The Election Commission has directed the West Bengal DGP to submit a detailed report by Jan 6 on the attack on roll observer C Murugan. The EC cited serious security lapses. Read the full story.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announce state will not launch its own rural job scheme, fearing major central funding cuts. They vow a public campaign to restore MGNREGA.
Egra Municipality Chairman Swapan Nayek arrested in a major government land scam. He was remanded to 5-day police custody after defying Trinamool Congress. Read the full details.
NHAI begins urgent repairs on the 750m Sanjay Setu bridge near Khalghat after a viral video showed dangerous swaying. Work involves bearing replacement and is set for completion by mid-March. Read for details.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer will meet Election Commission and Home Ministry officials in Delhi to plan central forces deployment for the upcoming assembly elections, focusing on voter security.
Venezuela faces a political vacuum after US military captures President Nicolas Maduro. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez named interim leader as US pledges control. Read the full story.
A Pune court acquits a man accused in a 1974 robbery due to lack of evidence and witnesses. The case involved a wristwatch worth Rs 60. Read the full story.
Pune police register case against 17 MPSC aspirants for blocking Alka Talkies Chowk, causing major traffic jams. They demand age relaxation & exam postponement. Details inside.
A woman government official in Hardoi was found critically injured near railway tracks after alleging sexual harassment by a senior. Police are investigating a possible murder attempt. Read the full story.
A Lucknow resident filed a police complaint after spotting unidentified youths near his home, sparking safety fears. Police identified them as students from a nearby coaching centre. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Northern Railway deployed 440 extra staff & 8 special trains to manage massive pilgrim influx at Prayagraj for Paush Purnima. Read about the extensive safety and passenger management arrangements.
The Badshahnagar Railway Manoranjan Sansthan in Lucknow has been redeveloped into a vibrant centre with new sports, fitness, and cultural facilities for railway employees and their families. Explore the new offerings.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appoints Delcy Rodriguez as interim leader during his foreign trip. Explore the rise of his powerful ally, dubbed 'Maduro's Tiger'.
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Benazir Noor quits TMC, rejoins Congress. Her return, ahead of WB Assembly polls, aims to revive party's fortunes in key Malda region. Read more.
Punjab Police arrest 119 individuals in a major anti-drug operation across the state. The crackdown targets smugglers and seizes significant contraband. Read the full report on the ongoing war against drugs.
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes FIR in a fatal road accident case, ruling that mere negligence without criminal intent shouldn't lead to trial. Landmark judgment clarifies Section 304-A IPC application.
A 46-year-old man impersonating an e-commerce delivery agent snatched a gold chain from a senior citizen in Vadodara. Police arrested him in Bharuch hours later, revealing a history of 28 similar cases.
Assam Police arrest 20 for killing a couple accused of witchcraft in Karbi Anglong. IGP vows zero tolerance as state enforces strict anti-witch hunting law. Read the full story.
Chhattisgarh police claim the upper hand in the final anti-Maoist push. 14 killed in encounters, a top commander surrenders. Over 500 Maoists neutralized since 2024. Read the latest.
A Pune health department employee was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for demanding a Rs 3 lakh bribe for an inter-district transfer. Read the full details of the trap and the senior official's alleged involvement.
ED submits charge sheet in Bengal illegal sand mining case, revealing Rs 145 crore irregularities. 14 companies & 4 individuals named. Next hearing on Monday. Get the full story.
Karnataka establishes district-level medical boards to determine the age of juveniles in conflict with the law, ensuring accurate assessments and proper legal procedures. Learn about the new policy.
From a dramatic US strike in Venezuela to a frosty morning in the UK and a stunning Wolf Supermoon in Israel, these are the defining images from around the world on January 4, 2026. Explore the full visual story.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Read the latest updates and legal arguments.
A Village Defence Group member's vigilance in Doda district prompted a major joint security operation after suspicious movements were spotted. Authorities urge locals to stay calm and cooperate.
Debananda Sana, a 36-year-old mason from Basirhat, died in Goa police custody. His family alleges he was beaten to death and demands an impartial probe. Shocking details emerge.
Shaqif Ali, accused of rape, blackmail, and abetment to suicide, was arrested after a police encounter in Varanasi's Sarnath. He sustained a bullet injury during an exchange of fire. Read the full details.
Following Supreme Court directives, Maharashtra orders a 24x7 crackdown to clear stray cattle from highways, set up patrols, and boost emergency response to prevent accidents.
Six-year-old Pradeep rescued in Khargone after a 22-day police operation. The child was kidnapped for occult rituals. Read the emotional story of his reunion.