BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani directs officials to inspect all polling stations, prepare voter lists, and set up help centres for the January 16 municipal elections. Read for key details.
A gas cylinder explosion in a Virar (West) apartment left a 43-year-old woman and her 19-year-old son with burn injuries. The incident occurred due to a suspected leak. Read for details and safety reminders.
Kerala High Court clarifies its interim order, directing the Ernakulam District Collector not to permit mutation or property transfers on disputed Munambam land. Next hearing on January 14.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses Amritpal Singh's parole plea as Winter Session concludes. The detained MP can seek parole for future Lok Sabha sessions. Read the full details.
Pakistan's Foreign Office confirms its Indus Water Commissioner has formally written to India seeking clarification on alleged variations in the Chenab River's flow under the Indus Waters Treaty.
NDMC launches a major beautification drive with over 2.6 lakh tulip bulbs across Lutyens Delhi from December 27. The initiative aims to enhance city aesthetics and combat pollution. Key locations include religious sites and major gardens.
A Mumbai Police team cracked a 2012 murder case when the accused confessed after panicking during an impromptu stop at a highway dhaba. Read the full story.
BJP in Pune is overwhelmed with over 2000 ticket aspirants for the 165 PMC corporator seats. The party, confident after recent electoral wins, treads carefully to finalize candidates and avoid rebellion before the January 15 polls.
BJP intensifies preparations in Pudukottai for the Jan 9 finale of its statewide campaign. PM Modi or HM Amit Shah likely to attend. Massive arrangements underway. Read for details.
DMK MLA V Senthilbalaji dismisses the impact of new political parties in the Tamil Nadu assembly election, asserting DMK's victory and a second term for CM Stalin. Read his full statement.
Trichy Corporation designates 506 public sites as stray dog-free zones, including bus stands and hospitals, and initiates construction of four new shelters following Supreme Court directives. Read more.
Kerala High Court extends interim order preventing arrest of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault case. Next hearing on Jan 7. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will virtually inaugurate the new Neelambur police station in Coimbatore district on December 22. This 34th station for rural police aims to improve law and order in rapidly growing areas.
A Pune MP/MLA court orders YouTube to produce metadata for Rahul Gandhi's London speech video in a defamation case filed by Savarkar's grandnephew. Next hearing on Dec 31.
A special court has asked for the case diary in the MUDA land allotment probe after Lokayukta police sought more time. The case involves allegations concerning Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's family.
Maharashtra Stree Mukti Parishad hosts a 3-day state conference in Mumbai from Dec 20-22, reviewing 50 years of the women's movement and planning future action amidst concerns over rising societal violence.
Central armed forces take over security at West Bengal CEO's office in Kolkata following protests over electoral roll revision. EC also issues notice in voter duplication case. Details inside.
Kerala's electoral roll faces scrutiny as nearly 25 lakh voters are deemed untraceable. CEO files police complaint over data misuse fears. Read the full details.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes air power's strategic role amid theaterisation talks. Get the latest updates on India's military restructuring.
Karnataka High Court questions the state government's decision to shut down Janaushadhi stores, stating the order lacks material and harms public interest. Read the full details.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
Karnataka's new anti-hate speech bill sparks political storm as BJP stages walkout, fearing it targets RSS & Bajrang Dal. Details on the controversial legislation inside.
ED uncovers major money laundering racket linked to illegal online betting, seizes Lamborghini & documents from YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi's properties. Key details inside.
Security forces eliminate 3 Maoists with Rs 12 lakh bounty in Sukma. In a separate development, 11 insurgents surrender in Narayanpur. Read the latest on Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal operations.
Assam authorities invoke the 1950 Immigrants Act, ordering 15 declared foreigners to depart India within 24 hours. Deportation from Goalpara detention centre set for Friday. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to consider representations seeking an extension of the Special Intensive Revision deadlines in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Read the full details.
Ukrainian President Zelensky admits the US signalled Ukraine would not join NATO pre-war. He demands security guarantees from Trump and refuses to amend constitution.
The Rajya Sabha approved the SHANTI Bill 2025, ending the government's nuclear power monopoly and easing supplier liability. The move aims to boost India's nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047.
India and Oman have unveiled a comprehensive joint vision document to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties. Explore the key agreements shaping this strategic partnership.
A 40-year-old man was shot dead in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. The police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the brutal killing.