In a first for Rajasthan, the state government has appointed five chief town planners at once, creating two new posts to boost urban development. Learn about the strategic move and the controversy it sparked.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation proposes commercial status for three roads to legalise existing businesses. Residents of Model Town oppose, citing traffic and safety issues. Decision set for Dec 26 meeting.
SA20 confirms updated squads for Season 4. Kane Williamson returns to Durban's Super Giants. Get all the team changes and replacements ahead of the Newlands opener.
Discover how Jhumri Telaiya, a Jharkhand mica town, became a national sensation in the 1950s by flooding Radio Ceylon and Vividh Bharati with song requests. Explore its nostalgic legacy today.
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
Singer Kinjal Dave & businessman Dhruvin Shah celebrated their engagement in Ahmedabad on Dec 20. The grand event saw top Gujarati stars, amidst caste controversy & family support. Details inside.
Bidhannagar Police files abetment to suicide case against fiancee and her friend after a 30-year-old man was found hanging in his New Town apartment. Parents allege torture and threats. Read the full investigation details.
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
A security guard in Bengaluru's Shivajinagar accused of stealing cash from an Israeli Defence Forces officer's bag at the Chabad House. Police recover money, case filed under BNS. Read the full details.
Lionel Messi has appreciated his 70ft statue in Kolkata's Lake Town, says Minister Sujit Bose. An enquiry committee is probing the Salt Lake stadium fiasco. Details inside.
Innocent Hearts School in Jalandhar successfully held its first-ever alumni reunion, bringing together graduates from various batches for a nostalgic celebration of shared memories and achievements.
Malayalam cinema legend Sreenivasan laid to rest. Mammootty, CM Vijayan, and thousands of fans paid homage at Ernakulam Town Hall. A look at his legacy as actor and writer.
Madikeri's tourism faces a major hurdle as a severe parking shortage frustrates visitors and drivers. Officials are scrambling for solutions. Read more about the crisis and proposed fixes.
Two college students and an electrician arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old and blackmailing her with a secret video. Police urge victims to speak up.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe into Ghuni settlement fire affecting 400+. BJP alleges link to voter list, TMC dismisses claims. Details on relief efforts.
A staggering backlog of 3,228 illegal construction cases is crippling Goa's panchayat judicial system. Experts blame flawed rules and deliberate weakening of local governance. Read the full investigation.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, seeking Parli's inclusion in the PRASHAD scheme. The meeting coincides with political uncertainty in Maharashtra. Read more.
Lionel Messi's Instagram recap of his India tour gives Kolkata just 4 seconds, omitting Salt Lake stadium footage. Fans react as the video focuses on Hyderabad, Delhi, and Mumbai. Read more.
Gujarat govt directs 17 municipal bodies to finalise draft development plans by June 30, 2025, accelerating urbanisation ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Key details inside.
Bhopal's Metro launch coincides with a major expansion of its metropolitan region to nearly 10,000 sq km. The new plan promises balanced growth, better connectivity, and industrial hubs for Madhya Pradesh.
Discover how Aditya Dhar's blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' recreated Pakistan's Lyari in Thailand due to weather, using Urdu papers for authenticity. The film has earned Rs 376.02 crore.
New Town Kolkata Development Authority sets aside ₹52.4 lakh for round-the-clock upkeep of 66 km canals & 250 km drainage lines to prevent flooding & mosquito breeding. Read details.
A 28-year-old man from Namakkal's Kaveri RS area was arrested for threatening to kill a police sub-inspector on social media after a drunk driving check. Read the full details of the case and charges.
Police in Jalandhar arrest one man for a house burglary in Model Town. Gold jewellery and cash stolen. Investigation ongoing to find accomplices. Read details.
Hollywood star Kim Cattrall tied the knot with her partner of nine years, Russell Thomas, in a low-key ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. See their stunning looks and love story.
Lucknow Development Authority plans a 7km extension of the green corridor to Naimishnagar, easing traffic and cutting travel time. A Rs 200 crore project set to reshape city connectivity.
NKDA issues stop operation notices to 37 residential buildings in New Town, Kolkata, for illegally running hotels and guest houses without fire safety permissions. Read the full crackdown details.
BJP MP Dr C N Manjunath urges Lok Sabha to ensure compensation for 2,200 acres acquired in 2021 for the Satellite Town Ring Road project. Read the full story on the ongoing dispute.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.