BJP Ministers Visit Congress Homes, Spark Switch Rumors
Visits by BJP ministers to Congress leaders' homes in Hisar triggered political switch speculation, but both Jassi Petwar and Sonia Doohan deny any plans to join the ruling party.
Category : Politics
Fadnavis Presents BJP's 20-Year Pune Plan at Rally
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis detailed BJP's comprehensive development blueprint for Pune, promising projects worth Rs44,000 crore and criticizing past haphazard works.
Three Dead in Illegal Asansol Coal Mine Collapse
A tragic collapse at an illegal coal mine in Asansol, West Bengal, has claimed three lives. Rescue teams are on site amid allegations of mafia involvement and a police investigation.
Delhi Police Arrests 854 in Operation Gang Bust 2026
Delhi Police conducted a massive 48-hour operation targeting organized crime, arresting 854 individuals and seizing weapons, drugs, and cash ahead of Republic Day.
Delhi Court Reserves Bail Order in Turkman Gate Case
A Delhi court has reserved its order on bail pleas for five accused in the Turkman Gate violence case. The defence argues arrests were made as a deterrent, while prosecution calls it an attack on the system.
Three Shootings in Delhi Hours After Gang Crackdown Ends
Delhi police report three separate firing incidents in Outer, East, and Southeast Delhi within three hours after Operation Gang Bust 2026 concluded. Unverified social media posts claim US-based gang members orchestrated one attack.
Coimbatore Road Widening Project Stalled for 5 Years
The Vadavalli-Marudhamalai road widening project in Coimbatore remains stalled five years after government approval, despite Rs46 crore allocation. Authorities now seek revival with revised proposals.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: Ministers Hit Streets in Final Push
Guardian ministers and local leaders from Mahayuti and MVA blocs campaigned vigorously on the last day for municipal elections in Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli, and Ichalkaranji.
Panchkula Police Arrest Three in Fake Visa Fraud Cases
Panchkula police have arrested three individuals in two separate immigration fraud cases involving fake work visas for New Zealand and Italy, with victims losing lakhs of rupees.
Revenue Officials Stop Mahamagha Mahotsavam Work in Bharatapuzha
Revenue authorities in Malappuram issued a stop memo, halting preparatory work for the Mahamagha Mahotsavam at Thirunavaya, citing violations of the Kerala River Protection Act. Organizers plan legal action.
Telangana Villages Kill 500 Stray Dogs in a Week
In a shocking move, villages in Telangana have killed around 500 stray dogs within a week. This action aims to fulfill promises made during recent panchayat elections.
45,000 Water Contamination Complaints in Delhi in 9 Months
A government report reveals Delhi Jal Board received 45,000 water contamination complaints between April and December. The board reports 98% resolution and outlines measures to address aging infrastructure.
Cousin kills canteen owner in Gurgaon, paid accomplice Rs 10 lakh
Gurgaon police arrest two men for murder of canteen owner. Accused cousin paid Rs 10 lakh to accomplice, watched YouTube videos to plan crime and evade arrest.
Delhi Waterlogging Study Recommends Rainwater Harvesting
A CGWB study identifies 37 waterlogging hotspots in NDMC areas, recommending rainwater harvesting systems and revival of 57 tube wells to address rising groundwater levels.
ACB Probes Lok Nayak Doctors Over Tender Change
Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch investigates complaint against medical director and four doctors for allegedly altering nursing orderly category in tender, causing process failure.
Belagavi Police Rescue Youths from Cambodia Cybercrime
Belagavi police rescued three local youths held captive in Cambodia and forced into cybercrime. Three accused running a fake job racket from Belagavi have been arrested.
ED Seizes Rs 22 Crore in Mahadev Betting App Money Laundering Probe
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties worth Rs 22 crore linked to fugitive Ravi Uppal and associates in Mahadev Book Online betting app money laundering case, with total attachments now exceeding Rs 2,600 crore.
Sirsa Canal Breach Floods School, Crops; Farmers Angry
A breach in Gudiya Khera Minor Canal near Nirban village school inundated hundreds of acres of crops and flooded school premises, sparking farmer anger over repeated infrastructure failures.
MVA Leaders Absent in Maharashtra Civic Poll Campaigns
Senior MVA politicians remained absent during municipal corporation election campaigns across Malegaon, Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar, while BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leaders actively canvassed voters.
Maharashtra Rural Polls Announced for 12 Districts
Maharashtra State Election Commission schedules elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on February 5. Counting will occur on February 7. The process remains subject to a Supreme Court ruling on OBC reservations.
J&K LG sacks five govt staffers over terror links
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha terminates five government employees for alleged ties to terror groups like Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba, citing support to Pakistan-based commanders.
Panchkula highway chaos to last two more years
Commuters on the Pinjore-Baddi-Nalagarh national highway will endure traffic jams and poor roads for two more years as 60% of four-laning work remains stalled, with re-tendering pending approval.
Mohali Police Arrest 4 in Robbery Gang, Recover Vehicles
Mohali police arrested four members of an organised robbery gang and recovered a stolen truck and Mahindra pickup. The operation followed a special drive to curb criminal activities in the district.
Two Dead, Three Hurt in Delhi Scrap Unit Fire
A fire at a scrap storage unit in Northwest Delhi's Pitampura killed two workers and injured three others. The victims, migrants from Bihar, lived in tin sheds on the plot.
Delhi Zoo Probe Ordered Over Jackal Burning Allegation
The Union Environment Ministry orders an inquiry following a complaint from zoo workers alleging a protected jackal was burnt alive after escaping its enclosure in November.
10% of Delhi's 66 Lakh Old Vehicles Still on Roads
A new CAQM report reveals just 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles remain operational. Officials cite out-of-state sales and scrapping as key reasons for the sharp decline.
BJP Raises Issues in Meeting with Chinese Communist Party Delegation
BJP highlighted border tensions and trade restrictions in talks with a visiting Chinese Communist Party delegation, sparking a political clash with Congress over transparency in bilateral engagements.
10 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan navy officials detained 10 fishermen from Rameswaram and seized their mechanised boat for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. CM Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking urgent release ahead of Pongal.
Gadkari Terms Nagpur Polls as Development Referendum
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed a campaign rally in Nagpur, framing the municipal elections as a test of development achievements and promising new infrastructure projects.
Nagpur Polls Offer Short-Term Jobs for Daily Wagers
Nagpur's municipal elections created unexpected employment opportunities for daily wage workers, with political parties paying for rally attendance and providing meals in economically weaker areas.
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