HC asks Centre to amend Hindu Succession Act for heirs' rights
Karnataka High Court's Dharwad bench identifies ambiguity in amended Hindu Succession Act Section 6, calls on Union govt to safeguard rights of widows, mothers. Read the full analysis.
Category : Politics
Telangana Fire Act Amendment: Stricter Rules for Low-Rise Buildings
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
Accused escapes NCB custody in Mohali, police launch search
A 49-year-old accused in an NDPS Act case escaped from NCB custody in Mohali's Sector 66. Police have registered a fresh case and intensified search operations. Read for details.
Kochi: 8 drug cases, 116 drunk driving cases on NYE
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
New Year's Eve Traffic Chaos Grips Jalandhar
Jalandhar witnessed severe traffic jams on New Year's Eve, with key roads like GT Road and PAP Chowk clogged for hours. Police cite vehicle surge and poor planning. Read more.
Major Drug Bust in Jalandhar: Four Arrested, Lakhs Seized
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and recovered a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace in Punjab.
Kejriwal Unveils 10-Point 'Viksit Delhi' Roadmap for 2047
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal presents a comprehensive 10-point plan to develop Delhi into a world-class city by 2047, focusing on infrastructure, education, and citizen services. Discover the key initiatives.
Peaceful New Year in Gurugram with Minor Incidents
Gurugram's New Year 2025 celebrations remained largely peaceful with only minor incidents reported. Heavy police presence ensured safety across the city. Read the full report.
Macaulay's Cradle: Colonial Education's Lasting Impact
Exploring the enduring legacy of Thomas Macaulay's 1835 Minute on Indian Education and its profound, complex impact on modern India's identity, language, and intellectual landscape. A deep dive into history's cradle.
Court denies bail in 500kg heroin case, rejects marriage plea
A special NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to Manzoor Ahmed Mir, accused in a major heroin smuggling case. He sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
Bhopal's Smart Water Project Remains Incomplete After 7 Years
Bhopal's SCADA system, promised in 2017 to prevent water crises like Indore's, remains unfinished. Key gaps in real-time monitoring persist, exposing safety risks. Discover the urgent need for action.
Gujarat promotes 48 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle
Gujarat government promotes 48 IAS officers from 1996 to 2022 batches. Key promotions include five 1996-batch officers to Additional Chief Secretary rank. Get the full list of names and new postings here.
Court rejects Gujarat govt plea to drop Padmavat riot case
An Ahmedabad sessions court refused Gujarat government's request to withdraw criminal case against 19 Karni Sena members for vandalism during 2018 Padmavat protests. The court cited damage of Rs 16.4 lakh and personal interest over public good. Read the f
Faridabad Rape Victim Critical, Unable to Speak to Police
A 25-year-old woman in Faridabad, brutally assaulted and thrown from a van, remains in ICU with severe facial injuries. Police await her statement as political outcry grows. Read the latest updates.
Telangana Police Face Resistance in NYE Drunk Driving Checks
Telangana police encountered resistance while conducting breathalyser tests on New Year's Eve. Over 500 cases were registered across multiple districts, with vehicles seized and offenders jailed.
Hyderabad: Cab driver held for barber's murder in Shamshabad
Shamshabad police solve Kaveliguda murder case, arrest cab driver B Ratnam for killing barber Jampula Mahesh over one-sided love. Read the full investigation details.
Telangana HC orders reinstatement of sacked employee
Telangana High Court sets aside dismissal of school education dept employee over old fake degree case, orders reinstatement with back pay. Read the full legal battle details.
BEST Mumbai assigns new duties to drivers in accidents
After the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST Mumbai mandates alternative duties for drivers involved in crashes, enforces mandatory retraining, and reviews driver records to prioritize passenger and pedestrian safety.
Drunk Advocate Hits Pedestrians in Bengaluru, 4 Injured
A 48-year-old advocate, driving drunk after NYE celebrations, rammed into pedestrians near Phoenix Mall of Asia, injuring four. Police also raided an illegal homestay party. Read the full report.
Bengaluru's Clean Streets After New Year Celebrations
Discover how Bengaluru's sanitation heroes cleared 8-9 tonnes of New Year's Eve waste overnight. A story of civic responsibility and efficient waste management. Read more!
Mumbai woman attacks lover with sharp weapon, police say
A 25-year-old mother of two in Mumbai's Santacruz allegedly attacked her 42-year-old lover with a sharp weapon after he refused to leave his wife. The victim is recovering after surgery at Sion Hospital. Police are searching for the accused.
Vijayan: BJP's Thiruvananthapuram Win Threatens Kerala Secularism
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan warns BJP's local poll gains endanger state's secular fabric, accuses Congress of secret deals. Read his full analysis and the political fallout.
Modi Congratulates BJP's First Kerala Mayor in Thiruvananthapuram
PM Modi congratulates BJP's V V Rajesh on becoming Thiruvananthapuram's first BJP mayor, calling it a historic shift. He says Kerala seeks freedom from LDF-UDF broken promises.
Yogi Govt to Celebrate UP Diwas in Delhi, Maharashtra, Abroad
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to extend UP Diwas celebrations to states and countries with large migrant populations. Events planned from Jan 24-26 at Rashtriya Prerna Sthal.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch: PM Modi to Flag Off Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Kolkata and Guwahati by January 20. The train has a capacity of 823 passengers and will run at 130 kmph. Details inside.
Aruvikkara Dam Desilting to Boost Thiruvananthapuram Water Supply
A major desilting project at Aruvikkara dam will increase its storage capacity by 1 million cubic metres, securing drinking water for Thiruvananthapuram. Read more about this crucial infrastructure upgrade.
Minister Uttam Reddy: BRS lied on Palamuru-Ranga Reddy project
Telangana's irrigation minister accuses BRS of a 'major blunder' in shifting PRLIS, causing cost to soar to Rs 80,000 crore. Read the full expose on the project's controversial history.
NSS warns against political use of Sabarimala gold case
NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair condemns malicious campaigns over Sabarimala gold theft, asserts the organization's unwavering stance on faith protection. Read the full statement.
Patna Police arrest 6 in robbery, arms cases; return 33 phones
Patna Police arrested six criminals in separate robbery and illegal arms cases. Senior officers also returned 33 recovered mobile phones to owners under Operation Muskaan. Read the full details.
Hyderabad Loan Scam: 60+ Duped, Case Registered
Hyderabad police register a cheating case against a private firm for allegedly duping over 60 people, including RTC employees, with promises of low-interest loans. Read the full details.
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