Additional District Judge sentences Rashmi Ranjan Roul to rigorous life imprisonment for stabbing Amit Patra in Sahira village. A fine of Rs 50,000 was also imposed. Read the full details of the court verdict.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleges AAP manipulated zila parishad elections. He predicts party's exit within a year and vows Congress victory in 2027 Vidhan Sabha polls.
Hazaribag police arrested seven members of the notorious Pandey gang, recovering illegal firearms and cartridges. The gang was planning a major crime in a forest area. Read the full story.
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
A Trichy court sentenced two men to one year of rigorous imprisonment for snatching a woman's gold chain in 2019. One convict is a serial offender linked to multiple thefts. Read the full details of the investigation and verdict.
Tamil Nadu minorities commission recommends land allocation for cemeteries in every district, internal quotas for Jains & Sikhs, and increased church/mosque renovation funds. Read the key proposals.
Andhra Pradesh government offers Rs 1 lakh financial aid to Haj pilgrims using Vijayawada Embarkation Centre for 2026, easing travel burdens. Learn details.
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
Key figures behind the 2015 Sarbat Khalsa reject officiating Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj's decisions, alleging lack of Panthic support. They plan a grassroots campaign.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve DFO recommends action against forest officer for NTCA norm violations. Tourists disembarked, tiger trapped. Read about the inquiry and consequences.
Amritsar police solved a shooting and extortion case on Fatehgarh Churian Road, arresting three. The main accused was shot in the leg after firing at police. Read the full story.
Premchand Singh, a social worker and LJP leader in Jharkhand's Chatra, received a Rs 2 crore extortion call via WhatsApp from a person claiming to be gangster Prince Khan. Police are investigating possible international and local links.
Journalist Rajat Sharma paid an emotional tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the 'Atal Sansmaran' book launch. Nitin Gadkari, Ashok Tandon attended the Delhi event.
Uttarakhand High Court upholds life imprisonment for US-returned engineer Rajesh Gulati, who murdered his wife and disposed of her body in 72 pieces in Dehradun. Read the full details of the chilling 2010 case.
IG Sunil Bhaskar chaired a key zonal meeting in Dhanbad, directing seven district police chiefs to dismantle organised crime networks and seize illegal assets. Read the full strategy.
Four young drivers died when their SUV hit a parked truck after a cow appeared on the Haridwar-Rishikesh road. Police launch drive to collar stray animals. Read details.
A national workshop in New Delhi focused on building a unified geospatial framework to support Viksit Bharat 2047. Key discussions included the National Geospatial Mission, data interoperability, and emerging tech. Read more.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand's Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2025, proposing life term for forced conversions, was returned by Governor Gurmit Singh. The Dhami government must now reconsider or issue an ordinance.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks state government's response in two weeks on a petition challenging key sections of the new Minority Education Act, 2025, filed by a madrassa. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand government disburses Rs 33.22 crore to 3,848 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojna, aiming to create jobs and curb migration. Discover how the scheme is transforming local economy.
Northbound traffic on Mumbai's coastal road was halted for 30 minutes after smoke from a minor fire under a promenade slab entered the tunnel. Officials suspect drug addicts may have caused the blaze. Read for details.
PM Modi's landmark Oman visit underscores deep India-Oman strategic ties, marked by a new temple in Haima and a sprawling embassy complex. A historic step for bilateral relations.
Key suspect in Australian paramedic's murder renewed his Indian passport from Sydney in 2022, raising security concerns. Indian agencies are probing the case.
A 45-member Indian Army contingent has departed for Abu Dhabi to participate in the second edition of the bilateral military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' with the UAE Army from January 2 to 15.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a 90-second standing ovation in Ethiopia's Parliament. He thanked Africa for its trust and outlined India's partnership vision. Read more.
A 24-year-old driver was arrested after his Lamborghini Huracan was recorded at a staggering 252 kmph on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Read about the high-speed chase and legal consequences.
The Rs 8.5 crore Barabati food court in Cuttack, inaugurated in August, remains non-functional. Vendors and residents express frustration as procedural delays stall the project meant to boost tourism and hygiene.
Maharashtra Governor strips Minister Manikrao Kokate of all portfolios following fraud case. Portfolios reassigned to Ajit Pawar. Details on the political fallout inside.
Shivamogga police arrest Maltesh for murdering his brother Ramachandra over an alleged affair. The accused feigned innocence for 90 days. Details of the crime and investigation inside.