Local residents and activists in Bandra protested after BMC built an embankment wall near Mt Mary Basilica without proper consultation. Officials halted work and agreed to remove the structure.
Senior JD-U leader Lalan Singh dismisses speculation about former Union minister RCP Singh's return, blaming him for the party's poor 2020 Assembly poll performance.
Former Karnataka minister B Sriramulu faces FIR under Pocso Act for allegedly disclosing a minor rape victim's identity during a Ballari protest. Police registered a suo motu case.
The Supreme Court demands Centre frame SOPs for rehabilitating homeless persons with psychosocial disabilities, calling them 'most vulnerable' and setting February 9 deadline.
A 32-year-old man and a spotted deer died after a collision on Adhiyamankottai-Attibele National Highway. Locals demand warning signs as the route is a wildlife migration path.
MLC Sandip Joshi, close aide of CM Devendra Fadnavis, announces political retirement, stating it's time to make space for younger leaders in Maharashtra politics.
A Russian national, Aleksei Leonov, confesses to murdering two Russian women in Goa. Police expand investigation into the case with international implications.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP government is undermining power decentralization in MGNREGA scheme, contrasting Congress's historical support for local governance.
AMMK party in Tamil Nadu rejoins NDA alliance. TTV Dhinakaran will attend PM Modi's rally on January 23. Union Minister Piyush Goyal finalizes negotiations ahead of the event.
An internal investigation found evidence that US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited a strip club with staff during an official government trip to Oregon, costing taxpayers nearly $3,000.
Congress leadership's restrained reaction to NSS and SNDP leaders' sharp criticism of VD Satheesan exposes party's anxiety over shifting social alliances ahead of Kerala assembly elections.
The Election Commission will highlight its Special Intensive Revision exercise and launch ECINET platform at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management 2026.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi High Court to decide a domestic violence complaint against MLA Raja Bhaiya within four months, noting the HC had stayed trial court summons.
Indian Railways announces Amrit Bharat II Express reserved tickets will be governed by Vande Bharat Sleeper norms, with no separate policy. New fare structure and quota details revealed.
A retired railway employee in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, killed his live-in partner and burned her body in a trunk. Police discovered the crime on Sunday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins YouTube educator Ms. Rachel in a pre-K classroom, celebrating expanded childcare. Supporters praise it as joyful leadership, while critics call it propaganda.
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TVK leader and actor Vijay appears before CBI for second round of questioning in Karur stampede investigation, facing over six hours of interrogation.
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir declares the nation is nearing its founding purpose, centering Islam in military identity and framing India as a civilizational rival.
Speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka mounts as Deputy CM DK Shivakumar holds key meetings in Delhi, fueling political discussions.
The Uttar Pradesh government has removed IAS officer Lokesh M from his position as Noida Authority CEO following a controversy surrounding a techie's death. CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered an SIT probe into the incident.
Preliminary discussions between PMK and DMK for Tamil Nadu assembly elections face strong resistance from VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan, citing historical conflicts.
Former Biden adviser Neera Tanden faced ridicule online after mistaking an AI-generated video of ICE agents chasing a man in a Viking costume in a bathtub as real news.
Uttar Pradesh government transfers Noida CEO Lakesh M to wait list following CM Yogi Adityanath's order for SIT probe into software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's death.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey forge a defense pact with a NATO-style clause, raising strategic concerns for India amid Middle East tensions.
Donald Trump's blunt message to Norway after Nobel Peace Prize failure raises global concerns as he renews demand for U.S. control over Greenland, shifting focus from peace to American interests.
A 10-year-old boy was crushed by a fire service tanker in Karelibaug, while a 7-year-old girl died in a collision involving two cars in Maneja. Police investigations are ongoing.
A Kolkata court has granted bail to Satadru Dutta, the organiser of the controversial Messi event at Salt Lake stadium. Dutta faced charges including unauthorised contracts with suppliers.
The Election Commission of India extends the deadline for filing claims and objections for Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls to January 30. The final rolls will be published on February 17 as scheduled.
TNSTC retired employees staged a sit-in protest at the Coimbatore registrar office after officials refused to register their welfare association for four months.