BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to make 10 defected MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. He criticizes the Congress's tactics and cites BRS's panchayat poll victory in Sircilla.
Patiala and Sangrur districts saw nearly 4% of votes rejected in recent local body elections due to improper ballot marking. Experts call for urgent voter education and electoral reforms. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation finalises rate chart for election campaign items like tea, snacks, and T-shirts to ensure spending transparency. Learn about the new rules.
A 35-year-old man in Bengaluru's Thyagarajanagar kicked a 5-year-old boy, leading to an FIR under BNS. Police say the accused, mentally unstable, confessed to targeting children. Read the full report.
A theft accused escaped police custody in Hisar district court by jumping a 12-foot wall. Police search on as CCTV in parking was non-functional. Read the full story.
Mumbai police arrest four for a fake visa scam that duped 190 job seekers of Rs 67 lakh. Victims from multiple states were promised jobs abroad. Read the full story and learn how to avoid such fraud.
Karnataka govt issues guidelines for ward reservations in Bengaluru's 5 new city corporations, using 2011 Census data. 50% cap on total reservations, with 1/3rd for backward classes and women's quota across categories. Read details.
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.