Delhi's ban on non-BS 6 vehicles from other states caused major disruptions for NCR commuters on Friday. Police fined hundreds, turning back many at borders. Read about the commuter ordeal and official stance.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sets strict rates for campaign expenses, from tea to meals, as spending limit jumps 275% to Rs15 lakh per candidate for January 15 elections. Read how officials aim to ensure transparency.
As Thane prepares for civic elections, residents highlight critical challenges in water supply, health infrastructure, traffic, and waste management. Discover the key voter priorities.
Delhi's ambitious 200-acre Bharat Vandana Park in Dwarka will partially open in January. DDA has begun e-auction for VR gaming, restaurants & shops. Key details inside.
Madras High Court criticizes capricious payments to favoured law officers, demands audit. Judge cites Madurai Kamaraj University paying ₹4 lakh per appearance while pleading poverty for staff dues.
Supreme Court modifies order, offering relief to BS-IV and BS-VI vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR. Renewal may now depend on fitness tests, not just age. Read for details.
Kerala High Court division bench stays single judge order, permitting ED to continue proceedings against KIIFB over alleged FEMA violations in Masala Bond funds usage. Details inside.
Massive fire at Kankurgachhi oxygen cylinder godown triggers explosions, causing widespread damage and forcing residents to flee. Read about the safety failures and community impact.
Election Commission to begin Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls hearings in West Bengal post-Christmas. A first-of-its-kind deployment of 3,300 micro-observers aims for error-free voters' list. Details inside.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Samajwadi Party of mafia links in codeine cough syrup case. Winter session from Dec 19-24 to discuss Vande Mataram anniversary. Read the full details.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police solve murder of hearing & speech-impaired man found in sack under Godavari bridge. Two adults arrested, one juvenile detained. Read the full investigation details.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to make 10 defected MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. He criticizes the Congress's tactics and cites BRS's panchayat poll victory in Sircilla.
Patiala and Sangrur districts saw nearly 4% of votes rejected in recent local body elections due to improper ballot marking. Experts call for urgent voter education and electoral reforms. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation finalises rate chart for election campaign items like tea, snacks, and T-shirts to ensure spending transparency. Learn about the new rules.
A 35-year-old man in Bengaluru's Thyagarajanagar kicked a 5-year-old boy, leading to an FIR under BNS. Police say the accused, mentally unstable, confessed to targeting children. Read the full report.
A theft accused escaped police custody in Hisar district court by jumping a 12-foot wall. Police search on as CCTV in parking was non-functional. Read the full story.
Mumbai police arrest four for a fake visa scam that duped 190 job seekers of Rs 67 lakh. Victims from multiple states were promised jobs abroad. Read the full story and learn how to avoid such fraud.
Karnataka govt issues guidelines for ward reservations in Bengaluru's 5 new city corporations, using 2011 Census data. 50% cap on total reservations, with 1/3rd for backward classes and women's quota across categories. Read details.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a special Vidhan Sabha session in January 2025 to challenge the Centre's revised MGNREGA rules and the Agniveer scheme, citing financial burden and injustice to the poor.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann awards 505 mini bus permits to youth, dismantling family-run monopolies. New buses, app-based booking, and toll plaza closures announced to boost public transport.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticises the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, calling it an ideological assault on rural employment. Read more.
A doctor couple in Kolkata's Salt Lake returned from a trip to find their home burgled. Thieves disabled 9 CCTV cameras and stole household items. Police are investigating.
Uttarakhand PWD to upgrade 235 bridges for defense & tourism. Rs 1,640 crore project starts July 2026, boosting load capacity for Char Dham & border logistics. Read more.
Bombay High Court summons former Kolhapur SP Shailesh Balkawade over alleged lapses in Rs 280 crore investment fraud probe. Key accused's bail hearing sees victim intervention.
Noida administration mandates fire safety NOCs and prior permission for all festive events at hotels, pubs, and banquet halls. Inspections intensify after the Goa tragedy. Learn the new rules.
Labour and farm unions in Bathinda protested the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. They demand MGNREGA be strengthened instead.
Minor political allies in Tamil Nadu are pushing to contest on the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol for the 2026 assembly elections, citing its proven electoral success in tight multi-cornered fights. Read the full analysis.
Pune RTO claims Uber, Ola, Rapido updated fares to approved rates. Yet, passengers report overcharging as drivers use unauthorized website. Companies silent. Details inside.
SIT probing Lionel Messi's Kolkata event raids chief organiser's home, finds luxury amenities. Probe expands to alleged ₹100 crore financial irregularities in ticketing and photo ops.
A Maloya resident bravely disarmed a robber using a toy pistol late Thursday. Public help led to one arrest. Read how the dramatic incident unfolded near Sector 39.