Ranchi RMC clears Station Road encroachments after TOI report
Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) demolished illegal kiosks & carts on Station Road to ease traffic. Officials warn against re-encroachment. Read about the drive and resident concerns.
Category : Politics
BJP Tamil Nadu Plans Modi, Shah Visit, Goyal to Lead Talks
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
Bihar govt asks men to return Rs 10,000 meant for women
VIP chief Mukesh Sahani alleges fraudulent fund disbursal for votes in Bihar polls after men in Darbhanga get notices to return Rs 10,000 meant for women entrepreneurs. Read the full story.
Jamaat Leader Urges CPM to End 'Soft Hindutva' Stance
Jamaat-e-Islami Kerala Ameer P Mujeeb Rahman criticises CPM's alleged communal polarisation tactics in local body polls, warning it's dangerous for Kerala. Read the full story.
Assam CM gives Rs 5L aid to families of tea workers killed in crash
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma provides Rs 5 lakh aid to families of 20 tea workers who died in a tragic truck accident. He also announced new guidelines to regulate migration from tea gardens.
Maharashtra Revenue Dept Strike: Minister Offers Talks
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule calls for talks with employees planning a strike over suspensions linked to illegal sand mining. He warns against pressure tactics. Read the full story.
'Pottiye Kettiye' Creators Reject CPM's Religious Sentiment Charge
Creators of the viral parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' refute CPM's claims of hurting religious sentiments. They assert it's a political song addressing issues like the Wayanad landslide. Read the full story.
DPR Soon for Pathankot-Jogindernagar Rail Gauge Conversion
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Lok Sabha that survey for Pathankot-Jogindernagar gauge conversion is done. DPR is being prepared. He also detailed the massive strategic Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail project. Read for full details.
Putin Denies Europe Attack Plans in Blistering English Speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin forcefully rejects claims of an attack on Europe, calling them 'lies and hysteria'. He accuses the West of fearmongering. Full analysis inside.
Four trampled to death by elephant in Ramgarh
A violent elephant, injured by an arrow, kills four in Ramgarh, including a selfie-seeking guard. Forest teams deployed as villagers protest for safety and compensation. Details inside.
Kerala Govt Cancels KU Registrar's Deposition
Kerala government cancels deputation of suspended Kerala University registrar KS Anilkumar, allowing his return as college principal. The move follows a major controversy over a cancelled event featuring Governor Arlekar. Read the full story.
Indian Railways rolls out free WiFi at over 6000 stations
Indian Railways has successfully provided free high-speed WiFi at more than 6000 stations nationwide. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced a major CCTV surveillance upgrade for enhanced passenger safety.
Sailaja Advises IIIT Girls on Sexual Harassment Laws, ICCs
AP Women's Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja advised IIIT Srikakulam students on the POSH Act and fighting harassment. Learn about the crucial awareness drive following anonymous complaints.
Ekbalpore acid death: 5 held for abetment to suicide
A 48-year-old woman in Kolkata's Ekbalpore died after consuming corrosive acid. Police arrested five individuals for abetment to suicide. Read the full investigation details here.
Calcutta HC Permits Circus at Park Circus Maidan
Calcutta High Court refuses to ban circus at Park Circus Maidan over pollution concerns but imposes strict environmental safeguards. KMC must ensure no damage and keep walking areas open.
HC fines man ₹50k for not disclosing FIRs in PIL
Calcutta High Court imposes ₹50,000 cost on a petitioner for concealing six pending criminal cases while filing a PIL against illegal construction on Hooghly banks. Details inside.
Senior Kerala cop suspended for alleged molestation
A senior police officer in Kollam was suspended after a woman colleague accused him of sexual assault at a coastal station. Commissioner Kiran Narayan called the conduct 'demeaning'. Read more.
Calcutta HC Quashes Charges in Ex-Girlfriend's Complaint
Calcutta High Court dismisses rape & IT Act charges against a man accused by ex-girlfriend. Justice highlights need for legal sufficiency over sensitivity. Read the full judgment details.
10 BJP Workers Sentenced to 36 Years in Kannur Attack Case
Thalassery court sentences 10 BJP workers, including an elected councillor, to 36 years in prison for the 2007 attempted murder of a CPM leader. Details inside.
AAP leads in Patiala zila parishad, panchayat samiti counts
AAP maintains lead in Patiala district rural polls. Congress and SAD allege counting irregularities, protest. Key results from Rajpura, Sanaur, Bhunerheri blocks detailed.
Independent wins Sangrur block poll, AAP finishes fourth
Independent Malwinder 'Mala' Singh wins Jhaneri zone election, defeating AAP whose candidate came fourth. The result is a setback for AAP's campaign narrative.
Delhi HC: Courts Can Waive 1-Year Separation for Divorce
Delhi High Court rules courts can waive mandatory 1-year separation & cooling-off period in mutual consent divorce cases, prioritizing decisional autonomy of spouses. Read the landmark verdict.
Shekhawat asks Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru papers
Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat demands Congress leader Sonia Gandhi return 51 cartons of Jawaharlal Nehru papers taken in 2008. He questions what is being hidden from the nation's historical record.
Farmers uproot 500+ smart meters in Punjab protest
Farmers in Punjab's Ferozepur and Fazilka districts protest against smart meters and Electricity Bill 2025, fearing privatisation and loss of subsidies. Read the full story.
Driver Found Dead in Burnt Car Near Shirpur, Dhule
A 40-year-old man from Surat was found dead in his burnt car near Shirpur, Dhule. Police are investigating the accidental death, with initial reports suggesting the driver may have been asleep. Read the full report.
4-day-old baby abandoned in Kadiri forest, police probe on
A newborn girl was found abandoned in cold near a Tirupati forest guest house. The baby, missing four fingers, is stable. Police seek public help to trace parents.
Life term for 3 in Kolkata councillor murder case
A Barrackpore court sentences three to life imprisonment for the 'cold-blooded' murder of TMC councillor Anupam Dutta. Read the full details of the conspiracy and court's verdict.
Kolkata Event: Organisers Blamed in Official Reply
A show-cause reply submitted to the West Bengal government blames Kolkata event organisers for ignoring agreed plans and allowing excess entries. Read the full details on the official response and potential next steps.
Ahmedabad Schools Open After Bomb Threats, Safety Steps Taken
Ahmedabad schools will function normally on Thursday after bomb threats. DEO Rohit Chaudhry directs principals to contact police immediately for any threat. Read the full safety guidelines.
Chennai's Thirumudivakkam suffers garbage, sewage, bad roads
Residents of Thirumudivakkam near Chennai endure hazardous roads, illegal garbage dumping, and sewage contamination. Local officials promise action. Read more about the civic crisis.
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