The AICC appoints Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar as a senior observer for Assam polls, signaling a status quo on the state's leadership. Siddaramaiah continues as CM, at least until key state elections conclude. Read the full analysis.
Enforcement Directorate probes a massive narcotics racket involving illegal sale of codeine-laced cough syrup to Bangladesh. Prime accused Shubham Jaiswal allegedly earned Rs 800 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Balaganj, removing 56 illegal structures to reclaim public space and ease traffic. Officials warn against reoccupation.
A day after a major anti-encroachment drive at Lucknow's Nishatganj bridge, vendors and squatters are back, raising serious questions about enforcement by civic authorities. What's the permanent solution?
Rajasthan ACB registers FIR in alleged Rs 2000 crore midday meal scam during Covid. 21 accused, including Confed officials & private firms, face charges of fraud & conspiracy. Details inside.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari condemns CM Mamata Banerjee's visit during ED search at I-PAC office, calling it interference. BJP alleges evidence seizure. Full story.
South Goa MP Capt Viriato Fernandes, a Kargil War veteran, received an Election Commission notice to prove his identity. Goa's CEO blamed the Booth Level Officer for the lapse. Read details.
Lucknow Police's special drive targets public drinking & hooliganism after citizen complaints. 1,025 challans issued in one hour. Commissioner vows continued action for public safety.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a major protest march in Kolkata after ED searches at I-PAC. She accuses BJP of 'political burglary' and stealing candidate data ahead of polls.
Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench asks LDA and Municipal Corporation for their proposal on reclaimed Sahara land in Gomtinagar, marked as a green belt. Next hearing on Jan 19.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma criticizes police intelligence failure as Gujarat & Mumbai ATS conduct raids. He announces Rs 200 crore modernisation fund and new initiatives.
A 15-year-old student in Kanpur's Kidwainagar accused her coaching teacher of rape and death threats. Police have arrested the accused under the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Rajasthan High Court mandates humane parole conditions, ruling poverty isn't a crime. New guidelines prevent discrimination against poor inmates. Read the landmark judgment details.
Kanpur faced two major fire incidents on Thursday in Generalganj and Chaubepur. While no casualties were reported, property worth lakhs was destroyed. Officials suspect a short circuit in one case.
The hearing in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case in Noida has been advanced by 15 days. This follows a transfer application filed by the accused, citing politicization of the case. Read the latest court developments.
Sirsa police register case after two minor sisters allege rape in a car. A special investigation team formed, arrests imminent. Read the full details.
A leopard that spread fear across Prayagraj villages for six months was finally captured after a dramatic three-hour standoff in Chibaiya. Locals trapped it in a house before authorities arrived. Read the full story.
A total of 45 advocates have filed nominations for the Kanpur Bar Association elections, setting the stage for a competitive poll. Key contenders include former presidents and secretaries. Read for full candidate list and election details.
A 45-year-old railway employee in Kanpur Dehat died by suicide after colleagues accused him of theft. He left behind a video narrating his ordeal. Police investigation is ongoing.
A 30-year-old man in Kanpur died after a brutal brick attack following a dispute over liquor. Police have detained four suspects. Read the full investigation details.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria proposes a cost-effective metro-bus hybrid for Chandigarh, citing Jaipur's financial failure. New plan focuses on peripheral corridors and robust bus fleet.
A man in Kanpur confessed to murdering his partner and led police to her decomposed body in a field. The woman had been missing for eight months. Read the full investigation details.
Two cousins arrested in Jalaun for allegedly gangraping a 22-year-old coaching student after intoxicating her. Police acted swiftly on the father's complaint. Read the full details.
Kanpur DM orders new streetlight timings on national highways to combat dense fog and prevent accidents. NHAI also conducts safety checks and awareness drives.
Chandigarh Administration directs cab aggregators to comply with new 2025 fare structure, ending exploitative practices. Read the full details of the STA's decisive meeting.
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants permanent injunction to buyer in a 40-year Gurugram land dispute, reaffirming that peaceful possession is paramount over title disputes. Read the full judgment analysis.
ED conducts searches at I-PAC offices linked to a coal smuggling case, with CM Mamata Banerjee intervening. Also, ASI to adopt a PPP model for monument conservation, and US threatens 500% tariffs. Read the full briefing.
A disturbing incident in Bengaluru's Chikkabanavara sees a man catching fire while attempting to burn his brother's house. CCTV footage captures the horrifying moment. Read the full details.
Bengaluru retains its crown as India's top city for women in 2025, reveals Avtar's report. Discover the top 5 cities and key regional trends shaping women's inclusion. Read more!