Kolkata AQI 558: PIL Declares Public Health Emergency
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
Rourkela Police cracked two theft cases, arresting three individuals. One involved a Rs 4 lakh burglary in Chhend, the other a gas cylinder theft. Stolen items were recovered. Read the full details.
The tragic death of fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya highlights silent heart risks. A leading cardiologist explains why focusing only on heart attacks is incomplete and how a simple echocardiogram can save lives. Learn the key prevention strategies.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
Delhi Police arrested Bhim Mahto, a life convict who murdered his brother in 1999 and absconded after his appeal was dismissed. He was tracked to Gurgaon using technical surveillance. Read the full story.
Chhattisgarh police staged a rare public march of an accused, Chitraseen Sao, in Raigarh. This followed violent protests against a coal project where a woman constable was assaulted. Six arrests made, one suspect at large.
A retired Hyderabad businessman lost ₹7.12 crore to a digital arrest scam. Learn the fraudsters' modus operandi and 5 crucial steps to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Srinath Sridharan critiques India's 'POHA' culture, where civic failures causing death are tolerated if they don't affect personal comfort. Read his stark analysis.
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.
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
Delhi Police's crime branch arrested a 26-year-old man from Ghaziabad for allegedly supplying illegal firearms in the capital region. Two pistols and six cartridges were recovered. Read the full details.
A Kolkata-born techie's video confronting a group singing Bollywood songs on a Vietnam cruise lounge goes viral, igniting a global debate on public etiquette and cultural sensitivity while traveling.
Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur starts indefinite hunger strike in Deoria jail, demanding CCTV footage of his arrest. Court adjourns bail hearing to Saturday. Read the full story.
ED's Jalandhar zonal office dismantles a major cyber-fraud syndicate, arresting Arpit Rathore for his role in the ₹7 crore digital arrest extortion of industrialist S P Oswal. Read the full investigation details.
Chandigarh Police registered 10 FIRs and arrested 10 individuals on New Year's Day under various acts for offenses including drug possession, public nuisance, and arms violations. Read the full details.
Two men injured in a violent clash near Urapakkam, Chennai. Police register two separate complaints. One arrested, investigation ongoing. Get the latest details.
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Congress strongly condemns BJP after Maharashtra Police arrests Christian priest & 11 others during Christmas prayer in Nagpur. Read the full story.
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.
A Mumbai woman was swindled of Rs 3.71 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. The accused impersonated a senior police official and even 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the scam unfolded.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
Surat DCB police arrest Krishna Kevat, absconding for 23 years in a 2002 kidnapping and ransom case. His three accomplices were already serving life sentences. Read the full story.
A woman in Tripura was brutally assaulted and paraded with a garland of shoes over an alleged extramarital affair. Police have arrested three and are investigating the shocking incident of public humiliation.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
Chennai police arrest notorious history-sheeter Ambedkar in Andhra Pradesh. He faces over 30 criminal cases, including murder. Read the full story for details on the operation and seized items.
Chandigarh Police arrests two men from Daman and Diu for cheating a resident of Rs 60 lakh in a fraudulent cancer medicine business deal. Details of the elaborate online scam revealed.
Surat PCB police arrested Rajkumar Patel, wanted for a 2011 murder, from Hosur after a 15-year chase. A Rs 10,000 reward was announced. Read the full story of the interstate manhunt.