearance before Akal Takht to explain remarks on Sikh code. He vows to present evidence.
Telangana HC denies relief to actress's brother in drug case
Telangana High Court refuses interim relief to actress's brother in Masab Tank drug case. FIR not quashed, next hearing on Jan 19. Details on NDPS Act charges inside.
Gurgaon's Rs 9.6 Cr 6-Month Waste Fix Amid Long-Term Delays
MCG Gurgaon awards Rs 9.6 crore, 6-month contracts to 4 firms for doorstep waste collection, a temporary fix as a Rs 327 crore 5-year plan awaits state approval. 400 vehicles deployed.
Ajit Pawar blames BJP for PCMC debt, alleges corruption
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of corruption & mismanagement, turning PCMC's surplus into Rs 4,000 crore debt. Key alliance partner quits ahead of polls. Read the full story.
BJP's Leadership-Driven Push for Vidarbha Civic Elections
CM Devendra Fadnavis spearheads BJP's high-intensity campaign for municipal polls in Vidarbha, backed by rallies from top leaders. The party aims to replicate its assembly election success. Read more.
Mohali Court Evacuated After Bomb Threat Email
Judicial proceedings in Mohali were suspended after a bomb threat email. Police evacuated the complex and conducted a thorough search. No explosives were found. Stay informed with the latest updates.
Congress Lacks Star Campaigners in Vidarbha Civic Polls
As Nagpur and other Vidarbha cities gear up for civic polls, the Congress party faces a visible shortage of star campaigners on the ground, raising concerns about its revival strategy in the key region.
Nagpur Court Upholds ₹50k Fine on Parents for Nylon Manja
Bombay HC Nagpur Bench rejects parent's plea against ₹50,000 fine for minors possessing banned nylon manja. Court stresses parental duty over public safety. Read the full story.
Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Replacement in Punjab
Congress leaders in Punjab, led by LoP Partap Singh Bajwa, protest against the new VB-G RAM G scheme, calling it an attack on federalism and workers' rights. Read the full story.
Coimbatore: Showroom Employee Dies in Test Car Fire
A 22-year-old car showroom employee was killed after a test drive vehicle crashed and caught fire in Coimbatore. Police report alcohol consumption prior to the accident. Read the full details.
Khurshid counters Jaishankar's EU comment, US quits IDEA
Salman Khurshid indirectly challenges S Jaishankar's 2022 EU statement. In other news, US withdraws from International IDEA as India assumes chairmanship. Read the full Delhi Confidential.
Deccan Herald Cartoon Satirizes Political 'Big Deal'
Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon offers a sharp, visual critique of a recent high-profile political agreement. Explore the satire and its implications for governance.
Deccan Herald Speak Out: January 9, 2026 Edition Highlights
Explore the critical insights from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on January 9, 2026, covering governance, economy, and public policy. Read the expert analysis now.
Telangana HC to Rule on DGP Appointment Challenge
Telangana High Court will deliver its orders on a petition challenging B Shivadhar Reddy's appointment as DGP. The case involves UPSC, state compliance, and Supreme Court police reforms. Read the full details.
Pune: Liquor dare turns fatal, friend arrested for hiding body
A 19-year-old daily wage worker in Pune died after a drinking dare. His friend, instead of seeking help, hid the body. Police have made an arrest under the new BNS.
Ajmer Transport Bribery Network Busted, 13 Detained
Rajasthan ACB uncovers a coordinated bribery network involving transport officials & touts in Ajmer. Raids yield cash, phones & transaction diaries. Read the full expose.
House set ablaze in Amritsar village over elopement row
A house in Ajnala's Talwandi Rai Dadu village was set on fire, destroying all belongings and injuring a youth. Police are investigating the incident linked to an alleged elopement. Read for details.
Karnataka HC: Strangers Can't Be Booked Under IPC 498A
Karnataka High Court quashes case against Bengaluru woman, ruling strangers cannot be prosecuted under IPC Section 498A for cruelty. Justice M Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
Karnataka HC Orders E-Tenders to Stop Fake Documents
Karnataka High Court directs state to implement mandatory electronic tender submission via E-Procurement Portal to prevent fraud. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed a contractor's petition on Jan 8, 2026.
BJP Crafts High-Pitched Campaign for NDA in Tamil Nadu
BJP strategizes to position NDA as the anti-DMK choice as actor Vijay's TVK emerges. EPS meets Amit Shah, PMK joins alliance, but red lines drawn on old AIADMK faces. Explore the shifting political landscape.
Akola Soldier Nayak Vaibhav Lahane Dies on Duty in J&K
Nayak Vaibhav Shrikrishna Lahane from Akola's Kapileshwar village died while serving in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. His last rites with full military honours will be held on Friday. Read more.
Punjab Wildlife Sanctuary Renamed for Guru Tegh Bahadur
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
20-Year RI for Farmer in Mahbubnagar POCSO Case
A Mahbubnagar court sentences a farmer to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor. In a separate case, Khammam police arrest a man for child pornography. Read for details.
Chandrapur man sets wife on fire, arrested for murder
A 27-year-old woman in Chandrapur died after her husband allegedly set her on fire following a domestic dispute. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
BJP Alleges Punjab Law & Order Collapse, Seeks CM's Resignation
BJP leader Iqbal Singh Lalpura expresses grave concern over Punjab's law and order, questions AAP's silence on religious slurs, and demands CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation. Read the full story.
Nagpur: 3 booked for threatening man over dispute
Nagpur police register case against three individuals for threatening a man and demanding money. The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Beltarodi police station. Read the full details.
Jakhar Seeks Probe Into Video Involving Punjab CM Mann
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar calls for an independent high court probe into a controversial video involving CM Bhagwant Mann, questioning its authenticity and the CM's moral authority. He also criticizes state governance.
Page 1049 of 2305