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.
Chandigarh police arrest Altamas and Karan for attacking three brothers in Hallomajra. Knives recovered. Accused have prior criminal history. Read the full investigation details.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation's F&CC-approved projects, from village roads to LED street lights, are underway. Mayor reviews plans aimed at boosting amenities and quality of life. Key updates inside.
Madras High Court judges will inspect Chennai's Marina Beach on December 22 to assess vending regulations and Blue Flag Scheme plans. Key officials must be present.
A highly decomposed body recovered from a drain near Sukhna Choe on Zirakpur-Shimla highway shocks locals. Police examine murder and suicide angles. Read the full details.
AP Minister Nara Lokesh alleges YSRCP is filing PILs to block major IT investments like TCS & Raheja, threatening over 100,000 jobs for the state's youth. Read more.
Madras High Court rejects Tamil Nadu police's claim of no orderlies, takes suo motu note of TOI report. Directs Chief Secretary, Home Secretary to explain by Jan 7. Details inside.
Delhi's PUC certificate issuance slowed down Friday due to server overload from high demand. Long queues formed at pollution check centres as enforcement of 'no PUC, no fuel' rule continues. Read more.
A new police post in Tumarkoti, Gadchiroli, marks a security triumph, enabling road construction and development in a former Maoist bastion. Read how this changes lives.
Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to a Bengaluru CA student for posts about PM on parody account. Court says free speech is not unfettered. Read the full story.
PM Modi addresses a rally in Nadia's Taherpur, focusing on Matua community concerns over 'unmapped' voters and inaugurating key highway projects worth Rs 3,200 crore. Read more.
India's new SHANTI Bill raises concerns over nuclear supplier liability and AERB autonomy as the sector opens to private players. Read the full analysis.
The Supreme Court prioritizes wildlife, ordering resorts on Sigur Plateau's elephant corridors to be dismantled. Final hearing set for January 5. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh's debt surpasses its annual budget, averaging over Rs 125 crore in daily loans. Govt defends borrowing for infrastructure and Ladli Behna scheme. Read the full analysis.
India's new SHANTI Bill allows private investment in nuclear energy and limits supplier liability for accidents. Learn about the policy shift and its implications for India's energy future.
Tamil Nadu and Gujarat draft electoral rolls see massive deletions. Over 1.7 crore names removed, 2.4 crore face notices for discrepancies. Claims accepted until Jan 18.
Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari visited the disputed Kotia panchayat in Koraput to assess the ground situation and reassure residents of the state's commitment to development amid alleged intrusions by Andhra Pradesh officials. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh High Court strikes down HIMURJA officer's transfer, calling it arbitrary and influenced by a solar project contractor. Justice Sandeep Sharma leads the bench. Read the full story.
Senior BJP leaders attribute the steady defection of Congress politicians in Marathwada to the party's 'lack of direction' and electoral failures. Over 17 prominent figures have switched sides in two years. Read more.