Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections recorded 58% voter turnout, lower than 2017. EVM malfunctions and booth location problems caused delays, but officials ensured smooth voting process.
The BJD suspended MLAs Sanatan Mahakud and Arvind Mohapatra for alleged anti-party activities, sparking political buzz in Odisha.
The GA&PG department in Odisha has issued a standing order that serves as a blanket NOC for employees applying for other government positions, eliminating the need for individual permissions.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the VB-G RAM G scheme in Arunachal Pradesh, extending job guarantees to 125 days and introducing unemployment allowances as part of India's development goals.
Silchar Lok Sabha MP Parimal Suklabaidya flagged off a bike rally from Masimpur Military Station to promote road safety awareness, coinciding with Indian Army Day celebrations.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed Rs 10,000 cheques to 18,300 women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan scheme in Bilasipara, Dhubri, aiming to foster financial independence.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation deploys 2,299 officials across 23 centers for vote counting in civic elections. Officials reveal phased counting approach for 227 wards.
In Pune's Suncity-Manikbaug ward, BJP candidates were elected unopposed with less than half of voters participating. The state election commission seeks a report on the matter.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot alleges BJP is manipulating electoral rolls to remove Congress voters ahead of elections, sparking a political row.
Iran has temporarily averted potential US military action by pledging not to execute protesters. President Trump confirmed the shift, leading to eased oil market tensions and regional diplomatic efforts.
Panic gripped Chandigarh's Sector 32 after armed men opened fire at a chemist shop. The incident caused widespread fear among residents and prompted a police investigation.
India and Israel have signed a joint ministerial declaration to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture, aiming to enhance sustainable practices and boost productivity.
Ranchi police raided the ED's regional office after an employee alleged assault by agency officials. The ED moved the High Court, demanding a CBI probe, while political parties exchanged sharp accusations.
Ward 227 in Colaba recorded just 15.73% voter participation in Mumbai's BMC elections, highlighting a stark contrast in voting patterns between different communities.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces the government's commitment to skill youth, aiming to support the Viksit Bharat vision with enhanced training programs.
Police in Meerut arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly murdering her husband and staging it as a railway accident in Amroha district. The post-mortem revealed strangulation.
A 22-year-old man from Begusarai was shot dead at his in-laws' house in Khagaria. Police arrested his wife and in-laws, alleging the murder stemmed from an illicit affair.
Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena chaired a meeting to review progress of circle-level projects and developmental schemes in Patna. He directed officials to conduct regular field inspections and ensure quality standards.
The family of abducted industrialist's son Kairav Gandhi received a Rs 5 crore ransom call on WhatsApp from an Indonesian number. Police SIT forms seven teams as search expands across three states.
Polish PM Donald Tusk warns NATO could collapse if a member annexes another, as Trump presses for Greenland control. France, Germany, UK deploy forces for Arctic exercises amid rising tensions.
Voting for Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections concluded with an approximate 50% voter turnout. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 16, 2026, determining local governance outcomes.
Poonch Police executed court orders to attach land valued at over Rs 22 lakh belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in Mandi tehsil, as part of efforts to dismantle terror support structures.
Five people died and one was injured when a pick-up van was hit by a truck near Bhadgaon village in Gumla district. The victims were traveling to sell tilkuts for Makar Sankranti.
The body of Jitendra Rai, missing since January 10, was discovered in a drain near Police Colony on Gola Road. Police suspect he slipped, but investigation continues.
Patna's DM flags off 15 awareness vehicles for Road Safety Month, emphasizing citizen responsibility and a Rs 10,000 reward for Good Samaritans.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confidently predicts the BJP will secure a thumping majority in the upcoming state assembly elections, citing strong public support.
Nitin Waghmare, accused in a Tamhini Ghat murder case, fled from police custody during a house search in Hingne Khurd. Police have launched a manhunt.
A 16-year-old girl's death in Supaul district turns mysterious as post-mortem reveals bullet injury, contradicting family's fall claim. Police suspect honour killing.
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Jharkhand High Court, requesting a CBI investigation following a police raid on its Ranchi premises. The court will hear the case on January 16.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation conducted a special drive on Thursday to remove unauthorized shops and shacks along Daily Market-Karbala Chowk stretch, aiming to ease traffic congestion.