Dhanbad Police urges citizens to avoid banned Chinese manjha during Makar Sankranti kite flying, citing severe risks to human life and wildlife. Officials warn of strict legal action against violators.
A revenue officer in Bihar's Gopalganj district was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000. The Vigilance Investigation Bureau made the arrest following a complaint about illegal demands for processing land mutation.
A 41-year-old man, Tarapada Mahato, was shot dead at a Common Service Center in Jamshedpur's Kharia colony. Two masked assailants fired two bullets at close range, killing him instantly. Police suspect a land dispute.
Patna district administration prohibits private boat operations in Ganga river during Makar Sankranti and Saraswati Puja citing safety concerns. Essential commuting boats exempted.
The Bihar mines and geology department has issued show-cause notices to 23 district offices for poor revenue collection. Officials face strict action for unsatisfactory performance.
Bokaro police arrested five men for stealing batteries from vehicles across the district. They recovered 46 batteries and uncovered an organized gang targeting e-rickshaws.
State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi chaired a crucial meeting in Sambalpur to discuss preparations for the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections scheduled for 2027.
A 45-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Nagla Nande village, Firozabad. Police say the couple argued before the fatal attack.
A central government team visited Kalaburagi to inspect extensive crop and infrastructure damage caused by heavy August-September rains, hearing farmers' grievances and assessing compensation needs.
A Mathura court sentenced a 35-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife over dowry demands. The court called it an act of extreme cruelty and betrayal.
Two youths died in a head-on collision, while a child was killed by a speeding truck in separate incidents in Sambalpur on Tuesday, sparking local tension.
A Republican congressman introduces legislation to annex Greenland as the 51st US state, citing Arctic security concerns against Russia and China. Denmark firmly rejects the proposal.
Belagavi's prestigious CITIIS 2.0 project for solid waste management modernization faces cancellation or relocation to Hubballi due to delays in releasing the city's share of funds. Officials warn of missing a generation-defining opportunity.
Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu highlights a two-year increase in urban fire accidents, linking winter incidents to cooking gas leaks during a disaster management drill.
Khunti police arrest seven individuals for the murder of Soma Munda, a tribal village head, in Jamuwadaag village. The crime followed a dispute over land and pathalgadi stones.
A Chandausi court has directed police to register an FIR against former officers and unidentified personnel for alleged involvement in the 2024 Sambhal violence, following a father's complaint about his injured son.
Tej Pratap Yadav invites Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav to a Dahi Chuda party, raising eyebrows amid past family feuds. The event fuels political gossip in Bihar.
Karnataka MLC Pratapsimha Nayak argues that debating the VB-G-Ram-G Act in a special legislative session is unconstitutional, raising concerns over procedural violations in the state assembly.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a ₹64.04 crore project to repair Nangloi-Najafgarh road and upgrade drains, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and waterlogging.
MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur urges timely completion of Jal Jeevan Mission projects in DK and Udupi districts and pushes for a new 10-ton material recovery facility in Amara Mudnoor to address waste management issues.
The Jharkhand High Court vacated its stay on sand ghat allocation, clearing the way for sand mining after the state implemented PESA Rules to protect tribal rights in scheduled areas.
The Tibetan government-in-exile urges India to understand China's colonial mindset amid border tensions, warning of Beijing's pattern of aggression and strategic pressure.
MLC Pratap Simha Nayak clarifies renaming of job scheme to VB-G RAM G, citing MGNREGS flaws. He criticizes Congress for misinformation. BJP's Surabhi Hodigere opposes state's hate speech law as curbing free speech.
Orissa High Court stays Khurda collector's order on Shree Lingaraj Temple ritual, halting Makar Sankranti celebrations for second year. Court says collector lacked authority.
Jamshedpur forest division officials plan to contact Bengal counterparts after arresting three smugglers with parakeets, cockatiels, and deer antlers, revealing a Kolkata-based kingpin.
US President Donald Trump cancels all meetings with Iranian officials, urges protesters to take over state institutions, and warns of consequences amid escalating unrest in Iran.
A landowner in Byadgi, Karnataka, locked the main gate of a school, alleging encroachment on his property. The incident disrupted classes and sparked local protests.
A 2.5-km stretch in Cuttack from Ranihat to Matrubhaban School has become an unauthorized parking zone, causing severe traffic jams and safety risks for commuters and pedestrians daily.
Private bus operators in Andhra Pradesh continue violating safety norms despite fatal accidents. Inspections fail to curb over-speeding, illegal goods transport, and poor vehicle maintenance.
CID officials led by SP Harsha Priyamvada arrived in Ballari to review documents in the banner clash case. They collected evidence and plan further investigation from Bengaluru.