A Thane court acquitted a man accused of stalking and harassing a minor, ruling that saying 'I love you' without physical contact or clear sexual intent doesn't constitute an offence under IPC or Pocso Act. Read the detailed legal analysis.
Supreme Court's height-based Aravali definition & TN's hillock reclassification show how ecological protection is lost not by destruction, but by legal redefinition. A deep dive into a quiet crisis.
A 74-year-old retired educator in Mumbai was conned of Rs 4.62 crore by fraudsters posing as Delhi Police and CBI officers. The elaborate scam involved threats of arrest in a fake money laundering case. Read the full details of this sophisticated cyber fr
Chandigarh Police unveils 2026 roadmap focusing on CCTV surveillance, ANPR cameras, faster response, and new criminal laws to boost conviction and curb street crime. Read the full strategy.
Delhi High Court directs MCD to survey constructions near Jama Masjid and remove encroachments. Order follows tense Turkman Gate demolition drive where 5 police were injured. Read the full story.
RPF study reveals a drop in stone pelting and human casualties in Trichy division, but cattle run over cases surge. Key vulnerable stretches and times identified. Read for details.
HD Kumaraswamy attacks DK Shivakumar for meeting police in Ballari. JD(S) leader also counters Priyank Kharge's criticism, questioning his family's contribution to Gurumitkal. Read the full political clash details.
Pimpri Chinchwad police launch 'PC City Shield', a geo-app mapping criminal homes & anti-eve teasing patrols. Commissioner Choubey details 2025 crime stats & election security plans.
Supreme Court rulings reinforce 'bail is rule, jail exception.' Experts urge Parliament for a dedicated Bail Act to protect personal liberty and ensure speedy trials. Read more.
Nagpur students explored modern police gear and learned about safety at a Maharashtra Police Raising Day event in Mansar. Discover how the initiative builds community awareness.
Maharashtra govt resolution denies state-funded facilities, status & honorarium to whips of parties with less than 10% strength in legislature. Opposition cries foul. Details here.
A special PMLA court finds sufficient evidence to proceed against businessman Raj Kundra in a Bitcoin scam case. He and a Dubai-based associate have been summoned for January 19. Read the full details.
Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan orders all city restaurant and bar owners to complete police verification of staff within a week to enhance security and curb criminal activities.
Kerala High Court postpones Rahul Mamkootathil MLA's anticipatory bail hearing in a sexual assault case to January 21, extending interim protection from arrest. Get the full details.
Kerala High Court clarifies the State Wetland Authority's member secretary will act as CEO for Ashtamudi management unit, criticizing government delay. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's legacy, calling for respect beyond party lines. This follows BJP state chief's controversial remarks and a sharp rebuttal from Deshmukh's sons. Read the full story.
New Dhanbad Municipal Commissioner Ashish Gangwar outlines a roadmap focused on timely project execution, revenue generation, and tech-driven sanitation to improve quality of life for residents.
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
Congress appoints Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar as observers for Assam polls, Sachin Pilot for Kerala. Senior leaders assigned to oversee strategy in key states ahead of elections. Get the full list of appointments.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis steps in to calm political storm in Latur after BJP chief's remark. He praises late CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's non-partisan contributions. Read the full story.
Election Commission issues SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age-gap with mother. Hearing set for Jan 16 at his Santiniketan residence. TMC calls it a 'farce'.
The Supreme Court has mandated a forensic examination of a 48-minute audio clip related to Manipur violence. The CBI will oversee the probe to ensure evidence integrity. Read the full details.
Bangladesh has expressed potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, as confirmed by the Pakistan Air Force. This move could reshape regional defense dynamics. Read the full details here.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted between April and September. The exercise will also update the National Population Register. Get the full details.
Renowned scholar Mahmood Mamdani publicly supports activist Fatima Rajina after a UK university event cancellation sparks a free speech debate. Explore the details and implications.
Election Commission to host 45 nations at Delhi conference. Key themes: AI's role in polls, ensuring electoral roll purity, and reimagining democracies. Jan 21-23 at Bharat Mandapam.
A local power arrangement in Ambernath between Congress and BJP has triggered a major political storm in Maharashtra, putting the ruling Mahayuti alliance under severe strain. Details inside.
Maharashtra NCP chief Sunil Tatkare intervenes after Ajit Pawar's corruption jibe at BJP. Amidst the political row, NCP unveils its ambitious 'Mumbai for All' manifesto for BMC polls. Read more.
Frustrated by escalating traffic jams, CPM & VCK held a hunger strike near Trichy Central Bus Stand. They demand urgent completion of delayed RoBs & ring road to curb accidents. Read more.
Minister K N Nehru inaugurated Trichy's new private bus terminus in Panjapur. The facility will manage 58 buses, reducing haphazard parking. Key infrastructure projects announced.