Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar accuses AAP and Congress of opposing the pro-poor Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Act to protect their corrupt earnings. He details the scheme's benefits and attacks the state government on law & order.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses convict's appeal, upholds life sentence for 2018 rape of a minor. Bench asserts child survivor's testimony is sufficient, seeking corroboration 'adds insult to injury'.
Anonymous emails threatening suicide attacks with RDX-based IEDs forced the evacuation of three district courts in Chhattisgarh. Police conducted extensive searches but found no explosives. Read the full details.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan supports CPM leader A K Balan's controversial statement linking UDF, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Marad riots. He alleges communal pressures on UDF. Read the full political debate.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs 7.5% interest on delayed pension to family of DIG who died in 1990. Landmark ruling on delayed gratuity and family pension benefits.
Supreme Court warns bureaucratic delays discourage entrepreneurship. Bench led by Justice Gavai highlights case of a businessman waiting 17 years for a mining lease. Read more.
A Karnataka businessman was kidnapped and held for days in Thane hotels, robbed of Rs 2 crore at gunpoint. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
CCI argues global turnover-based penalties deter MNC antitrust breaches. Apple fears a potential $38 billion fine in its ongoing legal battle. Delhi High Court hearing set for 27 January.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan supports CPM leader A K Balan's controversial statement on Jamaat-e-Islami & UDF. He warns of communal dangers, referencing 2002-03 Marad riots. Full analysis inside.
Delhi's pollution issue will be discussed in the Assembly on Friday. Minister Sirsa claims AAP is responsible. Delhi's AQI improved to 276. NGT orders DPCC to submit Yamuna water quality data.
Bangladesh's interim government suspends visa services at key missions in India citing security concerns. Also seeks US visa bond exemption. Details on the diplomatic moves here.
Telangana High Court allows petitioner and Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd to present audiovisual details on Feb 4, 2026, regarding metro's impact on old city heritage sites. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court refuses interim protection to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a land encroachment case. Justice M Nagaprasanna directs state to submit all case records. Next hearing on January 12.
Farmers in Karnataka's Bailhongal halt funeral procession, demanding Rs 1 crore compensation for Manjunath Madiwalappa Kajgar, killed in a sugarcane spill. Read the full story.
Ahead of Pune's civic polls, affidavits reveal significant wealth changes for three former mayors and an ex-deputy mayor seeking re-election. Key figures show dramatic increases for some. Read the full analysis.
Five BJP MLAs from Vadodara district have written to CM Bhupendra Patel, alleging high-handed officers are hiding ground realities and neglecting development works. They seek urgent action.
Kerala's new Malayalam bill provides key exemptions for Tamil and Kannada linguistic minorities in official communications. Learn about the bill's details and its impact.
Thane jail's medical report states dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary is hemodynamically stable. Court to hear bail plea citing mental health grounds in 2023 train murder case. Read details.
Karnataka government refuses to accept the VBG & RAM-G Act, announces legal challenge in Supreme Court. Details on the state's stance and the political conflict.
Prime Minister Modi's PRAGATI initiative has led to the commissioning of 43 major power sector projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore, boosting India's energy infrastructure. Read more about the progress and impact.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launches a sharp attack on PM Modi, accusing him of trying to destroy his party despite past support. Read the full political showdown.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments you need to know for January 8, 2026.
Sambhal administration imposes hefty fines exceeding Rs 75 lakh on illegal structures, including mosques, after demolishing over 1000 encroachments. Officials cite ecological revival as key reason. Read the full report.
An 8-year-old boy was found dead in a sugarcane field in Muzaffarnagar after being lured by four teenagers. The accused, including three minors, have been arrested under murder and POCSO charges. Read the full report.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra accuses BJP of using ED to loot opposition strategy. She calls the I-PAC raids 'political espionage'. Read her full explosive statement.
India's much-delayed national census begins on April 1, 2026, with lakhs of enumerators set to collect crucial data. Discover the scale and unique challenges of Census 2027.
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi. Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi condemns attempts to impeach a Madras HC judge over a verdict, warns of forces eroding trust in judiciary & EC. He highlights India's progress under BJP.
Election Commission exempts govt, military employees abroad from personal appearance during SIR hearings. Family members can now represent them. Details here.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann requests live broadcast of his Jan 15 Akal Takht appearance, a departure from tradition. He plans to present evidence on golak donations. Read details.