Vizag crime down 12%, murders up 45% in 2025
Visakhapatnam sees overall crime decline of 12% in 2025, with significant drops in cases against women and children. However, murders surge by 45%, posing a new challenge for police.
Category : Politics
France: No Proof of Ukraine Drone Attack on Putin's Home
France dismisses Russia's drone attack allegations against Ukraine. Israel suspends Gaza aid groups. ED attaches Rs 100+ crore in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Myanmar election updates and ECI's UP schedule revision.
Pune NYE Traffic Plan: Diversions, No-Vehicle Zones, Drunk Driving Checks
Pune Traffic Police issue detailed plan for New Year's Eve, including road closures, diversions in Camp & Deccan, and strict action against drunk driving. Plan effective from 5 PM, Dec 31.
Chennai hit-and-run case cracked, driver arrested after 2 weeks
Avadi police crack Chennai hit-and-run case, arrest lorry driver C Raja for killing TV editor Nitish Sarwan. Details on the investigation and arrest inside.
Charuni petitions PM Modi over highway construction issues
BKU's Gurnam Singh Charuni petitions PM Modi & Nitin Gadkari over severe hardships from highway projects. Demands service roads, better drainage & farm access. Read the full story.
Madras HC rejects Savukku Shankar's plea on frozen accounts
Madras High Court refused YouTuber Savukku Shankar's plea to unfreeze bank accounts & return seized materials. Directed him to approach magistrate. Details on arrest & bail inside.
Madras HC: No to Goondas Act misuse, upholds liberty
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu officials for misusing the Goondas Act, grants interim bail to YouTuber Varaaki. The court warns against violating fundamental right to liberty. Read the full story.
West Godavari sees 19% drop in crime in 2025
West Godavari district reports a significant 19% decline in overall crime in 2025. SP Adnan Nayeem Asmi highlights tech-driven policing, major drug busts, and cyber fraud crackdowns as key factors behind the success.
AAP Unveils Mumbai Manifesto, Promises Free Services
AAP's Atishi launches 'Kejriwalchi Guarantee' manifesto for Mumbai, pledging world-class free education, healthcare & electricity. A direct challenge to established parties' failures.
Jindal meets Railway Minister for Kurukshetra rail development
Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding better rail infrastructure, a bypass, and safety upgrades for Kurukshetra, Kaithal, and Yamunanagar. Read about the key proposals.
Haryana Labour Scam: Shocking Findings in Work-Slip Probe
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij reveals shocking details of a Rs 1,500 crore work-slip scam. Reports from 13 districts show massive irregularities in worker verification. Read the full investigation details.
Poet Joy Goswami Called for EC Hearing Amid Health Issues
Sahitya Akademi winner Joy Goswami is among Bengal's 32 lakh unmapped voters. His family decries systemic harassment as the ailing poet faces an EC hearing. Details inside.
Kolkata Police Tests Traffic Plans for New Year's Eve
Kolkata Traffic Police conducted dry runs to decongest hotspots like Alipore Zoo and Victoria Memorial ahead of New Year's Eve. Key changes include new diversions and Park Street restrictions. Read more.
ASR District Crime Falls 34%, Maoist Cadre Neutralized
Alluri Sitharama Raju district reports a major 34% decline in overall crime for 2025. Police neutralize 18 Maoists, see 49 surrenders, and seize huge cannabis hauls. Read the full report.
Bangladesh's Ziaur Rahman Era Ends, Expert Weighs In
Foreign affairs expert Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik reflects on the death of Bangladesh's former President Ziaur Rahman, marking the end of a political era and its implications for India-Bangladesh ties. Read the full analysis.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Victim's Family Demands Justice, No Bail for Owners
Bhavana Joshi, who lost four family members in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire, demands the Luthra brothers be denied bail and punished. Read her emotional plea for justice.
Major Anti-Terror Ops in J&K After Suspect Sightings
Security forces intensify cordon-and-search operations in Kishtwar, Doda, and Poonch districts following reports of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Read the latest updates on the ongoing security situation.
Court rejects bail in Goa nightclub fire case, issues notice to manager
Mapusa court rejects anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch & ex-secretary in Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. Notice issued to club manager. Key details on the legal proceedings and police allegations inside.
Officers retire as 10-year-old sacrilege case trials drag on
The legal battle over the 2015 Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan police firing, which killed 2 protesters, continues as key IPS officers retire. Families await justice while trials face delays and transfers.
NCB Chennai freezes ₹12.33 crore assets in drug crackdown
NCB Chennai cripples drug syndicates by freezing ₹12.33 crore in assets, seizing 2362kg drugs, and achieving 73% conviction rate in 2025. A major shift to financial investigations.
Illegal Child Care Centre Exposed in Chennai, 21 Rescued
A routine check on East Coast Road led to the discovery of an illegal child care centre in Chennai. Officials found 21 children in confined rooms without mandatory surveillance. The centre has been sealed.
TN Health Minister claims state is drug-free, zero ganja cultivation
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian declares the state drug-free with no ganja cultivation. He challenges critics to provide evidence, citing strict border checks and school awareness programs.
Kolkata deploys 6,500 police for New Year's Eve security
Kolkata Police ramps up security with 6,500 personnel for New Year's Eve, double the Christmas deployment. Drones, special teams, and strict measures against drink-driving and rowdiness planned. Read the full security blueprint.
Vijayawada Sees Sharp 21.66% Drop in Crime in 2025
NTR Police Commissionerate reports a significant 21.66% decline in overall crimes for 2025. Key improvements seen in property offences, crimes against women, and road safety. Read the full annual crime review analysis.
UK Condemns Murders of Hindus in Bangladesh
The UK government has condemned the brutal mob killings of two Hindu men in Bangladesh. Read about the international response and calls for protecting religious minorities.
Guntur Sees 13% Dip in Crimes, Convictions Rise in 2025
Guntur district reports a significant 13% reduction in overall crimes in 2025. Key improvements include a 25% drop in fatal accidents, increased convictions, and major recoveries in cyber fraud and property theft. Explore the detailed crime report.
Violent Brawl Disrupts SIR Hearing in Howrah's Uluberia
A scheduled SIR hearing in Howrah's Uluberia block turned violent when a man confronted his estranged wife and her paramour. The clash disrupted proceedings for 25 minutes. Police are investigating.
Madras HC Seeks Govt Reply on Bus Safety Audit Plea
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
Mapusa court adjourns Luthra brothers' bail hearing to Jan 7
Mapusa court postpones anticipatory bail hearing for owners of Birch by Romeo Lane to January 7. Families of fire victims seek intervention. Read the latest updates on the tragic case.
Chittoor crime rate falls 26% in 2025, road accidents dip
Chittoor district reports a significant 26% decline in overall crime in 2025, with 5,216 cases. SP Tushar Dudi highlights effective policing, though POCSO cases see a rise. Read the full report.
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