A joint team of Army and J&K Police recovered and defused a 3-4 kg IED concealed in a steel utensil in Rajouri's Thanamandi. The operation, based on a tip-off, prevented a potential disaster. Read the full details.
Stay ahead with the latest from Patna! Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026. Watch the full video for complete details.
DRI dismantles an international gold smuggling syndicate, seizing over 29 kg of gold worth Rs 40 crore and Rs 2.9 crore cash in coordinated Agartala-Delhi raids. Read the full investigation details.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges supernumerary seats for 50 SMVDIME MBBS students after NMC withdrawal. He demands accountability for lapses. Read the full story.
Multiple courts in Bihar, including Patna and Gaya, were evacuated after email bomb threats. Police found no explosives, terming it a hoax. Cyber cells are tracing the source. Read for details.
Tripura's crime rate plunges to a two-decade low in 2025 with an 8.3% overall decline. Property crimes down 16%, murders fall 18%. Read the full report.
The MHA has scheduled the next high-level talks with Ladakh's leadership for late January 2026. Key demands include statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Read the latest updates.
The 18th new crest gate is now in place at Karnataka's Tungabhadra Dam. Work accelerates to replace all aging gates by next June under a Rs 52 crore contract. Read the latest updates.
Madras High Court halts a GO after illegal felling of 1200+ trees, including native shola, in Kodaikanal's Berijam forest. Four officials suspended. Read the full story.
Violence erupts in West Tripura as BJP workers are assaulted, raising tensions between coalition partners BJP and Tipra Motha. Details on the incident and political fallout inside.
Sub-Inspector Purendra Singh died after a truck hit him during patrol in Banka. The helper driving the truck was arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha was cremated with full state honours in Silchar. Assam Police gave a three-gun salute. BJP leaders paid tributes.
Nagaland expands ESI scheme statewide. All establishments with 10+ employees must register by January 31. Get the latest details and compliance steps here.
Two truck drivers died in a head-on collision near Trichy early Thursday. In a separate incident, a woman was killed in a truck-motorcycle crash. Details on the accidents and police cases.
Assam BJP dismisses independent MLA Akhil Gogoi's voter deletion allegations as 'imaginary tales'. Party spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi says claims are baseless. Read the full political clash.
Security forces intensify search in Kathua's Billawar after a gunfight injures an SOG trooper. Joint teams hunt 2-3 terrorists in dense forests. Latest updates here.
Bihar's Mines and Geology Department serves notices to officers in 14 districts for lagging revenue collection. Director seeks explanations as state aims for Rs 3,850 crore annual target. Details inside.
Lawyers of Gauhati High Court Bar Association begin a 3-day hunger strike against shifting court to North Guwahati. 86% members oppose the move in referendum. Read details.
Odisha govt partners with Utkalika to provide handloom sarees, silver ornaments & household items to brides under Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana. Read how this scheme supports families & handicrafts.
Somwarpet police held a crucial meeting with coffee growers to outline guidelines for hiring migrant workers and preventing illegal immigration during the picking season. Learn the key safety measures.
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleges the SIT failed to trace missing Sabarimala gold due to CM office interference. He demands a court-monitored CBI probe for truth. Read more.
Two youths in Mandya were caught and beaten by villagers after attempting to snatch a woman's mangalsutra. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway. Read the full details.
BJP's Sambit Patra accuses WB CM Mamata Banerjee of interfering in ED raids at I-PAC offices linked to a coal scam. Details on the political clash here.
Stay ahead with the latest from Delhi! Get major updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026. Watch the full video for details.
Meghalaya Transport Corporation ceases school bus operations from April 1. Parents urged to switch to STEMS for safe, sustainable student transport in Shillong. Read more.
BJP leaders accuse West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing an ED raid in a coal smuggling case. Minister Mangal Pandey calls her actions 'unconstitutional'. Read the full details.
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Thieves targeted sleeping passengers on Jodhpur-Kamakhya Express near Patna, stealing valuables worth over ₹50,000. Read about the security lapses and investigation.
Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Sinha held talks with Gujarat's UDHD minister to adapt the successful Gujarat model for smart cities and urban planning in Bihar. Learn about this key inter-state collaboration.
A major joint operation in Manipur's Kangpokpi district led to the destruction of 53 acres of illegal poppy cultivation. Security forces also arrested a KCP-MFL cadre involved in forced recruitment. Read the full details.