Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Category : Politics
Puri: Man stabbed to death after argument over loud talk
A 38-year-old man from Bhadrak was stabbed to death in Puri's Swargadwar area following a minor altercation. His friend was injured. The accused has been arrested. Read the full details.
Iran Protests: 62 Dead, India Monitoring 10,000 Nationals
Iranian security forces threaten crackdown as protests over inflation surge. India closely monitors safety of 10,000 nationals. Read the latest updates and India's advisory.
Shah Chairs NCORD Meet, Announces National Anti-Drug Drive
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews India's anti-narcotics strategy, announces a major nationwide campaign from March 2026. He calls drug menace a threat to future generations.
Shiv Sena's Pednekar Fights for Ward 62 in Mumbai
Shiv Sena candidate Raju Pednekar campaigns hard in Mumbai's Ward 62, leveraging past work and community support against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Zeeshan Multani. Read about his strategy and voter sentiment.
Swiss Bar Co-Owner Arrested Over Fire That Killed 40
Jacques Moretti, co-owner of a Swiss bar, arrested for negligence in a New Year's Eve fire that killed 40 people. Investigation reveals blocked emergency exits.
Ajit Pawar: No NCP Merger, Hits Out at BJP in Pune
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies NCP merger speculation, focuses on civic polls. He criticizes BJP's local leadership for 'crisis' in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Read his full interview.
BC Leader Janga Krishnamurthy Quits TTD Trust Board
Prominent BC leader Janga Krishnamurthy resigns from TTD trust board, citing cabinet's decision to cancel his Tirumala guesthouse plot allotment based on media reports. Read the full story.
Maharashtra approves Rs 923 crore traffic management system
Maharashtra govt grants approval for a Rs 923 crore 4G/5G-based traffic system at 869 accident-prone spots across 36 districts. Aim: reduce accidents & improve real-time monitoring.
Hipparagi Barrage damage causes major water loss, farmers anxious
A damaged crest gate at Hipparagi barrage leads to loss of 2 TMC water, raising irrigation fears in Belagavi & Bagalkot. Repair work is on war footing. Read more.
AP Police launches 24 new RACE vehicles for 8 districts
Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta inaugurated 24 new vehicles under the RACE Phase II project to enhance communication in remote areas and during disasters. This Rs 2 crore initiative aims to bridge connectivity gaps in forests, hills, and coastlines.
Rs 100 Crore for Madurai Road Repairs, Deadline Feb-Mid
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
HC Warns Officials: Frame Charges Over Deepam Non-Compliance
Madras HC warns contempt charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Next hearing on Feb 6. Read the full story.
Tirunelveli Police Seize 6.15kg Ganja, Arrest Four
Tirunelveli police arrested four individuals and confiscated 6.15 kilograms of ganja in two separate operations on Thursday. Details on the arrests and the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking in the city.
CDS: Pakistan's Reforms Show Op Sindoor Shortcomings
CDS General Anil Chauhan states Pakistan's hurried military overhaul post-Operation Sindoor acknowledges its flaws. He details India's modernisation, China relations, and counter-fake news systems. Read the full analysis.
3 minors rescued from child labour gang in Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam police rescued 3 kidnapped children forced into labour. A 3-member gang was arrested. Read the full details of the police operation and the children's recovery.
Kumaraswamy vs DK Shivakumar: 'Land Grabber' Jibe Over BJP-JDS Merger
JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy labels Congress's DK Shivakumar a 'corrupt land grabber' after Shivakumar's BJP-JDS merger remark. Political tensions escalate in Karnataka. Read the full story.
Republic Day 2024 to be Held in Amaravati, Marking a Shift
Andhra Pradesh govt moves Republic Day celebrations to Amaravati, spending Rs 8 crore on parade ground infrastructure. This marks the capital's first major event since the 2014 bifurcation. Read more.
Bhujbal: Anti-incumbency, stalled development aid MVA in Nashik
Former NCP MP Sameer Bhujbal asserts the Shiv Sena-NCP alliance is gaining ground in Nashik due to public frustration over poor infrastructure and water supply. He cites a lack of major projects under the administrator's rule.
BJP Corporator Prakash Nathani Joins Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar
In a major pre-poll boost, three-time BJP corporator Prakash Nathani and several office-bearers joined Shiv Sena at Eknath Shinde's rally. Shinde attacked the opposition and outlined Mahayuti's strategy for Ulhasnagar and Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls.
Rao Criticizes Karnataka's VBG & Ram G Acts for No Job Guarantee
Karnataka Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao slams state's VBG and Ram G Acts for lacking employment guarantee. He vows to strengthen MGNREGA if INDIA bloc wins. Read more.
Five held in Gujarat for Nayapalli murder case
Five men arrested in Gujarat for the murder of Jitendra Das in Bhubaneswar. Police reveal crime stemmed from a 'triangular love story'. Full details inside.
Nashik RTO Adds 3 MTES Interceptor Vehicles for Road Safety
Nashik RTO introduces three new interceptor vehicles with MTES radar to automatically detect speeding, helmetless riding & more. Learn how this tech crackdown aims to make roads safer.
NCP's Azam Kazi Supporters Protest at Ajit Pawar Rally
Supporters of NCP candidate Azam Kazi, facing externment, raised slogans at Ajit Pawar's Miraj rally. NCP cries political vendetta. Read the full details of the controversy.
Modern Accident Relief Train with OT Deployed at Manmad
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
4 held for siphoning Rs 4.7 crore via fake trust in Maharashtra
Maharashtra ATS arrests four for allegedly misusing Rs 4.7 crore collected for religious work through a non-existent trust. The case is now with Beed police. Read for details.
BJP's Vinod Mishra seeks re-election in Mumbai's Ward 43
BJP's Vinod Mishra campaigns for BMC re-election, highlighting his work on slum rehabilitation and COVID relief. He asserts voters in his diverse constituency prioritize development over religion. Read his full story.
ED raids I-PAC offices, Mamata targets BJP over coal scam
ED conducts raids on I-PAC offices in Kolkata. Mamata Banerjee alleges coal scam proceeds went to BJP leaders. The agency moves Calcutta HC seeking CBI probe against CM.
Warring Says Not in CM Race, Eyes Congress Win in 2027 Punjab Polls
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring clarifies he is not in the race for Chief Minister. His primary aim is to ensure the Congress party's victory in the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Read his full statement.
Doctor Arrested in UP for 'Love Jihad', Sexual Exploitation
Uttar Pradesh police arrest a doctor accused of 'love jihad' and sexual exploitation of a colleague. The medical college recommends his dismissal. Full details inside.
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