HC Orders Permission for Bhapur Mahotsav After Date Revision
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.
Category : Politics
Berhampur orders contractor to rebuild sub-standard road
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 raids in Bihar, 5 states over job scam, money laundering
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.
Army, Police Defuse IED in Rajouri Forest Operation
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.
Patna News Today: Major Updates You Shouldn't Miss
Stay ahead with the latest from Patna! Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026. Watch the full video for complete details.
DRI seizes 29 kg gold, Rs 2.9 cr cash in Agartala-Delhi op
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 to Accommodate 50 SMVDIME MBBS Students in Other Colleges
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.
Bomb threat hoaxes force evacuation of Bihar courts
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 crime at 20-year low, 8.3% drop in 2025
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.
Ladakh Talks with Centre Scheduled for January 2026
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.
New Crest Gate Installed at Tungabhadra Dam in Munirabad
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 HC Stays GO on Invasive Species Removal in Kodaikanal
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.
BJP Workers Attacked in Tripura, Coalition Tensions Flare
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.
Police Sub-Inspector Killed in Banka Road Accident
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.
BJP's Kabindra Purkayastha Cremated with State Honours
Former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha was cremated with full state honours in Silchar. Assam Police gave a three-gun salute. BJP leaders paid tributes.
ESI Scheme Extended to All Nagaland Districts
Nagaland expands ESI scheme statewide. All establishments with 10+ employees must register by January 31. Get the latest details and compliance steps here.
Two Killed in Trichy Truck Crash, Separate Accident Claims Life
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.
BJP Calls Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi a 'Master Storyteller'
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.
SOG Jawan Injured in Kathua Encounter, Operation Intensified
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.
Bihar Mines Dept Seeks Clarifications from 14 Districts
Bihar's Mines and Geology Department serves notices to officers in 14 districts for lagging revenue collection. Director seeks explanations as state aims for Rs 3,850 crore annual target. Details inside.
GHCBA Hunger Strike Protests Court Move to North Guwahati
Lawyers of Gauhati High Court Bar Association begin a 3-day hunger strike against shifting court to North Guwahati. 86% members oppose the move in referendum. Read details.
Odisha's MKBY offers Rs 51k aid, Utkalika gifts to brides
Odisha govt partners with Utkalika to provide handloom sarees, silver ornaments & household items to brides under Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana. Read how this scheme supports families & handicrafts.
Police Meeting with Coffee Growers on Migrant Worker Rules
Somwarpet police held a crucial meeting with coffee growers to outline guidelines for hiring migrant workers and preventing illegal immigration during the picking season. Learn the key safety measures.
Chennithala: CM Office Influenced Sabarimala Gold SIT Probe
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleges the SIT failed to trace missing Sabarimala gold due to CM office interference. He demands a court-monitored CBI probe for truth. Read more.
Public thrashes duo for mangalsutra snatch attempt in Mandya
Two youths in Mandya were caught and beaten by villagers after attempting to snatch a woman's mangalsutra. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway. Read the full details.
BJP Alleges Mamata Tampered Evidence During ED Raids
BJP's Sambit Patra accuses WB CM Mamata Banerjee of interfering in ED raids at I-PAC offices linked to a coal scam. Details on the political clash here.
Delhi Updates: Civic, Traffic & Political News for Jan 8
Stay ahead with the latest from Delhi! Get major updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026. Watch the full video for details.
MTC Stops School Buses in Shillong, STEMS Alternative
Meghalaya Transport Corporation ceases school bus operations from April 1. Parents urged to switch to STEMS for safe, sustainable student transport in Shillong. Read more.
BJP Accuses Mamata of Interfering in ED Raid
BJP leaders accuse West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing an ED raid in a coal smuggling case. Minister Mangal Pandey calls her actions 'unconstitutional'. Read the full details.
Mumbai Headlines: Essential Civic & Traffic Updates
Get the latest Mumbai news for Jan 8, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
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