Kolkata STF Busts Fake Currency Racket, Arrests 3
Kolkata Police's Special Task Force arrested three men and seized counterfeit notes after uncovering a manufacturing unit in Sonarpur. The accused are in custody until January 28.
Category : Politics
ICE Officer Shoots Venezuelan Man in Minneapolis
Federal authorities identify three Venezuelan nationals involved in a violent clash with ICE officers in Minneapolis, resulting in one man being shot in the leg during a traffic stop.
Kullu Police Arrest Two with 104g Chitta in Hotel
Police in Kullu district arrested two men from a Bhuntar hotel for possessing 104 grams of chitta. The accused are from Bhuntar and Ludhiana. A case under NDPS Act sections 21 and 29 has been registered.
Goa CM Assures Chimbel Protesters on Lake Protection
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Chimbel residents protesting at Merces junction, promising to notify Toyyar Lake area as a protected wetland zone. The protest against Unity Mall project disrupted traffic.
Goa CM to Issue Ordinance for EHN House Utilities
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced a one-month timeline for an ordinance to provide water and electricity connections to essential housing needs (EHN) houses in Goa.
Goa Assembly Sit-In Over Unity Mall, CM Gives Assurance
Opposition MLAs staged a sit-in protest in the Goa Assembly, demanding the scrapping of the Unity Mall project in Chimbel. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured no villagers would face arrest.
Goa HC Orders Pollution Monitoring at Porvorim Corridor
The Goa High Court has instructed the State Pollution Control Board to continue monitoring air quality at the Porvorim elevated corridor project site, following concerns over dust pollution and health impacts raised in a PIL.
Court Allows Kangana Ranaut to Appear via Video Conferencing
A Bathinda court has permitted BJP MP Kangana Ranaut to appear through video conferencing in a defamation case filed by farmer Mahinder Kaur, citing security and election concerns.
Delhi Father Gets Life for Raping Daughter, Court Awards Compensation
A Delhi court has sentenced a 37-year-old man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old daughter. The court described the crime as shattering sacred human relations and awarded the victim Rs 10.5 lakh in compensation.
Ex-Judge to Fight Illegal Hill Cutting in Goa
Retired Justice Ferdino Rebello announces legal action against TCP department for granting hill cutting permissions without proper rules since 1997, vows to protect Goa's ecology.
Bhubaneswar Police to Appoint Nodal Officers for BMC Towing
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation requests police cooperation for towing project to ease traffic congestion. Nodal officers from each station will coordinate efforts.
Ludhiana MC Seals 6 Illegal Buildings, MLA Stops Vendor Action
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation sealed six commercial buildings for unpaid dues. Meanwhile, an MLA intervened to stop the removal of roadside vendors in Model Town.
Mohali Court Discharges Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from UAPA Charges
A Mohali court discharged gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from UAPA charges after the prosecution admitted no admissible evidence existed beyond his police confession, deemed legally invalid.
Ludhiana MC Fined ₹1.54 Crore for Waste Dumping
The Punjab Pollution Control Board imposes environmental compensation on Ludhiana Municipal Corporation for unscientific solid waste dumping at 27 city locations, citing non-compliance with NGT orders.
SDM Urges MC to Act on Sukhdev Thapar Birthplace Land
SDM East sends fresh letter to MC commissioner, clarifying municipal corporation's role in acquiring land blocking direct access to martyr Sukhdev Thapar's birthplace in Naughara Mohalla.
Haryana Commission: Complete Development Before Plot Auctions
The Haryana Right to Service Commission has ruled that all essential development works must be finished before e-auctioning plots. This ensures allottees face no inconvenience and can start construction immediately.
Wedding Choreographer Arrested for Car Theft in Mohali
Mohali police arrested a wedding choreographer who allegedly stole a car from a residence where he taught dance three months earlier. His accomplice was also apprehended.
BJP Eyes Big Win in PCMC Polls, NCP Relies on Ajit Pawar
As PCMC poll voting ends, BJP predicts a thumping victory with over 100 seats, while NCP hopes for a comeback with Ajit Pawar's aggressive campaign and Shiv Sena support.
Wife Booked for Husband's Suicide in Australia
Sukhjit Kaur faces charges in India for allegedly driving her husband Sarabjit Singh to suicide in Australia through harassment and financial manipulation.
Karnataka HC Stops Eco-Tourism Project at Bengaluru Estate
Karnataka High Court directs state and central governments to stop development at Roerich Estate. The court acted on a PIL challenging the eco-tourism project near Bannerghatta forest.
Trump Meets Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
US President Donald Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado at the White House. The meeting highlights ongoing questions about Washington's approach to Venezuela's political crisis.
Pune Civic Polls: 54.50% Turnout, Voter Issues Reported
Pune Municipal Corporation elections recorded 54.50% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2017. Many voters faced missing names, shifted wards, and EVM technical problems during polling.
Bengaluru Fines Student Rs 1.1 Lakh for Modified Car
A Kerala engineering student's New Year joyride in Bengaluru ended with a massive Rs 1.1 lakh fine after authorities caught his illegally modified, flame-spitting Honda City.
Shanimol Usman Accuses CPM of Fake Social Media Campaign
KPCC member Shanimol Usman alleges CPM is behind claims she is leaving Congress. She filed a police complaint and vows to remain with Congress for life.
Minister Ganesh Naik Faces Voting Hurdles in Navi Mumbai
Forest Minister Ganesh Naik spent an hour searching for his polling booth in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, before voting. He criticized election officials for mismanagement.
Barnala Police Busts Pakistan-Linked Narco-Arms Module
Barnala police dismantled a Pakistan-operated narco-arms network, seizing 2 kg heroin and a Glock pistol. The module funded espionage activities in India, officials revealed.
Bengaluru Lake Tragedy: One Student Dead, Search On
Two Bengaluru college students feared drowned in Kabbalu lake. One body recovered, search ongoing for second student after temple visit turns tragic.
Sukhbir Badal Accuses CM Mann of Sacrilege, Vows Pro-Punjab Policies
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges sacrilege by CM Bhagwant Mann, links incidents to AAP's entry, and promises farmer and youth benefits if elected in 2027.
Colaba Ward Sees Lowest Voter Turnout in Mumbai
Colaba ward in South Mumbai recorded the lowest voter participation at 15.73% during recent elections. The Election Commission set up polling stations in housing societies to boost turnout.
Coded Pigeon Handed to Wildlife Dept After Police Probe
Jammu and Kashmir Police examined a pigeon with coded rings and markings found near the border. Authorities determined it belonged to a local club and transferred it to wildlife officials.
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