Sex Offender Re-Arrested 30 Minutes After Bail
Skye Atoa, a 50-year-old man from Lethbridge, Canada, was re-arrested within 30 minutes of being released on bail for serious sex offences involving minors, sparking fears of grooming gangs in Canada.
Category : Politics
Macron Alarms Europe Over Russia's Oreshnik Missile Range
French President Emmanuel Macron warns Europe must develop new long-range strike weapons as Russia's Oreshnik missile can hit European territory. He confirms French troops are in Greenland for NATO exercises.
US: Iran Halted 800 Executions After Trump Pressure
White House says Iran stopped 800 planned executions following Trump warnings. US announces new sanctions, Gulf states conduct urgent diplomacy to prevent escalation amid protests.
CIA Videos Ask Chinese to Share Government Secrets
The CIA released Mandarin-language videos instructing Chinese citizens on how to secretly share information about their government, sparking recruitment speculation amid US-China tensions.
Haryana CM Meets Farmers for Pre-Budget Consultation
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chairs pre-budget consultation at Hisar agricultural university, seeking inputs from farmers and experts for 2026-27 budget with focus on holistic farm growth.
HC: Probation Reversion Not Stigmatic If Rules Followed
Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that reverting an employee during probation for poor performance isn't discriminatory when service rules are followed, while quashing a specific demotion case.
Kolkata Mounted Police to Add Race Horses, Boost Strength
Kolkata's historic Mounted Police will receive up to four race horses from RCTC in late February, enhancing its strength amid retirements and modern training efforts.
Himachal CM Seeks Rs 10,000 Crore Grant, Green Fund from Centre
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. He highlighted fiscal challenges and requested key financial support for the hill state.
Three Juveniles Held for Stabbing Death in Delhi's Bawana
A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death by a group of minors near Chatt Ghat in Bawana. Police have apprehended three juveniles from JJ Colony in connection with the case.
Ludhiana Police Safety Drive at Women's College
Ludhiana Police conducted a special enforcement drive outside Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, issuing 29 challans and impounding 3 vehicles to enhance women's safety and public order.
Jind Principal Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping Minor
A Jind fast-track court sentenced a school principal to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old student. The court also imposed a Rs 25,000 fine.
Himachal CM Seeks 100% Duty, Seasonal Ban on Apple Imports
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urges the central government to impose a 100% import duty on apples and enforce a seasonal ban from July to November to protect local growers.
Ludhiana Fog Disrupts Trains, Delays Up to 7 Hours
Intense cold wave and dense fog severely disrupted rail services in Ludhiana, causing major delays and cancellations. Passengers faced freezing conditions as multiple long-distance trains ran hours behind schedule.
Haryana Farmers Oppose Smart Meters, Labor Codes at Jind Meet
Farmer unions in Haryana held a state-level mahapanchayat in Jind, pledging to intensify protests against government policies on electricity, seeds, and labor laws.
Haryana Electoral Roll Revision in March-April, 58% Mapping Done
Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer announced special intensive revision of voter rolls during March-April. Booth-level officers have completed 58.18% family-wise mapping of 2.07 crore voters.
Kolkata STF Busts Fake Currency Racket, Arrests 3
Kolkata Police's Special Task Force arrested three men and seized counterfeit notes after uncovering a manufacturing unit in Sonarpur. The accused are in custody until January 28.
ICE Officer Shoots Venezuelan Man in Minneapolis
Federal authorities identify three Venezuelan nationals involved in a violent clash with ICE officers in Minneapolis, resulting in one man being shot in the leg during a traffic stop.
Kullu Police Arrest Two with 104g Chitta in Hotel
Police in Kullu district arrested two men from a Bhuntar hotel for possessing 104 grams of chitta. The accused are from Bhuntar and Ludhiana. A case under NDPS Act sections 21 and 29 has been registered.
Goa CM Assures Chimbel Protesters on Lake Protection
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Chimbel residents protesting at Merces junction, promising to notify Toyyar Lake area as a protected wetland zone. The protest against Unity Mall project disrupted traffic.
Goa CM to Issue Ordinance for EHN House Utilities
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced a one-month timeline for an ordinance to provide water and electricity connections to essential housing needs (EHN) houses in Goa.
Goa Assembly Sit-In Over Unity Mall, CM Gives Assurance
Opposition MLAs staged a sit-in protest in the Goa Assembly, demanding the scrapping of the Unity Mall project in Chimbel. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured no villagers would face arrest.
Goa HC Orders Pollution Monitoring at Porvorim Corridor
The Goa High Court has instructed the State Pollution Control Board to continue monitoring air quality at the Porvorim elevated corridor project site, following concerns over dust pollution and health impacts raised in a PIL.
Court Allows Kangana Ranaut to Appear via Video Conferencing
A Bathinda court has permitted BJP MP Kangana Ranaut to appear through video conferencing in a defamation case filed by farmer Mahinder Kaur, citing security and election concerns.
Delhi Father Gets Life for Raping Daughter, Court Awards Compensation
A Delhi court has sentenced a 37-year-old man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old daughter. The court described the crime as shattering sacred human relations and awarded the victim Rs 10.5 lakh in compensation.
Ex-Judge to Fight Illegal Hill Cutting in Goa
Retired Justice Ferdino Rebello announces legal action against TCP department for granting hill cutting permissions without proper rules since 1997, vows to protect Goa's ecology.
Bhubaneswar Police to Appoint Nodal Officers for BMC Towing
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation requests police cooperation for towing project to ease traffic congestion. Nodal officers from each station will coordinate efforts.
Ludhiana MC Seals 6 Illegal Buildings, MLA Stops Vendor Action
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation sealed six commercial buildings for unpaid dues. Meanwhile, an MLA intervened to stop the removal of roadside vendors in Model Town.
Mohali Court Discharges Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from UAPA Charges
A Mohali court discharged gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria from UAPA charges after the prosecution admitted no admissible evidence existed beyond his police confession, deemed legally invalid.
Ludhiana MC Fined ₹1.54 Crore for Waste Dumping
The Punjab Pollution Control Board imposes environmental compensation on Ludhiana Municipal Corporation for unscientific solid waste dumping at 27 city locations, citing non-compliance with NGT orders.
SDM Urges MC to Act on Sukhdev Thapar Birthplace Land
SDM East sends fresh letter to MC commissioner, clarifying municipal corporation's role in acquiring land blocking direct access to martyr Sukhdev Thapar's birthplace in Naughara Mohalla.
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