MP Govt Scraps Ujjain Land Schemes, Farmers End Protest
Madhya Pradesh government cancels four contentious town development schemes in Ujjain following sustained farmer protests. The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh calls off its planned agitation.
Category : Politics
Vijay Diwas 2024: Pune Honors 1971 War Heroes
Pune's Southern Command marked the 54th Vijay Diwas with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth led tributes to the fallen heroes of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Read the full report.
Pune Police Arrest Andekar Gang Member After 2-Year Search
Pune Crime Branch arrests wanted gangster Ganesh Vadda in Kolhapur after a two-year manhunt. Police also detain a minor, seize pistols, weapons, and recover valuables worth Rs 18.84 lakh. Read the full details.
Bhopal Caterer Accused of Rape and Blackmail
A woman in Bhopal alleges a caterer raped and blackmailed her over months. Police have registered a case and are investigating the serious charges.
13 Dead in Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up, Fire
A horrific pile-up involving 18-19 vehicles on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura claimed 13 lives and injured over 100. Dense fog and a suspected CNG explosion led to the tragedy. Read the full report.
Triple-Seat Bike Hit by Truck in Pune, 3 Injured
Three employees of a solar panel service firm were severely injured after a container truck hit their motorcycle on the Pune-Mumbai highway near Chinchwad. Police have registered a case against the driver.
5 Arrested in Coimbatore for Illicit Painkiller Sales
Coimbatore rural police arrested five men for illegally selling painkillers to youngsters near Pollachi. The drugs were injected using saline syringes. Read the full investigation details.
Nagpur Voters Rise 18.6%, Redrawing 2026 Poll Map
Nagpur's electorate grows by 3.9 lakh since 2017, with Prabhag 4 seeing a 100% jump. Candidates face a massive outreach challenge ahead of the January 15, 2026 NMC elections. Read more.
Class 12 Girl Kidnapped, Raped in Barmer; Pocso Case Filed
A 17-year-old student was abducted and raped in Gudamalani, Barmer. Police have filed a case under the Pocso Act and are searching for two accused. Read the latest updates on the investigation.
Kerala govt to appeal actor Dileep's acquittal, assures survivor
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan assures survivor of support, govt to appeal trial court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in abduction and rape case. Legal action promised against viral video.
₹2.78 Cr Libraries & Road Inaugurated in Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan inaugurated completed projects worth ₹2.78 crore in the Nilgiris, including two public libraries and a renovated 3km road. Read about the key developments for the region.
41.79 Lakh Voters Deleted in Rajasthan Draft Roll
Rajasthan's draft electoral roll sees 41.79 lakh voters deleted. Jaipur accounts for highest deletions. Public can file claims from Dec 16 to Jan 15. Read details.
Bombay HC Tags PIL for SIT Probe in Goa Nightclub Fire
Bombay High Court tags PIL seeking SIT probe into Goa nightclub fire deaths with suo motu case. Hearing on Jan 12. Activists demand independent inquiry and statewide fire audit.
Goa Voter List: 1 Lakh Names Deleted in Clean-Up
Goa's draft electoral roll sees over 1 lakh names deleted as absent, shifted, or dead. Vasco constituency recorded the highest deletions. Find out the details and how to add your name.
Four held for attacking school van with toy gun in Gurgaon
Four youths arrested in Gurgaon for chasing a school van, pointing a toy gun at a Class 12 student over an old dispute. Driver's quick thinking saved terrified children. Read details.
Nagpur Police Raid Ippa Gang, Recover Arms & Drugs
Nagpur Crime Branch's major raid recovers firearms and narcotics, disrupting the Ippa gang's operations ahead of civic elections. Key arrests expose drug smuggling links.
Nagpur: 36-year-old held with drugs worth ₹2.65 lakh
Nagpur NCB and Dhantoli police arrested Umesh Ramteke with 51 grams of a substance resembling Mephedrone. A mobile phone was also seized. Read the full details of the narcotics bust.
Mapusa court extends anticipatory bail in trade licence case
Mapusa court extends interim anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch Roshan Redkar & secretary Raghuvir Bhagkar till Dec 23 hearing. Lawyer argues no link between licence & culpable homicide charges.
Noida Police arrests 5 for staging robbery to embezzle funds
Noida Police cracks a staged robbery case, arresting five individuals who conspired to embezzle company funds. Rs 2 lakh cash recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Uthalpeth Becomes Maharashtra's Largest Solar-Powered Village
Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
Violence Erupts in Ludhiana Jail, Superintendent Hospitalised
Prisoners in Ludhiana Central Jail went on a rampage, attacking officials. Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu was hit by a brick and collapsed. Police rushed to control the situation. Read the full report.
Farmer Suicides: A Fragile Pause in a Tragic Cycle
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
Chandigarh Showroom Robbed: Rs 8 Lakh Theft in Sector 40
Four masked men stole clothes and cash worth ~Rs 8 lakh from a Sector 40 showroom. CCTV footage shows the 2:20 AM break-in. Police are investigating.
Goa Seals 3 Clubs for Fire Safety Lapses
Goa government seals Mayan Beach Club, Clara Beach Haven, and Salud in Anjuna and Vagator. Crackdown follows Arpora tragedy, with inspections across coastal belt. Read the full report.
Nagpur: Repeat drunk driver jailed under Operation U Turn
Nagpur police secure rare conviction, jailing a repeat drunk driving offender for 14 days. The court's stern verdict highlights zero tolerance for road safety violations. Read more.
Doni Bal Extorts Chandigarh Liquor Trader, Demands Rs 1 Crore
Notorious gangster Doni Bal threatens a Chandigarh liquor businessman for Rs 1 crore extortion. Police investigation underway after the victim files a complaint. Read the full details.
Haryana to give govt jobs to kin of 1984 riots victims
Haryana govt offers state jobs to one family member of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Applications open in Panchkula until Dec 18. Details inside.
Melghat Tribals Visit Parliament in Historic Trip
Residents from Amravati's remote Melghat region visited Parliament for the first time, facilitated by MP Balwant Wankhade. The trip included a meeting with Priyanka Gandhi. Read more.
Nagpur Police Arrest 10 in Armed Dacoity at Bar
Nagpur police swiftly cracked a violent armed dacoity at a bar in Mangalmurti Square, arresting all 10 accused. Owners were attacked, cash and phone looted. Read the full details of the police operation.
Army soldier killed in accidental blast in Kupwara
Havildar Zubair Ahmad of 13 JAK LI died in an accidental explosion during a road construction project in Trehgam, Kupwara. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
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