Thane Car Rental Dispute Turns Fatal in Shilphata
A car rental deposit dispute in Thane's Shilphata escalated into a fatal stabbing and abduction. Police swiftly arrested three accused and rescued the victim within hours of the violent incident.
Category : Politics
Nagpur Fire Services Crisis: 86% Staff Vacancies
Nagpur's fire and emergency services face critical manpower shortages with 751 out of 872 posts vacant, leaving 13 fire stations understaffed and new fire tenders idle, threatening public safety in the city of over two million.
Thane Police Busts Mumbra Man's Drug Racket
Thane police arrested a 25-year-old mobile repairman from Mumbra for allegedly running a narcotics racket using his business as a front. Authorities seized 750 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, gadgets, and cash worth over Rs 1.8 lakh.
Health Ministry Appeals Delhi HC Ruling on Frozen Semen Release
The Union Health Ministry has appealed a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed parents of a deceased unmarried man to access his cryopreserved semen for posthumous reproduction, raising complex legal questions about inheritance and consent.
Judge Rejects Minnesota Bid to Block Trump Immigration Operation
A federal judge has denied Minnesota's attempt to halt a major immigration enforcement surge under President Trump, ruling the state unlikely to succeed in its constitutional challenge.
Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, has taken oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, marking a historic moment in state politics. The NCP's reunification efforts face significant hurdles amid ongoing factional disputes.
Ludhiana Advocate Aces Punjab-Haryana Judicial Service Exams
A young advocate from Ludhiana has achieved top rank in the Punjab and Haryana High Court Judicial Service exams, showcasing legal excellence in the region.
PM Modi Visits Dera Ballan on Ravidas Jayanti, 8,000 Cops Deployed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dera Ballan in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Ravidas Jayanti. A massive security deployment of 8,000 police personnel is in place following a threat email, ensuring tight security for the event.
Navjot Kaur Quits Congress, Slams Punjab Unit Chief
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, resigns from the party, accusing state unit head Raja Warring of ignoring senior leaders and praising PM Modi's governance.
Rs 8,000 Crore Urban Fund Unused for 5 Years
The Rs 8,000 crore performance-based challenge fund for developing eight new cities remains unutilized for five years. Progress on air pollution control in million-plus cities and bus schemes also lags, highlighting urban development challenges.
Free Laptops Distributed to Chennai Students Under Govt Scheme
Hindu Religious Minister P K Sekarbabu distributed laptops to 186 college students in Chennai under the 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme to boost IT and AI skills among youth.
5 Killed in Berhampur Truck Crash on Railway Overbridge
A speeding truck crashed into three motorcycles on a railway overbridge in Berhampur, killing five and injuring three. Police seized the truck and detained the driver.
Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Electric Crematorium
Madras High Court dismisses PIL challenging electric crematorium construction in Kuchanur village, citing ulterior motives and supporting modernization to reduce pollution.
Modi's Jalandhar Visit & Punjab's Dalit Political Dynamics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti highlights political outreach to Punjab's Dalit community, which faces complex identity divisions affecting voting patterns.
BJP Appoints Narendra Borkar as Nagpur Leader Before Mayor Polls
BJP Nagpur unit names senior corporator Narendra Borkar as ruling party leader ahead of February 6 mayor elections, consolidating civic leadership with experienced hand.
BJP Names Neeta Thakre Nagpur Mayor, Shivani Dani Standing Committee Head
BJP selects three-time corporator Neeta Thakre as Nagpur's next mayor, overlooking Shivani Dani. Thakre becomes the 55th mayor and 8th woman to hold the post. Elections scheduled for February 6.
BJP Corporators Submit Resignations in Nagpur Ahead of NMC Appointments
All 102 newly elected BJP corporators in Nagpur submitted resignation letters to party leadership, described as routine practice but seen as pressure tactic before key NMC appointments including standing committee members.
Madras HC Rejects State Plea on Police Building Eviction
Madras High Court refuses interim relief to Tamil Nadu government, upholding order to vacate Sholinganallur police building within two years over rent dispute.
Thane Court Jails Man for Cheque Bounce, Orders Rs 60 Lakh Compensation
A Thane magistrate court has convicted a Borivli resident in a decade-old property dispute, sentencing him to one year simple imprisonment for dishonouring two cheques worth Rs 30 lakh and ordering Rs 60 lakh compensation to the complainant.
Bengal Police Denies ED Intimidation Claims in I-PAC Case
West Bengal Police has filed affidavits in Supreme Court denying Enforcement Directorate's allegations of intimidation during searches at I-PAC office and founder's residence in Kolkata.
IPS Officers Need 2-Year Central Service for IG Post
Union home ministry mandates IPS officers from 2011 batch onwards to serve minimum two years at SP/DIG level in central posts to qualify for inspector general positions in Union government.
Goa DRS Faces Industry Opposition Over Implementation
Eight major industry associations in Goa have urged the state government to postpone the April 1 launch of the Deposit Refund Scheme, citing increased consumer costs and inadequate infrastructure.
Delhi SWAT Commando Murder: Dowry, Loan Dispute Behind Killing
Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal Chaudhary, four months pregnant, was allegedly killed by husband Ankur over house loan instalments and dowry harassment. The brutal attack occurred during a phone call with her brother.
Madurai Stray Cattle Crisis Hits Vendors, Traffic
Madurai's street vendors and commuters face severe disruption from stray cattle that eat merchandise, deter customers, block roads, and cause accidents. Officials claim a 50% reduction in incidents by 2025.
Thane Police Bust Burglary Gang, Solve 18 Cases
Thane crime branch arrests four members of an inter-city burglary gang involved in housebreakings and shop thefts across Maharashtra and Gujarat, solving at least 18 criminal cases.
Stalin Uses Economic Survey to Counter Modi, Ravi on TN Development
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin referenced the Union government's Economic Survey to counter PM Modi and Governor Ravi's criticism, highlighting the state's progress in business and employment.
Widow Sets Ex-Boyfriend's Wife, Infant Ablaze in Nalgonda
A 42-year-old widow allegedly murdered her former boyfriend's 26-year-old wife and their six-month-old infant by setting them ablaze in Keerthipally village, Nalgonda district, on Saturday morning.
Chennai Minister Slams AIADMK Chief Over Dictator Remarks
Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam criticizes AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami for comparing DMK govt to dictators, questions his eligibility to speak on authoritarianism and women's safety.
PM Modi Visits Dera Ballan, Airport Renaming Announcement Expected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar, with security arrangements finalized. The visit includes a meeting with Padma Shri awardee Sant Niranjan Dass and a potential announcement renaming Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas.
DMK: Congress Never Demanded Power Share in Alliance
DMK spokesman TKS Elangovan stated that Congress never demanded power share since 2004 alliance, even when DMK was in minority in 2006. DMK's statewide campaign begins Feb 1.
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