Pimpri Chinchwad Police Launch 'PC City Shield' App
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Category : Politics
India's Call for a Bail Act: Liberty Over Incarceration
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Nagpur Students See Police Weapons, Tech on Raising Day
Nagpur students explored modern police gear and learned about safety at a Maharashtra Police Raising Day event in Mansar. Discover how the initiative builds community awareness.
Maharashtra: No state facilities for opposition whips under new rule
Maharashtra govt resolution denies state-funded facilities, status & honorarium to whips of parties with less than 10% strength in legislature. Opposition cries foul. Details here.
Court Summons Raj Kundra in Bitcoin Scam Case
A special PMLA court finds sufficient evidence to proceed against businessman Raj Kundra in a Bitcoin scam case. He and a Dubai-based associate have been summoned for January 19. Read the full details.
Ranchi: Police Order Employee Checks for All Bars, Restaurants
Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan orders all city restaurant and bar owners to complete police verification of staff within a week to enhance security and curb criminal activities.
Kerala MLA's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned to Jan 21
Kerala High Court postpones Rahul Mamkootathil MLA's anticipatory bail hearing in a sexual assault case to January 21, extending interim protection from arrest. Get the full details.
Kerala HC Clarifies CEO Role for Ashtamudi Wetland Unit
Kerala High Court clarifies the State Wetland Authority's member secretary will act as CEO for Ashtamudi management unit, criticizing government delay. Read the full story.
Fadnavis on Vilasrao Deshmukh: Respected Beyond Politics
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's legacy, calling for respect beyond party lines. This follows BJP state chief's controversial remarks and a sharp rebuttal from Deshmukh's sons. Read the full story.
IAS Officer Ashish Gangwar Charts Dhanbad's Civic Revamp Plan
New Dhanbad Municipal Commissioner Ashish Gangwar outlines a roadmap focused on timely project execution, revenue generation, and tech-driven sanitation to improve quality of life for residents.
Major Global Elections Scheduled for 2026
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
Congress Appoints Senior Observers for Key State Elections
Congress appoints Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar as observers for Assam polls, Sachin Pilot for Kerala. Senior leaders assigned to oversee strategy in key states ahead of elections. Get the full list of appointments.
Fadnavis Defuses Tension Over Vilasrao Deshmukh Legacy Remark
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis steps in to calm political storm in Latur after BJP chief's remark. He praises late CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's non-partisan contributions. Read the full story.
Amartya Sen Gets EC Notice, Hearing at Santiniketan Home Jan 16
Election Commission issues SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age-gap with mother. Hearing set for Jan 16 at his Santiniketan residence. TMC calls it a 'farce'.
Supreme Court Orders Forensic Probe of Manipur Audio Clip
The Supreme Court has mandated a forensic examination of a 48-minute audio clip related to Manipur violence. The CBI will oversee the probe to ensure evidence integrity. Read the full details.
Bangladesh Shows Interest in Pakistan's JF-17 Jets
Bangladesh has expressed potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, as confirmed by the Pakistan Air Force. This move could reshape regional defense dynamics. Read the full details here.
First Phase of Census 2027 Scheduled for April-September
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted between April and September. The exercise will also update the National Population Register. Get the full details.
Scholar Mahmood Mamdani defends activist Fatima Rajina in UK row
Renowned scholar Mahmood Mamdani publicly supports activist Fatima Rajina after a UK university event cancellation sparks a free speech debate. Explore the details and implications.
EC's Global Conference on AI in Elections, Electoral Rolls
Election Commission to host 45 nations at Delhi conference. Key themes: AI's role in polls, ensuring electoral roll purity, and reimagining democracies. Jan 21-23 at Bharat Mandapam.
Congress-BJP Ambernath Pact Strains Mahayuti Alliance
A local power arrangement in Ambernath between Congress and BJP has triggered a major political storm in Maharashtra, putting the ruling Mahayuti alliance under severe strain. Details inside.
NCP-BJP War of Words Escalates, Tatkare Mediates
Maharashtra NCP chief Sunil Tatkare intervenes after Ajit Pawar's corruption jibe at BJP. Amidst the political row, NCP unveils its ambitious 'Mumbai for All' manifesto for BMC polls. Read more.
CPM Hunger Strike Protests Trichy's Worsening Traffic Bottlenecks
Frustrated by escalating traffic jams, CPM & VCK held a hunger strike near Trichy Central Bus Stand. They demand urgent completion of delayed RoBs & ring road to curb accidents. Read more.
New Private Bus Terminus Opens in Trichy to Ease Traffic
Minister K N Nehru inaugurated Trichy's new private bus terminus in Panjapur. The facility will manage 58 buses, reducing haphazard parking. Key infrastructure projects announced.
Ex-MP & BJP Veteran Kabindra Purkayastha Passes Away at 94
Senior BJP leader and former MP Kabindra Purkayastha passed away at 94 in Guwahati. A key figure in Assam politics, his legacy spans decades. Read more.
Wanted Gangster Aman Bhainswal Deported from US, Arrested
Haryana STF arrests Aman Bhainswal, a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, upon deportation from the US. He faces 10 criminal cases including murder and extortion. Read the full story.
Kerala cooperative crisis: Audit failures spark financial misconduct
A Kerala government report reveals systemic failure to act on audit findings is crippling the cooperative sector, leading to financial distress and liquidation. Read the full analysis.
AKM Moinuddin Re-elected DCAB President for 2026
AKM Moinuddin of UNB re-elected President of Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh. New executive committee for 2026 announced. Read the full list of office bearers.
Mumbai Leaders Condemn Pathan's Polarising Mayor Remark
Muslim leaders in Mumbai criticise AIMIM's Waris Pathan for suggesting a burqa-clad Muslim could be mayor, calling it divisive politics that distracts from real civic issues like infrastructure and healthcare.
Texas Teachers Sue State Over Social Media Investigations
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
SC Orders Forensic Test of Ex-Manipur CM's 48-Minute Audio
Supreme Court mandates forensic analysis of entire audio clip linked to ex-CM Biren Singh. NFSL had earlier reported evidence of tampering. Key development in Manipur case.
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