Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, calling it a 'permanent coronavirus' affecting the state. He announced Alanganallur Jallikattu and Chennai Sangamam events.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a man's appeal claiming he didn't intend to kill his wife while drunk, noting he hit her seven times with a rod during a quarrel.
A 38-year-old jeweller in Hisar died from a gunshot wound under suspicious circumstances at his shop. Police are examining CCTV footage and all possibilities, including accidental firing.
Chief Minister M K Stalin inducted 50 transgender persons into Tamil Nadu Home Guards, fulfilling a budget promise. The state also celebrated its 3,00,000th job placement through mega fairs.
Congress mounted an aggressive last-day campaign across Nagpur with rallies and roadshows, aiming to regain ground in the civic body. Leaders expressed confidence in winning over 70 seats, citing public fatigue with BJP's long tenure.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections feature intense contests with veteran clashes, family feuds, and rebel alliances shaping key prabhags beyond party lines.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on January 14, 2026, ignites discussions on media freedom and democratic values in India, highlighting key opinions and public reactions.
Two decades after 2005 floods killed over 1,000, Mumbai's Mithi River remains heavily polluted with Rs 6,300 crore unspent on cleanup projects. Water quality deteriorates as BMC elections approach.
Four young men lost their lives when their car plunged into a 1000-ft gorge in Baijnath, Kangra. The friends were returning from sightseeing. One survivor fights for life.
Residents of Chaubepur in Kanpur discovered multiple dead monkeys along Bandimata road, suspecting poisoning. Police investigation and postmortem initiated amid public outrage.
Former Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim highlights Kerala's religious harmony at book festival, discusses diaspora ties and potential Malayalam language teaching.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh announced he will not seek re-election to the Rajya Sabha, making the statement at a convention in Bhopal. His current term ends April 9.
The Gujarat government is weighing a complete takeover of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, potentially changing its governance ahead of Phase 3 expansion toward Gandhinagar.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led a 2.3km motorbike rally through Nagpur's central areas, covering key prabhags, to energize BJP supporters before the municipal corporation elections.
Nagpur police have externed 146 individuals from four police station limits for 10 days as a preventive measure before NMC elections. They also detained a history-sheeter with 39 cases.
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar asserts India's democratic roots at book festival, citing ancient elections in Bihar and Tamil Nadu as proof of long-standing freedom.
Enforcement Directorate raids in Nagpur uncover 4.3 crore cryptocurrency scam. Agency freezes bank balances, digital wallets, and identifies benami properties linked to fraudsters.
Sub-inspector Amit Maurya remains absconding in the Sachendi gang rape case. The survivor's family faces threats to withdraw the case, with one person arrested for intimidation.
Police detained BJP leader H Raja and ten others in Madurai for attempting to access a sacred tree site atop Thiruparankundram hill, sparking tensions over a religious flag.
Independent councillors secured four of six standing committee chairpersonships in Angamaly municipality, shifting power from Congress and CPM despite Congress retaining the overall chairperson's post.
The high-pitched campaign for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections concluded on Tuesday evening as the 48-hour silence period took effect. Polling is scheduled for January 15 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Opposition councillors in Maradu municipality staged a protest against Kerala Water Authority, accusing officials of failing to resolve a severe water shortage lasting nearly three weeks.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee presented 10 individuals declared dead in electoral rolls at a Cooch Behar rally, accusing the Election Commission of being a BJP stooge and disenfranchising citizens.
The Delhi Assembly has extended the deadline for Punjab Police to submit their reply by three days. This decision follows a request from the police force.
Explore the historical significance and practical application of the government's right to reply in parliamentary proceedings, highlighting its role in democratic discourse.
Jalandhar has been declared a no-flying zone from January 14 to 16 due to security reasons. Authorities have implemented strict measures to ensure public safety during this period.
A bitter conflict between AAP MLA Paragat Singh and a local party leader in Jalandhar continues to escalate, causing internal party tensions and public attention.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah calls lamp lighting during Covid a social experiment to boost morale. He praises India's pandemic response and inaugurates a new BSL-4 lab in Gujarat.
Police in Bengaluru arrested two individuals from Bihar for allegedly drugging and robbing a train passenger at Baiyappanahalli. The arrest occurred during an attempt to target another victim.
General Upendra Dwivedi says the Army is ready to induct women into infantry roles, but societal acceptance is key. He outlines a sequential plan for expanding women's roles while detailing major modernization efforts.