RPI(A) fields 39 candidates after BJP-Shiv Sena snub
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale fields 39 RPI(A) candidates for BMC polls, alleging BJP-Shiv Sena broke alliance promise. Dalit vote bank could sway Mumbai election results.
Category : Politics
BJP, Shinde Sena Split in Navi Mumbai Civic Polls
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena fail for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls. Both parties to contest independently, while alliance holds in Mumbai and Thane.
Assaults on Kashmiri Sellers: FIRs in Haryana, Himachal
Police in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh register FIRs, launch manhunt after separate assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers. JKSA seeks intervention, CMs assure action. Read for details.
DMK allies urge Rahul Gandhi to rein in Congress functionary
Allies in Tamil Nadu's DMK-led coalition demand Rahul Gandhi intervene against Congress's Praveen Chakravarthy, accusing him of disrupting the INDIA bloc alliance and aiding BJP narratives.
Lawyer seeks MSHRC intervention in fatal BEST bus accident
A Mumbai lawyer urges the Human Rights Commission for an impartial probe into the Bhandup bus tragedy that killed 4. Calls for action against negligence in BEST services.
India signs Rs 5,000 crore defence deal for Navy, Army
India's defence ministry seals a nearly Rs 5,000 crore deal to acquire advanced torpedoes for Scorpene submarines and modern carbines for troops, boosting combat capabilities. Read the full details.
Traffic Changes for Koregaon Bhima Event Near Pune
Pune police announce 24-hour traffic diversions on Pune-Ahilyanagar Highway for Koregaon Bhima anniversary. Plan your travel for Jan 1, 2026. Essential services exempt.
Wang Yi: China Mediated India-Pakistan Operation Sindoor
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi reveals Beijing's mediation in the May 2025 India-Pakistan Operation Sindoor conflict. Read the full analysis of regional diplomacy and its implications.
Ex-Diplomat: Anti-India Rhetoric Harms Bilateral Relations
Former diplomat Veena Sikri cautions that sustained criticism of India can damage the crucial partnership with Bangladesh. Learn about the historical context and future challenges.
Wang Yi Cites India-Pakistan Tensions as Global Hotspot
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi identifies India-Pakistan tensions among critical global issues requiring mediation. Read the full analysis of China's diplomatic stance and regional implications.
Court evicts trespassers from NRI's flat after 15-year fight
Bombay City Civil Court orders eviction of illegal occupants from NRI businessman's Dahisar apartment, ending a 15-year property dispute. Judge upholds sanctity of registered sale deeds.
Goa road safety council demands action on infrastructure faults
North Goa road safety council reviews rising accidents, criticizes non-use of Section 198A MV Act against officials for faulty infrastructure. Calls for grievance redressal mechanism.
Jug Suraiya's Fable on Power and Permanent Tenancy
Jug Suraiya's December 2025 allegory depicts a temporary resident, Carrot Top, scheming for permanence in a stately mansion. Read this political fable and its implications.
Goa: Four booked for assault, threatening woman in Sancoale
Verna police register FIR against four men for assault, criminal intimidation, and outraging modesty of a woman in Sancoale's Upasnagar. PSI Pramil Fernandes leads the investigation.
HC Dismisses IIT Mandi Plea in CPWD Arbitration
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses IIT Mandi's petition to join arbitration between CPWD and a contractor. The court ruled the institute had no legal basis for impleadment. Read the full details.
Govt's Lateral Entry Hiring Remains in Limbo
Over a year after withdrawing ads for 45 posts, India's lateral entry scheme for government jobs remains stalled. DoPT is in consultations with ministries. Read the latest updates.
Kerala Court Acquits 20 in 13-Year-Old ABVP Murder Case
A Kerala court has acquitted all 20 accused in the 2011 murder of ABVP activist Nandu. The verdict cites lack of evidence after a 13-year legal battle.
Jal Seva Anakalan launched to ensure safe tap water daily
Union Minister C R Patil launches Jal Seva Anakalan to ensure reliable daily water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read about the new focus for Har Ghar Jal.
Two held for murder of guest worker in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police arrest auto driver and friend for murdering a West Bengal guest worker after a road altercation. Victim succumbs to injuries at CMCH. Read the full details.
EC warns Bengal DEOs, sets Feb 14, 2026 deadline for final roll
Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti reviewed SIR progress in Kolkata, instructing DEOs to strictly follow EC guidelines and ensure an error-free electoral roll by the deadline. Read the full story.
EC Observer Attacked in Bengal, Seeks Probe Against SP
Election Commission observer C Murugan was attacked in Mograhat, South 24 Parganas. This marks the second assault in Diamond Harbour. He has submitted a report demanding an investigation into the local SP's role. Read the full details.
West Bengal Starts Offline Voter Registration Drive
West Bengal's Election Commission launches offline voter list revision. Booth Level Officers available at polling stations for submissions and corrections until January 15, 2026. Ensure your vote is counted!
BEST bus accident: Driver arrested, claims previous driver's error
Mumbai police arrest BEST driver after bus mows down pedestrians in Bhandup, killing four. Driver claims bus was left in drive mode. Internal probe ordered.
Chhattisgarh Police Issues Strict New Year's Eve Guidelines
Chhattisgarh police enforce strict New Year's Eve rules: drunk driving crackdown, drone surveillance, and 10 pm music curfew. Celebrate responsibly within the law.
BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde) to contest PCMC polls separately
The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation polls separately after last-minute seat-sharing talks collapsed. Get the full story on the failed alliance.
Leopard attacks villager in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon
A villager was severely injured in a leopard attack in Dongargarh forest, Rajnandgaon. The incident has heightened fears over increasing leopard movement. Read about the response and local demands.
Two dead after trailer rams MUV on Pune-Mumbai Expressway
A tragic accident on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway near Panvel claimed two lives and injured five. The Khandeshwar police have booked the trailer driver for rash driving. Read the full details.
Mumbai professor gets pre-arrest bail in harassment case
A Mumbai sessions court granted anticipatory bail to a 61-year-old professor accused of sexual harassment at a college festival. The professor denies all allegations. Read the full details here.
German Bank Robbery: Thieves Steal €35 Million via Tunnel
In a major heist in Germany, robbers drilled a tunnel into a bank vault, escaping with cash, gold, and jewelry worth over €35 million. Police launch a massive investigation.
Former journalist arrested for extortion bid on Bengaluru cops
A former journalist was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly demanding Rs 15 lakh from three police inspectors to suppress a news story. The case follows a major drug bust in the city. Read the full details.
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