As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
A horrific hit-and-run in Patna's Ramgoolam Chowk leaves six dead. Enraged locals set the speeding Thar ablaze. Police launch manhunt for the absconding driver.
Udupi district administration mandates speed governors for all six-wheeler and above vehicles to enhance road safety. Learn about the new rule, compliance deadline, and penalties.
Indore police seized 87 kg of poppy husk hidden in a truck's fake diesel tank. The driver, linked to earlier cases, confessed to earning Rs 10,000 per delivery. Total seizure valued at Rs 35 lakh.
A demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli sparks controversy as Asaduddin Owaisi claims a portion of a mosque property was razed. Authorities cite illegal construction. Details inside.
West Bengal CEO clarifies EC summons to Amartya Sen, Mohammed Shami & TMC MP Dev were routine electoral verification, not targeted actions. Details inside.
Security forces have resumed a major anti-terrorist operation in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, after an initial encounter left one personnel injured. Details on the ongoing search.
A tragic shooting at a funeral gathering outside a church near Salt Lake City leaves two dead and eight injured. Police are investigating the motive. Get the latest updates.
After 2.89 crore names were deleted from UP's draft electoral rolls, BSP launches a month-long campaign to help voters re-register using Form 6. Learn about their booth-level strategy.
Pimpri Chinchwad police report a decline in serious crimes in 2025. Key strategies included mapping 1,585 criminals, targeting 1,045 sensitive spots, and using the PC City app for public involvement. Read the full analysis.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BLOs of forced deletions targeting poor & minorities. Claims 2.9 crore names struck off. AAP to help voters re-register. #UPElections #VoterRights
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of using MGNREGA's name change to VB-G RAM G to dismantle the rural jobs scheme. He cites budget cuts and GST pressures. Read his full critique.
Azamgarh court sentences state-level mafia Akhand Pratap Singh to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 7,000 fine for contempt of court. Read the full details of the case and his criminal history.
Uttar Pradesh Congress forms district committees to verify draft electoral roll, prevent wrongful deletions of eligible voters, especially from weaker sections. An effort to ensure transparency ahead of polls.
Chandigarh Police SSP Kanwardeep Kaur details a 2026 action plan focusing on high conviction rates under new laws, a zero-tolerance anti-drug policy, and tech-driven policing for a safer city.
UP BJP's Lucknow unit initiates a door-to-door campaign to help eligible voters register objections and get names added to the electoral roll before the February 6 deadline. Party workers to assist with documentation.
AAP's Atishi accuses BJP of circulating a doctored video with false subtitles to claim she insulted Guru Tegh Bahadur. SAD, Congress demand action. Full details inside.
Rajpur police arrest five, including father and brother-in-law, for murdering a 40-year-old man in Barwani. The crime stemmed from an alleged molestation and a loan dispute. Read the full investigation details.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation taps a Rs 135.8 crore, 50-year central loan to rebuild roads. With elections looming, MLAs scramble for projects, but weather delays construction. Read more.
BJP's Ludhiana chief Rajnesh Dhiman calls for President's Rule in Punjab, citing a 'reign of fear' and spike in murders. Read the full story on the law & order crisis.
Thousands paid respects to Congress leader Hidayat Patel in Akola. Police deployed heavy security for the funeral procession amid a tense pre-election environment. Read more.
Khargone police arrested Ajay Manshore for duping people with fake job promises. The entire cheated amount of ₹2,78,400 was recovered. Read how the police cracked the case.
Ludhiana civic leaders form a new committee to modernize Dr B R Ambedkar Bhawan, focusing on enhanced social services for vulnerable residents. Public feedback will guide the transformation. Read more.
A YouTuber arrested, a police sub-inspector on the run in Kanpur's alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old. Top cops suspended, probe transferred. Read the shocking details.
Samajwadi Party accuses BJP of manipulating Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, questioning how the CM predicted 4 crore deletions before ECI data. Read the full allegations.
Chandrapur sessions court cancels interim protection for Dr Ravinder Pal Singh, a key accused in a nationwide organ trafficking network. Police gather forensic evidence linking accused to illegal transplants and patient deaths. Read the full investigation
Lucknow High Court directs principals of 6 prominent schools to appear and explain steps taken to ease traffic congestion. Next hearing set for January 19. Read the full story.
IPS officer Aparna Kumar, a record-setting mountaineer, becomes Lucknow's first woman Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime). She aims to bring tech-driven, transparent policing to tackle rising crime. Read more.
Structural experts warn Ludhiana's 50-year-old Jagraon Bridge faces potential partial collapse. A recent survey reveals critical failures. Read about the urgent safety hazards and the proposed plan.
US military action against Venezuela's 'shadow fleet' escalates tensions. Meanwhile, silver demand from AI and green tech drives a 7% price surge in early 2026. Read the full briefing.