Ballia: Youth Held for Forced Conversion, Minor Molestation

Police in Ballia's Rasra area arrested a 20-year-old man on charges of forced religious conversion, molesting a minor girl, pressuring for marriage, and issuing threats under multiple sections of BNS, UP Prohibition Act, and Pocso Act.

72-Year-Old Gets 25 Years for Granddaughter's Sexual Abuse

A POCSO court in Hamirpur sentenced a 72-year-old man to 25 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his minor granddaughter over 5 years. The court also ordered ₹10.30 lakh compensation for the victim's rehabilitation.

Bengaluru Ward Reservations Miss 50% Women's Quota

The draft ward reservation matrix for Bengaluru's new city corporations reveals a shortfall in women's representation, with only 47.7% seats reserved for women, sparking criticism from former councillors and rights advocates.

Gurgaon Toll Plaza Shift & Highway Projects Reviewed

Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh reviewed progress on shifting Kherki Daula toll plaza to Pachgaon and multiple highway projects in Gurgaon, emphasizing minimal disruption to commuters and quality construction.

CBI Case: Puducherry Engineer's Assets 200% Higher Than Income

CBI has registered a disproportionate assets case against Puducherry PWD chief engineer M Dhinadayalan and his wife Vahida, after finding assets worth ₹2.67 crore unexplained. The case follows a bribery arrest where ₹73 lakh cash was recovered.

DFC Blast Near Sirhind Injures Driver, Security Boosted

An explosion damaged railway tracks on the Dedicated Freight Corridor near Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib, injuring a driver and disrupting Amritsar-Delhi rail traffic. Police investigate as security tightens for Republic Day.

Jalandhar: Rs 7.5 Crore Penalty on L&T for Project Delays

Jalandhar authorities have imposed a Rs 7.5 crore penalty on Larsen & Toubro for delays in the Surface Water Project, causing dug-up roads and public inconvenience. DC Himanshu Aggarwal warned of stricter action if timelines aren't met.

Congress MLA Accuses AAP of Misusing Vidhan Sabha Content

Congress MLA Pargat Singh has written to the Election Commission and Punjab Assembly Speaker, alleging AAP is using official Vidhan Sabha photos and videos to issue illegal copyright strikes against independent media and journalists.

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