State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare directs 29 municipal corporations to boost voter participation from 55% to over 70% in January 15 elections. Key measures include early voter slip distribution and mobile app promotion.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders CBI probe into Ankita Bhandari murder case. Former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore questioned by SIT for six hours amid fresh allegations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid floral tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, highlighting his global legacy. Read more about this significant diplomatic gesture.
2025 marked a pivotal year for India, showcasing diplomatic triumphs, robust 7.3% GDP growth, and a firm stance on terror. Explore PM Modi's strategic wins and India's confident rise on the world stage.
In an exclusive interview, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleges a BJP conspiracy to capture Mumbai, explains his reunion with Raj Thackeray, and defends his Hindutva stance. Read the full explosive interview ahead of the crucial BMC elections.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar hints at NCP factions reuniting, stating party workers desire merger & family tensions are over. The groups ally for Pune civic polls. Details inside.
Supreme Court sets aside Rajasthan HC order, directs fresh hearing on merit in the Rs 400 crore land dispute between JDA and former royal family. Key facts and timeline explained.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao pledges support to MANUU students protesting the state govt's attempt to reclaim 50 acres. He alleges Congress is eyeing university land for real estate, acting as a broker.
Noida traffic police issued 28.9 lakh challans in 2025, with half for helmetless riders. While some violations dipped, speeding and dangerous driving rose. Read the full data analysis.
Noida Metro's 2026 calendar includes photos of MD Lokesh M and ED Mahendra Prasad in their birth months. The MD claims his images were used without permission, raising questions on official publicity norms. Read more.
A Madhya Pradesh government-funded project researching cow products for cancer treatment is under investigation for alleged financial irregularities and inflated expenses totaling crores of rupees.
The Telangana High Court dismissed a drug case against actor Navdeep Pallapolu, stating the allegations did not constitute an offence. Read the full legal analysis here.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated 209 projects worth Rs 201.64 crore in Sidhi, including a new college and major road connectivity. Read how the state is building a 'new Madhya Pradesh'.
Chittorgarh police arrest Bhajnaram for aiding in BJP member Ramesh Inani's murder. Land dispute motive revealed. Main conspirator Ramtaram still at large. Read the full investigation details.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration defends Rs 500 daily parking fee for four-wheelers at Puri guest houses, citing fairness. Critics demand rollback. Read the full story.
The Union Home Ministry demands detailed reports from ED & CRPF after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee allegedly intervened in a raid at I-PAC office. Get the full story on the escalating political clash.
Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
A senior citizen was targeted by a helmet-wearing snatcher in La Residentia society, Greater Noida West. Residents blame lax security. Police have filed an FIR.
Analysis: While Opposition must call out agency weaponisation, Mamata Banerjee's 'Your Agency vs My Police' tactics undermine her fight. The law must take its course. Read more.
Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe into 2022 murder. Victim's father demands investigation focus on VIP involvement, expresses dissatisfaction with official communication. Protests continue.
Calcutta High Court adjourned hearing on ED raids at I-PAC to Jan 14 due to courtroom commotion. Justice Suvra Ghosh cited 'enormous disturbance'. Read the full details of the legal clash.
Senior advocate A M Singhvi tells Supreme Court that domain experts, not just legal advisors, are crucial for decisions on stray dogs, referencing the Aravalli hills case. Hearings continue.
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale questions the timing of ED raids on I-PAC, linking them to the upcoming Bengal elections. He details the protest by MPs and allegations of political misuse. Read the full interview.
Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur orders mandatory CCTV installation in all parking zones. New rules require 45-day footage storage and vehicle logs. Read the full directive.
Customs at Hyderabad's RGIA foiled a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 12.95kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja worth ₹12.95 crore from a Bangkok arrival. Read the full investigation details.
Indore, MP's industrial hub, is poised to become a 'Har Ghar Jal'-certified district. The state pushes for early declaration as it races to complete the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2027, ahead of the national deadline. Read more.
A 55-year-old playschool caretaker died after a speeding motorcycle hit her on Gurgaon's Sohna Road. Police have registered a case against an unidentified rider under BNS sections for negligence and rash driving.
A 75-year-old man in Bhopal and a 19-year-old youth in Kolar were killed in separate hit-and-run cases on Thursday. Police are searching for the unidentified vehicles. Read for details.
A 29-year-old man was killed by a cement-laden dumper near a police outpost in Bhopal's Chhola area. Police filed a case as locals protested, blaming police checks for accidents. Read the full details.
Richa Rajak, 19, was murdered in Jabalpur by her former fiancé, Sahil, and his friend after she called off their engagement due to dowry demands of Rs 5 lakh. Police have arrested both accused.