Pune: Liquor dare turns fatal, friend arrested for hiding body
A 19-year-old daily wage worker in Pune died after a drinking dare. His friend, instead of seeking help, hid the body. Police have made an arrest under the new BNS.
Category : Politics
Ajmer Transport Bribery Network Busted, 13 Detained
Rajasthan ACB uncovers a coordinated bribery network involving transport officials & touts in Ajmer. Raids yield cash, phones & transaction diaries. Read the full expose.
House set ablaze in Amritsar village over elopement row
A house in Ajnala's Talwandi Rai Dadu village was set on fire, destroying all belongings and injuring a youth. Police are investigating the incident linked to an alleged elopement. Read for details.
Karnataka HC: Strangers Can't Be Booked Under IPC 498A
Karnataka High Court quashes case against Bengaluru woman, ruling strangers cannot be prosecuted under IPC Section 498A for cruelty. Justice M Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
Karnataka HC Orders E-Tenders to Stop Fake Documents
Karnataka High Court directs state to implement mandatory electronic tender submission via E-Procurement Portal to prevent fraud. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed a contractor's petition on Jan 8, 2026.
BJP Crafts High-Pitched Campaign for NDA in Tamil Nadu
BJP strategizes to position NDA as the anti-DMK choice as actor Vijay's TVK emerges. EPS meets Amit Shah, PMK joins alliance, but red lines drawn on old AIADMK faces. Explore the shifting political landscape.
Akola Soldier Nayak Vaibhav Lahane Dies on Duty in J&K
Nayak Vaibhav Shrikrishna Lahane from Akola's Kapileshwar village died while serving in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. His last rites with full military honours will be held on Friday. Read more.
Punjab Wildlife Sanctuary Renamed for Guru Tegh Bahadur
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
20-Year RI for Farmer in Mahbubnagar POCSO Case
A Mahbubnagar court sentences a farmer to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor. In a separate case, Khammam police arrest a man for child pornography. Read for details.
Chandrapur man sets wife on fire, arrested for murder
A 27-year-old woman in Chandrapur died after her husband allegedly set her on fire following a domestic dispute. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full details.
BJP Alleges Punjab Law & Order Collapse, Seeks CM's Resignation
BJP leader Iqbal Singh Lalpura expresses grave concern over Punjab's law and order, questions AAP's silence on religious slurs, and demands CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation. Read the full story.
Nagpur: 3 booked for threatening man over dispute
Nagpur police register case against three individuals for threatening a man and demanding money. The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Beltarodi police station. Read the full details.
Jakhar Seeks Probe Into Video Involving Punjab CM Mann
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar calls for an independent high court probe into a controversial video involving CM Bhagwant Mann, questioning its authenticity and the CM's moral authority. He also criticizes state governance.
Bomb Hoax Targets HP High Court, Punjab Courts
Himachal Pradesh High Court and district courts in Punjab's Ferozepur and Moga were evacuated after bomb threat emails. This is the fourth such hoax targeting the Shimla court since 2024. Read details.
EC Revokes Suspension of Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal
The Election Commission revoked the suspension of Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal, imposed during the 2025 bypoll MCC. The decision followed a state proposal but denied retrospective effect. Read the full details.
AAP Elevates Sanjeev Arora with Local Govt Portfolio
Ahead of civic body elections, Punjab's AAP government gives Local Govt portfolio to Sanjeev Arora, consolidating key departments under one minister. Read the strategic move details.
Karnataka HC Upholds Official State Anthem Tune
The Karnataka High Court dismissed an appeal questioning the government's chosen tune for the state anthem. The court backed the official version composed by Mysore Ananthaswamy. Read the full details.
13% of Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi Beneficiaries Are Engineers
A significant 13% of Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi scheme beneficiaries are unemployed engineering graduates. As of January 2026, over 47,000 engineers are receiving financial aid. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Bank Locker Theft: 7kg Gold, 20kg Silver Stolen
Thieves broke into 22 lockers at Sangli District Central Cooperative Bank's Zare branch, stealing ornaments worth crores. Police detail the sophisticated break-in. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka to classify 41,849 water bodies for clarity
Minister N S Boseraju directs officials to survey and classify Karnataka's 41,849 water bodies to resolve ownership and status confusion. A crucial step for water resource management.
Officials Must Visit Schools for Social Media Awareness
Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar directs officials to visit educational institutions and raise awareness about the harmful effects of social media on children's online safety.
ED Officer in Kerala Gold Case Given Premature Retirement
P Radhakrishnan, the ED deputy director who investigated the 2020 diplomatic gold smuggling case, has been sent on premature retirement. Explore the details and implications of this significant development.
BRS MLA Harish Rao Demands Telemetry Systems for Krishna Water
BRS MLA T Harish Rao urges Telangana and Centre to install telemetry in Krishna basin, demands refund of ₹4.18 crore from KRMB for stalled project. Read the full story.
Hyderabad HC to Hear Metro Phase II Heritage Case on Feb 4
Telangana High Court directs Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd & petitioners to present arguments on Feb 4 regarding heritage impact of Metro Phase II. Stay informed.
Patiala SDM Raids Curb Illegal Mining, Seizes Trolleys
SDM Patran Ashok Kumar led raids in Patiala, intercepting two tractor-trolleys with illegal soil. The seized vehicles were handed to police. Read about the crackdown on illegal mining.
Venugopal: Vijayan's Presser a Lament of Defeated Captain
AICC's K C Venugopal criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's press conference, calling it a lament. He accuses the CM of nurturing majority communalism and acting as a Sangh Parivar ally. Read the full political clash.
HP Statehood Day: CM Sukhu to Preside Over Kangra Event
Himachal Pradesh gears up to celebrate its Statehood Day on Jan 25 in Paragpur, Kangra. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside. Explore the state's journey from Punjab province to full statehood.
BJP Seeks Probe into Video Involving Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar demands a high court-monitored probe into a controversial video involving CM Bhagwant Mann. He also criticizes state governance and ad spending. Read the full story.
Stalin Distributes ₹3000 Pongal Gift to Ration Card Holders
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches ₹3000 Pongal cash gift distribution to over 2.23 crore rice ration card holders. Includes rice, sugar, saree & more. Opposition criticizes move ahead of 2026 polls.
BJP's Surendran Denies Vattiyoorkavu Assembly Seat Bid
Former BJP Kerala chief K Surendran refutes media reports of him staking claim for Vattiyoorkavu seat. He clarifies his candidacy is always a party decision. Read the full story.
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