Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and DK Shivakumar slam Centre's MNREGA funding cut from 90:10 to 60:40, calling it 'death of the scheme'. Party announces Delhi meet on Dec 27 and Jaipur march on Dec 26 over Aravalli deforestation.
Ara court sentences Ritesh Kumar and Vijay Pandey to life imprisonment for the 2017 murders of Gita Devi and her son Ashutosh. A fine of Rs 5,000 was also imposed. Read the full details.
Supreme Court expresses shock over alleged grabbing of 2,866 acres of Uttarakhand forest land, orders state govt probe and halts all construction. Details inside.
A 27-year-old man in Hazaribag died by suicide, allegedly distressed over the delayed justice for his brother's 2003 murder. Family alleges a watered-down chargesheet. Police promise probe.
A man and his two sons in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested for allegedly murdering his 75-year-old mother in a staged accident over a property dispute. Police reveal chilling details.
In a shocking incident in Giridih, two men allegedly poured boiling oil on a woman after she resisted their molestation bid. One arrested, another on the run. Read the full story.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
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.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi unveils plans for a defence manufacturing hub focusing on MSMEs & startups. Hyderabad roadshow yields Rs 66,781 crore commitments, creating 56,340 jobs. Read more.
China accuses the US of violating international law by seizing a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude. The incident sparks a major diplomatic clash over maritime sovereignty and trade.
Former Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal fights for life after a self-inflicted gunshot. A 12-page note reveals he was cheated of Rs 8.1 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud. Read the shocking details.
Two dead, one injured after a car collides with a speeding truck on Chaibasa-Seraikela road in dense fog. Truck driver flees scene. Read the full report.
Chatra district administration prohibits soaps and detergents at Balbal hot spring to prevent environmental damage. The sacred site, known for its therapeutic sulphur waters, sees a surge during the annual cattle fair.
A surprise raid in Dumka to seize banned cough syrup bottles failed as the stock was missing. Police suspect a tip-off. Read about the investigation and the absconding tenant.
Karnataka government is considering hosting the monsoon legislative session in Belagavi to address agrarian issues and boost the local economy, a move that could cost Rs 90 crore. Read more.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accuses previous Congress and current AAP govts of ruining Punjab's finances and criticizes the Viksit Bharat scheme. He also comments on the Nagar Kirtan issue in New Zealand. Read the full report.
A student was shot in Amritsar after a clash between Class XI and XII students escalated. Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on CCTV. Read the full details.
Jamshedpur imposes a drone and aerial activity ban on Dec 28-29 for President Droupadi Murmu's visit, which includes a seminar on Ol Chiki script and an NIT convocation. Get all the details here.
Jharkhand BJP accuses Health Minister Irfan Ansari of offering jobs for money, citing BNS misuse of office. Minister calls it internal matter. Details on the Rs 7,427 crore budget controversy inside.
New Zealand's 2023 census reveals over 50% have 'No Religion' as Christian denominations decline. This follows a protest by a Pentecostal pastor against a Sikh Nagar Kirtan, drawing criticism from MPs. Sikh & Hindu populations grow.
Uttarakhand High Court halts the transfer of a forest officer, ruling it violated the state's transfer act. The officer had not completed his minimum tenure. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand High Court stays dismissal of Assistant Commissioner Meenakshi Tyagi, accused in fraudulent tax refund case. Next hearing on March 30, 2026. Read the full story.
A young man died in a head-on collision with a school bus in Hussainabad, Daltonganj. Police cite dense fog as the cause. Read the full report on the tragic incident and its aftermath.
East Singhbhum DC urges voters in three constituencies to verify names against 2003 SIR data. Submit details to BLOs by Dec 25 via website or toll-free numbers. Ensure your vote counts!
Jharkhand High Court mandates action against officials & builders for illegal land registry at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. Residents to be compensated. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation plans a dedicated auto and e-rickshaw stand near Naga Baba Khatal market to decongest roads and improve civic amenities. Read more about the new traffic management plan.
Court documents reveal chilling details of the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15. Gunmen planned for months, made ISIS video, and used IEDs. Full coverage.
Uttarkashi municipality unanimously passes a resolution to declare the town a religious city. The proposal seeks a ban on meat and liquor shops and now heads to the state government for final approval.
Nagpur's densely populated Prabhag 5 grapples with sewerage, water, and road issues. As civic polls near, BJP's dominance faces a challenge from Congress and allies. Read about the key issues and political dynamics.
Dehradun court sentences Amreen Jahan and Radheshyam Shukla to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of Nazim Ali. The crime was driven by a grudge after he married another woman. Read the full details of the case.