Haryana Runs Without Chief Secretary for 8 Days
Haryana faces administrative uncertainty as Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi recovers from heart surgery. No interim appointment raises questions about decision-making and file approvals.
Category : Politics
Sirsa Police Book 3 for Forcing Disabled Man to Eat Cow Dung
Sirsa Police register case against three individuals for allegedly intoxicating and forcing a polio-affected man to consume cow dung, then circulating the humiliating video online.
Avadi Police Arrest 85 in Crime Prevention Drive
Avadi police arrested 85 individuals, including history-sheeters, in a special drive from January 1 to 15. The operation targeted rowdyism, habitual offenders, and banned substance sales.
Migrant Labourer Abducted, Electrocuted and Set on Fire
A 50-year-old migrant labourer from Odisha's Nuapada district was allegedly abducted, given electric shocks and set ablaze by brick kiln agents in Andhra Pradesh after he tried to flee from work.
Karnal MC to Beautify 7 Flyovers on NH-44 for Swachh Survekshan
Karnal Municipal Corporation plans to beautify seven flyovers on NH-44 as part of Swachh Survekshan efforts, aiming to enhance city aesthetics and cleanliness.
Hafed Contract Workers Seek Job Security Under 2024 Law
Contract workers at Haryana's Hafed are pushing for job security under the state's 2024 law, highlighting ongoing labor rights issues in government-linked sectors.
SKM Activists Protest Against Centre in Rohtak
Farmers from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha held a demonstration in Rohtak, Haryana, demanding action on agricultural issues from the central government.
Rohtak Varsity Professor Denied Interim Relief
A professor at Rohtak University has been denied interim relief by the court in an ongoing legal case, marking a setback in the proceedings.
Sirsa Dera Trust Gets Back 10 Institutions Control
A court order has allowed the Sirsa Dera Trust to regain administrative control over its 10 educational and charitable institutions in Haryana.
Ambala Agri Dept Wins SKOCH Award for Crop Residue Mgmt
The Ambala Agriculture Department in Haryana has received the prestigious SKOCH Award for its effective crop residue management initiatives, reducing stubble burning.
Chennai Requests AP to Hold Krishna Water as Tanks Near Full
Chennai's water resources department has requested Andhra Pradesh to postpone the second release of Krishna river water. City reservoirs are currently at 91% capacity, reducing immediate need.
SC Extends Protection to Ex-Intelligence Chief in Phone Tapping Case
The Supreme Court extended interim protection from arrest for former Telangana SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao in the illegal phone tapping case, questioning the state's motives.
Kishan Reddy: Complete Metro Phase I Takeover for Phase II
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, stressing that progress on Hyderabad Metro Phase II depends on finalizing the takeover of Phase I from L&T.
Bus Overturns Near Jind, 15 Injured
A Haryana Roadways bus overturned near Jind after the driver braked suddenly to avoid a car. Fifteen passengers sustained minor injuries and received treatment at Civil Hospital.
MRPS Demands Judicial Probe into Dalit Man's Custodial Death
Manda Krishna Madiga demands CBI or sitting judge inquiry into Karla Rajesh's death, alleges police shielding officers involved in illegal detention and torture.
Bengaluru Woman, Baby Die in Self-Immolation Tragedy
A woman and her infant child died after a fire incident in Bengaluru's Sanjay Nagar. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.
Magnesium Sulphate Used in Mass Dog Killings in Telangana
Animal rights activists and veterinarians expose the use of magnesium sulphate injections for mass killing of stray dogs in Telangana districts, highlighting painful deaths and easy chemical availability.
AIMIM to Contest Telangana Civic Polls After Maharashtra Gains
Buoyed by recent municipal election performance in Maharashtra, AIMIM prepares for Telangana civic polls in February. Party invites applications with ₹3,000 fee, sets January 20 deadline.
Jalgaon Man Booked for Attempted Murder After Firing at Worker
Ramanand police in Jalgaon register attempted murder case against Tushar Sonawane for allegedly firing at construction worker Mustafa Shaikh during a personal dispute over money. No injuries reported.
Telangana Speaker Dismisses Petitions Against BRS MLAs
Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against BRS MLAs Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Kale Yadaiah, citing lack of evidence for defection to Congress.
BJP Wins Solapur, Ichalkaranji; Kolhapur Alliance Negotiations Heat Up
BJP wins Solapur and Ichalkaranji municipal corporations outright but falls short in Sangli. In Kolhapur, Mahayuti alliance secures majority, sparking negotiations for mayor's post.
Thackeray Alliance Fails to Secure BMC in Mumbai Polls
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS combine's campaign to save Marathi identity in Mumbai fell short in BMC elections, failing to dent BJP's dominance despite reuniting after 20 years.
BJP Wins All Corporations in Nashik Division Under Mahajan
Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan led the BJP to victory across Nashik division municipal elections despite controversies. The party won in Nashik, Dhule, Malegaon, Jalgaon, and Ahilyanagar.
100-Year-Old Chennai Building Risks Lives of Hundreds Daily
A dangerously dilapidated 100-year-old building on Ponnappa Street in Purasawalkam, Chennai, threatens hundreds daily. Trust administrators warn of imminent collapse, but vendors refuse to vacate, demanding high compensation.
BJP Takes Over Mumbai's BMC, Ends Thackeray Era
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the BMC, winning 118 seats. This ends the Thackeray family's nearly three-decade control of India's richest civic body.
Delegation Seeks Police Action Against Puneeth Kerehalli
A delegation in Karnataka has formally requested police action against Puneeth Kerehalli, urging authorities to address the matter promptly and ensure legal proceedings are initiated.
Bengaluru Police Launch Auto Verification Stickers
Bengaluru traffic police will launch verification stickers for auto-rickshaws to curb unauthorised vehicles. The move aims to enhance passenger safety and regulate transport services in the city.
Bengaluru Woman Arrested for Using Minor in Theft
A woman in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly using a minor to commit house thefts. Police uncovered the scheme during an investigation into recent burglaries in the city.
Key Accused Arrested in Tamhini Ghat Murder Case
Raigad police arrest the absconding key accused in the Tamhini Ghat murder case. The victim was identified as a 22-year-old Pune resident. Two other accused were previously arrested.
BJP Wins 72 Seats in Nashik Municipal Corporation Elections
The BJP emerged as the single largest party in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, winning 72 out of 122 seats despite contesting independently against rival alliances.
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