Kashi Vishwanath Temple Halts VIP Darshan for New Year
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi suspends VIP and sparsh darshan due to heavy crowds. Check current ticket prices, available facilities, and how to book online for your visit.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi suspends VIP and sparsh darshan due to heavy crowds. Check current ticket prices, available facilities, and how to book online for your visit.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Panchkula caused severe traffic jams, road closures, and public anger. Traders report losses, patients face delays. Details inside.
A mayor in Mexico missed the inaugural ride of a new light rail after arriving late, sparking viral comparisons to India's VIP culture. Read the full story and see the viral video.
Goa Police integrates a high-tech vehicle-mounted jammer to secure VVIP movements. CM Sawant also launches body-worn cameras for traffic police, making Goa first for such challan system.
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
Ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticises the chaos at Messi's Kolkata event, blaming VIP culture and political formalities for ruining fan experience. Read his strong message.
Lionel Messi's Kolkata tour turned into a nightmare for fans. A deep dive into the chaos, broken promises, and the VIP culture that ruined a historic moment for the city's football lovers. Read more.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison saw its largest-ever seizure of 30 mobile phones. Authorities have registered 10 FIRs for illegal activities. Read the full report.
Parliamentary panel exposes huge gaps in Punjab's water & sewage treatment under AMRUT. State achieved only 113 MLD against 518.9 MLD target. Read the full report.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial, Vishal Kamble, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with a floor tile by two inmates at Yerawada Central Prison. Police have added murder charges. Read the full details.
TTD cancels VIP break darshan at Tirumala on Dec 23 for Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam. All privilege darshans also halted during 10-day Vaikunta Ekadasi. Devotees urged to plan visit accordingly.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarifies viral prison videos are from BJP's tenure. Data reveals 153 cases registered for banned items in prisons over two years. Read the full story.
New NACO data reveals a worrying rise in HIV patients dropping out of treatment in India, with over 20,000 lost in 2024-25. Experts call for urgent action to retain patients in care programs.
Punjab Police plans severe action against private security personnel and vehicles imitating police escorts. Get the full story on the rising menace and official response.
Bengaluru Central Prison officials seized 79 mobile phones, sharp weapons, and cash in a surprise raid. A case is registered under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
A major disturbance erupted at Mangaluru District Prison, leading to a police case against 15 inmates. Authorities are investigating the protest over alleged food quality issues.
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left the jail superintendent injured. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Read the full report.
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
A 65-year-old from Turkmenistan regained motor control after Deep Brain Stimulation surgery at Medanta Noida. The procedure ended his years-long battle with debilitating hand tremors. Read his inspiring recovery story.
India's Supreme Court criticizes temples offering special pujas for wealthy donors, calling it discriminatory. The bench questioned the practice's legality. Read the full story.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' Pune visit on Monday led to massive traffic snarls across key routes like Baner, FC Road, and Vimannagar. Residents express frustration over VIP movement during peak hours. Read more.
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
Panic at Ludhiana's Ladhowal toll plaza as SUV occupants open fire after refusing to pay toll or show ID. Police launch manhunt; CCTV footage secured. Read details.
Shocking incident at Ludhiana's Samrala toll plaza as VIP car occupants open fire on staff for asking IDs. Police launch manhunt. Read the full details.
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
A Karnataka prison warder was caught red-handed trying to smuggle prohibited items hidden in his underwear. Read the full details of the security breach and the arrest.
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.
Maharashtra govt reconstitutes High-Level Security & Review Committees for VIP protection. New GR overrides 2007, 2011, 2014 orders. Details inside.
Investigation blames contractor for Koradi temple gate collapse that injured 16. Report cites design flaws, poor supervision. ₹212-crore development works pending VNIT approval. Read full details.