Goa Arpora Nightclub Fire Inquiry Deadline Extended by a Week
The magisterial inquiry into the tragic Arpora nightclub fire gets an extra week. The committee is examining lapses, licenses, and fixing accountability. Read the latest updates.
Category : Politics
Goa MLA Accuses BJP of Delaying RG's Poll Permissions
RG MLA Viresh Borkar accuses BJP of using govt machinery to delay vehicle permissions for Zilla Panchayat campaigning in Tiswadi, violating the 24-hour model code. Read the full story.
BJP's Rise in Kerala: From Margins to Mainstream
The Bharatiya Janata Party has transitioned from a fringe player to a significant electoral force in Kerala, marking a pivotal change in the state's political landscape. Discover the implications.
President Droupadi Murmu's Karnataka Visit to Malavalli
President Droupadi Murmu visits Malavalli, Karnataka, today. Get details on her schedule, key events, and the significance of her trip to the state.
Karnataka's Expensive Habit of Outsourcing Legal Work
Karnataka government's reliance on external advocates raises questions about its own expensive legal department. Why maintain a machinery it doesn't trust? Read the analysis.
Vande Mataram Controversy: Myths Fueling a Fake Debate
Jyoti Punwani dissects the myths surrounding the Vande Mataram debate. Read her perspective on the controversy and its implications for national discourse.
Ex-MP Ram Vilas Vedanti passes away in Rewa after cardiac issues
Former MP and senior Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader Ram Vilas Vedanti died in Rewa on Monday. His health deteriorated during a Ramkatha event. Read the full story for details.
Himachal CM Sukhu Leads Anti-Drug Walkathon in Hamirpur
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leads a massive walkathon in Hamirpur against 'chitta' (heroin) abuse. Thousands of students to take oath for a drug-free society. Join the movement!
3 Tourists Arrested for Stone-Pelting on HRTC Bus in Kullu
Three tourists from Haryana were arrested in Kullu for pelting stones at an HRTC Volvo bus and assaulting staff after a seating dispute. The incident caused significant damage and delays.
Himachal Niketan in Delhi to be completed in 6 months
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviewed the Rs 145 crore Himachal Niketan project in Delhi, directing its completion within six months to aid patients and students.
Goa Toddler Drowns in Pond Near Home in Benaulim
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned in a pond in Benaulim, Goa. The child was under a neighbour's care when the tragedy occurred. Police are investigating the incident.
Nepal ends ban on Rs 200, Rs 500 Indian currency notes
Nepal lifts a decade-long ban on high-denomination Indian currency, allowing up to INR 25,000 per person. Move to boost tourism, aid migrant workers, and facilitate cross-border business.
Ahmedabad civic body rejects contractors over litigation history
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
Women Assault Cops at Nikol Police Station in Ahmedabad
Two women allegedly assaulted a PSO and other officers inside Nikol Police Station in Ahmedabad after forcing entry to meet a detainee. An FIR has been registered under the new BNS.
RSRTC conductor killed in bus reversing accident at Jaipur depot
A Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation conductor died on the spot after being hit by a reversing bus at Sindhi Camp bus stand in Jaipur. Officials confirm departmental action against the driver.
Jaipur police bust fake currency racket, arrest two
Jaipur police arrested two men and seized counterfeit notes worth Rs 2.9 lakh. The fake currency originated from Saharanpur, UP. Read for details on the police operation.
Jaipur student alleges ragging, police probe scuffle
A BA LLB student in Jaipur files a police complaint alleging a brutal attack by seniors in a ragging case. Police investigate, calling it a 'scuffle' for now. Details inside.
MP Calls for Clear Display of Air Passenger Rights at Airports
Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma raised the issue of air passenger rights in Parliament, calling for visible displays of entitlements at airports to aid flyers during disruptions. Learn about the proposed action plan.
Goa Devotees Demand Urgent Repair of Narvem River Bank
Devotees at Narvem Tirth's Janmashtami celebrations demand urgent government action to repair the dangerously slippery Panchaganga river bank steps to prevent accidents. Read more.
Mohan Yadav: India's Cultural Rise Under PM Modi in Varanasi
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, after praying at Kashi Vishwanath, stated India is experiencing a cultural resurgence under PM Modi. He highlighted Kashi's transformation and BJP's new energy.
Rajasthan HC grants bail to ex-SMS Hospital HOD in bribery case
Rajasthan High Court grants bail to former SMS Hospital neurosurgery head Dr Manish Agrawal in a high-profile bribery case. Details on the court's observations and defense arguments inside.
Bombay HC Castigates Goa Govt Over Delayed Demolition Order
Bombay High Court questions Goa government's lack of accountability in implementing demolition orders, highlighting systemic failures that led to tragic loss of life. Read the full story.
Maoist Leader Arrested in Varanasi After 13 Years
UP ATS arrests wanted CPI (Maoist) zonal secretary Sitaram in Varanasi. He was involved in heinous crimes across UP and Bihar and carried a Rs 50,000 reward. Read the full story.
Teen killed, 5 hurt in truck-bus crash on Purvanchal Expressway
A teenage boy died and five were seriously injured after a speeding truck hit a stationary bus on the Purvanchal Expressway in Azamgarh. Dense fog also caused fatal accidents and transport delays across Uttar Pradesh. Read the full report.
Gyanvapi Mosque: Varanasi Court Defers Sealing Cloth Order
Varanasi district judge cites Supreme Court directive, refuses to order replacement of decayed cloth sealing Gyanvapi mosque's wuzukhana. Next hearing on January 6.
Kochi Water Supply Hit by Consecutive Pipeline Bursts
Back-to-back pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro work disrupt water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & other areas. KWA races to repair, while protests erupt. Details inside.
Two arrested in Baramati for murder after confessing at police station
Two men in Baramati walked into a police station and confessed to murdering their friend with a stone following a late-night altercation. Read the full details of the shocking crime.
Kochi boat services hit by dredging delays, protests mount
SWTD operates only 50% services on Mattancherry route due to silt. Delays prompt passenger association to approach rights body and High Court. Read more.
Life term for man in Coimbatore rape-murder case
Coimbatore mahila court gives life imprisonment to S Jagan for the 2021 rape and murder of a young woman. Read the full details of the case and verdict.
100 Chellanam Homes Flooded After Sluice Bund Opened
Around 100 houses in Chellanam's Maruvakkad padashekaram flooded after fish farmers opened a sluice bund, releasing saltwater. Crops destroyed, residents allege authorities ignored warnings. Read the full report.
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