BJP's Pune Win: Mohol on Public Trust, Ajit Pawar's Tactics
Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol explains BJP's civic poll sweep, citing public faith in development work and rejecting Ajit Pawar's corruption allegations as a failed strategy.
Category : Politics
Belagavi Stray Dog Relocation Sparks Conflict
Belagavi district administration struggles to implement Supreme Court's stray dog relocation order amid opposition from animal lovers and residents resisting a new shelter in Hirebagewadi.
Ex-MP Pushes for Varada-Bedti River Project in Haveri
Former MP Manjunath Kunnur calls on state and union governments to implement the Varada-Bedti river linking project to aid farmers in Haveri, Gadag, Koppal, and Raichur districts.
90-Year-Old Murdered Over Land, Five Kin Arrested
Chandravva Mallappa Nilajagi, a 90-year-old vegetable seller from Jagadal village, was allegedly murdered by her relatives over an ancestral property dispute. Police have arrested five family members.
Sisters Shot in Police-Thief Crossfire During Siwan Truck Theft
Two teenage sisters sustained bullet injuries in their legs during an encounter between police and suspected thieves attempting to steal a truck's tyre in Siwan district early Friday morning.
BJP-Shiv Sena Win BMC 2026, Thackerays Setback
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance clinches the BMC 2026 elections in Mumbai, marking a major setback for the Thackeray-led faction. Results show a shift in Mumbai's political landscape.
Four Arrested for Setting Bus on Fire After Accident
Police in Ranchi have arrested four individuals for torching a passenger bus following a road accident on NH-20. The suspects are now in judicial custody as investigations continue.
BJP-Shiv Sena Wins BMC, 24 Other Maharashtra Civic Bodies
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's municipal elections, winning control of 25 out of 29 corporations including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Wins Mumbai, Dominates Pune
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a major victory in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, capturing Mumbai from the Thackerays and dominating Pune.
ISLAM Party Wins Malegaon Mayor Seat
The ISLAM Party clinched 35 seats in Malegaon's civic body, securing the mayor's position. AIMIM followed with 21 seats in the Maharashtra polls.
Hazaribag Police Seize 48 Kg Ganja, Arrest One
Daru police in Hazaribag seized 48 kg of ganja and arrested Chandan Kumar near Shivane River. The contraband, worth lakhs, was being transported from Siliguri to Ranchi.
Teen Killed, Two Injured in Dumka Knife Attack
A 16-year-old boy died and two others were seriously injured in a knife attack near Patharia in Dumka. Police are investigating possible motives including molestation attempts.
BMC Polls: Gawli Daughters Lose, Former Mayors Win in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections delivered major upsets as ABS's Gawli daughters lost their seats while former mayors Kishori Pednekar and Vishakha Raut secured victories.
600+ Birds Injured in Mumbai's Kite Festival
More than 600 birds suffered injuries during Mumbai's Makar Sankranti kite festival. Activists report widespread use of banned Chinese manja causing severe harm to owls, crows, pigeons and other species across suburban areas.
Coimbatore Revises Bird Park Plan, Cuts Costs
Coimbatore Corporation revises bird park DPR to reuse old zoo structures, cutting costs from Rs 10 crore to Rs 6-7 crore. Project to house 1,000 birds on 4.5 acres under PPP mode.
Dhanbad Firing Incident: Witness in Murder Case Accused
A late-night firing incident in Dhanbad's Jharudih area caused panic among residents. The accused, Devendra Singh, is a witness in the Suresh Singh murder case. Police recovered cartridges and bullets.
BMC Vote Counting Delayed by EVM Issues, Recounts
Mumbai's BMC election results were significantly delayed on Friday due to technical problems with older EVMs and repeated recount requests from candidates across multiple wards.
AAP Seeks Action Against Kapil Mishra Over Atishi Video
The Aam Aadmi Party has called for breach of privilege proceedings against BJP's Kapil Mishra for circulating a manipulated video of Delhi minister Atishi. A Punjab court has ordered its immediate removal.
Tejasvi Surya Seeks Bengaluru Metro Fare Panel Reconstitution
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya calls for reconstituting the Bengaluru Metro fare panel, highlighting errors in recent fare hikes and automatic revision proposals.
BJP President Election Schedule Set, Result Jan 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the official schedule for its presidential election, with the result declaration set for January 20, 2024.
Govt Mandates AC-On Fuel Efficiency Tests for Cars
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory testing of car fuel efficiency with AC on and off from October 2026 to provide realistic mileage figures for consumers.
Comedian stranded at Worli Metro due to broken lift
Wheelchair-bound comedian Karn Shah was left stranded at Worli metro station for 45 minutes due to a malfunctioning lift, with staff allegedly telling him to 'go home walking'.
Bangalore MP Fights Metro Fare Hike, Demands Committee Change
Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya strongly criticizes the proposed 5% Metro fare increase, urging Union Minister to reconstitute the Fare Fixation Committee. Commuters express concerns over affordability and safety.
ED Raids Across India in Goa's Biggest LSD Seizure Case
The Enforcement Directorate raids 26 locations across 7 states in a major narcotics trafficking case linked to Goa's biggest LSD seizure. Cash, drugs, and digital evidence seized.
Maharashtra Polls: Minor Clashes, Mostly Peaceful Counting
Maharashtra's municipal election counting faced minor incidents in cities like Thane and Jalgaon, but police maintained peace overall. Legal action follows some clashes.
AIMIM Doubles Strength, Beats MNS & NCP(SP) in Maharashtra Civic Polls
AIMIM led by Asaduddin Owaisi nearly doubles its corporator seats in Maharashtra municipal elections, winning 114 seats across 12 corporations and outperforming MNS and NCP(SP).
BJP Gains in Odisha as BJD Leaders Switch Sides
State BJP president Manmohan Samal urges unity among workers as several BJD leaders, including Jajpur zilla parishad chairperson, join BJP in Bhubaneswar event.
Ajsu-P Demands White Paper on Jharkhand Govt's Performance
Ajsu-P supremo Sudesh Mahto criticizes Jharkhand government's pre-budget exercise, demands white paper on six-year achievements and priorities during Milan Samaroh in Ranchi.
Om Birla Urges Transparent, Inclusive Democratic Bodies
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasizes that democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive, and accountable to the people to strengthen India's democracy.
India Mandates Low-Floor Buses from 2026
All new intra-city public buses manufactured from October 2026 must have low-floor design with 400mm height, improving accessibility for elderly, women, and disabled passengers.
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