Shaqif Ali, accused of rape, blackmail, and abetment to suicide, was arrested after a police encounter in Varanasi's Sarnath. He sustained a bullet injury during an exchange of fire. Read the full details.
Following Supreme Court directives, Maharashtra orders a 24x7 crackdown to clear stray cattle from highways, set up patrols, and boost emergency response to prevent accidents.
Six-year-old Pradeep rescued in Khargone after a 22-day police operation. The child was kidnapped for occult rituals. Read the emotional story of his reunion.
Angry villagers in Barwani set a container truck on fire, blocking the Agra-Mumbai highway for 40 minutes after a woman was killed in a road accident. Police used mild force to control the situation.
RPF Head Constable Ramashray Pal heroically rescued a 48-year-old woman who fell between a moving train and the platform at Ujjain railway station. Read about his brave act.
A police sub-inspector was injured in Khargone when Jamli villagers blocked a national highway, demanding Rs 15 lakh compensation for a youth hurt in a liquor smuggling incident. Read the full details.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan warns NCP's Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations. Pawar defends fielding gangsters' kin in Pune civic polls, sparking a major political row. Get the full details here.
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 69 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on potential coercion. BJP leads with 44 seats, Shinde Sena 22. Opposition cries foul. Read details.
International law experts debate the legality of the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Was it legal under international law? Read the detailed analysis.
GTA chief Anit Thapa stated that Gorkhaland statehood cannot be won via electoral politics, urging a shift in public thinking and cooperation with the Bengal government. Read his full critique.
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside an ambulance in Gurgaon on Dec 30 and thrown out of the moving vehicle. Her family seeks financial help for her medical treatment. Read the full story.
A significant 68 Mahayuti alliance candidates, including 44 from BJP, win unopposed in Maharashtra civic polls. Opposition alleges coercion and misuse of power. Read the full story.
Bangladesh officials now say they cannot confirm if Sharif Osman's alleged killers are in India, reversing an earlier claim that strained ties with New Delhi. Details inside.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner launches Akka Pade, a new initiative to provide immediate assistance to women in distress and prevent harassment. Learn about this key safety measure.
Maharashtra's SEC will use a 2014 directive to verify over 60 unopposed candidates in Jan 15 municipal polls, ensuring transparency. Full details inside.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
In a major setback for Maoists, 20 rebels including a key leader surrendered in Hyderabad, handing over a massive cache of 48 weapons and Rs 20 lakh cash. Read the full details of this significant development.
Rajasthan govt alters National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary boundaries, denotifying 730 hectares to grant land titles to 40,000 households. Read how this historic move resolves decades-old issues.
Wadi police in Nagpur arrested two men for illegal firearm possession and circulating threatening videos. The accused have been charged under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. Read the full details.
In a historic shift, 14 women are contesting open seats in Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, challenging male dominance. Will this confidence translate into seats? Read more.
Gorakhpur Cantt police detained a man with Rs 50 lakh cash near the railway station. The recovery points to a possible hawala transaction. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against in-laws, ruling that general allegations of 'instigation' without specific instances cannot sustain criminal prosecution. Read the landmark judgment details.
A man with 14 criminal cases, including attempt to murder and assault, has been externed from Dakshina Kannada district by police. Read the full details of the charges and the legal action taken.
US military strikes on Venezuela spark global condemnation. Leaders from China, Russia, UK, and others react, calling it a violation of sovereignty. India advises caution for nationals.
South Kashmir administration imposes a two-month ban on trekking in Margan Top, Chuharnag, and Sinthan Top due to security concerns linked to a major anti-militancy operation. Details inside.
The Election Commission has demanded an Action Taken Report from the West Bengal DGP after an attack on an Electoral Roll Observer's convoy. The deadline is January 6. Read for details.
Former FM P Chidambaram brands 2025 with the word 'HATE', citing state culpability, economic woes from tariffs, and the retreat of secularism. Read his stark analysis.
Uttarakhand minister's husband Girdhari Lal Sahu's alleged remark on Bihar girls triggers massive political backlash. MP Pappu Yadav demands his tongue be chopped off. Read full details.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticizes Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, linking them to 'anti-India' forces. Congress asked to clarify who invites him. Read the full political debate.
A 19-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in a private resort room in Anuppur's Amarkantak. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances.