The UDF ruling front has secured all chairperson positions in Kochi's standing committees. Congress will share terms for two-and-a-half years each, while LDF and BJP faced defeats in contested elections.
Bengaluru police register a case against individuals for installing unauthorised banners featuring actor Yash on public property, violating city norms.
Kochi police arrested a Kozhikode native for alleged involvement in an online fraud scheme, while Ernakulam rural police invoked Kaapa against a habitual offender in separate cases.
Residents along Kochi's Mamangalam-Pottakuzhi road face daily gridlocks, missing crucial trains and flights. Traffic diverted from main roads due to Metro work overwhelms the narrow stretch, prompting urgent police intervention pleas.
As assembly elections approach, major fronts in Ernakulam face complex negotiations over 'winnable' candidates. Key battlegrounds Tripunithura and Kalamassery test alliances amid shifting demographics and internal ambitions.
Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud says BRS has 'no future, only a past' and criticizes BJP for using Hindu sentiment for political gain. He addresses Kavitha's allegations and upcoming elections.
Campaigning for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections concluded with a tense standoff between YSP and BJP supporters at Nehru Maidan. Police intervened to control the situation as parties held final rallies across the city.
A senior PWD clerk in Jhansi was arrested by anti-corruption officials for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to release a retired employee's pension. The clerk demanded Rs 40,000 initially.
BJP sources confirm BY Vijayendra will remain Karnataka state chief temporarily, with no immediate reelection announcement needed, maintaining party stability.
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh inspected Sarsaiya Ghat in Kanpur, directing officials to ensure safety, cleanliness, and convenience for Makar Sankranti devotees on January 15.
A Fatehabad court convicted two opium smugglers from Hisar district, sentencing them to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and imposing fines of Rs 1 lakh each.
The Election Commission will appoint 294 senior micro-observers from central government officers for the SIR exercise in West Bengal, marking a first in India.
Nagpur city police implement comprehensive security plan with 5,500 personnel for Thursday's NMC elections, deploying dynamic strategies and identifying sensitive areas.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-led government of attacking Tamil culture by blocking Vijay's film Jananayagan through censor process, drawing support from party MPs.
A young puppy was brutally assaulted and killed in Bengaluru's JP Nagar, sparking outrage. CCTV footage shows the alleged attacker, a security guard, smashing the puppy against a wall. Police are searching for the accused.
Surendra Yadav, a truck cleaner, killed his wife and toddler son in a drunken rage in Sadrepur village. Police arrested him after a chase near Gopalpur railway crossing.
A 24-year-old man from Manassery died after his bike hit an electric pole on the Chellanam-Fort Kochi road. He swerved to avoid a pedestrian, lost control, and sustained fatal head injuries.
Bangladesh's election commission approves Utpal Biswas's nomination for Gopalganj 2 seat, offering hope to minority candidates. Another candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, awaits appeal decision.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation generated Rs7,02,752 revenue from political advertisements during civic election campaigns. BJP led spending with Rs6.37 lakh, far ahead of Congress and other parties.
BJD criticizes Odisha government for paddy procurement mismanagement, citing closed centers and low farmer sales. BJP rejects allegations, citing logistical challenges.
The Bharatiya Janata Party plans a large-scale protest in Ballari, Karnataka, on January 17, with state president B.Y. Vijayendra leading the demonstration against government policies.
The Karnataka High Court has asked the state government to respond to a fresh PIL regarding burial practices in Dharmasthala, highlighting legal and cultural concerns.
The Bengaluru Airport Police Station has recorded a steady decline in criminal cases over recent years, with officials attributing the drop to enhanced security measures and public awareness.
Pune Crime Branch visited DesignBoxed, the firm managing Ajit Pawar's NCP campaign, ahead of civic elections. Police called it a verification visit, while the party defended the firm.
Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announces Telangana's historic paddy procurement of 70.82 LMT during Sankranti, benefiting nearly 14 lakh farmers with MSP payments.
Kanpur police have registered an FIR against eight individuals for alleged cow slaughter after a viral video showed cattle remains. Four policemen were suspended for inaction.
GRP Anwarganj outpost in-charge Premchand was sent to judicial custody after being caught taking a Rs 5,000 monthly bribe from a contractor working on station redevelopment.
BMRCL announces increased train frequency on Yellow Line during peak hours and introduces mobile-based unlimited travel passes starting January 15.
A security guard in Chennai was caught and handed to police after returning to the same house where he attempted to molest a Class XII girl three months earlier.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha expressed gratitude to the BJP government for intervening in gig worker safety issues after his protest. Meanwhile, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited a village in Gujarat.