40 Kiosks Demolished in Ajmer Over Lease Expiry, Road Widening
Ajmer Development Authority dismantled 40 kiosks, sparking protests. Congress alleges BJP govt snatching self-employment. ADA cites expired leases & road widening plans.
Category : Politics
Gurgaon woman dies by suicide, husband accused
A 29-year-old woman working from home in Gurgaon's Sector 7 Extension died by suicide. Her family has accused her husband of abetment, alleging he demanded Rs 10 lakh. Read the full report.
SC Acts on 23-Year Delay in Dowry Death Case Trial
Supreme Court demands records from Rajasthan HC over a 23-year delay in a dowry death case that kept trial stayed. Next hearing scheduled for next week. #JusticeDelayed
Pune Activists Fight Power Tariff Hike in Merc Hearing
Pune activists demand implementation of Merc's tariff cut order & reject MSEDCL's review petition. Public hearing highlights consumer burden & solar policy concerns. #ElectricityTariffs #Maharashtra
Rs 2000 Cr Midday Meal Scam Case Filed by Rajasthan ACB
Rajasthan ACB registers FIR in alleged Rs 2000 crore midday meal scheme scam during Covid. 21 accused, including officials & suppliers, face charges of conspiracy & fund misuse.
CBI Catches Jharkhand Postal Overseer Taking Bribe
CBI traps and arrests a mail overseer at Ramgarh post office, Jharkhand, for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe for a GDS job. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Thailand Kingpin Behind Lucknow Digital Arrest Scam, 4 Arrested
Cybercrime police in Lucknow arrest four, including a journalist, in a digital arrest fraud case. A retired officer lost Rs 54.6 lakh to scammers posing as NIA, ATS. Mastermind operates from Thailand.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: Duplicate Voter Verification Lags
With just days to go for Maharashtra's civic elections, verification of over 4.4 lakh suspected duplicate voter entries remains incomplete, raising concerns of polling day chaos. Key details inside.
Urdu Compilation of PM Modi's Independence Day Speeches Released
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched an Urdu book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses. The NCPUL initiative aims to promote linguistic inclusion and wider access to key national visions.
Over 1,500 PMC poll aspirants have criminal cases: Police
Pune police analysis reveals 1,560 of 2,650 PMC election applicants have criminal records. 60 face serious charges. Authorities intensify vigil on candidates with serious cases.
Hosur Real Estate Businessman Murdered at Home
M Guruprasad, 31, was stabbed to death at his Krishnagiri residence by a colleague and three others over a financial dispute. Police investigation ongoing. Read the full story.
Samruddhi Mahamarg traffic disruptions Jan 9-13
Motorists on Samruddhi Mahamarg face 45-60 min delays from Jan 9-13 as MSRDC installs gantries for traffic management. Plan your travel accordingly.
Aparna Kumar is Lucknow's First Woman Joint Commissioner of Police
IPS officer and mountaineer Aparna Kumar assumes role as Lucknow's first female Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & HQ). She vows to modernize investigations with tech and forensics. Read her vision for policing.
KGMU Doctor's Properties Attached in Forced Conversion Case
Lucknow police attach properties of absconding doctor Rameezuddin, accused of sexual exploitation and forced religious conversion of two women colleagues. A Rs 50,000 reward is announced for his capture.
Gurgaon gangrape: Survivor identifies accused in jail parade
The Gurgaon gangrape survivor identified both accused in a jail identification parade. The crime, involving an ambulance, occurred on Dec 30. Police are now seeking remand.
9 arrested for rioting, assault at Pune villa
Shirgaon police arrested nine men from Dighi for creating a ruckus and assaulting the owner & caretaker of a rented villa in Somatane. Read the full details of the incident and charges under BNS.
Jaipur Villages Face Nightly Power Cuts Due to Fog
Dense fog and cold snap cause repeated power failures in Jaipur's rural areas like Goner and Boorthal. Untrimmed tree branches on lines lead to nightly outages, disrupting lives and small businesses. Read more.
Two held for supplying illegal firearms in Gurgaon murder
Gurgaon police arrest two men for supplying illegal pistols used in the 2025 murder of property dealer Rohit Shaukeen. Total arrests in the case now reach 12. Read the full details.
Bengal Governor Gets Threat Mail, Z-Plus Security Reviewed
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose received a threatening email, prompting a major security upgrade at Kolkata's Lok Bhavan. Investigation is ongoing. Read for details and political reactions.
Gurgaon's Rs 9.6 Cr Stopgap Waste Deal Raises Questions
MCG Gurgaon awards 6-month, Rs 9.6 crore work orders for doorstep waste collection, highlighting continued reliance on temporary fixes. 400 vehicles to be deployed across four zones from Friday.
Maharashtra Minister: 'Ladki Bahin' Scheme to Continue
Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam assured Pune citizens the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme will continue. He warned against fear-mongering in Yerwada and pledged support for women's welfare.
BSF Keeps Vigil at 0°C on Jaisalmer Border Amid Dense Fog
Severe cold wave grips India-Pakistan border near Jaisalmer with temperatures near 0°C. BSF personnel continue round-the-clock surveillance despite dense fog and biting winds. Read how they are guarding the nation.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer faces poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
Man arrested for threatening Airia Mall, demanding Rs 5 lakh
Gurgaon police swiftly arrested a 29-year-old delivery executive from Bihar for sending a threat message to Airia Mall on Sohna Road and demanding a Rs 5 lakh ransom. Read how technical analysis led to his capture.
Mamata's 5-hour drama with ED over I-PAC raids
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee confronted ED officials during raids on I-PAC, alleging data theft. Full timeline of the dramatic 5-hour showdown in Kolkata.
Goa MP gets EC notice over electoral roll verification
South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes receives Election Commission notice for identity proof. The Congress leader and Kargil veteran questions scrutiny process, raising concerns over voter deletions in Goa's SIR.
1986: Reagan's Libya Sanctions Spark Global Resistance
On Jan 9, 1986, US President Reagan banned trade with Libya, facing resistance from Europe & Arab world. Punjab CM Barnala linked violence to Chandigarh transfer. Explore this historical front page.
Gig Worker Strike Highlights Systemic Exploitation in India
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
MGNREGA Reforms: 125-Day Job Guarantee, Funding Shift
India's revamped MGNREGA scheme now guarantees 125 days of rural employment per household. We analyze the new funding model, wage trends, and focus on asset creation under VB-G RAM G.
Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism Announced
PM Anthony Albanese announces a powerful royal commission to investigate antisemitism and the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Report due by Dec 14. Read the full details.
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