US Lawmakers Warn Bangladesh Ahead of Elections
US lawmakers caution Bangladesh against banning political parties and using a flawed tribunal ahead of elections. Key figures express concerns over democratic integrity. Read the full report.
Category : Politics
Fog on Yamuna Expressway causes 3 crashes, 2 dead
Two killed, several injured in three separate accidents on Yamuna Expressway near Noida due to dense fog reducing visibility to 50 metres. Police cite low visibility and speeding as causes.
Life Term for 3 in Hanskhali Gang Rape Case
Ranaghat court sentences three to life imprisonment for the gang rape and death of a 14-year-old girl in Nadia's Hanskhali. Others convicted for evidence destruction and intimidation. Read the full verdict details.
UP MLA seeks Rs 1 crore emergency fund, stricter social media laws
Samajwadi Party MLA demands revision of MLA discretionary health fund from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore. UP government announces stringent penalties for social media misuse. Read the latest from the UP Assembly.
Ex-Pune Mayor Jagtap to decide on leaving NCP(SP) Wednesday
Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap, unhappy over a possible NCP(SP)-NCP alliance for PMC polls, will declare his decision on Wednesday after a conference call with Supriya Sule. Read the full story.
Maurya: Vande Mataram's 150 yrs celebrate unity, targets 2047 vision
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, in a special discussion, linked the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram to national development goals for 2047, highlighting govt schemes as its true essence. Read more.
Mungantiwar's Remarks Spark BJP Rift Speculation
Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's comments on CM Fadnavis trigger a political storm, with a party MLA drawing parallels to Eknath Khadse's exit. Read the full details of the internal discord.
Nagpur Market Fire Causes Rs 2.5 Crore Loss, No Injuries
A major fire destroyed a four-storey garment complex in Nagpur's Jagannath Budhwari market, causing an estimated Rs 2.5 crore loss. Narrow lanes hampered firefighting efforts. No injuries reported.
Opposition Slams UP Govt Over 10 BLO Deaths in Assembly
Congress & SP MLAs allege 10 Booth Level Officers died due to pressure of SIR exercise. Heated debate ensues in UP Assembly over compensation & govt haste. Read the full story.
Family Networks Dominate Nagpur Local Body Elections
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
Goa Court Grants Bail to Two Nightclub Managers After Fire
District Judge D V Patkar granted bail to two managers of the Goa nightclub where a fire broke out, while rejecting a third's plea. Get the latest updates on the case.
5 killed as truck overturns on car in Haryana's Jhajjar
A tragic road accident in Haryana's Jhajjar district claimed five lives after a loaded truck overturned onto a car. Two others were injured. Details inside.
Pune Land Case: 'Office Boy' Signed Papers for Accused Tejwani
In the Pune land case, prosecution reveals an 'office boy' signed key documents for accused Shital Tejwani. Court extends her police custody till Dec 27 as she is 'not cooperating'. Read the latest developments.
UP Minister Orders Officials to Meet Public Representatives
Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun mandates officials to regularly meet public representatives, share contact details, and act on their suggestions to improve governance.
BJP Brahmin Legislators Meet in Lucknow Over Dinner
Around four dozen Brahmin MLAs and MLCs of the BJP met in Lucknow, days after a Kurmi leader was appointed state chief. Analysts see it as a caste-based pressure tactic ahead of UP polls. Explore the political implications.
New UP BJP Chief Pankaj Chaudhary: 'Not a Manipulative Neta'
Newly appointed UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary outlines his straightforward leadership approach, vows to consult workers, and criticizes opposition's 'family-based' alliances. Details inside.
Shiv Sena (UBT) loses 9 ex-corporators in Pune to BJP, Congress, NCP
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
Indore: 590 Alprazolam Tablets Seized, Painter Arrested
Khajrana police in Indore arrested a 29-year-old painter and seized 590 banned alprazolam tablets. The accused smuggled drugs from Rajasthan. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
UP BJP Chief Pankaj Chaudhary Meets Party Veterans
Newly appointed UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary begins outreach to former state chiefs and senior leaders to strengthen the party's organisational command for upcoming panchayat and 2027 assembly elections.
BJP inducts two ex-Shiv Sena corporators in Pune
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators Prithviraj Sutar and Sanjay Bhosale join BJP in Pune. Move aims to consolidate party's voter base in Kothrud and Yerawada ahead of civic polls. Read more.
Pune NCP(SP) MLA in panel as son joins BJP, sparks row
NCP(SP) members in Pune demand MLA Bapu Pathare's removal from candidate selection panel after his son joins BJP, citing conflict of interest. State leadership refuses.
5,098 nomination forms collected for Pune civic polls
A total of 5,098 nomination forms were collected across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas on the first day. No formal filings yet as parties finalize candidates. Details inside.
Goa court grants bail to two nightclub managers, denies third
A Goa court granted bail to two managers of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, arrested after the deadly fire that killed 25. A third manager's plea was rejected. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
BPSC ASO Prelims Result 2025 Out; 668 Qualify
BPSC has declared the ASO Prelims 2025 result. 668 candidates qualified for mains from over 60,000. Check details, cut-off, and next steps here.
Gurgaon woman convicted for murdering husband with bat, helmet
A Gurgaon court convicted Anita Pathak for murdering her husband in 2022. Strong forensic evidence, including a broken helmet and cricket bat, secured the conviction even as family witnesses turned hostile. Read the full details.
China's 1947 poem for India found as nations seek reset
A rare 1947 poem by China's first ambassador to independent India, celebrating its freedom, surfaces in Bhopal archives. Could this lyrical piece inspire a fresh start in current India-China relations? Read the full story.
UP's Road Safety Push: Training & Rewards to Cut Accidents
Uttar Pradesh intensifies Road Safety Mitra & Rahveer schemes under CM Yogi's orders. 423 volunteers trained, Rs 25K reward for helpers during golden hour. Details inside.
Dewas Police Constable Caught Red-Handed in Bribery Sting
A head constable in Dewas was arrested by Lokayukta for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to suppress a domestic complaint. The sting operation unfolded at the women's police station. Read the full details.
Fog Causes Major Accident on Lucknow-Varanasi Highway, 2 Dead
A severe pile-up involving multiple vehicles on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway in Amethi due to dense fog has resulted in two fatalities and 16 injuries. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
Elaborate Lucknow Security for PM Modi's Dec 25 Event
Lucknow Police deploys 4300+ personnel, NSG, and anti-drone squads for PM Modi's Rashtra Prerna Sthal inauguration on December 25. Full details on the security plan inside.
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