Kolkata's 20-Hour Christmas Traffic & Crowd Plan
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Category : Politics
Kolkata: 7 cops injured, vehicles smashed in Tangra raid chaos
A police raid in Kolkata's Tangra turned violent as a mob attacked officers, injuring seven and damaging vehicles. The incident followed the arrest of two alleged burglars. Read the full details.
9 Convicted in Hanskhali Teen Gang Rape Case
A Ranaghat court has convicted nine individuals for the gang rape and subsequent death of a teenager in Hanskhali. The CBI-led case saw the verdict delivered on Monday. Read the full details.
Sirsa Cops Suspended After Rajasthan ACB Recovers Rs 6 Lakh
A Sirsa cyber crime team sent to Udaipur was intercepted by Rajasthan ACB, leading to recovery of Rs 6 lakh cash and suspension of three personnel. Details inside.
Bengaluru traffic snarls persist on Old Airport Road
Commuters in Bengaluru face severe congestion on Old Airport Road despite new traffic rules. Trial changes shift bottlenecks, causing long delays and resident frustration. Read more.
CID chargesheet in Biklu Shiva murder names 18 accused
CID files a massive 4,236-page chargesheet in the Biklu Shiva murder case, naming 18 accused. BJP MLA Basavaraj not included but faces lookout notice. Read the full details.
Calcutta HC Cancels BDO's Bail in Murder Case
Calcutta High Court overturns anticipatory bail for Rajganj BDO Prasanta Barman in Salt Lake gold trader murder. Ordered to surrender within 72 hours. Details inside.
Haryana Speaker Refers Congress MLA's Remarks to Panel
Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan refers Congress MLA Induraj Narwal's remarks against ex-minister Venod Sharma to a privileges committee. The move follows support from over 15 MLAs.
Haryana Police Shortage: 23,189 Posts Vacant
Haryana Assembly reveals a severe police staff shortage of over 25,000 posts. Constable ranks face the biggest deficit. Read how the state plans to tackle this crisis.
RG Kar Medical College Students Assaulted in Kolkata
First-year students of RG Kar Medical College assaulted for protesting hostel misuse. College cites off-campus incident, police probe on. Details inside.
BMTC Depot Chokes Bengaluru's Kodigehalli, Residents Protest
Residents of Kodigehalli in East Bengaluru face severe traffic gridlock due to a BMTC depot and narrow access roads. Learn about the infrastructural issues and delayed solutions causing daily chaos.
Fifth arrest in Basanti Highway crash targeting CBI witness
Kolkata police arrest truck driver in Basanti Highway crash, a suspected murder attempt on a key CBI witness. Total arrests now five. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi govt enforces strict PUC fines, plans e-rickshaw rules
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces strict enforcement of PUC fines, no waivers. Govt plans talks with Ola/Uber for shared EVs & new e-rickshaw guidelines to cut pollution.
Delhi's 5th C&D Waste Plant in Tehkhand to Start by 2025
MCD accelerates work on its fifth construction & demolition waste plant in Tehkhand. The facility will process 1,000 TPD initially, boosting city's total capacity to 6,000 TPD. Read details.
Congress Stages 3 Walkouts in Stormy Haryana Assembly Session
The Haryana Assembly's winter session concluded with three walkouts by Congress MLAs, heated arguments, and the passage of eight bills. The clash centered on a proposed discussion about electoral reforms and 'vote theft' allegations. Read the full details
Assam Protests Over Bangladesh Minorities, CM Sarma on Alert
Protests spread across Assam demanding Centre's intervention for minority safety in Bangladesh. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma issues high alert over 'Greater Bangladesh' rhetoric. Read the full story.
Hisar Court Acquits 2 Farmers, 2 Declared Absconders
A Hisar court acquitted two farmers in a 2017 road blockade case due to flawed police identification. Meanwhile, a BKU leader died in an accidental shooting. Read the full details.
Limits of India's Consumer Protection Act, 1986
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, gave Indian consumers legal rights. But decades later, its promise remains limited. Explore the gaps in enforcement and the road ahead for consumer justice.
CBI arrests ex-MP's children, DySP in Bengaluru death case
CBI arrests son & daughter of late MP DK Adhikesavalu & a DySP in the 2019 suspicious death case of realtor K Raghunath. Court grants police custody. Follow the unfolding investigation.
Man held for illegal lottery to fund wife's treatment in Kannur
Kannur police arrest Benny Thomas for allegedly running an illegal lottery to sell his property for his wife's medical bills. Read the full story of this desperate act.
Kolkata fruit vendor stabbed in broad daylight, dies
A 41-year-old fruit seller, Mehboob Alam, was fatally stabbed at his Rajabazar shop on Monday morning. Kolkata Police are investigating the motive behind the shocking attack as the assailant remains at large.
Calcutta HC refuses CBI probe in Salt Lake stadium vandalism case
Calcutta High Court declines plea for CBI investigation into Salt Lake stadium vandalism during Lionel Messi event, upholds SIT probe. Next hearing after February 16.
4-Vehicle Crash on NH-41 Kills Toddler, Truck Driver in Kutch
A tragic chain collision on NH-41 in Gujarat's Kutch district claimed two lives, including a toddler. The accident involved four vehicles. Read the full details and police statement here.
HC Stays Probe in Rameshwaram Cafe Worm Case
Karnataka High Court grants interim stay on investigation involving Rameshwaram Cafe promoters. Justice Nawaz issues notice after petitioners allege vindictive complaint. Details inside.
Congress Wins 4 of 6 Kerala Corporations, BJP Loses Key Test
The Congress-led UDF secured control of four major municipal corporations in Kerala, while the LDF held Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram's outcome marks a significant setback for the BJP's urban strategy in the state. Read the full analysis.
Kerala govt gives Rs 10 lakh to family of lynched Dalit worker
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for family of Ramnarayan Baghel, lynched in Palakkad. SIT probe ordered, 5 arrested. Read the full story.
EC Sends Hearing Notices to Unmapped Voters in Kolkata
Kolkata's Election Commission issues hearing notices to unmapped voters via a new BLO app feature. Process starts Dec 27, with nearly 10 lakh notices already generated. Details inside.
Sadanand Date Repatriated, Set to Become Maharashtra DGP
NIA chief Sadanand Date repatriated to Maharashtra cadre, poised to replace DGP Rashmi Shukla from Dec 31. Learn about the 26/11 hero's career and new role.
MGP sweeps ZP polls, asserts relevance for 2027 Goa elections
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) wins all three Zilla Panchayat seats it contested, sending a strong message to ally BJP. The results in Cuelim, Morjim, and Veling-Priol boost MGP's bargaining power for the 2027 Goa assembly elections.
BJP wiped out in Salcete's Zilla Panchayat elections
BJP faced a humiliating defeat in Catholic-dominated Salcete, losing all three seats it contested. Congress-GFP alliance surged, while AAP held one seat. Read the full analysis of this major political shift in Goa.
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