Madras HC Quashes GO for Temple Commercial Construction
Madras High Court quashed a GO allowing commercial construction using Kallazhagar temple funds, citing misalignment with temple ethos and financial irregularities.
Category : Politics
Bombay HC Holds MPCB Liable for Future RCF Plant Incidents
Bombay High Court warns Maharashtra Pollution Control Board of aggravated liability if future incidents occur at RCF Chembur plant, despite official reports finding no gas leak on September 8, 2025.
Abandoned Baby Rescued at Vizag Station, Reunited with Mother
Railway Protection Force personnel rescued a 5-month-old boy abandoned in an auto-rickshaw at Visakhapatnam railway station. Police identified the mother through CCTV footage and reunited them after investigation.
HC Quashes School Encroachment Case, Slams Official Apathy
Orissa High Court quashes 2007 encroachment case against private school in Ganjam, directs revenue authorities to decide 1992 land settlement request within three months, criticizing decades-long official apathy.
Orissa HC Orders SAI to Regularize Two Accountants After 29 Years
The Orissa High Court has directed the Sports Authority of India to regularize two junior accountants who have served continuously for nearly 29 years, setting aside CAT's rejection of their plea.
Tharoor Vows Congress Talks, Silent on CPI(M) Dubai Reports
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has pledged direct discussions with party leaders while declining to comment on reports of his alleged meetings with CPI(M) associates in Dubai, sparking political speculation.
J&K Residents Booked for Entering Notified Area in Kutch
Gujarat Police's Special Operations Group books two Jammu and Kashmir residents for entering prohibited area near International Border in Kutch district. The men traveled from J&K via Rajasthan.
Labourer plants diary to mislead police, held for double murder
A 43-year-old labourer in Pune allegedly murdered a woman and her lover, then planted a diary at the crime scene to mislead investigators. Police uncovered his past murder convictions.
Fetterman Calls for Noem's Firing Amid Minneapolis Turmoil
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman demands President Trump dismiss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following fatal shootings in Minneapolis, while White House reaffirms support.
J&K Pre-Budget Talks Propose Climate Fund and Cancer Institute
Jammu and Kashmir's pre-budget consultations have generated key proposals including a climate change fund, a cancer institute, and cold storage facilities ahead of the February 2 legislative session.
Antonio Costa Shows OCI Card, Shares Goa Connection at Summit
European Council President Antonio Costa proudly displayed his OCI card at the EU-India summit, emphasizing his ancestral ties to Goa and calling the trade agreement a historic moment for bilateral relations.
Bomb Blast Injures Four in Bhubaneswar Residential Area
A crude bomb explosion on a residential terrace in Bhubaneswar's Airfield area injured four, including a history-sheeter. Police suspect bomb-making activities and have launched a thorough investigation.
Vaghela Meets Swami in Prayagraj, Hardik Patel Becomes Dad
Former Gujarat CM Shankersinh Vaghela visited Prayagraj to meet Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati amid title controversy, while BJP MLA Hardik Patel announced becoming a father on his wedding anniversary.
Gujarat ATS Arrests UP Tailor for Terror Plot, Weapon Possession
Gujarat ATS arrests Faizan Shakil Salmani, a tailor from Navsari, for terror conspiracy and illegal firearm possession. He planned targeted killings in UP and had links to banned organizations.
Rahul Gandhi to Lead NREGA Agitation from Andhra Pradesh
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch an agitation from Andhra Pradesh's Bandlapalli, demanding rollback of VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of NREGA in original form, following APCC chief YS Sharmila's request.
Bengaluru: World's 2nd Most Congested City, TomTom 2025 Data
Bengaluru emerges as the second most congested city globally, trailing only Mexico City, with residents losing 168 hours annually to traffic, fundamentally altering daily routines and lifestyle choices.
Tirupati: Engineering Student Arrested for Sexual Assault
Alipiri police in Tirupati arrested an engineering student accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old beautician at a private lodge. The incident occurred on January 23 after the two connected on social media.
ACB Nabs Srikakulam Officials for Bribery in Salary Case
Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested two Srikakulam sub-treasury officers for demanding and accepting a Rs15,000 bribe from a former employee to process her salary arrears bill worth Rs4.34 lakh.
Digital Tech Fuels Child Abuse Rise: Karnataka HC Judge
Justice KS Hemalekha of Karnataka High Court expressed grave concern over increasing child sexual abuse cases linked to digital technology dependence, calling for stronger legal protections.
Kalaburagi's High Budget Expectations for Railway, AIIMS & Grants
Residents of Kalaburagi and Kalyana Karnataka districts eagerly await Union Budget 2024, demanding railway division establishment, AIIMS approval, special grants, and crop price hikes.
Armed Robbers Target Doctor's House in Jamui, Administer Sedatives
In a shocking incident in Jamui district, five masked armed criminals looted jewellery and cash worth Rs12 lakh from a retired civil surgeon's residence located just 10 metres from Gidhaur police station, administering sedatives to the family.
Bihar Revises Security for Ruling, Opposition Leaders
The Bihar Home Department has revised security categories for over a dozen political leaders, increasing protection for 13 ruling party figures while reducing it for five opposition leaders including Tejashwi Yadav.
Drug Overdose Deaths in Punjab & Haryana: Police Arrest Supplier
Two separate drug overdose deaths reported in Punjab's Fatehgarh Churian and Haryana's Kurukshetra. Police arrest a supplier in connection with one fatality as families demand action against traffickers.
Aurangabad Police, CRPF Recover Maoist Arms Cache in Forest Raid
A joint operation by Aurangabad police and CRPF recovered a significant cache of ammunition and explosives from a forest area, including IEDs and detonators, as part of anti-Maoist efforts in Madanpur.
Kanyakumari Police Study Centre Helps Youth Clear SI Exams
The Kanyakumari district police's 'Vetri Padhai' free study centre in Maravankudieruppu is showing results as underprivileged youth clear police sub-inspector exams with quality training and support.
Joint Forces Hunt Terrorists in Kishtwar Amid Snow
Security forces continue Operation Trashi-I in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar district despite heavy snowfall, with multiple encounters reported over the past week against Pakistani terrorists.
Woman Teacher Found Hanging in Vaishali, Suicide Note Cites Illness
The body of a 27-year-old government school teacher was discovered hanging in Sehan village, Vaishali district. Police recovered a suicide note citing illness as the reason, with no blame assigned. The deceased left behind a three-month-old daughter.
Bhagalpur: Rs 50.17 Crore for NH-80 Bypass, Major Projects Unveiled
Bhagalpur's development accelerates with Rs 50.17 crore for NH-80 bypass expansion, Adani's Rs 30,000 crore power plant, new university, airport, and dolphin sanctuary development announced by Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal.
Patna Deputy CM Suspends Two Officers for Negligence
Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha suspended two officers in Patna for negligence and indiscipline after they failed to submit a crucial file on time regarding an executive officer's non-joining.
Tamil Nadu Men Rescued from Myanmar Job Fraud, Russia War
Three Tamil Nadu youths trapped in Myanmar cyber scam ring rescued with MEA help. MP Durai Vaiko also confirms rescue of medical student from Russia-Ukraine combat zone.
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