Delhi Development Authority seeks Supreme Court approval to cut 473 trees for widening a road to a key paramilitary hospital, promising compensatory afforestation. The move comes after a past contempt case.
India's DGCA bans charging power banks on flights, restricts them to hand baggage. New rules aim to tackle fire risks from lithium batteries. Passengers must report overheating devices immediately.
Nagpur achieves a 21% reduction in road accident deaths in 2025, becoming Maharashtra's safest city. Learn how awareness and enforcement drove this success.
Haryana govt mandates monthly district reviews for road repairs, strengthens Mhari Sadak app after 24,482 pothole complaints. CM aims for pothole-free roads with public participation.
Residents of Noida's Sector 105 endure 1-2 hour daily power cuts. RWA blames old infrastructure and unpruned trees. Officials promise investigation. Read more.
Sarnath police arrested three, including a rehab centre operator, for beating a 27-year-old patient to death. The mother's complaint led to the arrests after the post-mortem confirmed brutal assault.
A 55-year-old chef succumbs to injuries after a wrong-side SUV crash in Gurgaon. Police file FIR under new strict policy as family seeks justice. Details inside.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
Delhi Cabinet greenlights free distribution of 1 kg sugar monthly to all AAY ration card holders. The scheme, ensuring hygiene via branded packets, runs till March 2027, benefiting over 65,000 families.
Maharashtra SEC halts results for 68 unopposed civic poll wins, seeks reports on foul play. BJP leads with 44 walkovers. Opposition cries foul. Details inside.
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.
India faces a diplomatic challenge after the US captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. While political stakes are low, the act tests Delhi's commitment to a rules-based international order. Read more.
In a shocking case in Bulandshahr, a 5-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and thrown from the third floor. Two accused labourers arrested after police encounter. Read the full details.
Gangster Haji Firoz Khan in Shamli chained himself inside his home, alleging a threat from UP police. Police dismiss it as theatrics. Details on the seized properties and 22 cases.
Jagatsinghpur collector J Sonal stops Tirtol IIC's salary for allegedly releasing seized sand-laden vehicles in violation of HC order. Read the full details of the misuse of power case.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy plans a state tour in early Feb for campaigning, post his Davos WEF visit. Get details on municipal election schedule and key ministers involved.
A 55-year-old chef succumbs to injuries after a wrong-side driving crash in Gurgaon. Police file FIR under new strict policy. Read about the tragic accident and legal action.
Govt advisor Shabbir Ali assures minorities of firm measures against communal disturbance. Meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami chief highlights new hate speech law proposal. Read more.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation urges immediate dredging of key outfall canals after drone survey reveals heavy siltation. Action needed to prevent urban flooding during monsoons.
Gurgaon's MCG establishes a dedicated monsoon management cell and appoints a consultant for proactive planning, aiming to prevent past delays in civic response. Read the full plan.
Delhi's public transport gets a major green push with four new electric bus depots. The move aims to boost service frequency and support over 7000 e-buses by late 2026. Read more.
Nagpur's Hudkeshwar Police files a case against a couple for allegedly cheating a jeweller of gold ornaments worth Rs 18 lakh. The accused took jewellery promising RTGS payment. Full details inside.
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
Dense fog paralysed Odisha for 3rd day, halting flights at Bhubaneswar airport for 4 hours and delaying trains up to 18 hours. IMD warns of continued fog till Jan 7. Read for full impact details.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 100 crore linked to Amrapali Group in a money laundering case. Total attachments now exceed Rs 303 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Kolkata Metro will run enhanced services on four consecutive Sundays in January. Blue & Green Lines to offer more trains and extended timings for commuters. Plan your travel now!
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Assembly, calling them exemplars of ethical politics and national service.
Exploring India's complex history through its touchstones of hope and despair, from Partition to economic reforms. Understand the nation's ongoing struggle for identity and progress. Read more.
France calls for restraint following the arrest of Venezuelan opposition activist Rocío San Miguel, stressing that the will of Venezuelans must guide the political process. Read the latest international reaction.