Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra on Jan 11 in Rajkot. Over 6,000 registered for the investment-focused event.
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
Armed miscreants fired shots at a liquor contractor's office in Haryana's Yamunanagar, demanding a Rs 10 lakh ransom. Police launch manhunt. Read the full story.
Haryana's Rohtak district launches a Rs 4.5 crore project to end waterlogging in 12 villages. The plan includes new drains and culverts for permanent relief.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleges a covert understanding between Kerala's UDF and LDF, calling it a 'fixed match' that will soon conclude. Read his full critique on corruption and dynastic politics.
A 9-year-old boy suffered leg burns from illegal firecrackers near Adyar river. Chennai police arrested a man from MGR Nagar and seized 200 crude crackers. Details inside.
Chennai's Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit arrested six individuals in two separate operations, seizing meth, ganja, LSD, and MDMA. One accused is a college student. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Santosh Kumar, accused in a Ludhiana snatching case, escaped from a moving police vehicle near Khanna. CCTV footage captures the dramatic chase. Police have registered a fresh case.
Massive police deployment of 19,000 personnel ensured a largely crime-free New Year's Eve in Chennai. While reckless racing was curbed, one fatal accident was reported. Read the full story.
PAU police in Ludhiana book two men for blackmailing a schoolboy and extorting over Rs 90,000 using a banned kite string ploy. The teen fell into depression before his family intervened. Read the full details.
Two men in Ludhiana allege a friend pressured them for an unnatural act, then assaulted them when they refused. Police register case under BNS sections. Details inside.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation floats tenders again to scan and digitize over five lakh old files into a mobile app after previous attempts faced delays and hurdles. Read more.
BJP's fact-finding committee on Kogilu rehab plan warns of protest, plans field visit. Get the latest updates on the escalating political row in Karnataka.
Tensions flare in Karnataka's KGF as supporters of Congress MLA Bharath Reddy and BJP's Janardhana Reddy clash over a banner. Police intervene to control the situation. Read the full report.
Over 300 citizens in Bengaluru welcomed 2026 by walking 26km to audit footpaths. The citizen-driven initiative, joined by top officials, pushed for safer, walkable streets as a civic necessity. Read more.
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will surpass the Pink Line as the network's longest corridor, reaching 76.6km after a new 9.9km underground stretch is added. Discover the new stations and connectivity benefits.
A Special Investigation Team in Kolkata has moved court to release Rs 19 crore for refunds to fans of Lionel Messi. Over 34,000 fans await ticket money from the cancelled Salt Lake Stadium event.
Despite the 150 MLD Nemmeli desalination plant's operation, Chennai's OMR residents face water scarcity, relying on costly tankers. Officials promise new projects, but trust is low. Read more.
Justice D'Cunha Commission submits final report on Karnataka's Covid-19 mismanagement, flagging deaths and irregularities in medical procurement worth over Rs 105 crore. Govt urged to release findings for transparency.
A CAG audit reveals 85% of beneficiaries in Karnataka's mining districts don't know about the PMKKKY scheme, despite Rs 3,902 crore spent. Read about the awareness gaps and government's next steps.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati encouraged women in Puri to pursue entrepreneurship using govt loans like MUDRA. He reviewed key schemes for financial self-reliance. Read more.
BJP to approach courts against Bengaluru govt's Kogilu encroachment rehab plan, alleging norm violations. Party announces massive protest at Freedom Park on January 5. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu's Q Branch police intercept 6 kg of gold worth Rs 7 crore being smuggled to Sri Lanka via Vedaranyam coast. One arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha's new Chief Secretary Anu Garg met Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, exchanging New Year greetings and discussing key administrative and welfare initiatives for the state's progress.
Bengaluru netizens launch a sarcastic AI tent protest after govt allots flats worth Rs 11.2 lakh to those evicted from Kogilu encroachments. #MyTentsMyRight trends as public questions policy. Read more.
Despite weekly clean-ups and fines, Madurai struggles with illegal posters on flyovers and public walls. Officials turn to murals and vertical gardens for a solution. Read more.
Mumbai GRP books two men for posing as CBI & railway officials with fake IDs to travel illegally on Harbour line. Details of the separate incidents revealed.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike introduces a new garbage tender with strict penalties for contractors failing to collect waste. Learn about the new rules and fines.
Two separate murders in Madurai late Wednesday see swift police action. Five auto drivers arrested for hacking a driver, while search intensifies for killers of a construction worker. Latest updates.
Private vehicles over 15 years old must now get fitness & pollution tests at Automated Test Stations. A 10-second geo-tagged video is mandatory. Read the new rules.