Ex-IAS officer gets 5-year jail in money laundering case
A special court sentenced former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma to five years in prison for money laundering linked to land allotment in Kutch. His properties remain confiscated.
Category : Politics
36kg ganja seized from train at Trichy junction
Railway Protection Force confiscated 36 kilograms of cannabis worth Rs 18 lakh from the Howrah-Trichy Superfast Express. The contraband was found in abandoned bags. Read the full investigation details.
Kerala HC Calls for SIT Probe into Illegal Surrogacy Practices
Kerala High Court mandates a Special Investigation Team to probe illegal surrogacy and egg donation practices at a private ART Bank in Kochi. Read the full details of the case and the court's directives.
HC Seeks State's Reply on Ex-TDB Chief's Bail in Gold Case
Kerala High Court adjourns bail plea of former TDB president N Vasu in Sabarimala gold theft case to Dec 15. SIT arrested him on Nov 11. Get the latest updates.
Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament
MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting employees the legal right to disconnect after work hours, aiming to protect mental health and set digital boundaries. Explore the key provisions and penalties.
HC Allows Coimbatore to Reclaim Encroached OSR Land
Madras High Court overturns 2021 order, permits Coimbatore Corporation to recover encroached open space reserve land in Sanganoor. Landmark judgment upholds SC ruling on OSR land protection.
Hemant Soren appears in Ranchi court over ED summons
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren appeared before the MP-MLA court in Ranchi on December 6, complying with a High Court order in a case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. Read the latest developments.
MP John Brittas Urges JPC Inquiry into IndiGo Fiasco
CPI(M) MP John Brittas writes to PM Modi, calling for a JPC probe into IndiGo's mass flight cancellations, citing regulatory failures. Read the full story.
TN BJP Chief Detained, Asks 'Why Not Be Like Ayodhya?'
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Nagenthran was among 300 party workers detained on Dec 4 after a protest over 'Deepa Jyothi' lighting. He questioned, 'What's wrong if we become like Ayodhya?' Read the full story.
Court Postpones Rahul Mamkootathil's Bail Plea in Rape Case
Thiruvananthapuram court defers hearing on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's anticipatory bail plea in a 2023 rape case to Monday. The court refused interim protection from arrest. Details inside.
5 Convicted in Karnataka NDPS Case, Get 12-Year Jail
A Karnataka court convicted five, including a South Sudan national, in an NDPS Act case. Three received 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. Read the full details.
BJP Hits Back at Sonia Gandhi Over Nehru Legacy Remarks
BJP responds to Sonia Gandhi's defense of Nehru, citing 'historic blunders' on Jammu & Kashmir and China. Read the full political debate here.
5 Held for 'Special 26'-Style Fake Raid, Loot 1 Kg Gold in Delhi
Delhi Police arrests five, including a government employee, for staging a fake raid & looting 1 kg gold from a workshop, inspired by Bollywood film 'Special 26'. Details inside.
Congress names speakers for Vande Mataram debate in Parliament
Congress announces its lineup for the Lok Sabha Vande Mataram debate. Key speakers include Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi. PM Modi to initiate the debate on Monday.
Survive WFH with Kids: Practical Parent Hacks
Struggling to work from home with kids? Discover practical, parent-tested strategies to create a flexible schedule, manage distractions, and stay productive while caring for your children.
Merz's High-Stakes Israel Visit Amid Gaza Disputes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first visit to Israel navigates the 'special relationship' strained by Gaza war, arms exports, and the legacy of Holocaust responsibility. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai: Woman Dies in Jogeshwari Road Accident, Truck Driver Arrested
Nazneen Khan, 20, died after a cement mixer truck hit the motorcycle she was riding pillion on in Jogeshwari West. The truck driver has been arrested under BNS section 106. Read the full details.
Gogoi Writes to EAM on Zubeen Case Accused's MEA Association
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi writes to EAM S Jaishankar, seeking clarity on an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case being associated with an MEA-linked festival. Read the full story.
Tharoor's Putin Banquet Visit Triggers Congress Tension
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor attended the Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet for Vladimir Putin, describing a warm atmosphere. His presence has ignited internal party criticism over the government's alleged protocol breach in not inviting LoPs Rahul Gandhi and Mall
Kerala HC Stays Arrest of Suspended MLA in Rape Case
Kerala High Court grants interim relief to suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, staying his arrest in a rape case. The court will hear detailed arguments soon. Read the latest developments.
Air India Crash Probe: India-US Meeting in Washington
Indian investigators will meet US counterparts in Washington DC to share findings from the Air India crash probe, including data from flight recorders. Get the latest updates.
PM Modi Contrasts Past & Present Reform Approach at Summit
PM Modi at HT Summit 2025 says earlier reforms were reactionary, but current ones are driven by national goals. He highlights steady growth, space sector reforms, and tapping India's untapped potential.
Rs 50 Lakh MDMA Seized in Mangaluru, 4 Held
In a major crackdown, Mangaluru CCB seized MDMA drugs valued at Rs 50 lakh and arrested four individuals near the Sundaram Shetty Convention Hall. Read the full details of the operation.
MLA Dhamodharan Objects to Dog Kennels at Vellalore Dumpyard
Kinathukadavu MLA S Dhamodharan demands halt to stray dog kennel construction at Coimbatore's Vellalore dumpyard, citing pollution and NGT orders. Read the full story.
Delhi CM: Pollution a legacy problem, govt taking steps
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addresses air pollution and infrastructure as inherited challenges at HT Summit. Learn about the government's sustained efforts to tackle Delhi's environmental crisis.
Rajkot: Student alleges blackmail by ex-lover over explicit videos
A 27-year-old medical student in Rajkot files a police complaint against her ex-lover for alleged sexual deceit, assault, and blackmail using intimate videos. Police invoke BNS and IT Act sections.
UP CM Yogi Announces Protection for Ambedkar Statues
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces boundary walls & canopies for Ambedkar statues, criticizes parties insulting his legacy. Read the full story.
Parakamani Case Accused Denies Bribery in Selfie Video
CV Ravi Kumar, accused in the TTD Parakamani theft, releases a video denying bribery claims and addressing bizarre rumours. The case is under HC-monitored reinvestigation.
Bihar Creates New Depts for Jobs, Higher Education, Aviation
Bihar's Nitish Kumar govt forms key departments for youth jobs & skill development, targeting 1 crore employment in 5 years. RJD claims credit for setting the narrative.
5 Arrested for Kidnapping, Selling 1.5-Month-Old in Delhi
Delhi Police rescued a kidnapped infant sold for Rs 1.5 lakh and arrested five people, including an Anganwadi helper. The child was safely returned to his mother. Read the full investigation details.
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