PMC Ward 35 Low Turnout, BJP Wins Unopposed
In Pune's Suncity-Manikbaug ward, BJP candidates were elected unopposed with less than half of voters participating. The state election commission seeks a report on the matter.
Category : Politics
Gehlot Accuses BJP of Voter List Manipulation
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot alleges BJP is manipulating electoral rolls to remove Congress voters ahead of elections, sparking a political row.
Iran Pledges No Executions, Averts US Strikes After Trump Pressure
Iran has temporarily averted potential US military action by pledging not to execute protesters. President Trump confirmed the shift, leading to eased oil market tensions and regional diplomatic efforts.
Armed Men Fire at Chandigarh Chemist Shop, Panic in Sector 32
Panic gripped Chandigarh's Sector 32 after armed men opened fire at a chemist shop. The incident caused widespread fear among residents and prompted a police investigation.
India-Israel Sign Fisheries and Aquaculture Cooperation Pact
India and Israel have signed a joint ministerial declaration to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture, aiming to enhance sustainable practices and boost productivity.
Ranchi Police Raids ED Office, Sparks Political Row
Ranchi police raided the ED's regional office after an employee alleged assault by agency officials. The ED moved the High Court, demanding a CBI probe, while political parties exchanged sharp accusations.
Colaba Ward Sees Lowest Voter Turnout in Mumbai
Ward 227 in Colaba recorded just 15.73% voter participation in Mumbai's BMC elections, highlighting a stark contrast in voting patterns between different communities.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Focuses on Youth Skilling for Viksit Bharat
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces the government's commitment to skill youth, aiming to support the Viksit Bharat vision with enhanced training programs.
Meerut Woman, Lover Arrested for Husband's Murder
Police in Meerut arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly murdering her husband and staging it as a railway accident in Amroha district. The post-mortem revealed strangulation.
Man Shot Dead at In-Laws' Home; Family Arrested for Murder
A 22-year-old man from Begusarai was shot dead at his in-laws' house in Khagaria. Police arrested his wife and in-laws, alleging the murder stemmed from an illicit affair.
Patna Municipal Commissioner Reviews Projects, Orders Field Inspections
Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena chaired a meeting to review progress of circle-level projects and developmental schemes in Patna. He directed officials to conduct regular field inspections and ensure quality standards.
Jamshedpur Kidnapping: Rs 5 Crore Ransom, 48-Hour Deadline Passes
The family of abducted industrialist's son Kairav Gandhi received a Rs 5 crore ransom call on WhatsApp from an Indonesian number. Police SIT forms seven teams as search expands across three states.
NATO Crisis Over Trump's Greenland Control Push, Poland Warns
Polish PM Donald Tusk warns NATO could collapse if a member annexes another, as Trump presses for Greenland control. France, Germany, UK deploy forces for Arctic exercises amid rising tensions.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: 50% Turnout, Counting Jan 16
Voting for Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections concluded with an approximate 50% voter turnout. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 16, 2026, determining local governance outcomes.
Poonch Police Attaches Terror Handler's Land Worth Rs 22 Lakh
Poonch Police executed court orders to attach land valued at over Rs 22 lakh belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in Mandi tehsil, as part of efforts to dismantle terror support structures.
Gumla Accident: 5 Dead in Truck Collision on NH-23
Five people died and one was injured when a pick-up van was hit by a truck near Bhadgaon village in Gumla district. The victims were traveling to sell tilkuts for Makar Sankranti.
Missing Man's Body Found in Patna Drain, Police Investigate
The body of Jitendra Rai, missing since January 10, was discovered in a drain near Police Colony on Gola Road. Police suspect he slipped, but investigation continues.
Patna Road Safety Raths Combat Rising Accident Fatalities
Patna's DM flags off 15 awareness vehicles for Road Safety Month, emphasizing citizen responsibility and a Rs 10,000 reward for Good Samaritans.
Himanta Forecasts BJP's Thumping Win in Assam Polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confidently predicts the BJP will secure a thumping majority in the upcoming state assembly elections, citing strong public support.
Murder Accused Escapes Police Custody in Pune
Nitin Waghmare, accused in a Tamhini Ghat murder case, fled from police custody during a house search in Hingne Khurd. Police have launched a manhunt.
Supaul Girl's Death Mystery: Bullet Found, Family Claims Fall
A 16-year-old girl's death in Supaul district turns mysterious as post-mortem reveals bullet injury, contradicting family's fall claim. Police suspect honour killing.
ED Seeks CBI Probe After Police Raid on Ranchi Office
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Jharkhand High Court, requesting a CBI investigation following a police raid on its Ranchi premises. The court will hear the case on January 16.
RMC Removes Encroachments on Main Road in Ranchi Drive
Ranchi Municipal Corporation conducted a special drive on Thursday to remove unauthorized shops and shacks along Daily Market-Karbala Chowk stretch, aiming to ease traffic congestion.
Patna DM Launches Earthquake Safety Fortnight Drive
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M launched an Earthquake Safety Fortnight campaign on Thursday. The initiative aims to enhance public awareness and preparedness for earthquakes through various activities.
Ranchi Police Raid ED Office, Sparks Political Clash
Ranchi police raided the ED office following an FIR by a former clerk, triggering a war of words between JMM and BJP leaders over the action and its implications for corruption probes.
Mumbai Bihar Bhavan to Aid Cancer Patients from Bihar
The Bihar government approves Rs 314 crore for a 30-storey Bihar Bhavan in Mumbai, featuring 178 rooms and a 240-bed dormitory to assist patients, especially cancer sufferers, and their attendants.
Gaya's New SSP Faces Major Policing Challenges
Sushil Kumar takes charge as Gaya SSP amid concerns over crime control, force discipline, religious site security, and tourist-friendly approaches in Bodh Gaya.
BJP Chief Honors Activists for Rescuing Missing Kids in Ramgarh
Newly elected state BJP president Aditya Sahu felicitated three Bajrang Dal activists in Ramgarh district for their role in tracing two missing children from Dhurwa using social media.
ECR GM Inspects Patna-Jhajha Rail Route for Safety
ECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh led a detailed inspection of the Patna-Jhajha railway section, reviewing track conditions, signaling systems, and station redevelopment work at Lakhisarai under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Hazaribag Blast Revives Memories, Raises Security Concerns
Wednesday's explosion in Habibi Nagar killed three people, stirring memories of a 2016 blast that claimed six lives. Police investigate with past terror links in mind.
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