Couple charred to death in locked hut in Tiruvannamalai
A 53-year-old farmer and his 40-year-old partner were found dead after their hut was set ablaze in Chengam. Police are investigating the suspicious deaths from all angles. Read the full report.
Category : Politics
Ajit Pawar defends NCP's tickets to candidates with criminal cases
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Cow Slaughter Accused Arrested in Ballia Police Encounter
Ballia police arrested a wanted criminal, Fazal, involved in cow slaughter after an encounter. He carried a Rs 25,000 reward. Read the full details of the operation and recovery.
NER Reviews Magh Mela Crowd Control, Scrap Drive Earns Rs 146 Cr
NER GM Uday Borwankar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela. The zone also earned Rs 146.19 crore from scrap disposal under Mission Zero Scrap. Read for details.
3 Tamil Nadu Thieves Caught After Police Encounter in Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra police arrested three wanted thieves after an encounter near Churk railway station. Two were injured. ₹1.35 lakh recovered, linked to a ₹10 lakh robbery. Read the full details.
BJP Leader's Son Arrested for Assaulting Varanasi Police SI
Himanshu Srivastava, son of BJP corporator Brijesh Srivastava, arrested for allegedly slapping a sub-inspector on duty in Varanasi's Chowk area. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Bulldozers raze 20 illegal structures in Rajasthan's Chomu
Rajasthan authorities demolished 20 illegal constructions in Chomu after violence near a mosque. The six-hour operation followed police notices. Read the full details.
BJP's Bengal Poll Promise: 200-Day Jobs, Rs 3 Lakh Housing
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari pledges to double MGNREGA work days to 200 and raise housing aid to Rs 3 lakh if party wins West Bengal. He predicts TMC's ouster in April polls.
Türkiye, Armenia ease visa rules for diplomats from 2026
In a landmark move, Türkiye and Armenia have agreed to ease visa procedures for diplomatic and special passport holders from January 1, 2026. This step is seen as a key confidence-building measure in their normalisation process. Read more.
Bullet Train Cost Doubles to Rs 1.98 Lakh Crore
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project cost is set to almost double to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first section is slated to open on August 15, 2027. Read the full details.
Non-Bailable Warrant for Urmila Sanawar in Haridwar Blackmail Cases
Haridwar police obtain NBW against Urmila Sanawar in blackmail and audio clip cases linked to Rishikesh resort murder. Expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore also under scanner. Details inside.
7 Shiv Sena (Shinde) Candidates Win Unopposed in Thane
In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
Final tunnel for bullet train project completed in Delhi
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw witnessed the final breakthrough of a key bullet train tunnel in Delhi. The excavation, completed in 18 months, used advanced drill and blast methods. Read more on this major infrastructure achievement.
BJP Slams NY Mayor Over Umar Khalid Letter, Targets Mamdani
BJP alleges Zohran Mamdani is part of an anti-India lobby after NY Mayor's letter for Umar Khalid. Spokesperson also links Rahul Gandhi to foreign narratives. Full details inside.
Ajay Chautala Warns Rulers of Sri Lanka-Like Fate
JJP leader Ajay Chautala's controversial warning to Haryana's rulers, citing public anger seen in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, triggers a major political row. Read the full story.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Vande Bharat Sleeper coach cost: Rs 8-8.5 crore
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
Karnataka CM Stands Firm on 'Vote Theft' Allegation
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserts a survey doesn't disprove Congress's 'vote theft' claim against BJP. He defends the guarantee schemes and criticizes the opposition's narrative ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
Sena UBT-MNS promise Rs 1500 aid for women domestic workers
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance unveils key BMC poll promises: Rs 1,500 monthly aid for women domestic workers, property tax relief for homes up to 700 sq ft, and youth self-employment schemes. Read their full roadmap for Mumbai.
SC quashes rape conviction, cites marriage as resolution
The Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction after the accused and victim married. The bench noted a 'sixth sense' that parties could unite. Read the full details of this landmark chamber interaction.
Indore Water Row Turns Violent, Congress Worker Killed
A Congress supporter dies during firing amid protests over contaminated water in Indore. Full details on the escalating political crisis and public health emergency.
US Lawmakers Support Jailed Indian Activists Umar Khalid
Over 30 US Congress members urge India to release student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others, citing human rights concerns. Read the full story.
Oppn Demands Criminal Case Against Maha Speaker Narvekar
Maharashtra Congress demands criminal case against Speaker Rahul Narvekar over alleged threats to candidates. SEC seeks report from BMC. Video controversy erupts.
Rs 664.67 Crore Sanctioned for Chhattisgarh Road Projects
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
DVAC Case Against Coimbatore Police Officer for Rs 4.40 Lakh Bribe
Coimbatore DVAC registers a corruption case against an additional superintendent of police for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to settle a land cheating case in 2023. Read the full investigation details.
Chhattisgarh HC Dismisses State's Delayed Appeal Petition
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses state govt's delayed appeal against acquittal, citing 65-day unexplained delay. Bench emphasizes law of limitation binds everyone. Read the full details.
Congress Urges CEO to Add SIR Voters to Rolls Before Polls
Chhattisgarh Congress demands the Chief Electoral Officer to ensure voters with SIR forms are added to electoral rolls, highlighting exclusion of migrants and tribal residents. Read the full story.
Mirwaiz Confined, Speaks on Pahalgam, Delhi Blast in 2026 Message
Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, barred from Jamia Masjid, in a video message reflects on the painful events of 2025 and the current climate of 'enforced silence'. Read his full statement.
Uttarakhand Minister's Husband's 'Girls in Bihar' Remark Sparks Row
Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya's husband faces backlash for claiming girls in Bihar are available for Rs 20-25k. Opposition demands action. Details inside.
Madhyamik Admit Card as Voter ID? Bengal Seeks EC Nod
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer asks Election Commission to accept Madhyamik admit cards as proof of birth for voter registration. A decision could set a national precedent.
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