Goenka Praises PM Modi as World's Most Popular Leader
RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a global survey recognized him as the world's most popular leader with 71% approval.
Category : Politics
CPM Leader AV Jayan Quits Party Over Harassment Claims
CPM leader AV Jayan announces dissociation from the party, citing neglect and personal harassment by district leadership for over a year. He will continue as elected panchayat member.
Woman, Lover Arrested for Stabbing Husband in UP
A woman and her lover have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. Police are investigating the murder case.
Delhi Walkathon Focuses on Pedestrian Safety as Accidents Rise
Delhi Traffic Police organized a walkathon during National Road Safety Month 2026 to raise awareness about pedestrian protection, as data shows a slight increase in fatal accidents involving pedestrians in the city.
Bengaluru Woman Burglar in Male Disguise Arrested, Gold Found
Bengaluru police cracked a house burglary case within 24 hours, arresting a woman who disguised herself as a man and used a fake number plate scooter. Stolen ornaments worth lakhs recovered.
Fadnavis Cements Leadership in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis solidifies his political standing after civic polls, while Uddhav Thackeray demonstrates strong opposition in the state.
HC Acquits Man After 14 Years, Slams Trial Court Lapses
Kerala High Court sets aside life sentence of C G Babu, who spent 14 years in jail, citing serious procedural lapses by the trial court that denied him a fair trial.
Bihar's Two-Bungalow Plan for MLAs Triggers Opposition Fury
The Bihar Cabinet's approval to allot additional houses to senior legislators has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, who call it wasteful spending of public funds.
Mumbai BMC Mayor Election Scheduled Post-January 26
Mumbai is poised to elect a new mayor for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after January 26, as per insider reports. The election follows the current mayor's term completion.
KSU Leader Fenni Ninan Seeks HC Relief in Cyber Case
Fenni Ninan, a KSU leader from Pathanamthitta, approaches Kerala High Court to quash a cyber police case alleging he revealed identity of woman who filed assault complaint against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil.
PM Modi Slams TMC 'Misrule' in Bengal, ED Row Intensifies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes Mamata Banerjee's government in West Bengal as 'misrule' ahead of his Malda rally. The remarks follow ED raids and Supreme Court intervention.
Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property Razed in Mohali
Mohali police demolished an illegally constructed property belonging to a drug smuggler in Gorakhnath Colony as part of Punjab's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' campaign.
Sharad Pawar's NCP Faces Worst-Ever Performance in Civic Polls
The NCP (SP) failed to win seats in 14 municipal corporations, sparking speculation about a potential reunion with Ajit Pawar's faction.
Shiv Sena UBT Wins 6 of 7 Worli Seats in BMC Polls
Shiv Sena UBT secured six out of seven corporator seats in Worli during the BMC elections, with the remaining seat going to the Shinde-led faction.
Two Farmers Attempt Suicide in Korba Over Paddy Issues
Two back-to-back suicide attempts by farmers in Chhattisgarh's Korba district highlight distress over land records and token-based paddy procurement system.
Ambikapur Protest: Thousands Rally Against Mining, Gram Sabha Violations
Thousands of villagers, tribal groups, and environmentalists rallied in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, protesting large-scale mining projects and alleged violations of gram sabha rights across Surguja division.
Trump's Iran Inaction Risks More Violence, Echoes Chamberlain
As Trump softens rhetoric on Iran, experts warn his inaction mirrors Chamberlain's appeasement of Nazis, potentially emboldening Tehran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
Adhikari Files Rs 100 Crore Defamation Suit Against Mamata
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has filed a massive Rs 100 crore defamation lawsuit against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The legal action follows Adhikari's departure from TMC to BJP before the 2021 state elections.
Karnataka Prison Staff Shortage Hits 47%, Reforms Urged
A Karnataka prison committee reveals severe staff shortages up to 47%, causing prisoner-staff ratios to exceed norms. Implementation of reforms is now critical.
Kolkata Teachers May Be Barred from Election Polling Duty
Election Commission considers banning schoolteachers from serving as polling agents to ensure neutrality and address staff shortages for upcoming Assembly elections.
Shinde Hails Mahayuti's Civic Poll Win in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praises the Mahayuti alliance's victory in recent civic polls, stating voters rejected those opposing development in the state.
Trump Tariffs Threat Over Greenland Support
Former US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on countries that refuse to back his plans for acquiring Greenland, escalating global trade tensions.
Bittu: BJP-SAD Alliance Means Gangsterism, Drug Sale Return
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu opposes BJP alliance with Akali Dal, warning of gangsterism and drug resurgence. AAP says remarks expose SAD-BJP rule, while Akalis dismiss them as headline-grabbing.
Major Lapses Found at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Karnataka
A high-level committee reveals severe staff shortages, weak surveillance, and outdated jammers at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. The report warns of systemic failure and recommends urgent reforms.
Jailed Andekar Women Win Pune Polls from Prison
Sonali and Lakshmi Andekar, jailed in a murder case, won PMC elections as NCP candidates. They defeated rivals while campaigning from Yerwada jail with family support.
ED Files Chargesheet Against Al Falah Chairman
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and Al Falah Charitable Trust in a money laundering case linked to false NAAC accreditation claims.
Indian Man Jailed for Illegal Aviation Exports to Russia
Sanjay Kaushik, an Indian-origin man, receives a 30-month federal prison sentence for conspiring to export controlled aviation components to Russia via India, violating US security laws.
Ajit Pawar's Pune Bid Fails, But NCP Unity Path Opens
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's aggressive campaign in Pune civic polls failed to unseat BJP, but political observers see new merger possibilities emerging for a united NCP.
Surat Today: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Political Updates
Get the latest updates from Surat covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political news. Stay informed with today's major headlines.
Govt Blocks 242 Illegal Gambling Sites in India
The Indian government has taken action against illegal online betting and gambling by blocking 242 website links. This move aims to curb financial fraud and protect citizens from harmful activities.
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