Maharashtra holds crucial municipal corporation elections today, with voting in high-stakes polls across the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation emerges as a key battleground in these local body elections.
Around 200 Sikh protesters gathered at a Hounslow flat, accusing an Afghan man of grooming a 16-year-old Sikh girl. Police eventually intervened, taking the man away.
Opposition leader Yuri Alemao criticizes the Goa government for failing to control crime, citing increased murders and rapes, and accuses it of ignoring key issues like land conversion and the Birch club fire.
Police in Patna arrested three men for murdering 26-year-old sand trader Pankaj Kumar. The body was recovered from the Ganga River. The accused confessed to the crime, citing personal grudges.
V Margatham from Cuddalore and Nilavazhagi S from Tiruvallur joined Thenkoodu, a free political training program supported by Harvard Kennedy School, to learn campaigning and leadership skills for upcoming elections.
Bihar Police completes passport verification in just 10 days, a major improvement from previous months-long delays. Patna RPO aims to maintain this standard statewide by 2026.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announces efforts to improve Goa's Air Quality Index after opposition leaders highlight pollution concerns in assembly.
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian contacted External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the evolving situation in the region, highlighting diplomatic engagement.
At the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture, former Singapore minister Kishore Mahbubani highlighted how Donald Trump's presidency increased cortisol levels worldwide, sparking debate on global governance.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal celebrates the arrival of INSV Kaundinya in Muscat, calling it a historic moment of pride for India's maritime achievements.
Patna police arrested Subodh Sharma and Kunal Kishor for allegedly killing Mala Devi over financial disputes and personal suspicions. The murder occurred in an agricultural field in Gazachak Mohammadpur.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announces mandatory helmet rule for pillion riders in Goa following Supreme Court guidelines. He also addresses rising crime rates in the assembly.
A Delhi court has extended the NIA's custody of five accused in the Red Fort blast case until January 16 for further interrogation to uncover the larger conspiracy.
A young woman in her 20s suffered severe head injuries after being hit by the Sambalpur-Shalimar Express near Mundera. RPF rushed her to hospital and is investigating the incident.
Police in Sundargarh district arrested three individuals at Chandrapur playground for allegedly planning a dacoity. Three other gang members escaped during the raid.
Bhogi celebrations across Andhra Pradesh turned political as NDA and YSRCP leaders used bonfires to energize supporters and attack rivals, with symbolic burnings and viral performances.
The United States announces Phase Two of its Gaza plan, focusing on disarming Hamas, establishing a technocratic administration, and beginning reconstruction under US supervision.
A viral video shows a Donald Trump impersonator selling H-1B visas on Bangalore streets, sparking online debate about US immigration policy and political satire.
Akshat Sharma, 26, and Shradha Joshi, 18, died in a road accident on the Haridwar-Bijnor highway near Shyampur bypass. Their bike was hit from behind by a truck.
The Uttarakhand High Court acquitted Jalaluddin, overturning his life sentence for attempted murder after finding the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Dehradun district administration externed Divyakant Lakhera from Rishi Vihar after his mother and neighbours complained of violent behaviour, drug activities, and harassment of women.
Counter-terrorism specialist Rakesh Aggarwal takes over as NIA chief, bringing deep experience in terror financing and radicalisation investigations.
A man believed murdered and cremated in Meerut was found walking in Sambhal, forcing police to reopen the investigation and identify the real victim.
The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association presents a 10-point blueprint to transform sugar into bio-energy hubs, cut GST on flex-fuel vehicles, and boost clean mobility.
Delhi's MCD has imposed fines exceeding Rs 15 lakh this winter to combat open and biomass burning, deploying 225 surveillance teams for night enforcement.
Chatra district in Jharkhand, long affected by left-wing extremism, will finally get its first movie theatre. The digital cinema hall with 140 seats marks a significant social shift for the region.
A bus traveling from Rampurhat to Dumka overturned after being hit by a speeding truck, injuring twelve passengers including elderly and minors. Locals rescued them and sent them to hospital.
A 15-year-old boy was detained in Mathura district for the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl. The case is registered under BNS and Pocso Act, with the accused to face the Juvenile Justice Board.
Sambhal police refuse to register FIR against officers for second time, calling magistrate's order illegal. Legal experts condemn the defiance as contempt of court.
Meerut district administration demolished illegal structures in Bicholi village, reclaiming 27 bighas of government land. Officials cited court orders and illegal development on water bodies and public property.