The Trump administration intensifies pressure on Venezuela by sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong firms and oil tankers. This move signals a warning to Beijing amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt New Year 2026 greetings, praying for peace, health, and prosperity. India celebrated with vibrant festivities nationwide.
Govind Kumar searches for his wife Parvati Devi, missing since the deadly 18-vehicle pile-up on Yamuna Expressway. Family awaits closure as police investigate. Read the full story.
After vigilantes attacked a birthday party in Bareilly over religious identity, the victim's story of her parents' unwavering secular values offers a powerful counter-narrative to hate. Read about the resilience defining India's silent majority.
A look back at Jan 1, 1986: DRI probes lavish parties, India urges Sri Lanka on Tamil peace, Bangladesh's Ershad lifts politics ban, and IDF actions in Lebanon. Revisit history.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu lead the nation in welcoming 2026 with messages of hope, unity, and a commitment to India's development. Read their full greetings.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces Kushavati as state's third district, named after the ancient river. It aims to boost governance, heritage tourism & regional development. Details inside.
From 'navigating uncertainty' to 'guardrails' for AI, 2025 was filled with jargon that said little. Our editorial examines why empty phrases dominated discourse in India and global diplomacy. Read more.
Shashi Tharoor analyses India's 2025 foreign policy, highlighting multi-alignment success amid global distrust. India emerges as a stable bridge, balancing national interest with global responsibility. Read the full analysis.
The UP government's failed bid to drop the Dadri lynching case reveals a pattern of state-sanctioned impunity. Why court orders alone can't fix systemic political violence. Read the full analysis.
CPI openly criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's association with Hindu leader Vellappally Natesan, blaming anti-minority remarks for LDF's local poll losses. Read the full story.
Mohali police make headway in the brutal murder of advocate's wife Ashok Kumari. Suspects tracked to Chandigarh railway station, domestic help under intense scrutiny for alleged connivance. Read the latest.
Chandigarh Police data reveals a 24% drop in snatching but a worrying rise in rape of minors and molestation cases in 2025. Read the full crime analysis and police actions.
Chandigarh's municipal elections for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held in late January using a transparent 'show of hands' system. Read about the new SOP and security measures.
A fire destroyed two cars in a Chandigarh residential parking lot. Police investigate arson as a PGIMER staffer loses vital documents. Read for details on the case.
As India prepares to lead BRICS in 2026, it faces the strategic challenge of balancing its strong US partnership with its leadership of the Global South. What does this mean for New Delhi's foreign policy?
As India welcomed 2026, PM Modi extended heartfelt wishes for peace and prosperity. He reflected on 2025's reform-driven progress and India's growing global confidence. Read more.
The fatal attack on student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun reveals how political polarisation and anti-outsider rhetoric are eroding the city's historic cosmopolitan identity. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh crime branch arrests Amit Kumar, 22, for heroin smuggling in Sector 46. 21.66g of drug seized. Suspect remanded in police custody under NDPS Act. Read the full story.
Senior doctor's Chandigarh home burgled while he was in Rishikesh. Thieves took diamond jewellery, foreign currency, and sensitive documents. Police hunt on. Read for details.
Punjab Police upgrade death probe to murder after forensic report finds Karamjit Singh was poisoned with Paraquat weed killer. Two charged. Details inside.
The brutal murder of a former AAG's wife in Mohali has instilled deep fear in senior citizens, highlighting inadequate police patrolling and excessive VVIP focus. Residents demand urgent action.
Sayedur Rahman resigns as health advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, marking the second high-level exit within a week. Explore the details and implications.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Union Minister Shantanu Thakur warns TMC's Abhishek Banerjee against visiting Harichand-Guruchand Thakur temple with police security on January 9. TMC hits back, asserting his right to pray. Read the full story.
Anupshahr police & SWAT team arrest five criminals for robbing a trader's home while impersonating CBI officers. Gold, silver, ₹13.3L cash, and illegal firearms recovered. Read the full story.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Widespread discontent in Pune as BJP & NCP deny tickets to loyal workers, favoring new entrants from rival parties. Former corporators switch sides, contest as independents. Full details inside.
Aslam Jahagirdar, an accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was shot dead in Shrirampur. Two bike-borne assailants surrendered. Details on the case and his criminal history inside.