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Mumbai's mayor position remains uncertain after BMC elections. BJP emerges as single largest party with 89 wards, while Shiv Sena factions and Congress vie for power-sharing in India's richest civic body.
A shootout in Doraha, Punjab, saw the Station House Officer fire at a wanted criminal, injuring him in the chest. The incident highlights ongoing police efforts against crime.
Former US President Donald Trump's proposed permanent seat on a Gaza peace board is estimated to cost $1 billion. The plan faces scrutiny over its high price tag and feasibility in the ongoing conflict.
The Indian Army's Western Command organized Veterans' Rallies and outreach programs across multiple cities, reaffirming commitment to veteran welfare through financial allocations and support mechanisms.
The Calcutta High Court will hear two PILs seeking Central forces deployment in violence-hit Beldanga. West Bengal police arrested 30 people for inciting unrest.
Two Delhi Police personnel sustained knife injuries while arresting an armed history-sheeter in Shahbad Dairy. Despite wounds, they overpowered the accused and recovered a loaded pistol.
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Economic sanctions have become routine tools of diplomacy, creating challenges for middle powers like India. This article explores India's pragmatic approach to maintaining strategic autonomy.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will participate in Harvard Kennedy School's week-long executive program on leadership in January 2026, becoming the first sitting Indian CM to do so.
Five-time MLA Nitin Nabin is set to become BJP's national president. His declared net worth stands at ₹3.08 crore, with detailed assets and political journey from Ranchi to national leadership.
A new report claims Donald Trump wrote a letter to Norway's PM, stating he no longer feels obligated to think purely of peace after not receiving the Nobel Prize and demanding US control of Greenland.
The BMC election results are in, with Sena (UBT) winning 65 seats and MNS securing 6. Now, Mumbai awaits its new mayor through a unique lottery and reservation system.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's comment about older generations stepping aside for new leadership has ignited discussions in political circles ahead of BJP organizational changes.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the imposition of Rs 5 lakh costs on a PIL petitioner in 2023, reinforcing judicial authority over frivolous litigation.
A woman recounts a distressing experience at a Janata Darshan event, prompting the police commissioner to direct immediate action to address her complaint and ensure justice.
Security forces have restarted counterinsurgency operations in Kishtwar's forests after a night halt. Eight personnel were injured in an encounter with terrorists positioned at higher elevations.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir met with the Chief Election Commissioner, stressing the need for complete neutrality in the upcoming February 12 elections.
Political drama unfolds in Mumbai as BMC mayor selection nears. BJP leads with 89 seats, Shinde's Shiv Sena has 29, while UBT gets 65. Hotel stays spark poaching fears.
Gurgaon Police arrested a 34-year-old man for impersonating a Haryana Police sub-inspector to evade toll taxes and secure free accommodations in hotels.
A 27-year-old man died after his car plunged into a drain in Greater Noida. His family claims administrative negligence as he struggled for nearly two hours without proper rescue.
The Mumbai Mayor election result is delayed as BJP and Shinde Sena, both Mahayuti allies, dispute the post. The decision awaits CM Fadnavis' return from Davos on January 24.
Four men posing as policemen snatched Rs 13 lakh from a retired teacher in Wadala. The victim's associates chased the car, alerting patrolling police who intercepted the vehicle and recovered the cash.
Police arrest storyteller Shravan Das for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor in Darbhanga. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar government over crimes against women.
The White House announces Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, inviting leaders like India's Narendra Modi, Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif, and Italy's Giorgia Meloni to oversee transition from conflict to development.
A video showing JD(U) MLA Anant Singh smoking inside a Patna hospital has gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders and raising questions about conduct.
Patna High Court grants anticipatory bail to an assault accused with unusual conditions: cleaning library books for a week and planting a sapling. Justice Rajiv Roy imposes these tasks considering the accused's young age.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court increased compensation to over Rs 1 crore for a motor accident victim's family, acknowledging homemakers' economic contributions and raising notional income to Rs 15,000 monthly.
US President Donald Trump's 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies over Greenland have analysts warning of direct confrontation and potential alliance collapse. Experts question NATO's future.
Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, has publicly announced his divorce from wife Aparna Yadav via an Instagram post, accusing her of selfish behavior.