Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon, 'New Year, New Hopes,' offers a poignant visual commentary on the aspirations and challenges facing India as we step into 2024. Explore the symbolism and message.
Explore India's ambitious 2026 vision for transformative reforms in healthcare, education, and the economy. Discover the key policies shaping the nation's future. Read more!
Residents from Malerkotla settled across India demand access to old voter lists to prove ancestry for property rights. Their unique 'Sir' struggle highlights bureaucratic hurdles.
Amritsar gears up for major infrastructure and civic upgrades in 2024-25. Discover the new projects, funding details, and promises shaping the holy city's future. Read more.
In Amritsar, dense fog and a lack of mandatory reflectors & fog lights on commercial vehicles are causing severe accident risks. Authorities urge immediate compliance with safety norms.
A crucial 1996 confidence vote saw India's political 'Left' and 'Right' swap sides. Discover the dramatic parliamentary maneuver that redefined ideological alliances.
Jalandhar Mayor Jagdish Raja reviews major civic projects completed in his first year, pledges faster reforms and infrastructure upgrades for 2026. Read his full vision for the city.
As India's Supreme Court intervenes, the Right to be Forgotten debate intensifies, pitting digital dignity against the public's right to know. Explore the new frontier of privacy.
Nagpada police arrested a man for allegedly raping a 16-year-old near Mumbai Central. The investigation began with only a first name. Read how cops cracked the case.
Nagpur Police launched a massive 4-day combing operation ahead of New Year & NMC polls. 150 goons checked, 193 vehicles inspected, illegal weapons seized. Read details.
An 11-year-old mute boy was reunited with his daily-wage labourer parents in Gurgaon within 24 hours, thanks to swift police action and crucial civilian involvement in the search operation.
Prayagraj police arrest Irfan alias Potli for the murder of his mother-in-law Aasiya Khatoon on Dec 26. Illegal pistol and cartridges recovered. Read the full details.
Allahabad High Court rules that deliberately entering higher marks in a recruitment application is illegal. Candidates cannot claim estoppel after gaining undue advantage. Read the full judgment details.
Chandrapur police uncover a major kidney trafficking network with links to Cambodia & China. Two doctors from Delhi & Trichy accused. Read the shocking details of the illegal organ trade.
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
Hany Babu and Anand Teltumbde, accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, spent years in Taloja prison without trial. They describe overcrowding, medical neglect, and a system where 75% of inmates are undertrials. Read their shocking account.
Two young men, Basant Khatoo (22) and Rohan (20), died after their bike was hit by a vehicle in Noida's Sector 37. Police suspect road rage. Read the full investigation details.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, stated India's Operation Sindoor was guided by Lord Ram's principles. He hailed the Ram Janmabhoomi movement's historical significance and announced a new Sita temple in Bihar.
Uttar Pradesh Police launches a massive recruitment drive for 32,679 constable and jail warder posts. Apply online by Jan 30. Check eligibility, vacancies, and selection process details.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
A 40-year-old man is missing after falling into an open drain in Gurgaon's Daulatabad village. Police question his friend as family raises doubts over the incident's sequence of events. Search operation continues.
For the first time, UP Police's all-woman ATS commando unit will secure the Magh Mela in Prayagraj from Jan 3. Read about their elite training and security plan for 15 crore devotees.
Pune and Raigad districts enforce traffic diversions and heavy vehicle bans from Dec 30 to Jan 1 to manage holiday crowds and prevent gridlocks. Essential vehicles exempted.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) managed to file nominations for only 28 candidates, far below its target, citing fear, funding issues, and lack of support. Key details inside.
A minor girl delivered a baby in a toilet at Sirsa Civil Hospital and abandoned the newborn. Both are now safe. Police have registered a POCSO case against a relative. Read the full investigation details.
Veteran Communist Party of India leader R Nallakannu celebrated his 101st birthday, receiving heartfelt wishes from leaders across Tamil Nadu's political spectrum. Read about his enduring legacy.
A 42-year-old woman died on the spot and her friend was critically injured after a speeding 18-wheeler truck hit their scooter in Nagpur's Jaripatka. Read the full details of the tragic hit-and-run incident.
Maharashtra cabinet approves transfer of over 3 acres of unused MTDC land in Chikhaldara to Shri Ambadevi Sansthan for religious development, aiming to boost tourism and devotee facilities.
UPERC drastically reduces smart prepaid meter costs in UP, offers instalment plans, and assures refunds for excess charges. A major win for power consumers.