Sedition Case Against Hardik Patel Withdrawn in Surat
A Surat sessions court has discharged BJP MLA Hardik Patel and three others in a 2015 sedition case, accepting the state government's application to withdraw prosecution. Read the full details.
Category : Politics
Senior citizen faces rude behaviour at Valsad railway station
A 75-year-old retired lawyer from Mumbai faced repeated rude treatment from officials at Valsad railway station while trying to buy a ticket. She filed a formal complaint 24 days later, demanding action. Read the full story.
Surat ACB nabs cop, lawyer for Rs 3 lakh bribe
ACB Ahmedabad caught a police inspector and an advocate red-handed accepting a Rs 3 lakh bribe at Kim police station in Surat to avoid filing a GujCTOC case. Details inside.
Bihar Migrant Worker Murdered in Rajkot, Police Probe On
Chandan Kumar Rai, a 26-year-old migrant from Bihar, was found murdered with stab wounds in Rajkot. Police are investigating the brutal attack that occurred on December 17. Read for details.
HC orders official to fund school toilet for contempt of court
Madras High Court directs a Salem tahsildar, found guilty of contempt, to personally fund a new girls' toilet at a school. Justice P T Asha's order emphasizes judicial dignity.
Man Booked in Rajkot for Stalking Minor, POCSO Invoked
A 25-year-old man in Rajkot was arrested for sexually harassing and stalking his friend's teenage daughter. The case was filed under BNS and POCSO Act after the girl revealed the ordeal to her father. Read the full details.
Jharkhand Gig Workers Welfare Bill Gets Governor's Nod
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Vedanta's Green Copper Plea Tagged with Sterlite Demolition PIL
Madras HC to hear Vedanta's plea for an expert panel on its green copper facility alongside a PIL seeking Sterlite demolition. A crucial case for Tuticorin and India's copper vision.
SHRC orders ₹3 lakh compensation in police harassment case
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission orders ₹3 lakh compensation to the mother of a deceased disabled lawyer harassed by a police inspector. The state must recover the amount from the officer.
Stalin Writes to Modi, Opposes VB-G RAM G Bill
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges PM Modi to halt the VB-G RAM G bill, warning it threatens MGNREGA's 30 crore person-days of work in TN and jeopardizes federalism. Read his detailed concerns.
Garbage piles up in Chennai's Ambattur as absenteeism probe fails
Despite a vigilance probe ordered by GCC, unauthorized absenteeism of sanitation workers in Chennai's Ambattur zone continues, leading to overflowing bins and irregular waste collection. Residents demand action.
India on Sheikh Hasina's Stay: No Constriction in Dhaka Ties
India has informed Bangladesh's interim regime that Sheikh Hasina's presence in its territory will not limit engagement with Dhaka. Read the full diplomatic analysis here.
BJP's Nitin Nabin Calls for Party Strengthening Under Modi
BJP leader Nitin Nabin addressed party workers, urging them to contribute to strengthening the party and nation under PM Modi's leadership. He emphasized making the party office feel like home for all.
Thane Wedding Hall Fire: 2 Dead, 10 Injured in Ghodbunder
A massive fire broke out at a banquet hall in Thane's Ghodbunder area during a wedding ceremony, claiming 2 lives and injuring 10. Emergency services responded swiftly to the blaze.
AAP Dominates Punjab Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti Elections
Aam Aadmi Party wins 218 of 347 Zila Parishad zones, crushing Congress ahead of assembly polls. PPCC chief Warring alleges 'stolen glory'. Full results and analysis.
Fatal Bus-Truck Crash in Gopalganj Kills Driver
A head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Bihar's Gopalganj district early Thursday left the bus driver dead and around a dozen passengers injured. Read the full report.
Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Drug Cartel
Amritsar police dismantled a narco-smuggling ring, arresting three and seizing 4.5kg heroin and a pistol. The gang used drones and social media for cross-border operations from Pakistan. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab Farmers Protest Electricity Bill, Prepaid Meters
Farmers in Punjab, led by Kisan Mazdur Morcha, staged massive protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill and forced prepaid meter installation. Leaders demand state govt resolution and action on pollution laws. Read more.
Delhi to get 2.6 lakh tulip bulbs for beautification
New Delhi Municipal Council announces a massive tulip plantation drive with 2.6 lakh bulbs to enhance city beauty and fight pollution. Planting starts December 27. Read details.
SAD MLA: Punjab Police Rigged AAP's Majitha Poll Win
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Naidu in Delhi to Meet 6 Ministers for Andhra Development
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meets six Union ministers in Delhi to seek central support for key state projects like Polavaram and highway development. Details inside.
MP HC Rejects Plea of OBC, EWS Girls for General Category Selection
Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses petition by three OBC/EWS girls seeking police constable selection under general category, citing rules. Details on the recruitment test and court's reasoning inside.
Man arrested for raping deaf-mute niece in Samastipur
A 30-year-old man in Bihar's Samastipur district has been arrested for allegedly raping his deaf and mute teenage niece. The incident occurred on December 15. Police have initiated legal proceedings.
Bank Clerk Held for Rs 30 Lakh Gold Theft in Jamshedpur
A Bank of Baroda clerk in Jamshedpur's Zakirnagar branch was arrested for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh from a customer locker. Police used CCTV footage to crack the case. Read the full details.
India's Open-Door Policy Amid Bangladesh's Political Shifts
India conveys to Bangladesh's interim regime that its principle of assisting those in 'existential crisis' remains firm, even as Sheikh Hasina stays in India. Read the full diplomatic analysis.
Nagpur NMC, Police Coordinate for Civic Poll Security
Nagpur civic officials and police held a crucial meeting to finalize security for over 3000 polling booths and strong rooms ahead of the municipal elections. Details inside.
Patna Police Arrests 2 in Stolen Phone, Drug Injection Racket
Patna Police arrested two men in Etwarpur village for dealing in stolen mobile phones and banned Avil injections. Raid recovered 18 phones, 39 vials, and cash. Read details.
Chandrapur Civic Polls Face Legal Threat Over Reservation
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections face legal uncertainty as a former corporator alleges reservation structure violates SC's 50% ceiling, risking post-poll litigation and annulment. Read more.
Shinde Pledges to Restart Youth Scheme at Anjangaon Rally
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde promises to resolve issues and restart the Ladka Bhau youth training scheme. He calls the Ladki Bahin scheme his most cherished decision and criticizes the MVA ahead of council polls.
Congress Wins 2 of 3 Zila Parishad Seats in Qadian
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa hails party's win in Qadian's zila parishad polls as a moral victory against AAP's pressure. He predicts Congress will form Punjab govt in 2027.
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