Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam aims to break the DMK-AIADMK hold in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls. We analyze his star power, political challenges, and the state's fragile equilibrium.
Central Kolkata faced major traffic disruptions as 8,000 Adivasis marched in political rallies, demanding exclusive ST status and inclusion of tribal languages in the Eighth Schedule. Details inside.
Three men arrested in Odisha's Rayagada for allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old girl. Police assure swift justice; CAWCW monitoring case. Read for details.
Nigohan police in Lucknow recovered a mobile phone used in the Kabir murder case after securing custody of two key accused. The breakthrough came after a 24-hour remand granted by the court. Read the full details of the investigation.
A Kolkata man lost his job, then faced horrific threats from loan agents. He filed a police complaint after agents threatened his family. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full story.
An 11-year-old student died after her battery-operated scooter fell into a pond in Sonarpur, Kolkata. Read the full details of the tragic accident and the ongoing police investigation.
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
In a major crackdown, Lucknow police arrested six drug peddlers in raids across 30 city locations. The joint task force vows to continue the drive to make the city drug-free. Read more.
A DMRC engineer, his wife, and 9-year-old daughter died in a fire at their staff quarters in Delhi. Police suspect a room heater may have caused the tragedy. Read the full report.
Tensions flared in Delhi's Inderlok as bulldozer action near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid led to stone-pelting on police. Watch video of the incident that occurred on January 7, 2026.
Fresh CCTV footage shows brutal assault in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar over a gym dispute. Key accused arrested, others absconding. Brother of accused releases defence video. Police investigation ongoing.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa announces the final date for claims and objections to the draft electoral roll is February 6. Learn how voters can get their names restored.
Russia sends a submarine to escort the tanker Marinera, escalating tensions with the US over sanctions enforcement. The vessel, pursued by the US Coast Guard, changed its flag to Russian. Read the full details.
A sharp political cartoon by Satish Acharya for Deccan Herald critiques the phenomenon of self-proclaimed godmen and their alleged supernatural powers in India, sparking debate on blind faith.
Nearly three decades after the landmark Vishaka judgment, several High Courts and district courts have failed to set up mandatory mechanisms to address workplace sexual harassment, undermining women's rights.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet clears amendments to Semiconductor Policy 2024, offering case-by-case incentives for investments over Rs 3,000 crore. Key decisions on bus station, hospital & sports recruitment also approved.
Jaipur district administration invites residents to attend Army Day parade rehearsals on Jan 9, 11, 13 & final parade on Jan 15. Mandatory online registration via SSO portal or Citizen App required. Details inside.
Despite 6.8°C cold and dense fog, hundreds in Jaipur queue daily to watch Army Day parade drills. Locals travel up to 50km for a rare glimpse of military might ahead of the January 15 event.
Jaipur gears up for its inaugural Army Day parade on Mahal Road. Key traffic diversions and parking plans revealed. Get all details for smooth travel on January 15.
A 24-year-old man from Cuttack was arrested for storing child sexual abuse material. Police warn it's a serious crime. Read about the international collaboration that led to his arrest.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
Etawah police announce Rs 25,000 reward for information leading to arrest of a man wanted in a 44-year-old kidnapping and murder case. The accused, now around 75, has been absconding since 1981.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya claims G-Ram-G scheme will curb corruption, increase work days to 125, and accelerate village development. He alleges Rs 12,000 crore scam under Congress.
A Kanpur man alleges his wife extorted money by filing false rape cases in Delhi. An FIR for fraud & conspiracy is registered. Read the shocking details.
A Bargarh court sentences a 21-year-old man to death for the 2024 rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. The swift trial under BNS and POCSO Act sets a legal precedent. Read the full details.
Despite strict border vigil, illegal lottery ticket smuggling from Kerala to Coimbatore continues. Police seized tickets worth Rs 14.87 lakh in 2025 and arrested 723 people. Read about the ongoing crackdown.
Ahead of Jan 15 polls for 29 municipal corporations, Maharashtra witnesses chaotic alliances, rampant defections, and a complete absence of civic issues in campaigns. Explore the state's political decay.
Gurgaon Police demolish 8 structures & seal 1 property linked to criminals Banarsi & Sunil Tota Dahiya. Crackdown targets assets acquired through illegal means. Details inside.
The Supreme Court, admitting 20 years of failure, orders CAQM to identify major pollution sources and create a phased action plan within two weeks. Read the full story.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee condemns SIR notice sent to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, calling it an insult to Bengal. EC cites spelling error. Read the full story.