Punjab Liquor Traders Urge Govt to Amend Excise Policy
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
Category : Politics
Chandigarh-Panchkula traffic jam during Amit Shah visit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Panchkula caused severe traffic jams, road closures, and public anger. Traders report losses, patients face delays. Details inside.
Ex-UGC Chief Dr Sukhadeo Thorat's Nagpur Home Burgled
Burglars targeted the Nagpur residence of Padma Shri Dr Sukhadeo Thorat, former UGC chairman. Police are investigating the break-in and examining CCTV footage. Read for details.
Jaipur: Knife recovered in Shastri Nagar murder case
Jaipur police recover the murder weapon in the Babita killing case after accused Jitendra Singh confesses. The body was dumped in a neighbour's yard. Read the latest details.
HC: Teacher-Student Relationship Misconduct, Not Sexual Harassment
Allahabad High Court sets aside dismissal of MNNIT lecturer, ruling consensual relationship with student is misconduct, not sexual harassment. Details of the 19-year legal battle inside.
BJP Brahmin MLAs' Dinner Meet Raises Political Temperature in UP
A dinner gathering of nearly 40 BJP Brahmin legislators in Lucknow has ignited a political storm. While the party calls it informal, the Opposition sees caste-based resentment. Get the full story.
Pilot-Passenger Scuffle at Delhi Airport: CCTV Footage Scrutinised
Delhi Police examine CCTV footage & medical report confirming assault on passenger by an Air India Express pilot at IGI Airport. Details of the December 19 altercation revealed.
Delhi Police seizes heroin worth Rs 1.5 crore, 2 held
Delhi Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell arrested two men and seized 304 grams of heroin from Narela. The accused, Taslim and Salman Ansari, are in custody. Read the full details.
Global Christmas 2025: Photos from Kenya to Assam
From candlelit vigils in Nairobi to tributes in Assam, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore powerful images of faith, art, and conflict. View the gallery now.
Delhi HC orders action against illegal Majnu Ka Tila cafes
Delhi High Court directs civic bodies to act against unauthorised food joints in Majnu Ka Tila, flagging safety hazards. The order came on a PIL highlighting illegal constructions.
Yogi, Rajnath honour Vajpayee on 101st birth anniversary
CM Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Atal Mahanayak' booklet, praising Vajpayee's governance and dialogue with Opposition. Read more about the Good Governance Day event.
Teen's Mysterious Death in Kanpur After Father's Beating
A 16-year-old girl was found dead in Sachendi village, Kanpur, days after her father beat her for an alleged affair. Police preserved viscera as postmortem unclear. Read the full report.
India Reacts to Hindu Deity Statue Demolition
India urges dialogue after demolition of a revered Hindu deity statue in the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute zone. Such acts hurt global sentiments and damage shared heritage.
Chennai's New Road Design Code Aims to Standardize City Streets
Chennai's transport authority drafts a 350-page uniform road design code to fix broken footpaths, frequent digging, and poor pedestrian infrastructure. Implementation expected by late 2025.
Court lifts liquor ban at Darjeeling's Glenary's till Jan 12
Calcutta High Court's Jalpaiguri bench temporarily lifts liquor sale ban at iconic Glenary's in Darjeeling, citing festive spirit and revenue. Bar to operate with strict accounting until January 12.
DH Speak Out Dec 24: Public Grievances & Official Replies
Read the latest DH Speak Out column detailing public grievances from December 24, 2025, and the official responses from Karnataka authorities. Stay informed on civic issues.
Dholpur Police Arrest 5 Wanted Criminals in Armed Encounter
Dholpur police arrested five notorious criminals, two with Rs 50,000 rewards, after a fierce gunfight in the ravines. One criminal was injured. A large cache of illegal weapons was seized. Read more.
Telangana Pension Audit Exposes Widespread Fraud
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
Stalin: Nagore Hanifa a Unifying Force Beyond Community
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin honors singer Nagore E M Hanifa's centenary, praising his role in communal harmony and Dravidian movement. Discover his lasting legacy.
Telangana HC orders state to send IPS list to UPSC for DGP
Telangana High Court directs state govt to forward eligible IPS officers list to UPSC for DGP-HoPF appointment, following Supreme Court mandate. Next hearing on Jan 20.
Rajasthan HC Upholds Land Acquisition for Strategic Airbase
Rajasthan High Court dismisses farmers' petitions, upholds land acquisition for a new airbase in Sriganganagar, citing national security as paramount. Read the full judgment details.
SHRC Disposes 12,608 Cases, Holds TANGEDCO Liable
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission disposed of a record 12,608 complaints in three years. Member V Kannadasan directed compensation in 60 cases and held TANGEDCO responsible for a fatal accident. Read more.
Younger brother arrested for killing sibling in Jhunjhunu
Churu police arrested Ankit Meghwal for murdering his elder brother Vikas. The accused used alcohol and a rope. Read the shocking details of this family tragedy.
Two fatal road accidents in Nuh claim young lives
A 17-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl were killed in separate road accidents in Nuh district. Truck and car drivers fled the spots. Police have registered cases and launched investigations.
Gravel Mafia Attack Victim Dies, 4 Arrested in Tonk
Mukesh Chaudhary dies after a gravel mafia attack in Tonk's Gahlod village. Family receives ₹50 lakh compensation, job, and booth. Four arrested, main accused at large. Protests erupt.
Hyderabad Police Bust Drug Ring, Arrest 4 Including IT Professional
Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing arrests four, including an event manager and a software professional, for running a drug network using dark web and crypto. Details inside.
Driver arrested in Gurgaon road accident that killed 3
Police in Gurgaon arrested a Bolero driver who fled after a fatal crash on Nuh-Hodal Road, killing three family members. Read about the investigation and arrest details.
Barmer Road Accident Claims Lives of Two Cousins
Harish (22) and Pemaram (26) died in a fatal collision near Meethe Ka Tala village. Poor visibility cited as cause. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
Two women killed in truck container accident on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Two women died after a truck container fell on their taxi on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota. The victims were returning from Ujjain. Police investigation is ongoing.
Nagpur: Rs 53 Lakh MD Drug Seized, Two Arrested
Nagpur police arrested two men from Rajasthan and seized MD drugs worth over Rs 53 lakh near Wanadongri. Read the full details of the narcotics bust here.
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