Indore police launch a detailed safety framework for New Year's Eve, focusing on drunk-driving prevention, women's safety, and strict enforcement. Learn about the key directives for pubs and event organizers.
A couple in Dewas suffered severe burns after setting themselves on fire to protest the demolition of their house, which officials claim was built on an encroached public drain. Read the latest updates.
Police in Jaipur (Rural) arrest a 29-year-old man two days after the alleged assault of an 83-year-old woman. The incident raises serious concerns about women's safety in the city.
Two men arrested in Gurgaon for shooting a 25-year-old woman after she refused a marriage proposal. The incident occurred near her workplace in the early hours of December 20. Read the full details.
Two separate hit-and-run accidents in Palwal and Faridabad claim three lives. Truck, taxi drivers flee. Police launch manhunt. Read the tragic details and police updates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised MP CM Mohan Yadav's regional industrial conclave model at Gwalior summit, inaugurated Rs 2 lakh crore investments, and paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declares BJP's Nagpur civic poll candidates will be chosen strictly via internal surveys, not political influence. Read about the party's ambitious target and new selection criteria.
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, delivering a unifying speech and positioning himself as PM candidate ahead of February elections.
Two men defrauded a Ujjain woman of Rs 1.85 crore by promising a stake in a machine repair firm. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the investment fraud.
Indore Crime Branch arrested a daily wage labourer with 2.30 kg of cannabis. The narcotics, valued at Rs 60,000, were seized during a surveillance drive. Read more on the police crackdown.
A 45-year-old woman was found murdered in her Indore home. Police confirm husband as prime suspect after autopsy reveals head injuries. Search operation launched.
Residents of Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar face severe traffic chaos and blocked emergency access due to an illegal weekly market. Read their urgent plea to the municipal corporation.
Two children missing from Chandigarh's Raipur Khurd village were traced to Lucknow railway station by GRP. Reunited with families after police search. Read the full story.
Two men arrested in Gurgaon for vandalising a house and catering office over a disputed loan recovery. The complainant had borrowed Rs 10 lakh. Read the full details of the incident.
Indore police crack Silicon City jewellery shop burglary, arresting a graphics designer and a NEET aspirant. Stolen ornaments worth Rs 16 lakh recovered. Details inside.
A 33-year-old tenant in Pithampur, Dhar district, allegedly killed his 23-year-old landlord during a late-night dispute and threw him from the second floor. Read the full details of the shocking crime.
A fire broke out at Father House in Khandwa's Saint Mary's Church. Quick action by police and locals prevented injuries. Initial probe points to a short circuit. Read the full report.
Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited Jaipur, recalling a 1990 parliamentary tour of Europe with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He met family, sparking political speculation. Read the full story.
Jagruti Karma, a 22-year-old student from Rewa, was found dead in Indore's Saikripa Colony. Police are investigating the circumstances and questioning her friend Harsh Mishra. Read for details.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien questions PM Modi's Christmas message of peace, citing attacks on Christian communities. Read about the political clash and church leaders' appeal.
A Deccan Herald editorial cartoon offers a sharp, visual critique of Good Governance Day coinciding with Christmas, highlighting political messaging and public sentiment. Read the full analysis.
Explore key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' on December 26, 2025, covering governance, public policy, and India's pressing issues. Read the insights now.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
Three undertrial prisoners, facing serious charges like rape and murder, escaped from Khachrod sub-jail in Ujjain using a folding ladder. Police launch massive manhunt. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old girl in Barwani, exploited by a 27-year-old man, abandoned her newborn in a field. Police traced the mother and arrested the accused from Maharashtra. Read the full investigation details.
Following brutal lynchings of Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal, Hindus in Bangladesh send an SOS to India to open borders. Fears escalate with Tarique Rahman's return.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan urges SGPC to cooperate with govt on 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops case, not play politics. Get the full story.
Telangana government transfers 27 IAS officers in a major reshuffle, appoints new zonal commissioners for the expanded GHMC. Key postings include Jayesh Ranjan and new collectors. Read the full list of appointments.
A powerful editorial cartoon by Deccan Herald on Good Governance Day highlights the core principles of transparency and public service. See the visual commentary that's got everyone talking.