A visual journey across the globe on December 21, 2025. See festive Kolkata markets, India women's cricket team training, and a symbolic 'funeral for the penny' in Washington. Explore the day's best photos.
Police book 16, allege Puttur MLA provoked illegal cockfight. Get the latest details on the case and its legal implications. Read more.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah thanked the Centre for generous funds but criticised the delay in restoring statehood and the renaming of MGNREGA. Read his full statements here.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid asserts alliance unity after Omar Abdullah distances party from 'vote chori' issue. Read about the internal dynamics and statehood demand for Jammu & Kashmir.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses BJP of erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by repealing MGNREGA. He details how the new Bill dismantles the rural job guarantee's core principles. Read the full analysis.
Security tightened at Indian missions in Sylhet, Bangladesh, following violent protests over a youth leader's death. Authorities investigate the incident amid regional tensions.
Live updates on Maharashtra local body election results. Get insights on voter turnout, political alliances, and what it means for the state's future. Follow for the latest.
Maharashtra local body election results for 222 councils & 42 panchayats are out today. Results signal shifting political equations ahead of crucial BMC polls. Get live updates.
A 3.3 magnitude quake struck Pakistan's Balochistan. Venezuela calls US oil tanker seizure 'theft'. Trump endorses NY governor candidate. Nora Fatehi safe after Mumbai accident. Latest updates.
A second IAS officer, Meenakshi Singh, faces scrutiny after a video surfaces of her advocating caste-based solidarity at a Bhopal conference. This follows a similar controversy involving officer Santosh Verma.
Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon offers a sharp critique on the selective memory in Indian politics. Explore the satire and its implications for public discourse.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar draws parallels between India's coalition politics and the global shift towards multipolarity at Pune LitFest 2025. Read his insights on diplomacy and domestic governance.
Bangladesh police arrest 10 suspects in the brutal killing of a 27-year-old Hindu man in Mymensingh. The community demands justice amid rising concerns.
CBI arrests Lt Col Deepak Sharma & wife Col Kajal Bali in a bribery case linked to defence exports. A Dubai-based company also under probe. Read the full details.
After Supreme Court scrapped electoral bonds, corporate-backed trusts' political donations surged over 200% to Rs 3,811 crore in FY25, with BJP receiving 82% of total funds. Explore the data and key donors.
CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu accuses opponents of misinformation, outlines ambitious plans for a plastic-free Andhra by June 2026 and industrial growth in Anakapalli. Read his full vision.
Nagpur's Prabhag 1 emerges as a crucial prestige battle in the municipal elections after a 9-year gap. With shifting demographics and local issues, the BJP's 2017 clean sweep faces a tough challenge. Explore the key factors and candidates.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced 100-sq-yard plots for 7,000 landless families, new govt jobs, and major welfare reforms in Ladwa. Read about housing, anti-corruption & women empowerment schemes.
Villages in Karnataka face repeated floods, with compensation offering only temporary relief. Residents demand permanent rehabilitation as bureaucratic hurdles persist. Read more.
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
A man accused of abducting and raping a 4-year-old girl in Gandhinagar was shot in the legs by police as he tried to flee custody. Read the full details of the investigation and the dramatic escape attempt.
Punjab Police's SSOC arrests ex-serviceman Rajbir Singh with heroin & a grenade. He is linked to espionage, drug trafficking, and the Sirsa police station attack. Details inside.
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
Ambernath Municipal Council elections saw a 54.5% voter turnout. Polling was peaceful despite allegations of bogus voting and EVM glitches. Results expected Sunday.
Nagpur's Prabhag 2, with its high Scheduled Caste population, gears up for a heated NMC election battle. Congress dominance faces challenges amid rebel dynamics and pressing civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Exiled Awami League leaders claim recent violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, is part of a larger campaign against India, implicating insurgent groups. Read the full report.
Supreme Court instructs Rajasthan High Court to evaluate the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast appeal on its merits, overriding delay concerns. Key hearing set for 2026.
JSP chief Pawan Kalyan initiates one-on-one reviews with party MLAs to assess constituency work, development projects, and public grievance redressal. MLAs present local demands.
Bengaluru police launch 'area domination' night visits in Suddaguntepalya, sharing safety tips & tackling cybercrime ahead of New Year. A unique trust-building initiative.
A speeding truck crashed into a stationary car at Power House Square in Bhubaneswar, dragging it 20 metres. The car driver miraculously survived. Police cite driver fatigue as the cause.