BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
Gujarat ATS, with Rajasthan police, raided an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Bhiwadi, seizing 22kg of psychotropic drugs. Three arrested. Read details.
A Chennai man, accused of misappropriating ₹47 lakh from his Dubai employer over unpaid salary, was abducted with his girlfriend. Police rescued them and are hunting for two suspects.
Avadi city police report a significant decline in violent and property crimes in 2025. Murders fell 21%, chain-snatching 35%, aided by NAFIS tech and strategic policing. Read the full report.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pledges flats for families evicted in Kogilu, Bengaluru. The Rs 11.20 lakh per flat cost to be largely borne by GBA and housing department. Details inside.
BMRCL announces extended metro timings on Purple, Green & Yellow Lines for New Year's Eve. MG Road station entry/exit closed after 10pm. Plan your travel with key details.
Tambaram councillors highlight severe encroachment by over 5,000 vendors. Read about the demand for a vending committee and the commissioner's action plan.
Madhubani DM Anand Sharma directs officials to expedite land disputes, public complaints & court cases for faster development. Strict action warned for delays.
A Bengaluru police officer's sharp instincts saved a 2-year-old boy from a mentally unstable woman in Jayanagar. Read how the quick action and city-wide alert led to a happy reunion.
A 35-year-old man was shot with an airgun pellet in Kolkata's Behala. Police detained a minor and seized the weapon. Read for details on the investigation.
A Ludhiana police trap for a gang targeting women for gold jewellery failed dramatically at Dandi Swami Chowk. The accused rammed multiple vehicles to escape. Details inside.
Sahil Kumar arrested for murdering his wife Ritika Goyal in Bathinda's Thandi Sadak area. Police say he suspected her of an illicit relationship. Read the full details.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg announces the new 10-zone structure for Visakhapatnam, effective Jan 1, 2026. Learn about the new zones and how citizens will access civic services.
Bombay High Court acquits Navi Mumbai tutor, citing prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and unexplained delay in FIR. Details inside.
Mumbai residents shocked as newly laid Kala Ghoda stretch is excavated again. BMC cites cable fault, but locals blame poor planning. Read about the civic mess.
Maharashtra govt designates Mumbai Jt CP (Crime) as nodal officer for public complaints on online content blocking under IT Act Section 69A. Read the full details.
BMC's H-East ward issues stop-work notice to Bombay High Court building site in Bandra for gross air pollution violations. Work suspended until compliance.
Veerannapalya in Bengaluru faces a severe civic crisis with a six-month road closure, illegal construction, and garbage piles. Read about this urban administrative failure.
Bengaluru police's CCB unit arrested a foreign national and seized narcotics worth ₹2.5 crore in a major crackdown. Read the full details of the operation here.
Bengaluru's BMTC deploys 140 additional buses on key routes for New Year's Eve to ensure safe and smooth travel. Plan your night with enhanced public transport.
A year after HC declared him not an Indian citizen, ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh continues to draw pension. Congress MLA demands action. Read the full story.
Social and student groups protest in Ranchi demanding justice for the Unnao rape survivor. Supreme Court stays bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar. Details inside.
Karnataka High Court dismisses assistant public prosecutor's petition against Lokayukta proceedings in a Rs 40,000 bribery case. Justice MI Arun clarifies that demanding a bribe is an offence regardless of work outcome.
Ludhiana police arrested four men for stealing from hosiery units, recovering stolen material, a vehicle, and illicit liquor. A notorious offender with 24 cases was among those caught.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan identifies overconfidence and opposition misinformation as key reasons for the LDF's unexpected setback in Kerala's local body elections. Details inside.
Congress leader N Subrahmanian faces police questioning for sharing a photo of CM Pinarayi Vijayan with Sabarimala gold theft accused. He demands release of full footage to prove authenticity.
Teacher associations in Moga reject Rs 10 lakh compensation for a couple who died on election duty, demanding Rs 2 crore each and job assurances for their children. Candle marches continue.
West Bengal Police refutes social media claims about detaining Bangladeshi nationals. Authorities warn citizens against spreading false information and reveal foreign involvement in the rumours.
A 22-year-old transgender clay idol maker from Behala, Kolkata, alleges mental and physical abuse by her brother over her gender identity. She sought police protection to leave home. Details inside.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd plans a major Rs 100 crore waste processing facility on a 9-acre Kogilu site recently cleared of encroachments. Read about the city's waste management upgrade.