A Pocso court in Lakhimpur Kheri sentences a 30-year-old to life for the 2014 sexual assault and murder of a 7-year-old boy. The convict, who posed as a minor, was fined Rs 1.35 lakh. Read the full details of the decade-long legal battle.
Former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil alleges Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is protecting accused in minor assault cases in Belagavi. He claims police pressure led to station bail in a serious POCSO case. Read more.
A Mathura court sentences a 34-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl. The convict, a neighbour with a criminal past, was fined ₹1.1 lakh. Read the full details of the heinous crime and the swift justice delive
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna inaugurated new forest staff quarters and distributed beehives, sewing machines, and digital tools in Madikeri, emphasizing self-reliance and rural development.
Delhi High Court suspends Kuldeep Sengar's life term in Unnao rape case, imposing strict conditions. Victim protests at India Gate. Details on the court order and security cover.
Security agencies in Madhya Pradesh scrambled after an anonymous bomb threat email targeted the Itarsi Ordnance Factory. Bomb squads conducted searches; cyber teams are tracing the source. Read the latest updates.
Uttarakhand police arrest home guard constable Abhimanyu Singh for the murder of 21-year-old Waseem. The motive was a past relationship. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu lawyers announce a siege of Madras High Court on Jan 7, 2026, demanding better infrastructure before compulsory e-filing. Read about their demands and ongoing boycott.
Agra police suspended for brutally torturing a farmer, breaking his legs during interrogation in a murder case. NHRC complaint filed. Read the shocking details.
Expelled BJP leader Suresh Rathore denies an audio clip's authenticity, calling it AI-generated. He files a police complaint as the 2022 Rishikesh resort murder case sees renewed political demands. Read the full story.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif extends an olive branch to Imran Khan's PTI for talks to reduce political instability. Will this ease the nation's crisis? Read more.
Karnataka maintains a 2.9% GSDP debt despite guarantee schemes, says analyst. GST collections double national average. Learn how the model works and the challenges.
A 23-year-old mother from Ballari livestreamed her suicide, alleging injustice. Police investigate as the accused absconds. Read the full story.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
A Haveri EPB official was arrested by Lokayukta police for accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe for a biomedical waste certificate. The sting operation followed a doctor's complaint. Read the full details.
A police constable in Mangaluru's Vittal station suspended for forging documents to help an applicant get a passport and police clearance certificate. Both accused now face serious charges. Read the full details.
Ballari Central Jail authorities uncovered six mobile phones and chargers in a surprise night search. The operation points to a smuggling network run by influential inmates. Read the full report.
Karnataka Lokayukta raids on AEE D Vijayalakshmi uncover 49 properties, luxury home, and crores in assets, raising serious corruption concerns. Read the full investigation details.
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.
Supriya Sule states any alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP will be decided after consulting party workers. MVA seat-sharing talks for Pune civic polls near final stage.
Punjab Police deploys 3,400+ personnel with drones & CCTV for the Shahidi Sabha in Fatehgarh Sahib, ensuring safety for lakhs of devotees from Dec 25-27. Read about the elaborate arrangements.
Sarv Samaj, Chhattisgarh calls for a peaceful statewide shutdown on December 24, protesting attacks on tribal faith and administrative bias in Kanker clashes. Read the full story.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants interim relief to a Sanskrit lecturer, staying the release of his service records sought via RTI. Justice Parth Prateem Sahu issues notices to state authorities. #RTI #Privacy #ChhattisgarhNews
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
A devastating road accident in Haryana's Jhajjar district claimed five lives after a loaded truck overturned onto a moving car. Details on the tragic incident and police investigation.
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to restart his 'Makkalai Kappom' tour from Tiruporur on December 28. The party has received over 9000 applications for assembly tickets, collecting Rs 13.5 crore in fees. Read the full details.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched 'My Idea of Nation First' in Delhi, defining true nationalism as rooted in truth and cultural continuity, not blind imitation. Read the full story.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for aligning central OBC list with Odisha's SEBC list to resolve disparities in reservation benefits ahead of the 2027 Census. Read more.