Poet Joy Goswami Called for EC Hearing Amid Health Issues
Sahitya Akademi winner Joy Goswami is among Bengal's 32 lakh unmapped voters. His family decries systemic harassment as the ailing poet faces an EC hearing. Details inside.
Category : Politics
Kolkata Police Tests Traffic Plans for New Year's Eve
Kolkata Traffic Police conducted dry runs to decongest hotspots like Alipore Zoo and Victoria Memorial ahead of New Year's Eve. Key changes include new diversions and Park Street restrictions. Read more.
ASR District Crime Falls 34%, Maoist Cadre Neutralized
Alluri Sitharama Raju district reports a major 34% decline in overall crime for 2025. Police neutralize 18 Maoists, see 49 surrenders, and seize huge cannabis hauls. Read the full report.
Bangladesh's Ziaur Rahman Era Ends, Expert Weighs In
Foreign affairs expert Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik reflects on the death of Bangladesh's former President Ziaur Rahman, marking the end of a political era and its implications for India-Bangladesh ties. Read the full analysis.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Victim's Family Demands Justice, No Bail for Owners
Bhavana Joshi, who lost four family members in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire, demands the Luthra brothers be denied bail and punished. Read her emotional plea for justice.
Major Anti-Terror Ops in J&K After Suspect Sightings
Security forces intensify cordon-and-search operations in Kishtwar, Doda, and Poonch districts following reports of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Read the latest updates on the ongoing security situation.
Court rejects bail in Goa nightclub fire case, issues notice to manager
Mapusa court rejects anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch & ex-secretary in Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. Notice issued to club manager. Key details on the legal proceedings and police allegations inside.
Officers retire as 10-year-old sacrilege case trials drag on
The legal battle over the 2015 Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan police firing, which killed 2 protesters, continues as key IPS officers retire. Families await justice while trials face delays and transfers.
NCB Chennai freezes ₹12.33 crore assets in drug crackdown
NCB Chennai cripples drug syndicates by freezing ₹12.33 crore in assets, seizing 2362kg drugs, and achieving 73% conviction rate in 2025. A major shift to financial investigations.
Illegal Child Care Centre Exposed in Chennai, 21 Rescued
A routine check on East Coast Road led to the discovery of an illegal child care centre in Chennai. Officials found 21 children in confined rooms without mandatory surveillance. The centre has been sealed.
TN Health Minister claims state is drug-free, zero ganja cultivation
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian declares the state drug-free with no ganja cultivation. He challenges critics to provide evidence, citing strict border checks and school awareness programs.
Kolkata deploys 6,500 police for New Year's Eve security
Kolkata Police ramps up security with 6,500 personnel for New Year's Eve, double the Christmas deployment. Drones, special teams, and strict measures against drink-driving and rowdiness planned. Read the full security blueprint.
Vijayawada Sees Sharp 21.66% Drop in Crime in 2025
NTR Police Commissionerate reports a significant 21.66% decline in overall crimes for 2025. Key improvements seen in property offences, crimes against women, and road safety. Read the full annual crime review analysis.
UK Condemns Murders of Hindus in Bangladesh
The UK government has condemned the brutal mob killings of two Hindu men in Bangladesh. Read about the international response and calls for protecting religious minorities.
Guntur Sees 13% Dip in Crimes, Convictions Rise in 2025
Guntur district reports a significant 13% reduction in overall crimes in 2025. Key improvements include a 25% drop in fatal accidents, increased convictions, and major recoveries in cyber fraud and property theft. Explore the detailed crime report.
Violent Brawl Disrupts SIR Hearing in Howrah's Uluberia
A scheduled SIR hearing in Howrah's Uluberia block turned violent when a man confronted his estranged wife and her paramour. The clash disrupted proceedings for 25 minutes. Police are investigating.
Madras HC Seeks Govt Reply on Bus Safety Audit Plea
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
Mapusa court adjourns Luthra brothers' bail hearing to Jan 7
Mapusa court postpones anticipatory bail hearing for owners of Birch by Romeo Lane to January 7. Families of fire victims seek intervention. Read the latest updates on the tragic case.
Chittoor crime rate falls 26% in 2025, road accidents dip
Chittoor district reports a significant 26% decline in overall crime in 2025, with 5,216 cases. SP Tushar Dudi highlights effective policing, though POCSO cases see a rise. Read the full report.
Goa suspends staff, issues notices post-fire report
Goa's Pollution Control Board suspends two officials for flawed inspection. CM Sawant orders showcause notices to departments over nightclub permissions following magisterial report with 60 safety recommendations.
Satish Jarkiholi on Congress's Social Justice Approach
Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi outlines the party's historical commitment to India's marginalised, framing its journey as a people's movement for welfare and justice. Read the full analysis.
Bangladesh, West Bengal Elections: A Shared Threat to Harmony
As Bangladesh and West Bengal head to polls, divisive political narratives threaten to fuel cross-border animosity, warns Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh (retd). Read the analysis.
PCMC Polls: MVA Alliance Fails, Sena (UBT) Teams Up With MNS
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
SC Resets Justice in Aravalli & Unnao Cases
The Supreme Court's decisive interventions in the Aravalli and Unnao cases have restored faith in justice. Explore how public outcry shaped these landmark rulings. Read the full analysis.
PMC Poll Nomination Chaos, Parties Scramble for Data
Pune Municipal Corporation elections see last-minute chaos as parties fail to declare final candidates. BJP withholds list fearing rebellion, Shiv Sena issues letters in haste. Details inside.
Road Safety Cannot Be an Afterthought in India
After repeated fatal bus accidents, critical questions about vehicle design, luggage safety, and enforcement failures demand immediate answers. Read why passenger safety must be the priority.
Goa: Friends used stolen gold for loans to fund lavish lifestyle
Pernem police arrest two friends for 11 thefts. They took loans on stolen gold from banks to buy bikes, a car, clothes, and spend on online gaming. Details inside.
Massive Goa Police Deployment for New Year 2026 Safety
Over 3,000 Goa Police personnel, including IRBn, to ensure safe New Year 2026 celebrations with nakabandi, traffic plans, and strict action against hooliganism. Read the full safety plan.
Accused in rioting case shot after attacking police with knife
Divyaraj Borana, accused in a rioting case, attacked a police team with a knife during crime scene reconstruction in Surendranagar. A sub-inspector fired in self-defence, injuring the accused. Read the full details.
Rebellion on Final Day of BMC Nomination Filing
Last-minute chaos and rebellion marked the final day of BMC nomination filing as denied tickets led ex-corporators to switch parties or contest as independents. Key details inside.
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