Life term for wife murder, dowry charges not proven

A Ghaziabad sessions court sentenced Ravi Gupta to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Damini but acquitted him of dowry charges due to insufficient evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.

Pune: 10 PMC wards have over 1 lakh voters each

With 10 of Pune's 41 wards having over one lakh registered voters, candidates face a tight two-week campaign window for the January 15 civic polls. Key challenges in merged areas highlighted.

New ₹720cr Nagpur Highway Lacks Pedestrian Safety in Dhapewada

The newly inaugurated ₹720cr Saoner-Dhapewada-Gondkhairi National Highway faces severe criticism for neglecting pedestrian safety in Dhapewada, forcing locals to risk their lives daily. Read about the community's demands and the official response.

Ghaziabad man arrested for killing stepdaughter, 18-month-old

A 26-year-old man in Ghaziabad's Khoda area was arrested for allegedly murdering his 18-month-old stepdaughter following frequent arguments with his wife. The accused fled after the crime but was nabbed during routine police checking.

Nagpur Ward Reservation Exceeds SC 50% Ceiling

Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.

Goa's Zilla Panchayats: Powerless After Two Decades

Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.

Man held for renting 11 cars, using them as collateral

A 32-year-old man from Moradabad was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly renting 11 cars and then mortgaging some to raise cash after his business suffered losses. Police have recovered eight vehicles so far.

UP CS Ensures 25-Tonne Urea Stock, Warns Sellers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates 25-tonne urea stock at sales centres, warns of FIRs for overcharging. Also reviews KGBVs, Adarsh Schools, and plans Atal Vajpayee centenary events.

Sawant's High-Stakes Campaign in Pernem's 4 Seats

Goa CM Pramod Sawant campaigns in Pernem taluka's four seats, projecting BJP-MGP alliance as key to 'Swayampurna Goa'. Internal friction and a multi-cornered contest pose challenges.

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