On January 5, 1986, 13 parties moved to form a national opposition forum. Centre took a tough stand on Punjab violence, while US and USSR edged towards a missile pact. Explore this pivotal day.
In drought-hit Beed, the Krishikul initiative shifted farmers to fruits, raising per-acre income from Rs 38,700 to Rs 3.93 lakh. Experts urge govt to replicate this success nationally to truly augment farmers' incomes. Read more.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation fast-tracks one of Kerala's largest stray dog shelter-cum-hospitals at Vandithadam. New project aims for humane management, public safety. Read details.
Bangladesh Minority Janata Party (BMJP) gets 9 nominations cleared for Feb 12 polls, considers alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for minority security. Details inside.
A 60-year-old autorickshaw driver in Nedumangad was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy over several months. The case came to light after vigilant locals intervened. Read the full report.
The long-delayed Vattiyoorkavu Road and Junction upgrade in Thiruvananthapuram is set to begin. Tender to be floated within two weeks, construction starts early March. Relief for traffic congestion ahead.
One Congress worker killed in clash near Janardhan Reddy's home. Political blame game erupts between BJP and Congress in Karnataka. Read the full story.
Karnataka's new bill, championed by Labour Minister Santosh Lad, seeks to provide comprehensive livelihood support for destitute women workers, going beyond existing pension schemes. Read more.
Families of 15 deported from Assam's Matia camp grope for answers. Only one has received a call. The state revives a 1950 Act for quick expulsion, bypassing courts. Read the full story.
Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores and President Nicolas Maduro's nephew face US federal court on narco-terrorism charges. Read the explosive details of the case.
Bihar Congress leader Ali Anwar Ansari states Rahul Gandhi's social justice politics lacks meaning without including Pasmanda Muslims. He urges secular parties to stop taking backward Muslim votes for granted. Read more.
Swiss authorities have identified the final 16 victims of the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in St. Gallen. The tragedy claimed 16 lives, including 11 from Sri Lanka. Read the full details.
An SDM in Indore was suspended for using the word 'ghanta' in an official order about water contamination. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya demanded action. Full details inside.
Thieves broke into Parashurama Theme Park in Karkala, damaging the main gate and stealing copper roofing sheets. Police are investigating the incident reported on January 5, 2026. Read for details.
Police constable Jagdish Gedekar, 49, died after a rashly driven JCB hit his bike in Nagpur's Hudkeshwar. A case has been filed based on his wife's complaint. Read the full report.
IPS officer Nilambari Jagdale from Nagpur promoted to Inspector General in Punjab. The 2008-batch officer now holds dual charge of Ludhiana and sensitive Faridkot Range. Read her inspiring career journey.
A violent altercation in Varkala's Papanasam left two auto drivers seriously injured after being stabbed by a UK returnee. The incident raises safety concerns in the popular tourist area. Read for details.
Days before Nagpur civic polls, families discover members enrolled in different prabhags despite same address. Officials cite boundary revisions. Read how this confusion is unfolding.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faces Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's parties in crucial BMC polls. The outcome will shape Mumbai's political future. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court to deliver verdict on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case. Accused booked under UAPA. Details on police arguments and international reactions inside.
Kanpur launches Zero Fatality Month under CM Yogi's directive. Transport dept targets 266 crash-prone spots, educates drivers on fog safety & fatigue. Read the full action plan.
Kanpur police and SOG arrested two men from Mahoba with 225 fake Rs 500 notes. Equipment for printing counterfeit currency was also seized. Read the full details of the inter-district bust.
Smart kiosks in Nagpur, part of a ₹500 crore project, stand abandoned and non-functional. Once digital guides, they are now symbols of neglect. Read about the failed promises and wasted public money.
A viral video showing cash bundles with a Trinamool leader in Barasat ignites a political firestorm. BJP demands ED probe, while the neta denies links. Get the full story.
A sharp Deccan Herald editorial cartoon critiques the 'fixed it' mentality in Indian public services. Explore the satire on bureaucratic solutions and public frustration. Read the full analysis here.
Indian Oil Corporation executive director Ajay Garg died after falling from his 17th-floor balcony in Noida. Police recovered a suicide note, but the family claims it was an accident. Read the full investigation details.
A woman from Jhansi was found severely injured near Ghatampur railway station. RPF rescued her, and she is now fighting for life at LLR Hospital. Police are investigating.
Two young labourers on a motorcycle were killed in a hit-and-run accident on Hardoi-Unnao road near Raukarna intersection. The speeding car driver fled the scene. Read the full report.
Police reveal Kanpur's Ravindranath Soni, accused of defrauding 1500+ globally, had contact with crypto scam accused Amit Lakhanpal. SIT and ED probe deepens. Read the shocking details.
An 85-year-old retired police inspector was discovered deceased at his Kanpur residence. Police broke open the door after family grew concerned. Read the full details.