The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
UP Police intensify search for KGMU doctor Rameezuddin Naik, wanted in a religious conversion and forced miscarriage case. His parents arrested as reward is doubled to Rs 50,000. Details inside.
A female student at a Palghar medical college was allegedly forced to perform Islamic prayers. Police have filed an FIR, suspended staff, and deployed forces to maintain peace. Read the full details.
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
A Greater Noida woman files FIR against husband, in-laws for dowry, assault, and deception about baldness and fake degree. Police act under Dowry Act and BNS.
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Kolkata traffic faced snarls as schools reopened after a two-week winter break. Police switched to manual signalling and prioritized school vehicles. Metro disruption and cold weather worsened congestion. Read more.
Parents of a KGMU doctor accused of forced conversion and sexual exploitation arrested in Lucknow. Two medical students allege miscarriage. Police increase reward.
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
A 30-year-old man in Coimbatore was arrested for verbally abusing and injuring a 69-year-old woman during a neighbourhood dispute over children's noise. Read the full details.
Key liquor supplier Ajay Shingla, wanted in multiple Gujarat prohibition cases, was arrested in Haryana. Police seized devices worth Rs 86,000 to dismantle his interstate network. Read the full story.
PEW police in Trichy confiscated 2 kg of ganja from an SUV and arrested the driver. The narcotics, sourced from Andhra and Odisha, were destined for local distribution. Read the full details.
TNPCB will monitor AQI across all 15 zones in Chennai for Bhogi, a wider effort than Diwali. Manual sampling and awareness drives planned. Experts call for stricter action.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation uses a robotic machine to clear a blocked sewer in Ward 135, a first for the Hawa Mahal zone. The move aims to protect sanitation workers from the dangers of manual cleaning. Discover the challenges and future of this tech.
Gujarat police arrested over 1,700 individuals for prohibition violations during New Year's week. Valsad led with 1,149 arrests, while Ahmedabad and Surat saw major crackdowns. Read the full report on the statewide enforcement drive.
Ahmedabad police arrested 238 individuals for prohibition law violations between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The crackdown, focusing on drunk driving and liquor possession, saw major seizures. Read more about the intensive night-long operation.
Ahmedabad Police arrested 353 people for liquor consumption, possession, and drunk driving on New Year's Eve 2025-26. Massive security deployment ensured city safety. Read the full report.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a 1988 pact, a key confidence-building measure. This marks the 35th uninterrupted annual exchange since 1992.
Vadodara police launch a special drive to intercept two-wheelers used for illicit liquor and drug deliveries during New Year celebrations. Special teams are deployed at checkpoints across the city.
Sivasagar district bans e-rickshaw & e-cart movement from 7 PM to 7 AM due to winter fog. The order, effective Dec 30, aims to prevent road accidents. Read the full details and safety directives here.
Vadodara Police deploy special units to intercept illicit liquor and drug deliveries via two-wheelers during New Year celebrations. Read about the crackdown and recent seizures.
A 26-year-old man in Vadodara was arrested under the Prohibition Act and Motor Vehicles Act after a video of him urinating publicly at a traffic signal went viral. Police acted swiftly within hours.
Indian government bans manufacture & sale of high-dose Nimesulide painkillers. ICMR warns of health risks, safer alternatives available. Read for details.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M and SSP Kartikeya K Sharma direct officials for swift action on prohibition cases, land disputes, and against mafia. Drones, tech to curb illegal mining. Read more.
Saudi Arabia's strict alcohol ban, a cornerstone of its laws, traces back to a shocking 1951 murder involving a Saudi prince. Discover the full story behind the prohibition that shaped the kingdom for decades. Read more.
MP WCD officials investigated an anonymous complaint about minors at an Indore mass wedding of 242 couples. Organizers claim screening prevented underage participation. Details inside.
Vadodara police crushed liquor worth Rs 1.71 crore using road rollers to send a strong message to bootleggers ahead of New Year. Over Rs 7.5 crore worth of alcohol has been destroyed in the city in 2025. Read the full story.
Trichy Corporation deploys a high-tech super sucker truck to clear sewer blocks, eliminating manual scavenging. Funded by the 15th Finance Commission, it promises faster, cleaner operations.
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
Pune police arrested three for illegal liquor sale in Kondhwa, seizing over Rs 1 crore cash from their house. Accused Amarkaur had prior cases. Details inside.