The road transport ministry has notified clear procedures and timelines for contesting traffic challans, aiming to improve compliance. Learn about the 45-day window, authority resolution, and consequences of non-payment.
A shocking video from Bhopal shows seven young men riding a single motorcycle without helmets on VIP Road, sparking outrage and police investigation into the dangerous traffic violation.
A man from Puttur, Karnataka, attempted suicide in front of a judge after being accused of domestic violence. The incident occurred during a court hearing, highlighting the intense emotional distress in such legal cases.
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to his Board of Peace following PM Mark Carney's speech at Davos that criticized the rules-based international order.
A woman in Andhra Pradesh allegedly murdered her husband with her boyfriend's assistance after lacing biryani with sleeping pills. The crime occurred in Chiluvur village, with the victim suffocated while unconscious.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to former minister B Nagendra in connection with fund diversion cases involving KGTTI and a corporation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election rally in Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu, has led to extensive traffic diversions and stringent security measures in Chengalpattu district, impacting the Chennai-Tiruchi Highway.
Following Supreme Court directives, Madhya Pradesh authorities have deployed extensive security at Bhojshala in Dhar for Friday namaz and Basant Panchami prayers, ensuring peaceful observance.
On January 23, 1986, three accused in Indira Gandhi's assassination were sentenced to death. Communal violence erupted in Ahmedabad, Devi Lal was arrested in Chandigarh, and post-election violence struck Assam.
On Parakram Diwas, India honors Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's courage and sacrifice. PM Modi's emphasis on shedding colonial mindset aligns with Netaji's vision for a strong, self-reliant nation, highlighting Tamil contributions to the freedom struggle.
US President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to join Gaza Board of Peace, offering India greater influence in West Asia and reconstruction contracts while testing diplomatic balancing.
India faces a critical decision on joining the US-backed Gaza Board of Peace. This analysis presents four strong arguments for declining, focusing on strategic autonomy, anti-colonial legacy, Global South credibility, and ethical peacebuilding principles.
Japan's Ambassador to India eats biryani with hands at Delhi's Andhra Bhavan, showcasing soft diplomacy through cultural openness and respect for Indian traditions.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta analyzes why global leaders are failing to counter Donald Trump's authoritarian foreign policy, highlighting the psychological dependence on the US and the risks of escalating great-power conflicts.
At Davos 2026, Trump and Carney framed the rules-based order's demise differently. For India and Global South nations, poverty alleviation and opportunity creation represent where values and realism intersect in this complex transition.
The tragic drowning of Yuvraj Mehta in Noida highlights a recurring pattern of unresponsiveness and lack of accountability in Indian urban systems, echoing similar failures in Delhi and Indore.
Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka demands disciplinary action against Congress MLCs for allegedly disrespecting the Governor during a legislative session confrontation.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP government for stopping Shankaracharya's holy dip in Sangam, calling it adharm. He also comments on Sambhal judge transfer issue.
The UP BJP has appointed observers for 84 districts to form teams for next year's assembly elections, marking a shift to an organization-first strategy under new chief Pankaj Chaudhary.
BJP-backed candidates secure unopposed victories in 309 of 323 UP cooperative village development bank branches. Party leaders hail it as a triumph of reform-oriented politics.
President Droupadi Murmu begins a five-day visit to Odisha on February 2, attending convocations, inaugurating projects, and engaging with tribal communities across multiple districts.
Haryana government regularized 26 colonies statewide, but Panchkula district received none despite repeated promises. Nearly 70 colonies await regularization, facing poor living conditions and civic neglect.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has admitted a petition challenging ward delimitation and SC population figures for Panchkula MC elections, with hearing set for February 18.
Sonia Sharma, president of GMSSS Sector 46-D school committee, alleges unauthorized signatory changes and improper handling of Samagra Shiksha scheme funds in Chandigarh.
A Mohali district court has acquitted four men in a 2019 drug smuggling case, ruling that police failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to procedural lapses and witness contradictions.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria indicates Chandigarh may examine other states' policies to strengthen job security for outsourced employees, following BMS delegation concerns over recent terminations.
An FIR under the triple talaq law in Amroha has evolved into a major criminal case involving sexual violence and child abuse allegations, highlighting unresolved legal questions around Muslim personal law.
The SIT investigating the banned meat seizure in Bhopal has taken slaughterhouse operator Aslam Qureshi and driver Shoaib on three-day police remand. The probe now targets the entire meat supply chain, including transportation documents and interstate lin
Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights CAG report showing 1.33 lakh flaws in MGNREGA, with only Rs 2.47 crore recovered against Rs 24.12 crore recommended by Lokpal authorities.
The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh FIRs against TMC MLAs Manirul Islam and Mosharaf Hossain for vandalism incidents in Farakka and Itahar, with six arrested individuals released on bail and felicitated.