Ajay Rai Praises Priyanka Gandhi as Symbol of Courage
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai called Priyanka Gandhi a symbol of sensitivity and public struggle after performing Rudraabhishek on her birthday in Varanasi.
Category : Politics
Nagpur Court Questions NMC on Disabled Voter Transport
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court expressed strong displeasure over the absence of wheelchair-friendly e-bus services for disabled voters ahead of the NMC polls. The court demanded details of arrangements to ensure their access to polling stations.
Kolkata Chinese School Battles CISF Over 16-Month Occupation
Pei May Chinese High School in Tangra moves Calcutta High Court after CISF personnel occupy 18 classrooms for 16 months without payment, disrupting community activities and Chinese New Year preparations.
Bengaluru Murder Probe Widens to Sexual Assault Angle
Police in Bengaluru have expanded their investigation into a techie's murder to include a possible sexual assault angle, shifting from an initial fire accident theory.
Bengaluru Police Arrest Two Suspected Bangladeshi Migrants
Bengaluru police have arrested two suspected Bangladeshi migrants found living illegally in Podu village near Electronics City and working at a scrap shed.
Illegal Hoardings Return in Bengaluru Amid Festive Cheer
As Bengaluru gears up for festivities, illegal hoardings have resurfaced across the city, defacing public spaces and raising concerns about enforcement lapses.
Pune Women's Group Releases Manifesto for January 15 Polls
The Stree Mukti Andolan Sampark Samiti presents a detailed women's manifesto for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, demanding clean elections, water security, better transport, and stronger public services.
Five UP Officers Elevated to Additional Chief Secretary
Five principal secretaries from the 1995 batch in Uttar Pradesh have been promoted to additional chief secretary under the 7th Pay Commission's pay matrix 17.
Nagpur Civic Polls: 4 Lakh New Voters, SEC Outreach Missing
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see nearly 4 lakh first-time voters, but State Election Commission's awareness efforts remain limited to social media, raising concerns over low turnout.
BJP UP Chief in Ayodhya, Calls Temple Symbol of Party's Struggle
BJP's Uttar Pradesh president Pankaj Chaudhary visited Ayodhya for the first time since his appointment, praising the Ram temple as emblematic of the party's ideological journey.
Woman Dies After SIR Hearing Stress, Family Blames Officials
A 75-year-old woman from Baduria died after a cerebral stroke. Her family claims severe mental stress from a SIR hearing caused her death, alleging official harassment.
BJP's Chaudhary: 2027 UP Polls Key for Development Continuity
BJP UP chief Pankaj Chaudhary declares the 2027 assembly elections a resolution for sustained development and nationalist politics, rallying workers in Ayodhya.
Bengaluru Dental Student Suicide: Mother Accuses Lecturers
Yashaswini B, a 23-year-old dental student, died by suicide in Bengaluru. Her mother alleges six lecturers harassed her, leading to a new FIR under BNS Section 108 for abetment to suicide.
Bihar Dancer Rescued After Calling Police Using Accused's Phone
A 24-year-old orchestra dancer in Bihar's Purnea district was abducted and gang-raped by six men. She managed to call police using an intoxicated accused's phone, leading to her rescue and one arrest.
Kerala CM Leads Protest Against Centre's Financial Restrictions
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and ruling LDF leaders staged a sit-in protest in Thiruvananthapuram, accusing the Centre of imposing financial restrictions and denying funds to the state.
Karnataka's Ameer-e-Shariat Syed Tanveer Hashmi Dies
Syed Tanveer Hashmi, the Ameer-e-Shariat for Karnataka, passed away in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. He was a prominent Islamic scholar and leader.
Rajasthan Police SOG to Question 37 Constables in Fake Recruitment
Rajasthan Police's SOG will summon 37 constables in Jalore accused of using forged documents and dummy candidates. The case emerged from a recruitment audit revealing signature mismatches.
Trump Weighs Iran Strikes as Nuclear Talks Offer Emerges
The White House considers Iran's diplomatic offer on nuclear program while President Trump leans toward military strikes. Vice President Vance pushes for talks before retaliation over protest crackdowns.
Trump Shifts $2,000 Check Timeline to Year-End
President Trump clarifies his $2,000 tariff-funded check promise, now suggesting payments near year-end instead of before 2026 elections, amid funding questions.
Trump Criticizes AG Pam Bondi as Weak and Ineffective
President Trump has repeatedly complained to aides about Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling her weak and ineffective in pursuing his priorities, including prosecuting his political opponents.
Navi Mumbai Airport Named After D.B. Patil, Says CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declares the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after social activist D.B. Patil, honoring his legacy in the region.
Chhattisgarh HC Denies Bail, Courts Not for Protests
Chhattisgarh High Court denies anticipatory bail to two men involved in courtroom disruption, emphasizing courts are neutral spaces for justice, not protests.
Chennai's ₹5,000 Fine for Beach Littering Before Pongal
Greater Chennai Corporation announces strict ₹5,000 penalty for littering on Marina and other city beaches, with enforcement starting before the Pongal holiday surge to protect public health.
Chennai Flyover Fails to Ease Traffic, Creates Bottlenecks
The 1.15km Koyambedu flyover, built to decongest Chennai's busiest transit hub, now causes 20-minute delays during peak hours due to illegal bus stops and poor planning.
Congress Demands Re-Elections in Unopposed Wards
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal demands elections in wards declared unopposed, questions timing of Ladki Bahin scheme payments ahead of polls.
Ghaziabad Man Murders Girlfriend in Hotel, Sleeps with Body
A 34-year-old labourer in Ghaziabad allegedly killed his girlfriend during a drunken argument, slept next to her corpse, then called police the next morning. The victim suffered brutal internal injuries.
Yogi Reviews UP Road Projects, Orders Weekly Land Meetings
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a detailed review of road infrastructure works. He directed officials to hold weekly meetings to resolve land acquisition issues.
Rajasthan Cold Wave: Fatehpur at -0.4°C, Relief Coming
Rajasthan continues to shiver under severe cold wave conditions with Fatehpur recording -0.4°C. The Met office predicts a marginal temperature rise from January 16, offering hope for relief.
Mamata Banerjee Accuses EC of Voter Disenfranchisement
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes second letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging Election Commission fails to issue receipts for documents, marks them 'not found' to disenfranchise voters.
HC: Wife's Skills Don't Deny Maintenance Under CrPC
Allahabad High Court rules that a wife's qualifications or vocational skills cannot be used to deny her maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing social justice principles.
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