Bibi Jagir Kaur addresses rumours of resignations and discord within the reorganised Shiromani Akali Dal, clarifying recent meetings as brainstorming sessions. She details Giani Harpreet Singh's appointment and rules out reconciliation with Sukhbir Badal.
Congress's Sachin Gujar says Sangamner Seva Samiti's victory proves assembly poll loss was a fluke. Satyajeet Tambe details the strategic use of AIFB's Lion symbol. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring debunks AAP and SAD claims on zila parishad results, alleging power abuse and manipulation. Get the full facts here.
In a daring daylight robbery in Muzaffarpur, motorcycle-borne criminals looted ₹2 lakh from a Customer Service Point. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage. Read for details.
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
Patna's Shahpur police arrested wanted criminal Sunny Kumar from a Gangahara school. A country-made pistol and cartridges were seized. Read the full story on the police operation.
The Centre has asked all states for an urgent status report on forming Civil Services Boards, mandated by SC in 2013 to ensure stable postings. An RTI by an IFS officer triggered the move.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan condemns YSRCP leaders' threatening statements against police, calling them a threat to democracy. He vows to strengthen Jana Sena from grassroots.
Punjab govt's SIT to probe 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops faces strong opposition from SGPC, which calls it interference in religious affairs. Details inside.
Patna Police arrested top 10 criminal Rohit Kumar for a Dec 20 firing in Maner. Another accused was held earlier with a pistol and ammunition. Read the full details of the police operation.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
A 17-year-old driving his uncle's SUV on the wrong side of Uchgaon bridge in Kolhapur hit a bike, killing the rider. The boy's uncle has been arrested under multiple sections of BNS 2023 and MV Act.
Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and DK Shivakumar slam Centre's MNREGA funding cut from 90:10 to 60:40, calling it 'death of the scheme'. Party announces Delhi meet on Dec 27 and Jaipur march on Dec 26 over Aravalli deforestation.
Ara court sentences Ritesh Kumar and Vijay Pandey to life imprisonment for the 2017 murders of Gita Devi and her son Ashutosh. A fine of Rs 5,000 was also imposed. Read the full details.
Supreme Court expresses shock over alleged grabbing of 2,866 acres of Uttarakhand forest land, orders state govt probe and halts all construction. Details inside.
A 27-year-old man in Hazaribag died by suicide, allegedly distressed over the delayed justice for his brother's 2003 murder. Family alleges a watered-down chargesheet. Police promise probe.
A man and his two sons in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested for allegedly murdering his 75-year-old mother in a staged accident over a property dispute. Police reveal chilling details.
In a shocking incident in Giridih, two men allegedly poured boiling oil on a woman after she resisted their molestation bid. One arrested, another on the run. Read the full story.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi unveils plans for a defence manufacturing hub focusing on MSMEs & startups. Hyderabad roadshow yields Rs 66,781 crore commitments, creating 56,340 jobs. Read more.
China accuses the US of violating international law by seizing a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude. The incident sparks a major diplomatic clash over maritime sovereignty and trade.
Former Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal fights for life after a self-inflicted gunshot. A 12-page note reveals he was cheated of Rs 8.1 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud. Read the shocking details.
Two dead, one injured after a car collides with a speeding truck on Chaibasa-Seraikela road in dense fog. Truck driver flees scene. Read the full report.
Chatra district administration prohibits soaps and detergents at Balbal hot spring to prevent environmental damage. The sacred site, known for its therapeutic sulphur waters, sees a surge during the annual cattle fair.
A surprise raid in Dumka to seize banned cough syrup bottles failed as the stock was missing. Police suspect a tip-off. Read about the investigation and the absconding tenant.
Karnataka government is considering hosting the monsoon legislative session in Belagavi to address agrarian issues and boost the local economy, a move that could cost Rs 90 crore. Read more.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accuses previous Congress and current AAP govts of ruining Punjab's finances and criticizes the Viksit Bharat scheme. He also comments on the Nagar Kirtan issue in New Zealand. Read the full report.
A student was shot in Amritsar after a clash between Class XI and XII students escalated. Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on CCTV. Read the full details.
Jamshedpur imposes a drone and aerial activity ban on Dec 28-29 for President Droupadi Murmu's visit, which includes a seminar on Ol Chiki script and an NIT convocation. Get all the details here.