Three unidentified women executed a swift jewellery theft worth Rs 14 lakh from Kalyan Jewellers in Prayagraj. The entire heist, caught on CCTV, lasted just 14 minutes. Police are investigating.
Denmark issues a stark 'shoot first' warning to the US over a scientific expedition dispute in Greenland, escalating Arctic tensions. Read the full details of the diplomatic standoff.
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein may plead guilty to a rape charge to avoid a third trial. The judge has given his lawyers two weeks to decide. Read the latest developments.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers demolished a 'Bombay Dhaba' sign in Bhiwandi, citing Raj Thackeray's objection to 'Bombay' name usage. Watch the video of the incident.
The government appoints IPS officer Anand Swaroop as Special Secretary (Internal Security) at MHA. ACC also approves Anupama Nilekar Chandra as NHRC DG (Investigation). Read the full story for details.
US seizes Russian oil tanker in major move. Mamata Banerjee criticizes ED actions. US withdraws from 66 international bodies. Get the full details and analysis here.
A surge in targeted shootings at weddings and buses grips Punjab. Police reveal organized crime's new tactics, raising public safety alarms. Read the full investigation.
The Puri Jagannath Temple's decision to levy a Rs 500 parking fee faces intense backlash from tourists and politicians, prompting a potential reconsideration. Read the latest updates.
TMC leaders, including MPs Mahua Moitra & Derek O'Brien, were detained in Delhi while protesting ED raids on I-PAC's Kolkata office. The party calls the action politically motivated ahead of Bengal polls.
Several TMC MPs, including Mahua Moitra, were detained by Delhi Police after staging a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's office. The protest was against the central government's alleged withholding of funds for West Bengal.
TMC MPs Derek O'Brien and Mahua Moitra detained in Delhi after protesting ED raids on I-PAC office. The demonstration linked to a coal smuggling case sparked a major political showdown. Read the full details.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor calls Nehru the founder of Indian democracy but acknowledges his errors. He criticizes the BJP for making Nehru a 'scapegoat'. Read his full remarks.
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a series of mass demonstrations across Punjab against 'anti-farmer' policies. Key dates include Lohri protests on Jan 13 and sit-ins on Feb 5.
Bihar recorded a historic 122 corruption FIRs in 2025, nearly double the 25-year average. Bribery cases formed 81% of the total. Read about the intensified crackdown and new prosecution strategies.
Maharashtra government declares a public holiday on January 15 for municipal corporation elections. Government offices and banks to remain shut. Get all details here.
A sub-adult male elephant on a rampage in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, is now missing. The death toll has reached 17. Expert trackers from Gujarat and WildlifeSOS have been called in to locate and tranquilize the jumbo. Read for the latest updates.
The AICC appoints Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar as a senior observer for Assam polls, signaling a status quo on the state's leadership. Siddaramaiah continues as CM, at least until key state elections conclude. Read the full analysis.
Enforcement Directorate probes a massive narcotics racket involving illegal sale of codeine-laced cough syrup to Bangladesh. Prime accused Shubham Jaiswal allegedly earned Rs 800 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Balaganj, removing 56 illegal structures to reclaim public space and ease traffic. Officials warn against reoccupation.
A day after a major anti-encroachment drive at Lucknow's Nishatganj bridge, vendors and squatters are back, raising serious questions about enforcement by civic authorities. What's the permanent solution?
Rajasthan ACB registers FIR in alleged Rs 2000 crore midday meal scam during Covid. 21 accused, including Confed officials & private firms, face charges of fraud & conspiracy. Details inside.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari condemns CM Mamata Banerjee's visit during ED search at I-PAC office, calling it interference. BJP alleges evidence seizure. Full story.
South Goa MP Capt Viriato Fernandes, a Kargil War veteran, received an Election Commission notice to prove his identity. Goa's CEO blamed the Booth Level Officer for the lapse. Read details.
Lucknow Police's special drive targets public drinking & hooliganism after citizen complaints. 1,025 challans issued in one hour. Commissioner vows continued action for public safety.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a major protest march in Kolkata after ED searches at I-PAC. She accuses BJP of 'political burglary' and stealing candidate data ahead of polls.
Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench asks LDA and Municipal Corporation for their proposal on reclaimed Sahara land in Gomtinagar, marked as a green belt. Next hearing on Jan 19.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma criticizes police intelligence failure as Gujarat & Mumbai ATS conduct raids. He announces Rs 200 crore modernisation fund and new initiatives.
A 15-year-old student in Kanpur's Kidwainagar accused her coaching teacher of rape and death threats. Police have arrested the accused under the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Rajasthan High Court mandates humane parole conditions, ruling poverty isn't a crime. New guidelines prevent discrimination against poor inmates. Read the landmark judgment details.