Prayagraj Police Arrest 3, Seize 28 Stolen Mobiles
A joint police team in Prayagraj arrested three mobile snatchers, recovering 28 looted phones and two bikes. The accused had multiple pending cases.
Category : Politics
UDF Wins Vizhinjam Ward, Upsets BJP's Hopes in Kerala
UDF candidate K H Sudheer Khan secured victory in Thiruvananthapuram's Vizhinjam ward by 83 votes, ending LDF's 10-year hold. The win boosts UDF's corporation seats to 20 while BJP falls short of 51-seat target.
EC Notice to Tutu Bose Family for Citizenship Hearing
Former MP Swapan Sadhan Bose and his family receive EC notice for SIR hearing on January 19. The wheel-chair-bound Bose may not attend due to poor health.
Himachal CM Sukhu Announces Anti-Chitta Gram Sabhas
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has declared that anti-chitta gram sabhas will be held in all panchayats on January 21 and 22 to combat drug abuse.
Delhi's Monastery Market to Get Safer Pedestrian Bridge
Delhi's Public Works Department plans a Rs 3 crore foot overbridge at Monastery Market in Budh Vihar to improve pedestrian safety on busy Ring Road near ISBT Kashmere Gate.
Prayagraj's Old ROB to Be Replaced with New Rs 52 Crore Bridge
The dilapidated railway over bridge near Prayagraj High Court will be demolished and rebuilt at a cost of Rs 52 crore, providing relief to commuters ahead of the 2031 Kumbh Mela.
BJP Shifts Modi's Tamil Nadu Rally from Madurai to Chennai
The BJP has relocated PM Modi's first NDA rally for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to Chennai's outskirts on January 23, citing security and logistical reasons.
Kochi's 50-Day Plan: Mosquito Control, Stray Dogs, Affordable Meals
Kochi Corporation unveils a 50-day action plan targeting mosquito control, stray dog management, and launching Indira Canteens for affordable meals, involving multiple agencies and public participation.
Kolkata Forum Protests at CEO Office Over SIR, Voter Rights
Bangla Ekata Manch staged a protest at Kolkata's CEO office, highlighting humanitarian and democratic issues in the SIR process and alleged harassment of vulnerable communities.
Karnataka Halts PPP Medical College Plans
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces the state government is stopping plans to establish medical colleges through public-private partnerships.
Trump's Fundraising Email Sparks Backlash Before Midterms
Donald Trump's fundraising email warning of impeachment if Republicans lose 2026 midterms goes viral, drawing criticism from Democrats and social media users.
Himachal CM Sukhu Orders Himcare Cards for Construction Workers
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates Himcare cards and e-KYC for registered construction workers via Him Parivar Portal to ensure welfare benefits access.
Man Sets Wife on Fire in Navayikulam, Flees
A man allegedly assaulted his wife and set her ablaze after pouring kerosene on her in Navayikulam. The victim, 40-year-old Muneeshwari, is in critical condition at Paripally medical college hospital.
Hyderabad Widow Duped of Rs 1.2 Crore, Accused Threaten Her
A Hyderabad widow alleges a businesswoman and family cheated her of Rs 1.2 crore with false promises of high returns. Police register a case under BNS after threats.
Allahabad HC Questions UP Govt Over Gangster Act Implementation
The Allahabad High Court has issued a show-cause notice to the UP home department for excluding district magistrates from gang chart approval meetings in commissionerate districts.
Bengaluru GBA Polls on Track, Says DK Shivakumar
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirms Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority elections will meet the Supreme Court's June 30 deadline, dismissing political challenges.
Telangana HC Rejects Union Bank Appeal Over Auction
The Telangana High Court dismissed Union Bank of India's appeal against auction cancellation, ruling banks must act transparently and involve liquidators for fair property sales.
HC Summons STF Chief Over Prayagraj School Appointment Probe
Allahabad High Court questions STF's handling of a private complaint about alleged fake documents in a school appointment, directs ADG to appear and orders school management to present records.
Sheinbaum Rejects US Military Strikes, Affirms Sovereignty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rules out US military intervention on Mexican soil following a call with Donald Trump, emphasizing cooperation without foreign troops.
EC: Voter List Scrutiny Only for Electoral Rolls
Election Commission tells Supreme Court that citizenship scrutiny during voter list revision aims solely to remove non-citizens from electoral rolls, not terminate citizenship or lead to deportation.
Hyderabad Couple Among 6 Rescued from Myanmar Cyber Hub
Six people from Armoor, including a young teacher and her husband, were trafficked to Myanmar for cyber scams. They returned to Hyderabad after police and embassy intervention.
Police Freeze Rs 8 Crore Assets of Ganja Smugglers
Kandhamal police have frozen assets worth Rs 8 crore belonging to two ganja smugglers under the NDPS Act. The action targets proceeds from narcotics sales.
Six Water Plants Inaugurated in Atmakur to Tackle Water Woes
State minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy inaugurated six safe water plants in Atmakur to provide drinking water to the Marripadu mandal, which lacks irrigation and drinking water sources.
Kerala Rights Panel Orders Probe Into Defunct Traffic Signals
The State Human Rights Commission directs Thiruvananthapuram district collector to investigate prolonged failure of traffic lights at major junctions on Karamana-Kaliyikkavila road, citing safety risks.
Hyderabad: Explosion at Illegal Gas Cylinder Unit in Kukatpally
A powerful explosion rocked an illegal gas cylinder refuelling unit in Prashanth Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad late Tuesday evening, causing panic but no injuries.
Man Arrested for Smashing Car Windows in Thiruvananthapuram
Museum police arrested Chandramauri from Uttar Pradesh for breaking car windows in Thycaud areas. Locals caught him near DPI junction. He showed signs of mental disorder and was admitted to Peroorkada mental health centre.
Hyderabad Deports Nigerian National Over Illegal Stay, Drug Suspicions
Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing deported a Nigerian national after discovering his expired visa and alleged involvement with drug peddlers. Authorities acted on security concerns.
Bengaluru Man Wins Refund for Fake German Car Parts
A Bengaluru resident receives full refund with interest after consumer commission finds dealer sold counterfeit Bilstein air shocks instead of genuine German components.
INLD's Sampat Singh Slams Haryana Govt Over Education
Former Haryana finance minister Sampat Singh accuses BJP-led government of turning education into a commodity, warns of long-term damage to academic standards.
41 Arrested in Kerala Drug Bust, MDMA and Cannabis Seized
Kerala police arrested 41 individuals and registered 39 cases during Operation D-Hunt, seizing significant quantities of MDMA and cannabis in a statewide anti-narcotics drive.
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