The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance dominates Maharashtra's first-phase civic elections, winning 207 council president posts. BJP alone secures 117, boosting CM Fadnavis. Results declared Dec 22.
Shimla Police apprehend two individuals and seize 1.5 grams of chitta (heroin) near the ISBT. Read about the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking in Himachal Pradesh.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina accuses the 2006-08 interim government of enabling violence and lawlessness, directly criticizing Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Read the full analysis.
A massive fire broke out at a plastic factory in Delhi's Narela Industrial Area. Over 30 fire tenders battled the blaze. No casualties reported. Details on the response and investigation inside.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina refuses to return after ICT verdict, labeling it a 'political assassination.' Get the full story on the legal battle and its regional implications.
PM Sheikh Hasina says Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and a past caretaker government strained Bangladesh-India relations. Read the full analysis of her recent remarks.
Dr. Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi and Maulana Mahmood Madani denounce the mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, calling it against Islamic teachings and urging action.
A survivor of the 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape, now 23 and studying law, speaks out ahead of sentencing. Her family changed cities 5 times, faced harassment, but found hope in conviction. Read her powerful journey.
Police raid illegal cockfight in Karnataka, book 27 including a former MLA and a BJP leader. Details on the case, charges, and legal consequences. Read the full report.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina criticizes Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for his US remarks, asserting he lacks authority to realign the nation's foreign policy. Read the full diplomatic row details.
A special court in Punjab's Hoshiarpur sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The verdict underscores strict punishment under POCSO Act.
Haryana Police arrested four suspects after an encounter in Panipat's Israna area. One accused sustained a bullet injury. Details on the operation and seized weapons inside.
Delhi's toxic air becomes a political flashpoint as AAP releases a satirical video. BJP accuses them of mocking a serious health crisis. Read the full story on the escalating blame game.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina accuses interim govt of lawlessness after killing of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi, warns of diplomatic strain with India. Read the full details.
A 19-year-old painter was stabbed in the neck in Delhi's Rohini over a Rs 2000 loan dispute. Two accused have been arrested. Read the full details of the police investigation.
J&K and Ladakh High Court transfers probe into minor girl's 2024 hanging death to CBI, citing police's lack of 'serious-minded effort'. Father suspected rape and murder.
Delhi Police cracked a Karol Bagh attempted murder case using a barcode on a broken beer bottle. Technical surveillance led to three arrests. Read how forensic clues solved the crime.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says BJP's strong performance in local body elections signals its prospects in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for January 15, 2026.
Jammu Police recover a Chinese-made weapon-mountable telescope from a child and arrest a man in Samba for questioning. Investigations are ongoing. Stay informed.
The Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new rural job scheme is seen as a rebranding tactic to counter Opposition attacks. Congress alleges a pattern of renaming past schemes.
Trinamool Congress declared Rs 184.96 crore from 448 donors in 2024-25, a three-fold jump. Top donors include Prudent Electoral Trust, a lottery distributor, and Bengal-based firms. Details inside.
Lawyer for Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal says Delhi airport altercation with passenger Ankit Dewan was settled with CISF. Both signed a no-legal-action statement. Details inside.
Aam Aadmi Party's donations surged over threefold to Rs 38.1 crore in FY 2024-25. Over 43% came from Prudent Electoral Trust, but individual contributors formed the bulk of the party's funding, with limited corporate support.
India's fertiliser subsidy, set to hit Rs 2 lakh crore, distorts farming and harms soil. Experts urge reform for better growth. Read how Modi can act now.
Eight people, including two newly elected corporators, suffered minor burns after turmeric powder (bhandara) ignited during a local body election victory celebration near Jejuri's Khandoba temple on Sunday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina warns of rising religious extremism and violence, criticizes Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, and calls for stable governance. Read her full address.
India's foreign policy under PM Modi has secured dramatic gains in West Asia, shifting from Pakistan-centric views to strategic partnerships. Explore the economic and diplomatic transformation. Read more.
On December 22, 1985, Prafulla Mahanta neared becoming Assam CM as AGP won majority. Global news included Winnie Mandela's detention, VP Singh on tax raids, and a reported massacre in Sri Lanka. Dive into this historical snapshot.
The Modi government passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, without parliamentary committee review. We analyze the key changes and the debate over legislative oversight. Read more.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.