The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar government to respond within four weeks to a PIL alleging systemic failures and corruption at PMCH, following the death of a 3-year-old girl. The next hearing is on February 2.
Manipur Police arrested two women cadres of banned PREPAK for kidnapping three minors for recruitment. The children were safely rescued. A separate drug bust also seized 11.3kg opium.
A Hindu woman in Bihar's Munger district underwent 'purification' rituals after returning from an interfaith marriage. Police took no action as she stated she left willingly. Read the full story.
BJP's Dilip Saikia announces VB-G RAM G, a rural employment mission guaranteeing 125 days of work, aiming for a developed India by 2047. Details inside.
Shivdhan Mohli & Naren Mohli, convicted in a 2017 murder, escaped from Pakur district court. SP confirms security lapse probe & statewide search. Details inside.
Bihar jewellers' ban on customers with covered faces triggers RJD's 'unconstitutional' protest. Federation cites security, opposition sees community targeting. Read the full story.
Aizawl's Deputy Commissioner released the final AMC electoral rolls, revealing 2.4 lakh voters with a significant female majority. Get the full ward-wise breakdown and 2021 poll history here.
Minister Sanjay Seth hails VB-G-Ram-G as historic, guaranteeing 125 days of work. The new Act promises local scheme formulation & faster wage payments. Read the full story.
A six-member CBI team has begun its investigation into the massive Rs 1,500 crore illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, following a Supreme Court order. Read for the latest details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 13 new trains, including India's first Vande Bharat sleeper, from poll-bound West Bengal and Assam next week, boosting rail infrastructure.
Bihar jewellers ban customers with covered faces for security. All India Jewellers Federation cites rising gold prices, thefts. Rule to go national soon.
Mizoram Governor cancels all steps to form 12th Lai Autonomous District Council after MNF withdraws from Lairam Legislature Party. Political instability continues.
Balasore administration faces criticism for cutting trees on collectorate campus for a water tank, violating pollution norms. Work stopped after public outrage. Details inside.
Chhattisgarh pioneers a national model, integrating PM Suryaghar with PM Janman Awas to provide solar power & pucca houses to Pahadi Korwa PVTG families, aiming for zero electricity bills.
A 41-year-old man in Assam's Sivasagar district was killed in police firing after he attacked neighbours with a machete and then tried to assault police officers. Read the full details of the violent incident.
Bihar's planning minister reveals MLAs & MLCs spent ₹3,633.25 crore on 72,206 schemes under Mukhya Mantri Kshetra Vikas Yojana. Details on MPLADS spending and state's GDP growth inside.
Karnataka officials launch an urgent survey to clear illegal encroachments in KRS dam backwaters, aiming to protect water storage and prevent floods. Read the full action plan.
Migrant labourers from Assam, Bihar & MP in Karnataka coffee estates live in fear after an attack by activists in Mudigere. Police file FIR, assure action. Read more.
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six men for the May 2023 Manipur ethnic violence incident involving gang-rape and murder. The trial is set to proceed, marking a key step for accountability. Read the full details.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar and BJP city chief L Nagendra dismiss former MP Pratap Simmha's attempt to project himself as the candidate for Chamaraja assembly segment. Read the full political showdown.
NHAI and M/s Rajpath Infracon set two Guinness World Records by laying 28.95 lane-km of road in 24 hours near Puttaparthi. CM Naidu praises the feat as a boost for Andhra-Karnataka connectivity. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Ex-MLAs KG Bopaiah & Appachu Ranjan allege a new Congress circular has reignited the settled Jamma Bane land dispute in Kodagu. They urge the govt not to mislead the public. Read the full story.
BJP MP Capt Brijesh Chowta strongly condemns offensive social media posts targeting Sullia MLA Bhagirathi Murulya. Police register case after complaint. Read details.
Bapatla district police conducted a massive cordon and search operation in Chirala, seizing suspected stolen vehicles and illicit liquor materials. SP B. Umamaheshwar vows to continue crackdown. Report crimes via 112.
A Moodbidri court sentenced a Dakshina Kannada shop owner to 3 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a woman customer in 2021. Read the full details of the verdict and case.
Bihar government transfers canal and embankment works from Rural Development to Water Resources Department under revised VB-G-RAM-G scheme. Key officials set Jan 20 deadline for project lists.
Ranchi police swiftly arrested two men for assaulting a journalist and attempting to snatch his valuables near Subhash Chowk. Read about the prompt police action and recovery.
Oshiwara police arrest a 40-year-old from Virar for stealing jewellery & cash worth Rs 1.37 crore from a Lokhandwala bungalow. All valuables recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Udupi district administration mandates speed governors for heavy vehicles after two accidents injure bus passengers and kill a scooter rider. Deadline set for compliance.
Over 2.84 lakh govt posts lie vacant in Karnataka, raising concerns over youth unemployment and service delivery. MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur demands budget allocation for recruitment. Read more.