The Pongal film releases in Tamil Nadu, featuring Vijay's 'Jananayagan' and the DMK-backed 'Parasakthi', have escalated into a political proxy war ahead of state elections. Discover the screen battle and the narratives at play.
The Mahayuti alliance in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar crumbles ahead of municipal elections. Shiv Sena cites BJP arrogance, while BJP blames Sena's escalating seat demands. Read the full breakdown.
Telangana government urges Nitin Gadkari for toll-free travel on Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH from Jan 9-18 to ease festival rush. State offers to pay nominal fee. Read about the traffic plan.
Assam Police's STF dismantles a Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh offshoot module, arresting 11. CM Sarma warns of persistent fundamentalist threat from across the border. Read the full investigation details.
PM Modi reflects on 2025's major reforms, from labour codes to FDI, highlighting a shift from control to trust-based governance. Discover the key changes shaping India's future.
Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon for the New Year blends humor with sharp social commentary. Discover the themes and messages behind this satirical artwork as we step into 2024.
The final electoral roll for Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency lists 18,496 voters from 28 assembly segments. Read details on the upcoming Legislative Council elections.
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami criticizes the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government for registering an FIR over 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops, calling it political interference. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man was severely beaten in Kolhapur's Shirol after confronting youths who threw a burning cigarette at him. Police have arrested three based on CCTV footage. Read the full details.
BJP spokesperson Sarchand Singh terms SGPC's stance on 328 missing saroops 'meaningless & false'. Political row intensifies over sacred scriptures. Full details inside.
Amritsar police dismantle a Pakistan-based drug smuggling network, arresting 7 and seizing 5kg of heroin & methamphetamine along with a Glock pistol. Key details inside.
Chennai police roll out massive security for New Year's Eve with 19,000 personnel, beach bans, and traffic restrictions. Read the full safety guidelines here.
A daring jeweller in Amritsar overpowered one of two masked robbers who opened fire in his shop on Batala Road. Read the full details of the brave encounter.
Families of two elderly voters who died after receiving hearing notices file police complaints against top election officials. The Election Commission faces scrutiny over a technical glitch affecting voter lists. Read the full report.
Nadiad Sessions Court rejects bail for Rashmani Pal, accused of being a Pakistani spy who used fake identities to honey-trap Indian Army jawans. Details on the espionage network revealed.
Explore the key public opinions and voices featured in Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on December 31, 2025. Read the diverse perspectives shaping the discourse.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announces citizens can seek urgent hearings at night for rights protection. New rules enforce strict timelines for lawyers to ensure equal court time for all litigants.
Bengaluru's New Year's Eve celebrations see a major slump with pub bookings down nearly 30%. High liquor prices, midweek date, and restrictions cited as key reasons. Discover why the city's party scene is unusually quiet.
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
A heavily intoxicated man in Bengaluru threatened police, refused a breathalyser test, and set his motorcycle on fire before escaping. His alcohol level was 367 mg/100ml. Read the full story.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attacks the new VB-G RAM G Act, calling it a direct assault on SCs and women. He demands rollback, citing threats to MGNREGA's rights-based framework.
A major server outage and technical glitches in Karnataka's new e-Swathu software have slowed the regularisation of over 97 lakh rural properties. Officials promise a fix by mid-January. Read the full story.
The demolition of 167 hutments in Bengaluru's Kogilu escalates into an international issue, with Pakistan criticizing India and New Delhi issuing a sharp rebuttal. Read about the political fallout and rehabilitation plans.
A Dubai-based manpower agency owner and his brother-in-law were arrested in Chennai for allegedly abducting a former employee in a financial dispute involving Rs 47 lakh. Read the full details.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to suspend the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Act, warning it dilutes MGNREGA's rights-based framework and burdens states. Read the full details.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves a new policy to phase out polluting vehicles and an ethical AI framework. PM Modi may inaugurate the Barmer refinery in January. Key details inside.
The recent ban on liquor, meat, and tobacco in Amritsar's walled city has residents and traders protesting, citing threats to personal freedom and livelihoods. Read more about the controversy.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passes a resolution condemning the Centre's replacement of MGNREGA, calling it a 'dangerous conspiracy' against Dalit livelihoods. Read the full story.
On December 28, 1885, 72 delegates gathered in Bombay, marking the birth of the Indian National Congress. Explore the pivotal event that ignited India's freedom struggle.
A headless body of a man was discovered in Keshav Park, Kurukshetra. Police are investigating the murder and seeking to identify the victim. Read the latest updates.