HC to hear PIL on delayed lift safety law implementation Jan 8
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Jan 8 seeking enforcement of the 2017 Lift Act, as outdated 1958 rules still govern safety. Activist demands digital tracking and accountability.
Category : Politics
Bengaluru Murder Probe: Missing Divorce Notice Key
Bengaluru police investigate the murder of a 39-year-old bank manager. The accused husband claims a divorce notice drove him to kill, but police find no evidence. Read the chilling details.
Tamil Nadu Politicians Use Christmas for Governance, Harmony Pledges
Political leaders in Tamil Nadu, including CM MK Stalin and EPS, used Christmas messages to highlight governance, minority rights, and social harmony. Read their key statements.
Ahmedabad Gold Crimes: Rs 15 Lakh Lost in Theft & Fraud
Ahmedabad police probe two separate gold-related crimes involving over Rs 15 lakh. A Shahpur jewellery shop theft and a Vasna cheating case have been registered. Read for details.
Nadiad School Scam: Dropout Conns 100+ Parents via WhatsApp
A Vadodara man with 14 criminal cases conned over 100 parents & staff of Santram School, Nadiad, using fake WhatsApp identities. Police reveal his 'jugadu' method. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Gujarat pilgrims killed by hit-and-run SUV in Barmer
Two women pilgrims from Gujarat were killed in a hit-and-run near Bor Charanan toll plaza on NH-68. The driver of the speeding Thar SUV fled the scene. Read the full report.
AAP Leaders Face FIR Over Santa Claus Skit on Pollution
Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha & Adil Ahmad Khan for allegedly hurting Christian sentiments with a political skit featuring Santa Claus. BJP calls it objectionable. Details inside.
TN Politicians Eye New Seats for 2026 Assembly Elections
Senior AIADMK & BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu are nurturing new assembly constituencies, signaling potential turf shifts for the 2026 state polls. Key details on Ve Shanmugham, Sellur Raju & more.
Karnataka Greenlights 2000 MW Sharavathi Power Project
Karnataka govt approves mitigation framework for 2000 MW Sharavathi pumped storage project by KPCL. A major boost for renewable energy and power generation in the state.
6 Dead in Chitradurga Bus-Truck Collision, Fire
A horrific crash on Karnataka's Bengaluru-Pune NH near Hiriyur killed six, including a child. 28 suffered burns. CM & PM announce compensation. Details inside.
PM Modi's Christmas outreach amid political criticism
PM Narendra Modi attended a Christmas service in Delhi, highlighting peace and compassion. The BJP's minority outreach faces challenges despite efforts in key states like Kerala and the Northeast. Read more.
Madras HC Orders FIR in 2020 Virudhunagar Custodial Torture Case
Madras High Court directs FIR against two policemen for alleged 2020 custodial torture of a job seeker in Virudhunagar. The court acted despite departmental action already taken. Read the full story.
Telangana CM to Fill Nominated Posts After High Command Nod
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy is set to announce long-pending nominated posts after final approval from Congress high command. Announcements likely after his Delhi visit for CWC meeting on Dec 27. Read for details.
MGNREGA Renaming: A Shift to Supply-Driven Scheme?
The renaming of MGNREGA sparks debate: Does it tackle rural distress or shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework? Experts weigh in on the implications.
SC Order Marks Retreat in Disability Jurisprudence
A recent Supreme Court order signals a worrying shift away from established disability rights principles. Legal experts call for a return to progressive jurisprudence. Read the full analysis.
HC to KMC: File affidavit on illegal tree felling in 15 days
Calcutta High Court orders Kolkata Municipal Corporation to file affidavit on illegal tree cutting at McPherson Square. PIL alleges beautification project destroyed trees without forest dept permission.
3 women killed in highway accident during temple padayatra
Three women on a temple pilgrimage were killed by a speeding car on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway. The driver has been arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Mumbai-Goa Highway Delays: Flyovers, Bypasses Cause Snarls
The crucial Mumbai-Goa highway expansion faces major delays due to four flyovers and two bypasses. Travel time remains 8-9 hours instead of promised 6. Key completion dates revealed.
Durga Angan Temple Site Changed in Kolkata's New Town
The site for Kolkata's grand Durga Angan temple complex has been shifted from near Eco Park to opposite the New Town bus terminus. The foundation stone ceremony remains scheduled for Monday. Read for details.
Rethinking Governance with Citizen at the Centre
Santosh Nargund argues that good governance in India requires transparency, inclusivity, and responsiveness, not just scheme outcomes. Discover the path to true citizen-centric governance.
Kizhvenmani Massacre Memorial Observed, CPM Seats Demand
CPM leaders mark 57th anniversary of Kizhvenmani massacre, pay tribute to 44 Dalit victims. State secretary demands more seats from DMK, criticizes BJP policies. Read the full report.
Firecracker use in Kolkata on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in Kolkata saw firecracker celebrations with high compliance but violations in some areas. Police intervened as environmentalists warn of pollution. Read the full report.
Sivakasi family fire attack: Death toll rises to four
A horrific family dispute in Sivakasi, Madurai, turns deadly as a man sets his wife, mother-in-law, and stepchildren ablaze. The death toll has now reached four. Read the full details.
1500 Trees Felled for Ayodhya Bypass in Bhopal
NHAI cuts down nearly 1500 trees in Bhopal for Ayodhya bypass project. BMC auctions the wood from Chuna Bhatti depot. Commissioner Sanskriti Jain explains the process.
Madurai Love Marriage Dispute Ends in Arson, Father & Son Held
A family feud over a love marriage in Madurai's Thirumangalam escalated into an arson attack. Police arrested the bride's father and brother for allegedly setting fire to a house. Read the full details.
Kolkata: Boy Injured in Blast Over Land Dispute
A 4th-grade student is seriously injured in a blast in Khorimachan village. Police investigate as family alleges land dispute motive. Read the latest updates.
Congress MP Warns BRS: Revanth Will Respond in Kind
Congress MP Chamala Kiran counters BRS MLA Harish Rao's remarks, accusing KCR of starting insult politics. He challenges for a debate on BRS-era corruption and water issues. Read the full political showdown.
Bengali Worker Lynched in Sambalpur, Six Arrested
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
HC Suggests Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16, Citing Australian Law
Madras High Court suggests India explore a law like Australia's to ban social media for children under 16. The court emphasized parental responsibility and stronger awareness campaigns on online safety.
Odisha CM launches SOG training centre, new police infrastructure
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a state-of-the-art SOG training centre in Chandaka and unveiled massive police infrastructure projects, including 16 new stations and 15,326 new posts. Read about the state's strengthened security measures.
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