Two killed in Vypeen bike crash after New Year celebrations
Two young men, Vaishnav (21) and Smith (20), died in a tragic bike accident in Vypeen, Kochi, shortly after New Year celebrations. Police have registered a case. Read the full details.
Category : Politics
Chandigarh MC's Rs 1,715 Crore Budget Plan for 2026-27
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation outlines a Rs 1,715 crore budget for 2026-27, seeking a substantial grant-in-aid. Read the full financial plan and projections here.
Toll Halved on Expanding Highways, User Fees Cut
In a major relief for commuters, the government has approved halving toll on two-lane roads being expanded and reducing user fees on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai. Read more.
Delhi Govt Subsidies Form 35% of Budgetary Expenditure
A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
Depression-linked murder-suicide shocks West Delhi
A 44-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife before dying by suicide in Anand Parbat. Family reveals he suffered from depression for 13 years. Police investigate.
India's 2026 Agenda: Key Reforms in Economy, Health, Tech
Explore India's ambitious 2026 roadmap focusing on economic growth, healthcare expansion, and tech innovation. Discover the key policies set to shape the nation's future.
90-Day Rule for Gig Worker Social Security Proposed
Draft rules propose gig workers must engage with a platform for 90 days in a year to get social security like insurance and pension. Read the key details.
SP's Baati-Chokha Feast, BJP Paper's Major Edit Page Mix-Up
Samajwadi Party's New Year feast counters BJP's caste politics, while a printing error swaps BJP and Muslim League newspaper pages. AAP celebrates with its signature song. Dive into India's political start to 2026.
IUML to Field Young Candidates in Kerala Elections
IUML state president Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal announces a strategic shift towards young candidates for the upcoming legislative assembly elections, emphasizing the party's alignment with new-age perspectives and global trends.
Telangana fire calls peak in 2025, cause ₹880 crore loss
Telangana fire department logged 8,861 distress calls in 2025, highest since 2019. Careless smoking top cause. Record property loss of ₹879.76 crore and 163 lives lost. Read the full analysis.
Court rejects bail plea in 500kg heroin smuggling case
An NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to an accused in a major heroin smuggling case who sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
Gujarat: 1,700+ arrests in New Year prohibition crackdown
Gujarat police arrested over 1,700 individuals for prohibition violations during New Year's week. Valsad led with 1,149 arrests, while Ahmedabad and Surat saw major crackdowns. Read the full report on the statewide enforcement drive.
HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
HC asks Centre to amend Hindu Succession Act for heirs' rights
Karnataka High Court's Dharwad bench identifies ambiguity in amended Hindu Succession Act Section 6, calls on Union govt to safeguard rights of widows, mothers. Read the full analysis.
Telangana Fire Act Amendment: Stricter Rules for Low-Rise Buildings
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
Accused escapes NCB custody in Mohali, police launch search
A 49-year-old accused in an NDPS Act case escaped from NCB custody in Mohali's Sector 66. Police have registered a fresh case and intensified search operations. Read for details.
Kochi: 8 drug cases, 116 drunk driving cases on NYE
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
New Year's Eve Traffic Chaos Grips Jalandhar
Jalandhar witnessed severe traffic jams on New Year's Eve, with key roads like GT Road and PAP Chowk clogged for hours. Police cite vehicle surge and poor planning. Read more.
Major Drug Bust in Jalandhar: Four Arrested, Lakhs Seized
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and recovered a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace in Punjab.
Kejriwal Unveils 10-Point 'Viksit Delhi' Roadmap for 2047
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal presents a comprehensive 10-point plan to develop Delhi into a world-class city by 2047, focusing on infrastructure, education, and citizen services. Discover the key initiatives.
Peaceful New Year in Gurugram with Minor Incidents
Gurugram's New Year 2025 celebrations remained largely peaceful with only minor incidents reported. Heavy police presence ensured safety across the city. Read the full report.
Macaulay's Cradle: Colonial Education's Lasting Impact
Exploring the enduring legacy of Thomas Macaulay's 1835 Minute on Indian Education and its profound, complex impact on modern India's identity, language, and intellectual landscape. A deep dive into history's cradle.
Court denies bail in 500kg heroin case, rejects marriage plea
A special NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to Manzoor Ahmed Mir, accused in a major heroin smuggling case. He sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
Bhopal's Smart Water Project Remains Incomplete After 7 Years
Bhopal's SCADA system, promised in 2017 to prevent water crises like Indore's, remains unfinished. Key gaps in real-time monitoring persist, exposing safety risks. Discover the urgent need for action.
Gujarat promotes 48 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle
Gujarat government promotes 48 IAS officers from 1996 to 2022 batches. Key promotions include five 1996-batch officers to Additional Chief Secretary rank. Get the full list of names and new postings here.
Court rejects Gujarat govt plea to drop Padmavat riot case
An Ahmedabad sessions court refused Gujarat government's request to withdraw criminal case against 19 Karni Sena members for vandalism during 2018 Padmavat protests. The court cited damage of Rs 16.4 lakh and personal interest over public good. Read the f
Faridabad Rape Victim Critical, Unable to Speak to Police
A 25-year-old woman in Faridabad, brutally assaulted and thrown from a van, remains in ICU with severe facial injuries. Police await her statement as political outcry grows. Read the latest updates.
Telangana Police Face Resistance in NYE Drunk Driving Checks
Telangana police encountered resistance while conducting breathalyser tests on New Year's Eve. Over 500 cases were registered across multiple districts, with vehicles seized and offenders jailed.
Hyderabad: Cab driver held for barber's murder in Shamshabad
Shamshabad police solve Kaveliguda murder case, arrest cab driver B Ratnam for killing barber Jampula Mahesh over one-sided love. Read the full investigation details.
Telangana HC orders reinstatement of sacked employee
Telangana High Court sets aside dismissal of school education dept employee over old fake degree case, orders reinstatement with back pay. Read the full legal battle details.
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