2025: A World Where Power Became a Style Choice

2025 saw a stark shift in global politics. From missile strikes to tariffs, diplomacy gave way to raw power. Explore how the US, China, India, and others navigated this new, friction-filled world order.

22 Maoists surrender in Odisha, Rs 2 crore bounty

22 Maoist insurgents from Chhattisgarh surrendered in Odisha, carrying a combined bounty of over Rs 2 crore. The mass surrender is a major setback for CPI (Maoist). Read the full story.

Court rejects plea to drop Akhlaq lynching charges

A fast-track court in Noida rejected the UP government's application to withdraw charges against 10 accused in the 2015 Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case. The judge ordered daily hearings to expedite the trial.

HC to Hear Plea for SC/ST Quotas in Bar Council Polls

Telangana High Court will hear a petition on Dec 29 seeking SC/ST reservations in Bar Council elections. The petitioner argues the current process violates constitutional rights. Read the full details.

Sand Mafia Destroys Check Dams in Telangana

A fact-finding committee blames the sand mafia for destroying key check dams in Karimnagar and Peddapalli using gelatin sticks. It demands immediate police action and restoration.

Mahayuti Alliance Deadlocked Over Sambhajinagar Civic Polls

The Mahayuti alliance faces a seat-sharing impasse for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Shirsat blames BJP leaders for 'unrealistic' demands, casting doubt on the coalition's unity. Read the full story.

Bombay HC Seeks Expert Plan for Kolhapur Elephant Camp

Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench asks state to consult Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) M Srinivas Reddy to expedite the proposed elephant camp at Ghatkarwadi, aiming to resolve human-elephant conflict.

Nagpur Civic Polls: Protest Leaders Now Seek Office

Nagpur's civic politics sees a shift as street activists, frustrated by 3 years of administrator rule, contest the January 15 NMC elections. Will their on-ground credibility translate into governance? Read more.

Charges Framed in Sarpanch Murder & Extortion Case

Special court in Beed frames MCOCA charges against former Parli council president Valmik Karad for abduction, murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, and Rs 2 crore extortion bid. Next hearing on Jan 8.

8-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Kolhapur Farm Well

An 8-year-old boy from Kolhapur's Lakshmiwadi village drowned in a newly-built farm well. The body was recovered using an underwater camera. Read the full report.

Cop Held for Filming Girl in Bathroom in Coimbatore

A police driver in Coimbatore was arrested for secretly filming a 19-year-old girl while she was bathing. The incident occurred at the house of a woman police inspector. Read the full details.

ED Raids Gujarat Collector Office, IAS Officer's Home

Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at Surendranagar collectorate and officials' residences in a high-profile money laundering probe. Details emerge of unaccounted cash and bureaucratic shockwaves.

Nagpur's Prabhag 6: Civic Woes & Political Battle

Nagpur's densely populated Prabhag 6 faces unresolved civic issues and a complex multi-cornered political contest. Discover the key problems and aspirants vying for four crucial seats.

Trichy man arrested for Rs 1.4 lakh job fraud

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Trichy for cheating a man of Rs 1.4 lakh by promising a job in Germany. Police say he defrauded multiple victims. Read the full story.

Page 700 of 1537