AAP Elevates Sanjeev Arora with Local Govt Portfolio
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann gives crucial local govt portfolio to Sanjeev Arora ahead of civic body elections. Arora now holds industries, power & local govt. Details inside.
Category : Politics
Ludhiana businessman threatened by 'Hari Boxer' of Bishnoi gang
A Ludhiana garment trader received a Rs 10 crore extortion demand via WhatsApp from a caller claiming to be 'Hari Boxer' of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project hit by land delays, encroachments
Delays in land acquisition by KIADB and failure to clear encroachments by SWR are crippling the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Costs have skyrocketed from ₹1,470 crore to ₹5,000 crore. Read the full report.
HC: Neighbours can't be dragged into dowry cases casually
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment case against a Bengaluru neighbour, ruling strangers cannot be implicated under IPC 498A. Read the landmark judgment details.
Six booked for gunpoint assault on salon owner in Ludhiana
Hathur police book six for assaulting a salon operator at gunpoint in Lamme village. Two arrested. In a separate case, Sahnewal police nab a minor with heroin and pistol magazines.
Nagpur NMC Polls: Rs 21L Seized in Pre-Election Crackdown
Ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, enforcement teams seize illegal liquor, drugs, and cash worth Rs 21 lakh. Model code violations reported across multiple prabhags. Read the full details.
Trans Rights Group Launches 'Preethi' Social Acceptance Campaign
Led by activist Akkai Padmashali, a new campaign in Bengaluru seeks to dismantle prejudice against transgender communities, moving beyond legal wins to foster genuine social inclusion. Learn how they're turning fear into love.
Karnataka menstrual hygiene scheme now provides cups, not napkins
Karnataka's Shuchi Programme 2025-26 expands menstrual hygiene support, switching from sanitary napkins to cups for nearly 2 million schoolgirls. Discover the impact of this public health upgrade.
Bengaluru e-Khata: 99% of 9.1 Lakh Apps Cleared
Greater Bengaluru Authority's e-khata drive achieves 99% disposal rate for 9.1 lakh applications. West zone leads in volume. Discover how the digital system is maturing.
Ludhiana: Man found in 6 pieces, friend & wife booked
A 30-year-old man from Bhora village was found murdered & dismembered in Ludhiana. Police file case against his friend & wife after CCTV footage shows them carrying a drum containing the victim's head. Read the chilling details.
Farmer kills father over marriage dispute in Karnataka
A 35-year-old farmer in Hosadurga allegedly murdered his father for not arranging his marriage. The accused has been arrested. Read the full story for details.
Life sentence for 7 RSS men in CPM worker murder case
A Kerala court sentences 7 RSS workers to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of CPM activist Rajesh Edavakode. The verdict highlights ongoing political violence in Kannur. Read the full details.
Delivery Man Arrested for Stalking Bengaluru Student
A delivery executive in Bengaluru has been arrested for stalking and molesting a college student. The incident occurred in Mahadevapura, leading to swift police action. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Fuel Pump Owner Pulls Gun in Road Rage
A Bengaluru fuel pump owner brandished a pistol at a cab driver during a heated argument over a one-way road. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Bomb Hoax Emails to Courts Across India Spark Evacuations
Bomb threat emails triggered mass evacuations at courts across multiple Indian states. Authorities declare hoax after security sweeps. Cyber police launch hunt for senders. Read the full story.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Youth vs Experience in Key Wards
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near on Jan 15, New Binaki Mangalwari buzzes with debate. Key contests feature BJP's 21-year-old Lakshmi Hattithele against veteran Kishore Dorle. Read the full ground report.
Patiala: 7 Accused Get 5-Day Remand Extension in Rs 8.1 Cr Fraud
Patiala police secure 5 more days of custody for 7 accused in a major online investment scam. Investigators probe a wider network and digital evidence in the Rs 8.1 crore fraud case. Read the latest updates.
Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi: High Benefits, Low Training Uptake
Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi scheme supports 2.9 lakh unemployed youth, but its linked skill training program struggles with less than 10% participation. Explore the data and government's response.
Bomb Threat Email Triggers Ludhiana Court Evacuation
Ludhiana judicial complex evacuated after bomb threat email to district judge. Police, bomb squad conduct search; no device found. Case registered, link to KCF arrests probed.
Russia Accuses US of Illegal Tanker Seizure in Atlantic
Russia accuses the US of illegally seizing the oil tanker Marinera in international waters, warning it risks major Euro-Atlantic tensions. Read the full details of the diplomatic clash.
Denmark, Greenland lobby US over Trump's Arctic 'takeover' call
Danish and Greenlandic diplomats press US lawmakers to reject Trump's push to acquire Greenland. The strategic Arctic island's sovereignty is defended by EU allies.
Bangladesh Imam Arrested, India Visa Services Halted
Bangladesh police arrest the main accused in the lynching of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das. Dhaka suspends visa services in three Indian missions citing security, straining bilateral ties. Details inside.
Faridkot crime rate drops 31% in 2025
Faridkot police report a 31% fall in crime, with 837 cases in 2025. SSP Pragya Jain credits intensified policing, major drug busts, and arrests of gangsters. Read the full story.
BJP Suspends 32 in Nagpur for Anti-Party Activity
Nagpur BJP cracks down on rebellion, suspending 32 members for six years, including Vinayak Dehankar and Sunil Agrawal, ahead of crucial civic polls. Read the full story.
Boy, 4, Dies After Manhole Cover Slab Falls on Him in Ahmedabad
A four-year-old boy succumbed to injuries after a manhole cover slab fell on him at a drainage project site in Ahmedabad's Rakhial. Police cite negligence. Read for details and demands for action.
Ramadoss to finalise PMK's 2026 alliance before Pongal
PMK founder S. Ramadoss says he will announce the party's alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly polls within two days. He dismissed talks led by his son as 'drama' and 'fraud'. Read the full story.
EPS Rules Out Return of OPS, Sasikala to AIADMK
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami definitively rejects the re-entry of expelled leaders O Panneerselvam and V K Sasikala. He remains guarded on AMMK joining the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu after meeting Amit Shah.
Bengaluru LED ad boards switched off in enforcement drive
Bengaluru authorities switch off illegal LED advertising boards on MG Road and Brigade Road in a major push to regulate outdoor ads. Action spreads to northern parts of the city. Read the full story.
Mamata Shadows ED During Raids on I-PAC Offices
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee confronted ED officials during raids on I-PAC, alleging a political conspiracy to steal TMC's election strategy. Details of the dramatic standoff.
Bengaluru AC files case for harassment, obstruction of work
A Bengaluru assistant commissioner files a case against a man for harassing staff, using abusive language, and obstructing work at Kandhaya Bhavana. Read the full details of the incident reported on January 8, 2026.
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