Ex-NCP Leader Rahul Kalate Switches to BJP in Pune
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
Category : Politics
Bengal Worker Mistaken for Bangladeshi, Detained 8 Months
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
HC Asks Mallya: When Will You Return to India?
Bombay High Court adjourns Vijay Mallya's plea challenging Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, directs him to state return date. Next hearing on Feb 11. Read the full details.
Vadodara man cheated of Rs 90 lakh in bitcoin scam
A 69-year-old man in Vadodara was allegedly duped of over Rs 90 lakh in a bitcoin investment fraud. Police have registered a case. Read the full story for details on financial scams.
Coimbatore 24x7 water project: Crucial feeder line work begins
Work on the vital main feeder line for Coimbatore's 24x7 drinking water project has started at Sungam Junction. The night work aims to connect 15,000 homes and will finish by Friday. Read more.
Two shot in Dahod over hostile witness dispute
Two persons injured in Dahod shooting linked to a 7-year-old case. One victim was a bystander. Police arrest one suspect, search for another. Read the full story.
Bus Driver Dies, 5 Hurt in Truck Crash on NH-48 Near Vasad
A fatal road accident on NH-48 near Vadodara claims a bus driver's life and injures five after a truck slams into a stationary luxury bus. Police investigation underway.
Sivakasi man sets wife, stepchildren, mother-in-law on fire
A family dispute in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi turned deadly as a man set his wife, stepchildren, and mother-in-law ablaze. One dead, four critically injured in the shocking incident. Read the full details.
5 Saharanpur Workers Die of Asphyxia in Kurukshetra Resort
Five migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died of suspected asphyxia in a Kurukshetra resort after inhaling fumes from a coal brazier. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Madras HC Directs TN to Monitor Women, Child Safety Laws
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt & commissions to monitor enforcement of laws protecting women & children. Details on PIL, SOP, and court's crucial observations inside.
Awareness Meet on Bonded & Child Labour Laws for Goat Herders
TFPPS organized a crucial meeting in Sivaganga to educate goat herders on bonded and child labour laws. Officials discussed ongoing cases, highlighting payment irregularities. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's ₹185 Crore Disaster Institute Proposal Final Review
Maharashtra's State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) proposal is under final govt review. The ₹184.94 crore Nagpur MIHAN campus aims to be a nodal hub for training and research. Read more.
World in Pics: Protests, Clashes & Christmas Tree
A visual roundup of December 24, 2025: Kolkata protests over Bangladesh, Assam clashes, and the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting. See the day's defining moments.
Software professional kills wife on Bengaluru road, surrenders
A 40-year-old IT professional allegedly shot his estranged wife dead in West Bengaluru's Rajajinagar. The couple, from Tamil Nadu, had been living apart for 1.5 years. Read the full investigation details.
India Offers $450M Aid to Sri Lanka for Cyclone Recovery
India pledges a $450 million reconstruction package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Includes grants & credit lines for infrastructure, housing, and healthcare. Read details.
Coimbatore Nurses Protest for 6th Day, Demand Regular Jobs
145 nurses at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital continue their sit-in for the sixth day, condemning arrests in Chengalpattu and demanding job regularisation as per DMK's poll promise. Read more.
Kanimozhi: DMK's 2026 manifesto to reflect public needs
DMK MP Kanimozhi announced the party's 2026 Tamil Nadu election manifesto will be shaped by direct public consultation. The committee will meet industrialists, farmers & more.
Over 2,191 kg of seized ganja destroyed in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police incinerated a massive 2,191 kg of seized ganja at a bio-waste facility. The drugs were confiscated in 1,317 NDPS cases across four districts. Read the full report on this significant crackdown.
Nagpur's Prabhag 7 Braces for Triangular Civic Poll Fight
North Nagpur's Prabhag 7, known for split voting patterns, gears up for a fierce triangular contest between BSP, Congress, and BJP in the NMC elections. Key issues include broken infrastructure and civic neglect. Read more.
Rs 36.4 Crore Approved for Nashik's Jain Festival Infrastructure
Maharashtra government sanctions Rs 36.4 crore for the Panchkalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav at Namokar Tirth in Nashik. The festival from Feb 6-25 expects 10 lakh visitors. Read about the major infrastructure boost.
Coimbatore cops seize ₹56 lakh cash from Kerala biker
Coimbatore police seized ₹56 lakh unaccounted cash from a motorist heading to Kerala. The money was hidden in a secret compartment. Read the full story for details.
Man steals 6 vehicles to pay gambling debts, arrested
Aarif Dewan, 29, arrested in Vadodara for stealing six two-wheelers to repay gambling losses. Police reveal his modus operandi using duplicate keys. Read the full story.
Haryana Minister Acts Against Corruption in Food Dept
Haryana's Food Minister Rajesh Nagar suspends an inspector, orders FIRs against officials for disrupting ration supply. Grievances on land, infrastructure also addressed. Read more.
School official dies in prison after POCSO arrest in Dharmapuri
A 48-year-old assistant headmaster in Dharmapuri, arrested for sexually harassing a Class IX girl, died of cardiac arrest in prison. The incident occurred after a complaint was filed under the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
2025: A World Where Power Became a Style Choice
2025 saw a stark shift in global politics. From missile strikes to tariffs, diplomacy gave way to raw power. Explore how the US, China, India, and others navigated this new, friction-filled world order.
22 Maoists surrender in Odisha, Rs 2 crore bounty
22 Maoist insurgents from Chhattisgarh surrendered in Odisha, carrying a combined bounty of over Rs 2 crore. The mass surrender is a major setback for CPI (Maoist). Read the full story.
Ex-IG's suicide bid after Rs 8 cr online fraud, FIR filed
Retired Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal shot himself after an Rs 8 crore online scam. He is now stable. Police file FIR, freeze 25 accounts. Read the shocking details.
Court rejects plea to drop Akhlaq lynching charges
A fast-track court in Noida rejected the UP government's application to withdraw charges against 10 accused in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case. The judge ordered daily hearings to expedite the trial.
HC to Hear Plea for SC/ST Quotas in Bar Council Polls
Telangana High Court will hear a petition on Dec 29 seeking SC/ST reservations in Bar Council elections. The petitioner argues the current process violates constitutional rights. Read the full details.
Sand Mafia Destroys Check Dams in Telangana
A fact-finding committee blames the sand mafia for destroying key check dams in Karimnagar and Peddapalli using gelatin sticks. It demands immediate police action and restoration.
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