BMC Polls: Gawli Daughters Lose, Former Mayors Win in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections delivered major upsets as ABS's Gawli daughters lost their seats while former mayors Kishori Pednekar and Vishakha Raut secured victories.
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600+ Birds Injured in Mumbai's Kite Festival
More than 600 birds suffered injuries during Mumbai's Makar Sankranti kite festival. Activists report widespread use of banned Chinese manja causing severe harm to owls, crows, pigeons and other species across suburban areas.
Coimbatore Revises Bird Park Plan, Cuts Costs
Coimbatore Corporation revises bird park DPR to reuse old zoo structures, cutting costs from Rs 10 crore to Rs 6-7 crore. Project to house 1,000 birds on 4.5 acres under PPP mode.
Dhanbad Firing Incident: Witness in Murder Case Accused
A late-night firing incident in Dhanbad's Jharudih area caused panic among residents. The accused, Devendra Singh, is a witness in the Suresh Singh murder case. Police recovered cartridges and bullets.
BMC Vote Counting Delayed by EVM Issues, Recounts
Mumbai's BMC election results were significantly delayed on Friday due to technical problems with older EVMs and repeated recount requests from candidates across multiple wards.
AAP Seeks Action Against Kapil Mishra Over Atishi Video
The Aam Aadmi Party has called for breach of privilege proceedings against BJP's Kapil Mishra for circulating a manipulated video of Delhi minister Atishi. A Punjab court has ordered its immediate removal.
Tejasvi Surya Seeks Bengaluru Metro Fare Panel Reconstitution
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya calls for reconstituting the Bengaluru Metro fare panel, highlighting errors in recent fare hikes and automatic revision proposals.
BJP President Election Schedule Set, Result Jan 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the official schedule for its presidential election, with the result declaration set for January 20, 2024.
Govt Mandates AC-On Fuel Efficiency Tests for Cars
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory testing of car fuel efficiency with AC on and off from October 2026 to provide realistic mileage figures for consumers.
Comedian stranded at Worli Metro due to broken lift
Wheelchair-bound comedian Karn Shah was left stranded at Worli metro station for 45 minutes due to a malfunctioning lift, with staff allegedly telling him to 'go home walking'.
Bangalore MP Fights Metro Fare Hike, Demands Committee Change
Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya strongly criticizes the proposed 5% Metro fare increase, urging Union Minister to reconstitute the Fare Fixation Committee. Commuters express concerns over affordability and safety.
ED Raids Across India in Goa's Biggest LSD Seizure Case
The Enforcement Directorate raids 26 locations across 7 states in a major narcotics trafficking case linked to Goa's biggest LSD seizure. Cash, drugs, and digital evidence seized.
Maharashtra Polls: Minor Clashes, Mostly Peaceful Counting
Maharashtra's municipal election counting faced minor incidents in cities like Thane and Jalgaon, but police maintained peace overall. Legal action follows some clashes.
AIMIM Doubles Strength, Beats MNS & NCP(SP) in Maharashtra Civic Polls
AIMIM led by Asaduddin Owaisi nearly doubles its corporator seats in Maharashtra municipal elections, winning 114 seats across 12 corporations and outperforming MNS and NCP(SP).
BJP Gains in Odisha as BJD Leaders Switch Sides
State BJP president Manmohan Samal urges unity among workers as several BJD leaders, including Jajpur zilla parishad chairperson, join BJP in Bhubaneswar event.
Ajsu-P Demands White Paper on Jharkhand Govt's Performance
Ajsu-P supremo Sudesh Mahto criticizes Jharkhand government's pre-budget exercise, demands white paper on six-year achievements and priorities during Milan Samaroh in Ranchi.
Om Birla Urges Transparent, Inclusive Democratic Bodies
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasizes that democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive, and accountable to the people to strengthen India's democracy.
India Mandates Low-Floor Buses from 2026
All new intra-city public buses manufactured from October 2026 must have low-floor design with 400mm height, improving accessibility for elderly, women, and disabled passengers.
Rajkot Businessman Files Rs 10.98 Crore Fraud Complaint
A Rajkot-based snacks manufacturer has filed a police complaint alleging two persons defrauded him and his relatives of Rs 10.98 crores through a false investment scheme promising high returns.
Blind Woman Raped at Surat Site, Accused Booked
A 21-year-old blind woman was allegedly raped at a Surat construction site. The accused, Alam, faces charges of rape and criminal intimidation after the victim reported the crime.
Surat School Project Paused Amid Political Protests
Construction of Suman High School in Surat halted after BJP and AAP councillors protested shifting the site from Ward 7 to Ward 8. The standing committee ordered status quo.
Jharkhand Bandh Saturday: Tribal Groups Demand Arrest in Murder Case
Tribal organizations in Jharkhand have called for a statewide bandh on Saturday, demanding the arrest of key accused in the murder of traditional leader Soma Munda. Schools in Ranchi have declared holidays.
Fourth Arrest in Bhubaneswar Minor Gang Rape Case
Bhubaneswar police have arrested another suspect in the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. Four of the five accused are now in custody after the December 2025 attack.
Eight Arrested in Dumka Temple Violence, Heavy Police Deployment
Police arrested eight people after violence erupted over a 100-year-old Kali temple renovation in Dumka's Lalgarh. Seven individuals sustained injuries as authorities maintain heavy security and patrols.
Congress Assam Strategy Meet Targets CM Corruption
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi held a key strategy session for Assam polls, vowing to defeat the 'most corrupt CM' with senior party figures in attendance.
Surat Worker Survives Shooting, Five Arrested in Mistaken Identity Case
A 24-year-old diamond worker in Surat survived a shooting and assault by six people after being mistaken for someone else. Police arrested five, while the minor shooter remains at large.
BJP Ends Thackeray Dominance in Mumbai's BMC Elections
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has shattered the Thackeray family's long-standing control over Mumbai's BMC. Uddhav Thackeray's alliance with cousin Raj failed to secure victory, raising questions about his political future in Maharashtra.
Berhampur Court Gives 20-Year Sentence for Minor Rape Case
A special Pocso court in Berhampur sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in Ganjam district. The court also imposed fines and compensation.
Dehradun Court Boosts Jail Term in Child Abuse Case to 7 Years
A Dehradun court has increased a boarding school warden's sentence from two to seven years for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Delhi boy in 2011, citing justice interests.
Himachal Minister Backs Vikramaditya Singh, Urges CM Action
Education Minister Rohit Thakur supports PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh's concerns about IAS and IPS officers. He urges CM Sukhu to resolve the issue amid growing tensions in the state cabinet.
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