Delhi Cabinet greenlights free distribution of 1 kg sugar monthly to all AAY ration card holders. The scheme, ensuring hygiene via branded packets, runs till March 2027, benefiting over 65,000 families.
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 68 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on foul play. BJP leads with 44 walkovers. Opposition cries foul. Details inside.
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.
India faces a diplomatic challenge after the US captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. While political stakes are low, the act tests Delhi's commitment to a rules-based international order. Read more.
In a shocking case in Bulandshahr, a 5-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and thrown from the third floor. Two accused labourers arrested after police encounter. Read the full details.
Gangster Haji Firoz Khan in Shamli chained himself inside his home, alleging a threat from UP police. Police dismiss it as theatrics. Details on the seized properties and 22 cases.
Jagatsinghpur collector J Sonal stops Tirtol IIC's salary for allegedly releasing seized sand-laden vehicles in violation of HC order. Read the full details of the misuse of power case.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy plans a state tour in early Feb for campaigning, post his Davos WEF visit. Get details on municipal election schedule and key ministers involved.
A 55-year-old chef succumbs to injuries after a wrong-side driving crash in Gurgaon. Police file FIR under new strict policy. Read about the tragic accident and legal action.
Govt advisor Shabbir Ali assures minorities of firm measures against communal disturbance. Meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami chief highlights new hate speech law proposal. Read more.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation urges immediate dredging of key outfall canals after drone survey reveals heavy siltation. Action needed to prevent urban flooding during monsoons.
Gurgaon's MCG establishes a dedicated monsoon management cell and appoints a consultant for proactive planning, aiming to prevent past delays in civic response. Read the full plan.
Delhi's public transport gets a major green push with four new electric bus depots. The move aims to boost service frequency and support over 7000 e-buses by late 2026. Read more.
Nagpur's Hudkeshwar Police files a case against a couple for allegedly cheating a jeweller of gold ornaments worth Rs 18 lakh. The accused took jewellery promising RTGS payment. Full details inside.
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
Dense fog paralysed Odisha for 3rd day, halting flights at Bhubaneswar airport for 4 hours and delaying trains up to 18 hours. IMD warns of continued fog till Jan 7. Read for full impact details.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 100 crore linked to Amrapali Group in a money laundering case. Total attachments now exceed Rs 303 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Kolkata Metro will run enhanced services on four consecutive Sundays in January. Blue & Green Lines to offer more trains and extended timings for commuters. Plan your travel now!
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Assembly, calling them exemplars of ethical politics and national service.
Exploring India's complex history through its touchstones of hope and despair, from Partition to economic reforms. Understand the nation's ongoing struggle for identity and progress. Read more.
France calls for restraint following the arrest of Venezuelan opposition activist Rocío San Miguel, stressing that the will of Venezuelans must guide the political process. Read the latest international reaction.
Rajasthan ATS detained a 45-year-old cleric from UP near the Jaisalmer border for suspected anti-national activities. He was taken to Jaipur for interrogation. Read for details.
The NIA has taken over the investigation into a suspected ricin terror plot from Gujarat ATS. Key evidence includes pistols, cartridges, and castor oil. Read the full details.
Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against in-laws, stating mere allegations of instigation without specific instances cannot sustain criminal prosecution. Read the detailed judgment.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
A 50-year-old man died in Gurgaon's Hasanpur village after his tractor overturned due to a broken coupling. The incident highlights rural safety concerns. Read the full report.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi intervenes to add 151 posts, including OAS & ORS, to OCSE-2025, expanding opportunities for aspirants. Read how this move impacts government recruitment.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticises the Centre for the reported shutdown of the Dr BR Ambedkar chair at Rajasthan University, calling it a neglect of social justice. Details inside.
Allahabad High Court clarifies that waitlisted candidates have no absolute right to appointment and waitlists cannot last indefinitely. Key ruling in UPSESSB teachers' case. Read the full details.