Hazaribag Blast Revives 2016 Memories, Security Concerns
A recent explosion in Hazaribag's Habibi Nagar killed three people, bringing back painful memories of a 2016 blast. Police investigate possible terror links given the area's history.
Category : Politics
EC Extends Electoral Roll Deadline to January 19
The Election Commission has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections to draft electoral rolls from January 15 to January 19, 2026.
Daylight Shooting at Daltonganj Tea Stall Injures Two
A customer and tea stall owner sustained bullet injuries in a brazen daytime shooting in Daltonganj. Police identified the shooter but motive remains unclear, with possible links to upcoming civic polls.
Buxar Soldier Gets Sena Medal Posthumously for Operation Sindoor Bravery
Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh from Buxar received the Sena Medal (Gallantry) posthumously for his courageous actions during Operation Sindoor. His wife accepted the award at the Army Day ceremony in Jaipur.
HC Refuses to Quash ED Complaint Against CM Hemant Soren
The Jharkhand High Court has declined to interfere with the MP-MLA court's cognizance of an ED complaint against Chief Minister Hemant Soren over alleged non-compliance with summons in a land scam case.
Woman, 3 Kids Found Dead in Muzaffarpur River, Family Alleges Murder
Police recover bodies of a woman and her three children tied together near Gandak river in Muzaffarpur. Family alleges abduction and murder while police investigate suicide angle.
NIA Arrests Absconding Maoist Accused in Mumbai
The National Investigation Agency apprehended Chandan Kumar in Mumbai, accusing him of reviving CPI (Maoist) activities in Magadh zone through fundraising and recruitment.
Patna Police Arrest Couple in Witchcraft Murder Case
Patna police arrested a couple for the brutal murder of 32-year-old Juhi Devi, who was beaten to death after being branded a witch. The Bihar State Women's Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident.
Boy Found Dead in Samastipur Drain After Kidnapping Threats
A six-year-old boy missing for four days was discovered dead in a drain in Samastipur district. Police investigate possible murder linked to extortion threats from neighbors.
Mother's Viral Rant on Immigration and Public Schools Sparks Debate
A mother's emotional video criticizing how immigration affects her child's education in a classroom with many non-English speakers has ignited intense online discussions about public schooling.
DMK Members Threaten Woman Over TVK Kolam in Namakkal
Jayalakshmi faced threats from DMK members in Tiruchengode after drawing a kolam with the Tamilaga Vettrik Kazhagam flag for a Pongal festival competition on Thursday.
Gujarat HC Acquits Three in 2018 Gang Rape-Murder Case
The Gujarat High Court has acquitted three men previously sentenced to death for the 2018 gang rape and murder of a woman in Kheda district, citing procedural lapses in evidence handling.
Three Cops Suspended Over Assault Video in Samastipur
Three police personnel, including an SHO, face suspension in Samastipur following allegations of third-degree assault during a theft investigation. Action came after a viral video.
Bhubaneswar Vendors Face 2026 Deadline for Waste Management
BMC orders all fish, meat, and poultry sellers to implement strict waste disposal practices by February 2026 to prevent bird strikes at airport and ensure public health.
US Seizes 6th Oil Tanker Near Venezuela, Defying Trump Order
US military forces captured the Motor Tanker Veronica in the Caribbean, marking the sixth sanctioned oil tanker seized as part of efforts to control Venezuela's shadow oil trade.
Mandya Land Scam: 11 Revenue Staff Booked After Lokayukta Raid
A Lokayukta raid in Nagamangala taluk uncovers a massive land allotment scam under Bagair Hukum scheme, leading to FIR against 11 revenue department staff for forgery and causing crores in losses.
Ex-MLA Seeks Rs 500 Crore to Stop Elephant-Human Clashes in Karnataka
HM Vishwanath urges CM Siddaramaiah to allocate funds for elephant sanctuaries in Malnad, citing 90 deaths. He proposes Colombo-model sanctuaries after studying Sri Lanka's practices.
NIA Arrests Absconding Maoist Accused in Mumbai
The National Investigation Agency arrested Chandan Kumar in Mumbai for his role in a 2021 CPI (Maoist) conspiracy to revive the banned terrorist group in Bihar's Magadh Zone.
Mumbai Voters Struggle with Missing Names in BMC Polls
Voters across Mumbai faced major hurdles during municipal elections as names disappeared from lists, forcing many to abandon voting after exhausting booth-hopping efforts.
India Cautions Citizens in Israel as Iran-US Tensions Escalate
The Indian government has issued a strong advisory for its citizens in Israel, urging them to remain vigilant due to heightened tensions between Iran and the United States.
Youth Shot in Patna, Police Investigate
Ritik Sharma was shot by assailants in Patna's Shahabad area. Police rushed him to a hospital and registered a case. The motive remains unclear as investigation continues.
Three Arrested in Rourkela for Obscene Video Circulation
Police in Sundargarh district arrested three adults and detained a minor boy for allegedly circulating an obscene video of a minor girl on social media. The case involves coercion and extortion.
Ex-IAF Man Gets 20 Years for Daughter's Abuse in Dehradun
A Dehradun POCSO court sentenced a former IAF personnel to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing his daughter from age six. The survivor revealed years of trauma.
Unpaid Highway Tolls to Block Vehicle NOCs, New Rules
The road transport ministry links unpaid highway tolls to NOC denial for vehicle services. This move supports barrierless tolling rollout on key national highways.
Hubballi-Dharwad Pothole Repairs Crawl, 47k Sq M Unfilled
Pothole repair works in Hubballi-Dharwad proceed slowly, with over 47,000 sq m still unfilled. Motorists face hazards as officials cite rain delays and funding issues.
Kolkata Shopkeepers Fund New Market Beautification
Around 250 shopkeepers at Kolkata's 151-year-old New Market contribute Rs 500 monthly to beautify and maintain the Golghar rotunda and four wings, with KMC supporting their efforts.
EPS Questions Congress-DMK Alliance at Salem Pongal
AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami raised doubts about Congress staying with DMK, predicted AIADMK victory in Tamil Nadu elections, and criticized state governance at a Salem festival.
SC: Courts Must Interpret Rules to Stop Service Disputes
The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should interpret rules to avoid recurring service-related disputes, emphasizing finality in selection processes and limiting reserve lists.
Trump Iran Tensions, Ukraine Manpower Crisis
Trump's threats against Iran trigger NATO moves and Middle East backlash, while Ukraine admits a severe troop shortage. Global powers react amid escalating conflicts.
Nilgai Kills Girl in Car Crash on Guna Highway
A four-year-old girl died instantly when a nilgai jumped through the windshield of her family's moving car on Guna's National Highway bypass. Her parents were injured but stable.
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