AAP Dominates Punjab Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti Elections
Aam Aadmi Party wins 218 of 347 Zila Parishad zones, crushing Congress ahead of assembly polls. PPCC chief Warring alleges 'stolen glory'. Full results and analysis.
Category : Politics
Fatal Bus-Truck Crash in Gopalganj Kills Driver
A head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Bihar's Gopalganj district early Thursday left the bus driver dead and around a dozen passengers injured. Read the full report.
Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Drug Cartel
Amritsar police dismantled a narco-smuggling ring, arresting three and seizing 4.5kg heroin and a pistol. The gang used drones and social media for cross-border operations from Pakistan. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab Farmers Protest Electricity Bill, Prepaid Meters
Farmers in Punjab, led by Kisan Mazdur Morcha, staged massive protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill and forced prepaid meter installation. Leaders demand state govt resolution and action on pollution laws. Read more.
Delhi to get 2.6 lakh tulip bulbs for beautification
New Delhi Municipal Council announces a massive tulip plantation drive with 2.6 lakh bulbs to enhance city beauty and fight pollution. Planting starts December 27. Read details.
SAD MLA: Punjab Police Rigged AAP's Majitha Poll Win
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Naidu in Delhi to Meet 6 Ministers for Andhra Development
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meets six Union ministers in Delhi to seek central support for key state projects like Polavaram and highway development. Details inside.
MP HC Rejects Plea of OBC, EWS Girls for General Category Selection
Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses petition by three OBC/EWS girls seeking police constable selection under general category, citing rules. Details on the recruitment test and court's reasoning inside.
Man arrested for raping deaf-mute niece in Samastipur
A 30-year-old man in Bihar's Samastipur district has been arrested for allegedly raping his deaf and mute teenage niece. The incident occurred on December 15. Police have initiated legal proceedings.
Bank Clerk Held for Rs 30 Lakh Gold Theft in Jamshedpur
A Bank of Baroda clerk in Jamshedpur's Zakirnagar branch was arrested for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh from a customer locker. Police used CCTV footage to crack the case. Read the full details.
India's Open-Door Policy Amid Bangladesh's Political Shifts
India conveys to Bangladesh's interim regime that its principle of assisting those in 'existential crisis' remains firm, even as Sheikh Hasina stays in India. Read the full diplomatic analysis.
Nagpur NMC, Police Coordinate for Civic Poll Security
Nagpur civic officials and police held a crucial meeting to finalize security for over 3000 polling booths and strong rooms ahead of the municipal elections. Details inside.
Patna Police Arrests 2 in Stolen Phone, Drug Injection Racket
Patna Police arrested two men in Etwarpur village for dealing in stolen mobile phones and banned Avil injections. Raid recovered 18 phones, 39 vials, and cash. Read details.
Chandrapur Civic Polls Face Legal Threat Over Reservation
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections face legal uncertainty as a former corporator alleges reservation structure violates SC's 50% ceiling, risking post-poll litigation and annulment. Read more.
Shinde Pledges to Restart Youth Scheme at Anjangaon Rally
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde promises to resolve issues and restart the Ladka Bhau youth training scheme. He calls the Ladki Bahin scheme his most cherished decision and criticizes the MVA ahead of council polls.
Congress Wins 2 of 3 Zila Parishad Seats in Qadian
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa hails party's win in Qadian's zila parishad polls as a moral victory against AAP's pressure. He predicts Congress will form Punjab govt in 2027.
AIADMK Leaders Meet FM Sitharaman Over TN Development Funds
AIADMK delegation led by S P Velumani met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi, seeking enhanced central aid for Tamil Nadu and revival of Coimbatore & Madurai metro projects. Key meeting ahead of 2026 polls.
Drunk Driver Hits 4 Vehicles in Kalyan, 4 Injured
A drunk driver lost control and rammed into three scooters and an auto in Kalyan's Shahad Bridge, injuring four. The accused, Rishabh Kariaram, was caught by locals. Read the full details.
Punjab Offers 40-50% Subsidies to Farmers for Horticulture
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
5 Engineering Students Killed in NH-16 Accident; Accused Held
Palnadu police take accused into custody over fatal NH-16 crash near Ganapavaram that killed five engineering students. Interrogation reveals shocking claims.
Monkey attacks in Anakapalli damage crops, injure students
Farmers in 12 Anakapalli mandals face heavy losses from migrating monkeys. Two students were bitten in a hostel attack. Read about the administration's stalled efforts and government response.
Bank Robbery Attempt Foiled in Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam
Armed miscreants attempted to loot a nationalised bank in Anakapalle but fled after the manager triggered the alarm. No injuries or loss reported. Police investigation underway.
Sanjay Saraogi Assumes Role as Bihar BJP President
Five-time MLA Sanjay Saraogi formally took charge as Bihar BJP president, pledging to strengthen the party and improve coordination between workers and ministers. Read about his vision and the party's new appointments.
Thakur Accuses Sukhu Govt of Targeting BJP MLAs
Ex-CM Jai Ram Thakur criticises Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu for alleged political vendetta against BJP MLAs and questions Kangra Carnival fund collection. Read the full details.
SWR Ticketless Travel Up 10%, Bengaluru Division Tops List
South Western Railway detects over 7.7 lakh ticketless travel cases Jan-Nov 2025, a 10% jump. Bengaluru division sees highest violations. Officials cite increased checks and passenger volume.
Karnataka Govt's War on Drugs: 2000 Arrests in 2024
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announces a major crackdown on narcotics, revealing 1,500 cases and 2,000 arrests this year. The government vows to eradicate the drug menace from the state.
Security Breach at Salt Lake Stadium During Messi's Kolkata Visit
Bidhannagar Police asked to delay Lionel Messi's arrival after a crowd of 600 breached the field. An inquiry is underway. Get the full details here.
Bengaluru: 3 held for gang-rape, blackmail of student
Three men, including two college students, arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old and blackmailing her with a secret video. Police urge victims to speak up.
EC Seeks CAPF for Bengal CEO Office Over Security Concerns
Election Commission requests central forces for West Bengal CEO's office security after a political gherao. Office to be relocated due to vulnerabilities. Details inside.
Bengaluru: 4-year-old dies after bricks fall from building
A four-year-old girl died and three others were injured after bricks from an under-construction building fell in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Read the full report on the tragic incident and safety lapses.
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