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.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee faces accusations from BJP & CPI(M) of obstructing an ED raid at I-PAC, allegedly taking files & a laptop. Opposition demands legal action. Read the full story.
The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections see a direct clash in Panel 5 between BJP's Meena Ailani and Shiv Sena's Seema Kalani, reigniting a historic family rivalry. Key civic issues dominate the campaign.
Pressure from Kuki-Zo organisations on BJP MLAs is creating hurdles for the party's bid to form the Manipur government. A crucial meeting on January 13 will decide the next steps. Read the full analysis.
BJP candidate Rakhi Jadhav opens election office in Ghatkopar East, highlighting her long-term connect and redevelopment challenges. Read about the key contest.
Bihar PHED minister Sanjay Singh claims all six Congress MLAs are in touch with NDA. Defections could alter assembly math post-Makar Sankranti. Read the full analysis.
A Russian-flagged oil tanker with three Indian crew members was seized by US authorities for violating sanctions. Details on the incident and diplomatic efforts.
French FM dismisses 'Collective West' & 'Global South' concepts. Jaishankar warns Europe of a changing world order. Details on the strategic EU-India deal & India's rising power broker role.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticises the US move to sanction Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, calling it an intrusion of American imperialism. Read his full statement and the political implications.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands a comprehensive list of illegal constructions in Siswan's forest area, noting discrepancies in government reports. Read about the court's strict directives.
Sahibee Singh Anand, originally from Punjab, appointed as North East England head for Overseas Friends of BJP UK. Read about his mission to strengthen diaspora ties and support PM Modi's vision.
In a significant Punjab cabinet reshuffle, Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has been given the Local Government department. The move aims to streamline governance ahead of key civic challenges.
In her farewell at Bombay HC, Justice Revati Mohite Dere, elevated as Meghalaya CJ, urged lawyers to speak up for the oppressed, champion causes & uphold the Constitution.
Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), a centralized digital platform to enhance India's counter-terrorism investigations and coordination. Read how this system will improve security.
The TMC-ED conflict in Kolkata reaches new heights with 2 FIRs and a High Court petition following raids on I-PAC offices. Get the full details on the escalating political and legal battle.
A 21-year-old woman was found dead in Chikkaballapur. Her married cousin is missing. Police probe a secret three-year relationship and possible suicide. Read the full investigation details.
A tragic accident in Mumbai's Dahisar area claims the life of Bhimrao More after a private bus's storage door hit him. Police file FIR for negligence. Read the full details.
Maharashtra's Thane Lok Adalat resolved over 3 lakh cases & awarded Rs 754.85 crore compensation in 2025, proving its vital role in India's judicial system. Discover the impact.
A Mumbai sessions court rejected anticipatory bail for an education consultant accused of cheating a city school society of Rs 75.5 lakh over CBSE permissions. Read the full details of the case.
Leaders from domestic workers, hawkers & seamen unions contest BMC elections on CPM tickets, aiming to keep working-class issues alive amid political polarisation. Read their stories.
Mohali Municipal Corporation steps up its anti-encroachment campaign. Councillors will conduct door-to-door awareness to ensure peaceful compliance with court orders. Read more.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Home Minister Amit Shah of political vendetta after ED raids TMC IT chief. Full details on the escalating political war ahead of state elections.
A US court seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker with 24 crew, including 3 Indians, off Venezuela for violating sanctions. Details on the incident and India's response.