BJP finalises West Bengal state committee, balancing old and new faces, as it gears up for the crucial April-May assembly elections. Key leaders reshuffled to separate electoral and organisational roles.
NMC revoked permission for 50 MBBS seats at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. J&K leaders call it 'communalisation of education'. Read the full story.
Congress suspends Ambernath block chief and 12 councillors for allying with BJP. BJP-AIMIM pact in Akot collapses after Fadnavis warning. Political maneuvering in Maharashtra civic bodies exposed.
Security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district are now combating large-scale cannabis cultivation, seizing plants worth lakhs. Read how the fading Maoist threat has revealed a new narcotics challenge.
A trader was shot in Ajmer's Kekri town following a business dispute. Police detained four, including the main accused. The victim is stable. Read the full details.
Rajasthan Police's SOG arrests director of Chennai-based Bharat Sevak Samaj for selling backdated diplomas to candidates for Indian Navy fire technician exam. Investigation reveals nationwide fraud network.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Rohit Bhati, accused in the murder of Nikki Bhati. The court noted a prima facie case for bail but did not comment on the trial's merits. Read the full details.
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
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The US has formally withdrawn from 66 international bodies, including the India-led International Solar Alliance. This move marks a significant shift in global diplomacy. Read the full analysis here.
Calcutta High Court upheld CAPF's rejection of a candidate for a right forearm tattoo, ruling removal after medical exam is invalid. Details on the landmark judgment.
Shiv Sena leader Pramod Nana Bhangire's car and candidate Sarika Pawar targeted in stone-pelting incident during Pune election campaigning. Police review CCTV footage to identify attackers. Read for details.
Union Minister Hardeep S Puri outlines a 2026 vision for India's policy debate, urging evidence-based criticism over pessimism. He cites GST, UPI, and welfare data as proof of systemic progress. Read his full argument.
On January 7, 1986, PM Rajiv Gandhi urged scientists to shun mediocrity, Punjab took steps against terror, and Libya braced for an Israeli strike. Explore this pivotal day in history.
As Trump renews demands for Greenland, Denmark and the island territory plan talks with US officials. Explore the security concerns and political divisions in Nuuk.
EAM S Jaishankar, in Paris, says India & Europe can bring stability to world economy & politics. He met French FM, prepping for Macron's India visit.
A head constable in Ajmer was suspended for alleged assault. He claims it's retaliation for acting against illegal mining backed by a BJP MLA. Read the full story.
BJP delegation led by Shantanu Thakur meets President Droupadi Murmu, alleges disenfranchisement of Matua voters in Bengal. Suvendu Adhikari assures community in Bongaon.
In Pune's civic polls, candidates deploy tech-upgraded auto rickshaws with GPS, Bluetooth speakers for voter outreach. Costs range Rs 3,000-5,000 daily. Discover how this cost-effective method is changing the game.
Bangladesh explores buying JF-17 Thunder fighters from Pakistan & resumes Dhaka-Karachi flights after 12 years, signaling a diplomatic shift. Read the full analysis.
A Pune housewife staged a Rs 11 lakh robbery in Koregaon Park to conceal money lost to a Rajasthan black magic practitioner. Police investigation exposed the false complaint. Read the full story.
Harsh Pratap Singh, a 27-year-old e-rickshaw driver, succumbed to injuries from a Dec 30 hit-and-run near Emco Tower. Police hunt for the unknown driver. Read the full story.
A Deccan Herald editorial cartoon brilliantly lampoons the BJP's procedural misstep in the Rajya Sabha, sparking debate on parliamentary conduct. Read the sharp political satire.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
The Indian government invites stakeholder feedback on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 until February 4, 2026. Share your views to shape the new law.
Uttar Pradesh government completes a state-of-the-art control room near Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Built at Rs 11.28 crore, it will ensure 24/7 surveillance and crowd management. Details inside.
Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, arrested in a cheating case, was referred to Lucknow for cardiac care after chest pain. He alleges police misconduct and demands CCTV footage.
Supreme Court agrees to hear bail pleas of two fathers accused of tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case that killed two software engineers. Read the latest developments.
MCG's tender to treat Gurgaon's daily waste finds no takers, raising concerns over Bandhwari landfill. The civic body must now restart the hiring process. Read the full story.
An 11-year-old girl died of suffocation in Gurgaon's Bilaspur after her family slept with a burning coal brazier. Four others are hospitalised. Read the full report.