The ruling Mahayuti's internal conflicts surface as BJP and Shiv Sena forge a patchy pre-poll pact for only 14 of 29 municipal corporations. Key details on seat-sharing battles and political implications.
EAM S Jaishankar attended Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka, met her son Tarique Rahman, and handed over a condolence letter from PM Modi. This marks a strategic outreach to Bangladesh's BNP ahead of 2026 polls.
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of discrepancies in Bengal's electoral rolls after a crucial meeting. Read about the 'vote chori' allegations and the political standoff.
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.
Goa's electricity department will impose penalties on domestic consumers who exceed their contracted load. Learn how to regularize your load to avoid fines.
Over 80 BJP workers resign in Nagpur ahead of Jan 15 polls, citing ticket denial to locals. Major political alliances across Vidarbha's municipal corporations fracture, setting stage for multi-cornered contests. Read the full analysis.
The horrific Faridabad rape case underscores a deep contradiction: society talks consent & equality, but institutions fail survivors. From delayed FIRs to low convictions, the system reassures perpetrators. Read more.
Burkina Faso and Mali impose reciprocal travel restrictions on US citizens after Trump's expanded ban on 39 countries. 25 African nations are affected, raising concerns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read the full list here.
Maharashtra police arrested a Kerala pastor and seven others in Amravati for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by offering money for conversion. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the arrests.
As the world rings in 2025, Indian cities like Bengaluru and Delhi enforce major traffic curbs. Get the latest updates on New Year's Eve restrictions and celebrations here.
CBI arrests 5, including a deputy commissioner, in a GST bribery scandal in Jhansi. Rs 1.6 crore cash seized. Read the full details of the trap operation and ongoing investigation.
IPS officer Ajay Singhal is now Haryana's Director General of Police. The 1992-batch officer was selected from a UPSC panel. Read about his career and the appointment process.
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantles a major khat trafficking network operating from Bengaluru, seizing 1.5 tonnes of the stimulant. Read the full investigation details.
Supreme Court dismisses Poonam Shroff's petitions in high-stakes divorce battle with UPL CEO Jaidev Shroff, imposes cost for protracting litigation. Details on the Rs 1000 crore alimony case inside.
Vadodara Police deploy special units to intercept illicit liquor and drug deliveries via two-wheelers during New Year celebrations. Read about the crackdown and recent seizures.
A joint central-state survey in Ambala and Panchkula finds no yellow rust disease in wheat crops. Farmers advised on vigilance and preventive measures to protect yields.
A family dispute over caring for an elderly father and ailing brother turned fatal on Kolkata's Park Street. Neeraj Jaiswal (55) was killed, leading to an arrest. Details inside.
BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar voices party workers' discontent over alliances with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for civic polls. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also expresses dissatisfaction. Read the full story.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
The BJP has formed a fact-finding committee into Bengaluru evictions, drawing reactions from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Read the full details of the escalating political controversy.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that trial courts cannot allow endless adjournments for cross-examining witnesses. The decision came in a petition filed by Damalu Shankar Lamani. Read the full judgment details.
Shocking probe report reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan and operated without a valid licence. Read the full investigation details.
Relive 2025's defining events: Trump's historic inauguration, India's space milestones, and Coldplay's viral kiss cam moment. A look back at the year that was.
India's DRDO successfully test-fired two Pralay quasi-ballistic missiles in a salvo launch off Odisha coast. The indigenous missiles met all flight objectives, marking a key step towards induction into the armed forces.
EAM S Jaishankar's whirlwind visit to Dhaka aims to strengthen bilateral ties. He conveyed India's condolences on former PM Khaleda Zia's demise and met BNP's Tarique Rahman. Read more.
In 2025, PM Narendra Modi set a decisive agenda, responding to terror, defending Indus water rights, countering US tariffs, and launching a political offensive. Read his key mic-drop moments.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Indian Army highlights the crucial role of animals, including newly inducted Bactrian camels for Ladakh, in national security during the 2026 Republic Day Parade. Discover their vital contributions.
DGCA demands explanation from Air India for operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with unresolved technical snags. Read about the safety probe and potential regulatory action.
BJP criticizes Punjab's AAP government for a 50% shortfall in MGNREGA jobs, alleging it deprives the poor. The party demands immediate action and accountability.