Karnataka Consumer Forums Favor Buyers in 59% Cases
Karnataka consumer forums resolved over 2.5 lakh complaints by November 2025, with 1.5 lakh decisions favoring consumers, showing strong consumer protection.
Category : Politics
BJP Condemns Threat to Woman Officer in Mysuru
The BJP strongly condemns threats against a woman officer in Mysuru's Varuna constituency, home to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, demanding immediate action.
Taj Hotels Fight Rs 1 Crore Power Surcharge in Telangana HC
Taj Mahal Hotels in Hyderabad challenge a Rs 1 crore cross-subsidy surcharge by TGSPDCL. The court questions the power company's disconnection threat.
Jind Man Gets Life Term for Wife's Murder
A court in Jind sentenced Rakesh to rigorous life imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine for killing his wife Mohni in 2022. The case involved domestic violence evidence.
Bengaluru GRP Demands More CCTV After Sedation Robbery
Bengaluru GRP calls for enhanced security measures including more CCTV cameras after a passenger was sedated and robbed at SMVT station, leading to arrests through video evidence.
Bengaluru Extends Voter Verification Drive by 3 Weeks
Bengaluru district administration extends electoral roll verification by three weeks. BLOs conduct door-to-door checks using 2002 and 2025 lists to correct discrepancies via app or forms.
Radhika Vemula Calls for Rohith Vemula Law Against Casteism
Radhika Vemula, mother of late scholar Rohith Vemula, demands a new law to combat caste discrimination in education. She compares it to a vaccine against a deadly virus.
Man Escapes Custody After Cheque Bounce Conviction in Roorkee
A 35-year-old man sentenced for cheque bounce escaped police custody in Roorkee. The court clerk was suspended, and a search operation is underway to locate the fugitive.
Hyderabad Police Form Teams After Four Chain Snatchings
Hyderabad police have launched special teams to investigate four chain-snatching incidents reported from city suburbs on Saturday morning. Victims include women aged 40 to 72.
Village Pradhan Arrested After Firozabad Encounter
A village pradhan was arrested following a police encounter in Firozabad. He is accused of involvement in firing on an advocate. The incident occurred near Shikohabad police station limits.
Punjab Man Dies by Suicide in Ahmedabad Jail
Nishan Singh Lohar, an undertrial prisoner from Punjab, died by suicide in Sabarmati Central Jail early Saturday. Jail authorities found him in a bathroom with a turban used as a ligature.
PM Modi: Gen Z Trusts BJP's Development Model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights that India's youth, particularly Gen Z, strongly trusts the BJP's development model for the nation's progress and future.
Karnataka Minister Warns of Disaster Over MGNREGA Repeal
Karnataka's Rural Development Minister H K Patil criticizes the central government's plan to repeal MGNREGA, warning it could severely damage Centre-State relations and harm rural employment.
SC Flags POCSO Misuse, Suggests 'Romeo-Juliet' Clause
Supreme Court highlights misuse of POCSO Act in consensual teen relationships, proposes 'Romeo-Juliet' clause to protect adolescents while keeping law's intent intact.
RSS to Hold 3,000 Hindu Meets in Karnataka from Jan 18
The RSS will organize 3,000 Hindu meets across Karnataka starting January 18, focusing on social harmony, family values, environmental protection, Swadeshi lifestyle, and civic discipline.
TN Govt Jobs for Top Jallikattu Tamers Announced by CM Stalin
Chief Minister M K Stalin announced priority government jobs for top jallikattu bull tamers and a Rs 2 crore training center during the Alanganallur event in Madurai.
Shepherds Face Crisis as Puppy Sales Banned at Fair
Traditional shepherds from high Himalayan regions face uncertainty after municipal authorities banned puppy sales at the Uttarayani fair, threatening centuries-old livelihoods.
Hyderabad Jewellery Store Duped in 10 Lakh Gold Scam
Two women posed as customers at a Jubilee Hills jewellery store, swapping genuine gold ornaments for imitation pieces and escaping with valuables worth 10 lakh. Police are investigating.
Uttarakhand Twins Share Same Aadhaar, Face Hurdles for Decade
Kunal and Kajal, siblings from Bageshwar, have lived with identical Aadhaar numbers due to a biometric mix-up, blocking education, banking, and healthcare access for over ten years.
Ahmedabad: 80-Year-Old Cheated of Rs 4 Lakh in Treatment Scam
An 80-year-old man in Ahmedabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 4 lakh by fraudsters posing as physiotherapists. Police have registered a case and are investigating the elaborate scam involving fake treatments and extracted 'black blood'.
Kolkata Painters Arrested for Rs 6 Lakh Theft
Two men hired for house painting in Kolkata's Park Street area were arrested for stealing gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 6 lakh from a flat in Ambassador Apartments.
Agra Tantrik Gets Life for Raping, Blackmailing Dalit Girl
An Aligarh court sentences a 30-year-old tantrik to rigorous life imprisonment for repeatedly raping a 16-year-old Dalit girl and blackmailing her with obscene videos over two years.
Hyderabad Hit-and-Run: Man Dragged 50m, Police Search On
A 28-year-old man in Hyderabad suffered severe injuries after a speeding car hit his bike and dragged him for 50 meters in a shocking hit-and-run incident at Champapet.
Congress Leader Vows Never to Contest from Sangareddy Again
Telangana Congress working president T Jagga Reddy says he will never contest from Sangareddy again after a hurtful defeat, despite Rahul Gandhi's campaign support.
Karnataka Language Law Sparks Debate on State Rights
Karnataka's 2022 Kannada Language Act mandates official use of Kannada, raising questions about linguistic harmony and constitutional rights across Indian states.
Two Teachers Die in Suryapet Car Crash
Two female teachers died in a tragic road accident in Suryapet district on Saturday morning while carpooling to work after the Sankranti vacation break.
HRTC Bus Accident in Mandi: 7 Injured
A Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus met with an accident in Sarkaghat area of Mandi district, injuring seven passengers. Police are investigating technical fault as possible cause.
Railway Inspector's System Saves 1,500+ Missing Children
RPF Inspector Chandana Sinha built a unique platform surveillance system that has rescued over 1,500 missing children across UP's railway network, earning her Indian Railways' highest service honor.
Police Attach Gangster's Rs 15.5 Crore Properties in Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar police attached properties worth Rs 15.5 crore belonging to a gangster and his sons under the Gangster Act. The assets include agricultural land and vehicles acquired through crime.
Fog Causes Two Pile-Ups on NH-9, Six Injured in Amroha
Six people were injured, three critically, after dense fog led to two separate multi-vehicle collisions on National Highway-9 in Amroha early Saturday morning.
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