East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan authorities intensify action against illegal sand and stone mining. 9 vehicles seized, 10 boats destroyed, and 15,000 CFT of sand confiscated. DC issues show-cause notices to officials.
Gurgaon authorities seized 126 vehicles involved in illegal mining and transportation, collecting fines of Rs 84 lakh between April and December. Read about the strict measures being implemented.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh's Egypt visit aims to deepen strategic & defence cooperation, including joint exercises and training. Read more.
A cholera outbreak in Mizoram's Lawngtlai and Siaha districts has resulted in 13 fatalities. Authorities have sealed the international border with Myanmar to contain the spread. Read the latest updates.
Vijayawada police uncover an inter-city MDMA drug network from Bengaluru. An accused dramatically escapes custody. Details on the bust and ongoing manhunt inside.
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force jawan was shot dead by a colleague at Ghaghra battalion camp. The incident followed a dispute. Details on the investigation and security measures.
Karnataka cracks down on plastic pollution in Mysuru. A new task force will enforce bans, following raids that seized 26,000 tons of material. Read about the comprehensive action plan.
An 82-year-old retired trader in Vadodara lost Rs 1.12 crore to cyber criminals promising easy online income. Police investigate the sophisticated scam. Stay vigilant against online fraud.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district recorded bone-chilling lows, with G Madugula hitting 4.7°C. Dense fog disrupts daily life. IMD predicts more cold days ahead. Read for details.
Patiala and Sangrur districts saw nearly 4% of votes rejected in recent local body elections due to improper ballot marking. Experts call for urgent voter education and electoral reforms. Read more.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP govt patronage in multi-crore codeine syrup racket, demands new 'Syrup Task Force'. He claims STF is hand in glove with accused.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Analysis of the 2025 municipal council elections in Nanded and Latur districts, Maharashtra. Explore the results, political dynamics, and what they signal for state politics. Read more.
Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel and Speaker Shankar Chaudhary chaired a key meeting in Vav-Tharad to oversee Republic Day arrangements and review district projects. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh police investigate multiple incidents of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) branded balloons found in Una and Kangra districts. No spying devices found yet, but origin probe intensifies.
Bagalkot district office complex was searched after a bomb threat email received on December 12. Authorities conducted checks as similar threats targeted multiple DC offices. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has transferred the suo motu monitoring of the RG Kar rape-murder probe to Calcutta High Court. The bench also ordered a CBI status report for the victim's family. Details inside.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre assures MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur that an Elephant Task Force will be operational in Dakshina Kannada from next week to tackle human-elephant conflict.
The Supreme Court has transferred the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court for monitoring. The move follows the conviction and aims to address ancillary issues like doctors' safety.
Indian Air Force hosts Exercise AviaIndra-2025 with Russian counterparts from Dec 15-22. The drill features Su-30 MKI, Tejas jets & aims to boost bilateral defence synergy. Read more.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced Hansi will be declared the state's 23rd district. The formal notification will be issued within a week. Read about the historical significance and development projects.
Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrests drug peddler Sonu Pal in Prayagraj, seizes ganja worth Rs 2 crore. Read the full details of the highway bust and the accused's criminal history.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.
Explore the science behind nature's most powerful jaws. Discover which animals, including a surprising vegetarian, have the deadliest bite force on Earth. Read more.
The GBA has started asphalting a critical 5-km stretch of Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru, which handles 3x its designed traffic. Read about the project aimed at easing congestion.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 10 Maoists from the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division surrendered in Balaghat, MP. The group includes most-wanted commander Surendar alias Kabir. Read the full story.
Former US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create task forces probing the food supply chain for anti-competitive practices. The AG and FTC may take enforcement action. Read for details.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reveals a major global debate on deploying the UN-approved Gaza force. Key issues include command structure and Israel's disarmament demands. Read the full details.
A New York woman faces charges for a smuggling scheme moving Indian nationals from Canada into the US. Learn about the case and the national crackdown.