As Pune gears up for civic polls on Jan 15, residents' groups release manifestos demanding basic amenities like water, walkable roads, and better waste management, holding future corporators accountable.
Russia accuses the US of violating maritime law by seizing the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera. Moscow warns of escalating tensions and demands immediate release. Full details inside.
Calcutta High Court permits ED to file obstruction case against CM Mamata Banerjee after she allegedly removed evidence during coal scam raids targeting I-PAC. Details inside.
West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service officers association has appealed to CM Mamata Banerjee for cadre reforms, including pay rules and posts, to bolster the state's financial discipline. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces push to include Ahilyanagar in the National Defence Corridor to spur industrial investment and create employment. Land ownership relief for Sindhi, Punjabi communities also assured.
Historic first PMC elections in Pune's 23 merged areas. Former sarpanches contest on development agenda, addressing long-pending civic issues like water and roads. Read more.
A 28-year-old man from Rajasthan succumbed to head injuries eight days after a brutal lathi attack in Nuh's Mewli village. Police cite old rivalry, launch manhunt for accused. Read the full details.
Pune's Ward 9 civic elections see contrasting campaign styles in old & new areas, with party rebels and social media reshaping the battle. Key issues: roads, parking, and riverfront development.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls a special legislature session to oppose the central government's alleged move to scrap the MGNREGA scheme. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump shows little concern as the New START nuclear treaty with Russia nears expiry, insisting China must be part of any new agreement. Get the full details on his stance and global implications.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pledges strong opposition to Kerala's proposed Malayalam Language Bill, calling it a threat to linguistic freedom in border districts like Kasaragod. Read the full story.
The MHA's High-Powered Committee for Ladakh will reconvene in late January to address demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion. Talks had stalled since May. Read the latest developments.
India's Supreme Court overturns Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to quash corruption FIRs, calling it a 'travesty of justice'. Read the full judgment details and its implications for legal challenges.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Kerala to withdraw the Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on linguistic freedom of Kannadigas in Kasaragod. The governor promises review.
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment case against a Bengaluru neighbour, ruling strangers cannot be implicated under IPC 498A. Key legal precedent set.
Gurgaon administration closed 286 CSCs for missing rate lists, branding & police verification, raising transparency & safety issues. Officials warn of more checks.
Pune's traffic police report a rise in average vehicle speed to 22 kmph and a significant drop in road fatalities in 2025, the lowest in three years. Read about the measures driving this change.
The body of an unidentified man was discovered in an empty Gurgaon plot. Police suspect murder due to strangulation marks. Investigation ongoing. Read for details.
Ajmer Development Authority dismantled 40 kiosks, sparking protests. Congress alleges BJP govt snatching self-employment. ADA cites expired leases & road widening plans.
A 29-year-old woman working from home in Gurgaon's Sector 7 Extension died by suicide. Her family has accused her husband of abetment, alleging he demanded Rs 10 lakh. Read the full report.
Supreme Court demands records from Rajasthan HC over a 23-year delay in a dowry death case that kept trial stayed. Next hearing scheduled for next week. #JusticeDelayed
Pune activists demand implementation of Merc's tariff cut order & reject MSEDCL's review petition. Public hearing highlights consumer burden & solar policy concerns. #ElectricityTariffs #Maharashtra
Rajasthan ACB registers FIR in alleged Rs 2000 crore midday meal scheme scam during Covid. 21 accused, including officials & suppliers, face charges of conspiracy & fund misuse.
CBI traps and arrests a mail overseer at Ramgarh post office, Jharkhand, for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe for a GDS job. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Cybercrime police in Lucknow arrest four, including a journalist, in a digital arrest fraud case. A retired officer lost Rs 54.6 lakh to scammers posing as NIA, ATS. Mastermind operates from Thailand.
With just days to go for Maharashtra's civic elections, verification of over 4.4 lakh suspected duplicate voter entries remains incomplete, raising concerns of polling day chaos. Key details inside.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched an Urdu book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses. The NCPUL initiative aims to promote linguistic inclusion and wider access to key national visions.
Pune police analysis reveals 1,560 of 2,650 PMC election applicants have criminal records. 60 face serious charges. Authorities intensify vigil on candidates with serious cases.
M Guruprasad, 31, was stabbed to death at his Krishnagiri residence by a colleague and three others over a financial dispute. Police investigation ongoing. Read the full story.
Motorists on Samruddhi Mahamarg face 45-60 min delays from Jan 9-13 as MSRDC installs gantries for traffic management. Plan your travel accordingly.