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.
Category : Politics
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.
Husband Kills Wife Inside UP Police Station
A 38-year-old man shot his wife dead at Pali police station in Hardoi on Monday morning. The victim had allegedly eloped with her lover days earlier.
US Embassy in Tehran Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Protests
The US Virtual Embassy in Tehran has issued an urgent advisory for American citizens to depart Iran immediately as protests intensify and the death toll approaches 600.
Nepal Youth Apply for Election Police Jobs Amid Crisis
Over 27,000 young Nepalis applied for temporary police positions ahead of March elections, highlighting widespread unemployment and economic hardship following recent protests.
World Order Collapsing, India Must Stay Steadfast: Tewari
Congress leader Manish Tewari warns of a collapsing global order and urges India to remain steadfast in its foreign policy, emphasizing strategic autonomy.
MP Sahney Interacts with Youth in Delhi
MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney met with young people in Delhi to discuss career prospects and government initiatives, encouraging active participation in nation-building.
Vaishnaw at US Critical Minerals Meet, Aims for Green Energy
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in a ministerial meeting on critical minerals hosted by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, focusing on supply chains for green energy.
Mexico Rejects US Military Action on Cartels After Trump Call
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rules out US military intervention against drug cartels, emphasizing sovereignty after a call with President Trump on security issues.
Yogi Adityanath Balances Infrastructure with Environment in UP
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized planting 35 crore saplings and protecting farmers during road project reviews, ensuring development doesn't harm the environment.
Greenland Rejects Trump, Boosts NATO Arctic Defense
Greenland's government increases efforts to ensure Arctic defense under NATO, rejecting US President Trump's ambition to take over the island.
24 ID Cards Dumped in Jalna Garbage Before Elections
A heap of 24 original Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID cards discovered in garbage at Savarkar Chowk, Jalna, just days before municipal elections. Police register FIR, officials call it serious criminal offence.
Tambaram Traffic Diversions for Pongal Holidays Announced
Tambaram police enforces traffic regulations and route diversions from January 12-14 and 18-19 to ease congestion near Kilambakkam bus terminus during Pongal holidays.
15-Year-Old Boy Dies in Chennai Hut Fire
A devastating fire in a thatched hut near Madurantakam killed Dinesh, a 15-year-old speech-impaired and visually challenged boy, while his grandmother was at work.
Cuba Denies US Talks as Oil Crisis Worsens After Venezuela Attack
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejects dialogue with US after Trump's threats, while oil shortages from Venezuela plunge island into deeper crisis with blackouts and migration.
Bihar Violent Crimes Hit 25-Year Low, DGP Data Shows
Bihar records lowest murder, dacoity, and riot cases in over two decades, though theft and cyber crimes rise. Police report increased seizures and arrests.
Mark Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Censure in Free Speech Row
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has sued the U.S. military, challenging a censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a video urging troops to resist illegal orders.
India-Germany Sign 19 Agreements to Strengthen Defence, Tech Cooperation
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz formalized 19 agreements in Gandhinagar, focusing on defence, trade, and critical technologies. The talks also covered Ukraine, Gaza, and terrorism.
Anna Hazare's Papers Preserved at PMML Archives
The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library has collected Anna Hazare's correspondence and documents related to his social work and anti-corruption movements for historical preservation.
Rahul Gandhi Calls TN Congress Leaders to Delhi for Key Talks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called senior Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to New Delhi for a two-day meeting on January 18-19 to discuss alliance strategies and power-sharing demands ahead of his visit to the state.
NCP (SP) Leaders Join Pune Campaign as Elections Near
NCP (SP) functionaries, including Shashikant Shinde and Rohit Pawar, held rallies in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad on Monday, stepping up efforts before campaigning ends. BJP leaders like CM Devendra Fadnavis also intensified public meetings.
NCP Candidate's Relative Assaulted in Pune, BJP Blamed
A relative of an NCP candidate in Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls alleges BJP supporters assaulted the family and issued death threats. Police registered a case and arrested one accused.
Gurgaon Traffic: 21,901 Challans, Rs 1.8 Crore Fines in Week
Gurgaon traffic police issued over 21,900 challans with fines totaling Rs 1.8 crore between January 5 and 11, 2026. Wrong-side driving topped violations.
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