Woman acquitted after 7 years in Thane prostitution case
A Thane court acquits a 52-year-old woman in a 2018 prostitution case, citing lack of evidence and failure to examine key witnesses. Read the full details of the legal battle.
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Man held for kidnapping, assaulting 15-year-old boy in Mapusa
A Mapusa court remanded a 34-year-old man to five days police custody for allegedly kidnapping & sexually assaulting a 15-year-old. Read the full details of the case.
Nagpur Society Boycotts Voting Over Unresolved Civic Issues
Residents of Darshana Society in Nagpur's Ward 34 boycott NMC elections, citing encroachments, garbage, and inaction by civic bodies and local leaders. Read their protest.
Nagpur residents end poll boycott, opt to vote for amenities
Residents of Bamleshwari Nagar in Nagpur, who boycotted the 2019 elections over lack of basic amenities, now plan to vote in NMC polls on Jan 15, calling their earlier protest counterproductive.
Margao MMC Beautification Cleans 3 Major Black Spots
Margao Municipal Council's beautification project successfully transforms 3 of 10 identified waste dumping black spots. Officials credit improved aesthetics and vigilance for the change. Read how the model will be replicated.
Nashik Family Arrested with Drugs Worth Rs 23.35 Lakh
Nashik police arrest three family members in Deolali Camp with marijuana and amphetamine worth Rs 23.35 lakh. Raid conducted on a tip-off under NDPS Act. Read the full details.
Goa Customs Bust: Rs 3.2 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized
Goa customs AIU seizes over 9kg of hydroponic cannabis from Bangkok passenger at Mopa airport. Valued at Rs 3.2 crore, the bust highlights vigilance against drug smuggling. Read for details.
Thane Court Acquits Paan Shop Owner in Banned Tobacco Case
A Thane court acquits a paan shop owner after a 3-year legal battle, citing procedural lapses and lack of evidence in a banned tobacco products case. Read the full details of the judgment.
Kanaka Durga Temple Electricity Bill Dispute Resolved
Senior ministers intervene to end the Kanaka Durga temple electricity bill row. A solution involving net meters for the solar plant and phased payment of dues brings relief. Read the full story.
Ex-Jathedar Supports Live Telecast of CM Mann's Akal Takht Visit
Former Akal Takht Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh supports CM Bhagwant Mann's call for a live telecast of his Akal Takht appearance, questioning the basis of his summons. Read the full debate on transparency and Sikh doctrine.
BJP Hits Back at Congress, AAP Over MGNREGA Corruption Claims
Punjab BJP leader Ashwani Sharma launches a scathing attack on Congress & AAP, alleging massive fraud in MGNREGA. He details the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee's benefits. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Plans 200-NM Waterway Network for MMR
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces a 200-nautical-mile waterway network to connect MMR suburbs with Navi Mumbai Airport and Nariman Point, aiming to benefit 16 million passengers.
Key Ministries to Shift from South Block, Shastri Bhawan
The government has allocated office space in the new Kartvya Bhawan-2 for ministries like Defence and Education, marking a historic shift from the colonial-era South and North Blocks. This paves the way for the Yugeen Yugeen Bharat Museum.
Thane Police seize 638kg ganja, bust interstate drug racket
Thane Crime Branch arrests Telangana man, seizes cannabis worth over ₹2 crore. SUV packed with drugs intercepted near Kalwa. Police probe Andhra-Odisha supply chain.
Nashik Civic Polls: 4,600 EVM Units for 735 Candidates
Nashik Municipal Corporation gears up for intense civic polls with 735 candidates. Over 4,600 ballot units arranged for 122 seats. Discover the unique colour-coded voting system in place.
Gujarat Girl, 13, Dies After Sickle Attack; Man Held
A 13-year-old girl from a Modasa village succumbed to severe injuries allegedly inflicted by a known man. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating the motive behind the brutal assault.
Wrong-side driving triggers 14-vehicle crash in Thane, 4 hurt
A major accident involving 14 vehicles occurred on Ghodbunder Road in Thane after cars & autos drove on the wrong side. 4 injured, traffic halted for hours. Read details.
Thane Court Acquits Tailor in 2020 Murder Case
A Thane sessions court acquitted a 24-year-old tailor accused of murdering his stepmother in 2020, citing a lack of conclusive evidence and serious flaws in the prosecution's case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Punjab Cabinet Approves Key Decisions on Land, Amnesty, Prices
Punjab Cabinet approves 19-acre land for Jain minority medical college in Lehragaga, extends Amnesty Policy 2025, reduces GMADA property prices by 22.5%, and greenlights Sutlej desilting. Key decisions for state development.
Goa Locals Flag NH 66 Irregularities, Renew Bypass Demand
Residents of Chinchinim-Deussua in Goa allege irregularities in NH 66 expansion, citing questionable land acquisition and alignment shifts. They demand the Dandeavaddo bypass as a permanent solution. Read their full grievances.
LEO Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe in Patna
A divisional accounts officer in Khagaria was arrested by Bihar Vigilance while accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 from a contractor. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Goa's Blue Economy Plan: Livelihoods, Infrastructure & Tourism
Goa CM Pramod Sawant outlines a sustainable blue economy strategy to boost fisheries, create jobs, and enhance coastal infrastructure. Learn how this plan aims for a 'blue revolution'.
63 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
In a major boost to anti-Naxal ops, 63 Maoists surrendered in Dantewada under 'Puna Margeim' scheme. 36 had bounties totalling Rs 1.2 crore. Read the full story.
Thane Civic Polls: AI Helps Candidates on Tight Budgets
In Thane's civic elections, candidates with limited funds are turning to AI to create hyper-local campaign videos for as low as Rs 500. Discover how technology is reshaping political outreach.
Goa CM: State Bore Side Effects of Development
Goa CM Pramod Sawant acknowledges the negative impacts of industrialisation and migration on Goans. He vows to protect Mhadei river water from Karnataka's diversion and details steps to safeguard agricultural land. Read the full story.
Goa Fire Case: HC Adjourns Bail Pleas of Panchayat Officials
Bombay High Court defers anticipatory bail hearings for Arpora-Nagoa panchayat officials in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case that killed 25. Lower court had cited need for custodial interrogation.
Retired Judge Attacks Goa Govt's Apathy Towards Hills
Retired Allahabad HC Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello demands withdrawal of a 2023 TCP circular allowing hill construction, accusing lawmakers of destroying Goa's landscape. Read more.
Goa Police Arrests 9th Accused in Nightclub Fire Case
Goa Police arrested the operations manager of Birch by Romeo Lane in connection with the December 2025 fire that killed 25. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
Railways ditch British-era black bandhgala coats
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces end of colonial-era black prince coats in railways. PM Modi pushes to identify and replace such practices with Indian alternatives.
Nagpur NMC Starts EVM Setup for Civic Polls
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
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