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.
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
BJP's Murlidhar Mohol criticizes Ajit Pawar's NCP for fielding kin of gangsters in PMC polls. Get the latest twists in Pune's political drama and candidate controversies.
A 35-year-old auto driver was brutally murdered in Bengaluru's Kacharakanahalli. Police recover the body and launch a manhunt for the killers. Read the latest details.
A New Year's Eve celebration in Bengaluru turned violent as a group of drunk men assaulted a cab driver and damaged his vehicle. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
A tragic accident in Bengaluru's Varthur claims a young man's life after his speeding motorcycle collides with a temple compound wall. Details on the incident and police investigation.
Karnataka govt considers a stringent 'Manya Patil' law against honour killings after a pregnant woman's murder. Minister announces compensation, probe into negligence. Read the latest updates.
New Year's Eve in Trichy turned tragic as reckless driving and firecrackers led to chaos. An 18-year-old died in a bike crash on Madurai-Chennai Highway. Police investigate despite warnings. Read the full report.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will flag off MDMK chief Vaiko's 'Equality March' from Trichy to Madurai. The walk aims to promote social harmony and counter drug abuse. Read for details.
Trichy's New Year revelry turned chaotic with severe traffic violations on Cauvery Bridge, trapping ambulances. Police vow action, 12 arrested in separate drug peddling case. Read details.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces all pending local body elections in Karnataka, including for the Greater Bengaluru Authority, will be held in 2024. The move comes amid criticism and court cases over delays.
Police discovered an unidentified man's body near a bridge in Jambua village, Vadodara. A bag and helmet were found at the scene. Investigations and post-mortem are ongoing.
The contentious Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, faces legal review as Governor Gehlot seeks expert opinion. Opposition alleges it curbs free speech. Will it go for Presidential reference? Read the latest.
A Special Investigation Team in Karnal reveals a major paddy procurement scam involving 118 non-existent trucks. Discover the shocking details of this agricultural fraud.
As India approaches 2026, the need for consensus-driven governance over majoritarian rule is critical for national stability. Explore the historical lessons and future imperatives.
Over 20 US Congress members call for the release of Umar Khalid, jailed under UAPA for the 2020 Delhi riots. They cite human rights concerns. Read the full story.
Former SGPC auditor Daljit Singh arrested in Chandigarh for alleged role in disappearance of Guru Granth Sahib saroops. Police investigation intensifies.
India has formally requested Pakistan for the swift repatriation of its civilian prisoners and fishermen. The appeal was made during a recent diplomatic meeting, highlighting humanitarian concerns.