Young professionals in Pune, including engineers, an investment banker, and tech experts, are contesting the PMC elections. They promise data-driven governance and solutions to civic issues. Read their plans for a better Pune.
Wildlife activists propose community-run safaris in Karnataka to boost local livelihoods and aid forest conservation. The plan targets a 2026 implementation. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a fast-track court for a Dalit atrocity case, mandates chargesheet in 60 days and appoints a private prosecutor. Read the latest developments.
Residents of Kogilu continue to live in makeshift tents after demolition, expressing anger at political neglect. Read their story and the ongoing struggle for rehabilitation.
A survey in Chennai's Uthandi found 90% of shops illegally extended onto VGP layout road, causing congestion and accidents. Authorities promise action based on the report.
Animal rights activists in Hyderabad protest Supreme Court's stray dog removal order, warning it's leading to persecution and illegal catching. They urge a humane, scientific approach.
Gujarat's legal metrology department fined jewellers Rs 6.79 lakh for violations like unverified weights. Read about the statewide crackdown and consumer rights.
A dispute in Piparkundi village, Kaushambi, left three seriously injured. Separately, an LPG leak caused panic at the Mela campus. Police have filed cases. Read for details and safety advice.
A Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
A 100-year-old jewellery house in Dholka allegedly orchestrated a Rs 30 crore silver investment fraud, duping 56 investors. Police call it one of Gujarat's most audacious Ponzi schemes. Read the full investigation.
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
Pratapgarh police arrested two drug peddlers with 18.43g of methamphetamine and a SUV. In separate ops, a rape accused and a gangster with crude bombs were also nabbed. Read the full details.
Farmer and labour unions in Punjab intensify protests against VB-GRAMG and Labour Codes, calling them anti-worker. District-level agitations announced for January 16. Read more.
Bengaluru police arrest two more individuals for posting derogatory content about actor Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, on social media. The total arrests in the case now stand at four. Read the latest updates.
Animal welfare activists staged a protest in Bengaluru demanding humane treatment of strays and an oversight committee. The Supreme Court hearing is on Jan 7.
After a 3-year gap, Pune's civic body elections on Jan 15 aim to resolve stalled projects and pressing issues like traffic, water, and waste management. Key wards and voter concerns detailed.
CM M K Stalin to lay the foundation for a ₹800 crore multi-modal transport hub in Chennai on Jan 25, redeveloping the 75-year-old Broadway bus stand. The project promises modern facilities for north Chennai commuters.
Chennai's electricity grievance forums are operating without mandatory technical experts, leaving consumers helpless. TNERC demands immediate action to fill vacant posts. Read more.
Ballari police arrest three Punjab gunmen linked to MLA aide in Congress worker's killing. BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy alleges assassination plot, seeks Z-category security. Details inside.
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India's Supreme Court has ruled that SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates securing general category cutoff marks are entitled to those posts. The landmark judgment clarifies that reservation is not a bar for merit-based selection. Read the full analysis.
Tragedy strikes in North Bengaluru as 8-year-old Krishna Kumar drowns in Bidaralli lake. The Class III student's family had moved from Bihar. Read the full report.
A man died and another was critically injured in a firecracker explosion at St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Kadathy, Muvattupuzha. Police register case against three, including a priest. Read the full details.
Kochi corporation council meets Tuesday to decide on rehabilitating 129 families from Konthuruthy canal shores, following a 2020 High Court order. The plan faces a Rs 4.75 lakh per family funding gap.
Gujarat govt suspends Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel after ED arrest in alleged land-use change bribery racket. Details on the scandal and custody inside.
Kochi police intensify the murder probe after a body was found in an unoccupied building near Ernakulam Town Hall. A lookout notice is issued for suspect Muhammed Ali. Read the latest details.
An anonymous call to child helpline 1098 saved an 8-month-old boy from suspected sacrifice in Sulibele. Officials found a freshly dug pit at the house. The child is now safe in a rehabilitation centre. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka police arrest two more individuals, bringing total to four, for posting derogatory content online targeting actor Darshan's wife. Read the latest details.