The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the right to receive gratuity is a statutory right. The court directed a firm to pay a retired employee his dues with 10% annual interest. Read the full judgment details.
The Election Commission's voter list revision in West Bengal raises serious concerns about Dalit refugee disenfranchisement ahead of elections. Read the full analysis of this critical issue.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York court under tight security. His lawyer reveals his wife has severe rib bruising. Full details inside.
Opposition leaders demand a thorough probe by the State Election Commission into the unopposed election of 68 Mahayuti candidates, alleging threats and bribes. Read the full story.
The Patidar community in Gujarat holds a rally in support of IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel, alleging he is being unfairly targeted in a corruption case. Read about the political implications.
Delhi's special Lok Adalat on January 10, 2026, offers a chance to settle pending traffic fines at reduced rates. Know the process, court venues, and how to download your challan before the limit is reached.
A 45-year-old security guard in Kandivali died by suicide using his licensed revolver. The police are investigating the motive as no note was found. Read the full story.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde calls for Mahayuti alliance discipline after BJP's Narendra Pawar's 'bow-and-arrow' dig. Campaign heats up for Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. Read more.
A devastating pre-dawn fire at DMRC staff quarters in Delhi's Majlis Park killed a family of three. Delhi Fire Services responded with 5 tenders. Read the full report on the tragedy.
Former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar's dig at Shiv Sena's 'dadagiri' ignites a war of words in Ulhasnagar. MP Shrikant Shinde calls for restraint as the alliance partners contest separately. Read more on the high-stakes municipal battle.
In West Bengal's Lashkardighi, the family of Nobel laureate Md Yunus's wife watches strained India-Bangladesh ties with unease. Proud memories of his Nobel visit linger, but politics brings silence. Read their story.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation enhances its sanitation efforts by deploying 90 new handcarts for door-to-door garbage collection. This initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health in the city.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reveals she hasn't spoken to Donald Trump since October. Read the latest on her Nobel Peace Prize trip and political standoff.
Newly appointed UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary received a grand welcome in Gorakhpur. He vowed to prioritize workers and lead the party to a third consecutive victory in the 2027 state elections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of pushing NRC under SIR guise, calls it anti-democratic. He urges cadre to protect voters' names in electoral rolls. Read more.
CM Yogi Adityanath commemorated former CM Kalyan Singh's 94th birth anniversary, praising his tenure for good governance, development, and nationalist mission in Uttar Pradesh. Read more.
A global Sikh delegation tours Punjab to form an international committee for financial independence of Akal Takht and transparent election of high priests, countering SGPC influence.
The investigation into the twin IED blasts in Manipur's Imphal West has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency. The blasts targeted a school and a residence, raising serious security concerns.
All police stations and pink booths in Lucknow now have CCTV cameras to record every public interaction, ensuring accountability and transparency as per Supreme Court directives.
Despite being the single largest party, BJP managed to secure only the finance committee in Tripunithura municipality standing committee polls. LDF and UDF dominate other crucial panels. Read the full analysis.
A 23-year-old house surgeon in Siddipet died by suicide after her partner allegedly refused marriage citing caste. Police arrested the accused. Helpline: 14416.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary's appointment as UP BJP chief triggers ally Apna Dal (S) to seek new voter base beyond Kurmis ahead of crucial state polls. Read the full analysis.
Enforcement Directorate cracks down on social media influencer Anurag Dwivedi for promoting illegal betting apps. Assets worth crores seized, accused now in Dubai.
Lucknow police arrest parents of absconding doctor accused of sexually exploiting colleagues, forcing religious conversion, and causing miscarriage. Reward for doctor increased.
Aluva police investigate two major house burglaries in Kochi where locked homes were targeted, with valuables worth over Rs 7.6 lakh stolen. Read about the cases and police response.
Two City Union Bank branches in Kochi received hoax bomb threats via email on Monday, claiming to be from CPI (Maoist). Police and bomb squads conducted searches but found nothing suspicious. Read the full story.
Mahanaryaman Scindia, son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, sustained a chest injury after his car's driver braked suddenly in Shivpuri. He was treated and discharged after 40 minutes. Read for details.
A major fire at Chellanam fishing harbour in Kochi destroyed around 30 fibre boats. The blaze, suspected from a cigarette butt, caused significant damage. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll is now public. Voters can check details online and file claims or objections from Jan 6 to Feb 6. Final list on March 6.
Kerala Water Authority's plan for a 55 MLD sewage treatment plant in Elamkulam hits a roadblock as the Pollution Control Board denies permission citing proximity to residential areas. The city's wastewater crisis deepens.