In Pune civic polls, BJP and Congress see over 3500 aspirants, while smaller parties face a candidate crunch. Political analysts say winnability trumps ideology. Read the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Jaipur voters removed as absentee, relocated, or duplicate can object by Jan 15. 33 lakh can apply via Form 6. 11 lakh need document verification. Act now to secure your vote.
A series of security lapses at Ludhiana's Central Jail, including inmate escapes and a suicide, have put Punjab's prison system under intense scrutiny. Read the full investigation.
A violent riot at Ludhiana's Central Jail left the superintendent unconscious and officers injured. 24 inmates face attempted murder charges as dual probes expose major security lapses. Read the full investigation.
A 15-year-old Nepali girl was rescued from human trafficking near the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich. The trafficker, an 18-year-old man, was arrested by a joint SSB and AHTU team. Read the full story.
West Bengal's urban development department issues a 7-day show-cause notice to Trinamool-run Contai municipality for arbitrary tax hikes and failing basic services. Read the full story.
Bodies of two fishermen recovered from FB Paramita-11 trawler that sank after alleged hit by Bangladeshi vessel. Three remain missing. Details on the tragic incident and ongoing search.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha condemns the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. Read the full story.
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a plastic bag in Pune's Pimple Nilakh. Police are scanning CCTV to find who dumped the infant. Read the full report.
Nagpur police rescue 25 cattle from illegal slaughterhouse, arresting four. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to enforce animal welfare laws in Maharashtra. Read more.
Nagpur Crime Branch's Anti-Narcotics Squad arrested two individuals and confiscated 3 kg of ganja worth Rs 68,550 in a Civil Lines raid under 'Operation Thunder'. Read the full details of the drug bust.
A 43-year-old labourer in Gurgaon's Sector 10 died by suicide following repeated arguments with his family over his drinking. Police have ruled out foul play. Read the full report.
A 75-year-old retired MSEDCL officer was assaulted and robbed of his gold chain worth Rs 1.5 lakh in Pune's Hadapsar. Wanowrie police are investigating the incident which occurred on December 12. Read for details.
A woman from Rajasthan was arrested in Gurgaon for allegedly filing a false rape case to extort money and pressure another woman. Police investigation revealed the complaint was fabricated. Read the full details.
A Delhi Police constable, drunk and frustrated, snatched a woman's gold earring in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden. Alert locals caught him. Read the full story.
Jaipur police arrested a seasoned operator and a dummy candidate in a Railway Recruitment Board exam scam. Biometric mismatch led to the bust. Read details on the investigation.
An Ajmer court delays the hearing on a plea to stop PM's 'chadar' offering at the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Hindu Sena's lawsuit claims the dargah is built over a Shiva temple. Read the latest developments.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) mandates uploading educational certificates during application from January to combat fake degrees. New biometric checks and centralized records introduced.
Rajasthan Assembly's Ethics Committee issues notices to 3 MLAs over alleged bribery in MLA-LAD fund contracts. Summons for questioning on Dec 19. Full details inside.
Ajmer Dargah's Urs flag hoisting ceremony was held under unprecedented security after bomb threats. Police deployed commandos, a women's battalion, and 24/7 surveillance. Read more.
Rajasthan High Court seeks responses on a petition against a Z-shaped railway overbridge in Bandikui's Agra Phatak. Residents fear its sharp turns will cause accidents. Read the full details.
Karnataka's amended drug legislation contains significant practical flaws, with lawmakers accused of overlooking ground realities. Expert analysis reveals potential implementation hurdles.
Nagpur Rural Police arrest primary firearm supplier in the brutal murder of Balya Gujar. The accused, Karansingh Chauhan, was apprehended from Jalgaon Jamod. Read the full investigation details.
A Merces court grants interim anticipatory bail to Natalina Vaz and her children in a land dispute case under ED probe. The FIR dates back 15 years. Read the full details.
Delhi government mandates 50% work from home for offices, bans non-essential construction, and offers ₹10,000 aid to workers. GRAP Stage IV enforced to tackle toxic air.
Nagpur authorities rescue 15 beggars, including 4 exploited children, in Sitabuldi, Lokmat & Panchsheel Chowk. Action taken under Juvenile Justice Act. Report child begging to Helpline 1098.
A 34-year-old man died in a mysterious bike skid near Khetawas, while a 20-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run near Manesar. Gurgaon police are investigating both Tuesday night incidents.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old man and his relatives arrested for abducting and gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Nuh. The accused, a father of four, is the victim's brother-in-law. Police investigation ongoing.