Despite intensified road safety drives, Chamarajanagar district sees a rise in accidents and fatalities. Authorities deploy AI cameras and identify 22 black spots. Read more on the alarming trends and new measures.
Mandya MLA announces a Rs 2 crore project to install a 26-foot statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda and modernise key traffic circles. Discover how this fulfills a long-standing community demand.
Following complaints, ITDP officials inspected the Dubare tribal settlement in Madikeri. Residents highlighted severe water scarcity and dangerous electrical connections. Officials have assured immediate action.
BJP Mahila Morcha in Mangaluru demands police action against a person for posting derogatory content about Sullia MLA Bhagirathi Murulya. A case has been registered under BNS Section 352.
Russia demands US cease 'unlawful interference' with oil tanker Marinera, escalating maritime tensions. Full details on the high-seas confrontation here.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
Tamil Nadu police arrested five individuals in Madurai, Theni, and Tuticorin, seizing 18kg of ganja and 5 litres of hashish oil worth ₹1 crore. One repeat offender faces Goondas Act.
SP Yashodha Vantagodi inaugurated the 37th National Road Safety Month in Haveri, stressing on valid licences and vehicle upkeep. Officials cited alarming WHO accident data.
Justices Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar took oath as judges of the Patna High Court. The ceremony, presided by Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, was attended by judges and Bar members. Discover their legal journeys.
Dheerendra Kumar Singh, a 50-year-old teacher, died after a speeding truck hit his motorcycle in dense fog on Ara bypass. Locals blocked the Ara-Patna road demanding justice.
Tej Pratap Yadav, estranged from RJD, personally invites NDA ministers to a Makar Sankranti feast, fueling speculation of a political realignment in Bihar. Read the full analysis.
Orissa High Court directs Nayagarh collector to grant permission for Bhapur Mahotsav within 2 days after organizers agree to revise festival dates. Get the full legal details.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation cracks down on poor road construction, forcing a contractor to rebuild 315 metres at his own cost after failed quality tests. Read more.
ED conducts raids in Muzaffarpur & Motihari over a massive job scam involving 40+ govt departments. Key accused Mantu Shah flees. Raids also in WB, Kerala, TN, Gujarat, UP.
A joint team of Army and J&K Police recovered and defused a 3-4 kg IED concealed in a steel utensil in Rajouri's Thanamandi. The operation, based on a tip-off, prevented a potential disaster. Read the full details.
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DRI dismantles an international gold smuggling syndicate, seizing over 29 kg of gold worth Rs 40 crore and Rs 2.9 crore cash in coordinated Agartala-Delhi raids. Read the full investigation details.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges supernumerary seats for 50 SMVDIME MBBS students after NMC withdrawal. He demands accountability for lapses. Read the full story.
Multiple courts in Bihar, including Patna and Gaya, were evacuated after email bomb threats. Police found no explosives, terming it a hoax. Cyber cells are tracing the source. Read for details.
Tripura's crime rate plunges to a two-decade low in 2025 with an 8.3% overall decline. Property crimes down 16%, murders fall 18%. Read the full report.
The MHA has scheduled the next high-level talks with Ladakh's leadership for late January 2026. Key demands include statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Read the latest updates.
The 18th new crest gate is now in place at Karnataka's Tungabhadra Dam. Work accelerates to replace all aging gates by next June under a Rs 52 crore contract. Read the latest updates.
Madras High Court halts a GO after illegal felling of 1200+ trees, including native shola, in Kodaikanal's Berijam forest. Four officials suspended. Read the full story.
Violence erupts in West Tripura as BJP workers are assaulted, raising tensions between coalition partners BJP and Tipra Motha. Details on the incident and political fallout inside.
Sub-Inspector Purendra Singh died after a truck hit him during patrol in Banka. The helper driving the truck was arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha was cremated with full state honours in Silchar. Assam Police gave a three-gun salute. BJP leaders paid tributes.
Nagaland expands ESI scheme statewide. All establishments with 10+ employees must register by January 31. Get the latest details and compliance steps here.
Two truck drivers died in a head-on collision near Trichy early Thursday. In a separate incident, a woman was killed in a truck-motorcycle crash. Details on the accidents and police cases.
Assam BJP dismisses independent MLA Akhil Gogoi's voter deletion allegations as 'imaginary tales'. Party spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi says claims are baseless. Read the full political clash.
Security forces intensify search in Kathua's Billawar after a gunfight injures an SOG trooper. Joint teams hunt 2-3 terrorists in dense forests. Latest updates here.