Kolkata Jeweller Scammed with Fake Gold Biscuits
A Kolkata jeweller was cheated with counterfeit gold biscuits in exchange for a genuine gold bar. Police probe reveals the accused has fled. Read about the rising gold fraud concerns in the region.
Category : Politics
Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha postpones strike after DMC assurance
Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha postponed his indefinite strike after Municipal Commissioner Raviraj Sharma gave a written commitment to resume development works pending ACB clearance. Read the full story.
BSF Boosts Vigilance on Meghalaya-Bangladesh Border
BSF Inspector General OP Upadhyay details enhanced security measures against fundamentalist activities and smuggling on the Meghalaya-Bangladesh frontier. Read the full update on border fencing and seizures.
Guwahati Police Seize Rs 10 Lakh Fake Currency, Arrest One
Garchuk police in Guwahati arrested Santanu Talukdar and seized counterfeit notes worth Rs 10 lakh. The accused planned statewide distribution. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha DGP Mandates Fast Disposal of Seized Property
Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania directs police to clear seized items worth crores from station malkhanas. New guidelines issued under BNSS to ensure swift action post-trial. Read the full story.
Dumka: Elderly man found dead, tied up in suspicious case
A 75-year-old former fruit seller was found dead under suspicious circumstances in his Dumka home. Police probe robbery angle as gold chain goes missing. Read for details.
Mumbai Police Book 671 E-Bike Riders, Seize 517 Vehicles
Mumbai Traffic Police registered 671 FIRs against e-bike users for violations like wrong-side riding and signal jumping between Nov 27-29. 517 vehicles were seized. Read the full crackdown details.
Farmers' Siege at Muktsar DC Office Over Compensation Demands
BKU Ekta Ugrahan activists besieged the Muktsar DC office, demanding Rs 10 lakh compensation and a job for a deceased farmer's family. The siege lasted 7 hours. Read full details.
HC Seeks Report on 'Open Drug Sale' Graffiti in Bathinda
Punjab & Haryana High Court takes suo motu cognizance of graffiti announcing open drug sale in Maur Kalan village. Court seeks report from Punjab Chief Secretary, treats case as PIL. Details inside.
Nellore violence after CPM activist killed by drug peddlers
Nellore district witnessed violent protests after CPM activist K Penchalaiah was murdered. Locals demolished and set fire to houses linked to alleged ganja kingpin Kamakshi. Read the full story.
Bhubaneswar NH-16 bus halt crisis endangers commuters
Unregulated bus stops on Bhubaneswar's NH-16 cause severe traffic & safety risks. A 2024 survey reveals shocking data. Experts demand urgent action. Read more.
MBA Student, Jeweller Held in Puri Highway Robbery
Puri police arrest four, including an MBA student and a jeweller, for a Rs 33 lakh heist on NH-316. Ornaments worth Rs 79 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Varanasi Woman Booked for Firing Pistol at Wedding
Sarnath police file FIR against 'Revolver Rani' for celebratory firing at a wedding. The woman, Sonali, fired a pistol in the air. Investigation into firearm license underway.
Rs 2.47 Crore Rent Dues on Bhubaneswar Govt Quarters
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
CM Yogi's Security Foils Breach Attempt in Varanasi
A youth breached security at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, attempting to approach CM Yogi Adityanath. Police arrested Jogindar Gupta, who was intoxicated and mentally disturbed. Read the full details.
Kolkata man loses Rs 1.5 crore in fake stock trading scam
A 73-year-old Kaikhali resident was duped of Rs 1.5 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud. Kolkata Police issues 15-point safety guidelines to combat such financial scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Suitcase Row: Shiv Sena (UBT) Alleges Cash in Shinde's Bags
Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses Deputy CM Eknath Shinde of carrying money in suitcases for Konkan polls. Shinde Sena ministers claim it's just clothes. Political war heats up.
Odisha Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to Ease Business & Living
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Two Arrested in Belagavi Minor Gang Rape Case
Two men arrested in Belagavi for the gang rape of a 7th-grade minor. The incident occurred in a sugarcane field. Police confirm one main accused and an accomplice.
Shiv Sena MLA faces FIR for guiding voter at EVM booth
Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar booked for entering polling booth, guiding voter & shouting slogans in Hingoli. CM Fadnavis condemns breach of election secrecy. Full details.
BJP Farmers' Wing Rallies in Dharwad Against State Govt
BJP Raitha Morcha members staged a protest rally in Dharwad, accusing the state government of denying MSP and halting welfare schemes. Key leaders joined the demonstration.
Maharashtra Local Polls Phase 1 Hit by Violence, Court Delay
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections sees 35% turnout amid violence & bogus voting allegations. Results postponed to Dec 21 by High Court. Key details inside.
Seer Foresees Major Karnataka Political Shift After Jan 15
Kodimath seer Shivananda Shivayogi predicts a change in Karnataka's chief minister post after Makara Sankranti. He warns of national political issues post-Ugadi and calls for an end to casteism in mutts.
Belagavi ATM Theft Foiled, Alarm System Found Disabled
An attempted ATM theft in Belagavi's Hosa Vantamuri raises serious security questions. Police reveal the alarm was off and norms ignored. Read the full investigation details.
Shivamogga Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Insurance Payout
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
Chargesheet filed in Coimbatore gang rape case
Coimbatore police file detailed chargesheet against trio for gang rape of a college woman. Case to be tried in mahila court. Accused also linked to a separate murder.
MP Chowta Orders Swift Crop Insurance Payment to Farmers
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
Khader Directs Officials to Speed Up 9/11, Single-Site Approvals
Assembly Speaker UT Khader mandates timely processing of property applications, introduces monthly adalats and online system to cut delays. Read about the new reforms.
Meerut Boy, 13, Dies in Freak ID Card Strap Accident at Home
A 13-year-old boy in Meerut died after his school ID card strap got caught on a bathroom tap, forming a noose. Police are investigating the tragic accident that occurred at his Sainik Vihar home. Read the full details.
Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls Schedule Out
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
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