On September 4, 1873, a diverse group gathered in Fort to create local self-government for Bombay. This marked the start of what became India's richest civic body, the BMC, with a budget nearing ₹75,000 crore today.
A special CBI court grants the prime witness in the Ram Rahim castration case one month to confirm his fitness for testimony. The US-based witness cites retinal treatment preventing long video conferencing.
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's remarks about girls in North India being confined to household chores and lacking English education have ignited a political controversy.
The January 15 BMC elections present a major challenge for Shiv Sena (UBT) as it attempts to reclaim Mumbai's municipal corporation after losing control following the 2022 split.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticizes the State Election Commission for allowing door-to-door campaigning after the official period ended, alleging money distribution and rule violations ahead of municipal polls.
A Bengaluru Rural court sentenced Power TV MD Rakesh Shetty to three months in civil prison for willfully violating an injunction against airing defamatory content about IPS officer B R Ravikanthe Gowda.
Nicolas Maduro Guerra shares emotional details about his parents' detention in the US, as supporters rally in Caracas and Venezuela's acting president condemns the capture.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the Uttarayan festivities in Ahmedabad, flying a kite to mark Makar Sankranti 2026. The event highlighted cultural traditions.
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya has successfully concluded its 18-day journey to Oman. The vessel is now preparing to dock in Muscat, marking a significant maritime achievement.
A school in Moga, Punjab, received a bomb threat, prompting police to conduct thorough searches on the premises. Authorities are investigating the incident to ensure student safety.
Bengaluru police detain two suspects in the brutal murder of a 29-year-old man, son of a retired police officer. The killing stemmed from long-standing gang rivalry, with the top cop promising strict measures.
A new report reveals Rural Nashik and Pune as India's worst districts for road fatalities, highlighting poor engineering and enforcement as key factors derailing safety efforts.
Army Chief describes Operation Sindoor as a defining demonstration of India's resolve and restraint. The operation eliminated over 100 terrorists in response to the Pahalgam attack.
From horseback transport to train engine concealment, Bihar's liquor smugglers employ increasingly inventive methods to bypass prohibition enforcement in the dry state.
Maharashtra votes Thursday for 29 municipal corporations, with a fierce contest for Mumbai's BMC between BJP-led Mahayuti and the united Thackeray front. Over 3.48 crore voters decide 15,931 candidates.
A factory tour in Michigan turned chaotic when President Donald Trump reacted to a heckler's shout. Video shows Trump appearing to curse and make a hand gesture.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says renaming a stadium in Tumakuru after him was done to honor him, while BJP criticizes the move as taking credit for others' work.
Around 500 stray dogs were allegedly culled using lethal injections in Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts. Police have registered cases against sarpanches accused of fulfilling election promises.
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar alleges a Congress sleeper cell undermined their alliance, discusses Dalit votes, Thackeray reunion, and Hindutva politics in Maharashtra civic polls.
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Ahead of the 2026 BMC elections, junior colleges in Andheri West have been directed to provide student volunteers at polling stations to assist voters, sparking debate about educational involvement.
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, firmly denies government involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, challenging Justin Trudeau to provide concrete evidence.
The stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya has successfully concluded its historic 18-day voyage from India to Muscat, highlighting India's maritime heritage and naval capabilities in a significant achievement.
A festive Lohri bonfire turned deadly in Amritsar's Chuhar Gali, sparking a blaze that killed a father and his daughter. The incident highlights fire safety concerns during celebrations.
In a significant development, 29 Naxalites have surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, following intensified security operations by local police forces.
Get the latest headlines from Indore covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 14, 2026.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte strongly criticizes Iran's leadership for using massive force against peaceful demonstrators, calling the situation repellent during a Brussels address.
Gujarat High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea, emphasizing bodily freedom within marriage. Justice Divyesh Joshi cites serious allegations of assault by estranged husband.
The NIA has requested additional custody of five accused in the Red Fort blast case to decipher coded communications and uncover a larger conspiracy behind the terror attack.
Pakistan announces a partnership with an affiliate of World Liberty Financial to develop a dollar-linked stablecoin, aiming to boost financial stability and digital currency adoption.