Four Dead in Shivamogga Accident; Teacher Suicide in Balluru
A tragic road accident near Bharathipura Cross claims four lives, including children. Separately, a government teacher dies by suicide in a Balluru school.
Category : Politics
Bhubaneswar Plans Stray Dog Feeding Zones After SC Query
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces guidelines for designated dog feeding points and permanent shelters following Supreme Court concerns about stray dog management.
India Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Unrest
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi about the evolving situation in Iran. India has advised all citizens and PIOs to exercise caution and avoid protest areas.
Kappan Firm on Pala Seat Amid UDF-KC(M) Alliance Talks
Pala MLA Mani C Kappan meets IUML leader Kunhalikutty, rejects vacating constituency for Kerala Congress (M) amid UDF alliance discussions. Both leaders clarify positions.
Pakistan's JF-17 Jets Draw Global Interest, PM Says
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reveals multiple countries are negotiating to purchase Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, following earlier reports of international interest.
YSRCP Protests Medical College PPP Shift During Bhogi
YSR Congress Party leaders staged statewide Bhogi protests, burning government orders to oppose shifting proposed medical colleges to PPP mode, calling it anti-poor and harmful to public healthcare.
Macron Warns Trump Over Greenland: 'Unprecedented Consequences'
French President Emmanuel Macron issues a stern warning to Donald Trump over Greenland, saying any US attempt to seize the Danish territory would trigger 'unprecedented consequences'.
Rakesh Aggarwal Appointed as NIA Director General
The government appoints senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency, effective immediately.
Bengaluru Maid Arrested for Theft After WhatsApp Status Expose
A domestic help in Bengaluru was arrested for stealing valuables after her employer spotted her wearing the missing Michael Kors watch in a WhatsApp status update.
Bengaluru Police Arrest 2, Seize Drugs Worth Rs 1 Crore
Bengaluru police arrested two drug peddlers including a Nigerian national, seizing narcotics worth approximately Rs 1 crore in separate operations across the city.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Heads to Davos for WEF 2026
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will lead a Maharashtra delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos from January 17-24, 2026, aiming to secure investments following last year's Rs 15.7 lakh crore commitments.
Shivakumar Denies CM Change Talks with Rahul Gandhi
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarifies his airport conversation with Rahul Gandhi focused on development and MNREGA, dismissing speculation about leadership change in Karnataka.
Congress Candidate Dilemma in Karnataka Byelections
Karnataka's upcoming bypolls in Davanagere South and Bagalkot test Congress's unity. Internal debates over candidate selection highlight social representation issues while BJP mobilizes.
Fisherman Gets 20 Years for POCSO Offence in Thane
A Thane special POCSO court sentenced a 26-year-old fisherman to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly assaulting a minor after promising marriage, while hiding his own marital status.
ED Attaches Rs 35 Crore in Suumaya Fraud Case
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties worth Rs 35.22 crore in Suumaya group money laundering case. The company's turnover allegedly inflated from Rs 210 crore to Rs 6,700 crore through circular transactions.
GVMC Hunts for New West Zone Office Site in Visakhapatnam
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation officials inspected multiple sites for a new west zone office. This follows the city's reorganization into 10 zones to boost administrative efficiency.
Delhi Court Rejects Bail in Turkman Gate Stone Pelting Case
A Delhi court has refused bail to five accused in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case, emphasizing the gravity of charges and early investigation stage. The court called it an attack on administration.
Trump's Greenland Ambition Sparks Geopolitical Storm
US President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland faces fierce resistance from residents and Danish allies, with high-stakes talks underway in Washington amid European condemnation.
Kappan Rules Out Vacating Pala Seat for UDF-KC(M) Alliance
Pala MLA Mani C Kappan met IUML leader P K Kunhalikutty, rejecting any seat adjustment for Pala if KC(M) joins UDF. Both leaders clarify no formal talks yet.
14-Year-Old Gang-Raped in Mira Bhayandar Garage, Two Held
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in a parked car inside a Mira road garage. Police arrested two known accused under POCSO and gang-rape charges.
BDO Office Vandalized in Murshidabad, BJP Blames TMC MLA
A group of unidentified men ransacked the Block Development Office in Farakka, Murshidabad, injuring a poll official. BJP MLA Gouri Sankar accused TMC's Manirul Islam of leading the attack.
Ahmedabad Today: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political Updates
Stay informed with the latest Ahmedabad headlines covering civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and important political news for January 14, 2026.
Kriti Kumari Defies Odds, Becomes JPSC Officer After Leaving Marriage
Kriti Kumari, a 35-year-old from Hazaribag, overcame forced marriage and societal pressure to crack the JPSC exam. She left her in-laws, raised her son alone, and studied tirelessly to become a Child Development Project Officer.
Telangana Dog Killings: Villages Tense, Police Book 15
Over 220 stray dogs killed in Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts this week. Police book 15 including sarpanches under animal cruelty laws while villagers cite safety concerns.
11 CMs Respond Positively to Veterans' Role in Viksit Bharat
Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth reveals encouraging responses from 11 state CMs on utilizing veterans' skills for Viksit Bharat vision at Veterans Day event in Pune.
Trichy Traffic Cop Bitten, Two Youths Arrested
Two youths in Trichy were arrested after one bit a woman traffic constable during a vehicle inspection near Thuraiyur. The constable sustained serious injuries in the incident.
Mumbai Man Booked for Marrying Minor, POCSO Invoked
Mumbai police have registered a case against a 25-year-old man for marrying a 15-year-old girl and impregnating her. The BKC police have also booked the groom's parents and a relative under POCSO Act.
Mumbai BMC Election 2026 Voting Tomorrow: Key Details
Mumbai votes tomorrow in the crucial BMC election after a three-year gap. Polling from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm across 227 wards. Here's how to check your name and find your polling station.
Amrit Bharat Express: Trichy-West Bengal Train Approved
The Railway Board has approved a new weekly Amrit Bharat Express train connecting Trichy to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, providing direct rail access to Odisha and Northeast tourist spots.
21,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Pune Civic Polls
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad police deploy nearly 21,000 personnel for Thursday's civic elections, with preventive actions against illegal activities and cash seizures.
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