Ex-Kochi Mayor Warns UDF on Brahmapuram Spending
Former Kochi mayor M Anilkumar cautions UDF-led council against overestimating waste and overspending at Brahmapuram, warning it could lead to corruption through inflated projects.
Category : Politics
Elderly Woman Strangled in Kasaragod Home
Police in Kasaragod have registered a murder case after a 72-year-old woman was found strangled in her home. The victim lived alone, and her mangalsutra is missing.
Telangana CM Seeks Army Coordination, Proposes HQ Shift to Hyderabad
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy requested special Army officers for regular coordination with Telangana government and proposed examining relocation of Southern Command headquarters to Hyderabad.
Man Arrested Sleeping Beside Ganja on Kozhikode Beach
Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Kozhikode after morning walkers found him asleep on the beach with 372g of ganja spread out on a newspaper beside him.
Migrant Worker Electrocuted in Kochi During KSEB Repair
A 28-year-old contract labourer from West Bengal died after electrocution while repairing power lines for KSEB in Pallamthuruth. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
Kochi Container Road Dark Amid NHAI-KSEB Transformer Dispute
A 17.2-km NH 966A stretch in Kochi remains unlit despite installed streetlights due to a stand-off between NHAI and KSEB over transformer costs, posing nightly hazards for thousands of commuters.
Delhi Zoo CCTV Missing in Jackal Burning Probe
Critical CCTV footage from Delhi's National Zoo is missing during the probe into a jackal allegedly burned alive. Internal reports cite hard disk failures and technical issues.
HC Upholds Life Term for SSB Jawan in Family Murder
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects appeal of SSB constable Dharmender, affirming life sentence for 2015 murder of wife and son, relying on medical jurisprudence about water decomposition.
HC Seeks CBI Reply on Suspended DIG Bhullar's Bail Plea
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notice to CBI on suspended DIG H S Bhullar's bail plea, alleging arrest irregularities and targeting. Hearing set for February 9.
Farmers, Workers Protest Against Govt Reforms in Punjab
Farmer and labour groups across Punjab observed 'All India Resistance Day', protesting against new bills and policies they call pro-corporate and anti-worker.
Chennai Police Arrest Four in Seven Wells Drug Bust
Chennai police's anti-narcotics unit arrested four individuals in Seven Wells for possessing methamphetamine and ganja after a tip-off. The suspects were remanded in judicial custody.
Hyderabad: 8 Houses Burglarized, ₹65 Lakh Looted
Masked burglars targeted eight locked houses in Hyderabad's Chengicherla area early Friday, stealing valuables worth ₹65 lakh. Police have launched a manhunt after CCTV captured three suspects.
Malappuram School Murder: Boy Kills Classmate After Rape
A 14-year-old girl from Karuvarakundu was found murdered near Vaniyambalam. Police arrested a 16-year-old schoolmate who confessed to the crime.
Delhi Factory Lift Collapse: Owner's Daughter Booked
Police book factory owner's daughter after two workers die in goods lift collapse at Samaypur ceramic unit. Lack of maintenance led to the fatal incident.
Murshidabad Protests Over Migrant Death; 12 Injured
Violent protests in Murshidabad's Beldanga block NH-12 and railway tracks for 5 hours after a migrant worker's death in Jharkhand. 12 injured, including journalists. Political reactions pour in.
Red Fort Blast: Five Sent to Judicial Custody Till Feb 13
A Delhi court has ordered five individuals accused in the Red Fort blast case to remain in judicial custody until February 13. The case involves a low-intensity explosion at the historic monument.
Gangsters Claim Miani Killing in Jalandhar
Criminal gangs have publicly taken responsibility for the recent killing in Miani, Jalandhar, raising concerns about law and order in the area.
National Lok Adalat Set for March 14 in SBS Nagar
The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district will host a National Lok Adalat on March 14 to resolve pending cases efficiently. This initiative aims to reduce court backlogs and provide speedy justice to litigants.
Women as Growth Architects: India's Leadership Shift
India moves from viewing women as welfare beneficiaries to recognizing them as economic and political leaders driving social justice and democratic progress.
Sundargarh Normalizes After Clash, Internet Restored
Internet services resume in Sundargarh town as prohibitory orders lift after a violent group clash injured 12 people. Police arrest four and deploy 19 platoons to maintain peace.
Court Summons Ramdev, Balkrishna, Bezos in Patanjali Case
Ambala court issues summons to 14 including Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, and Amazon's Jeff Bezos over alleged controlled substances in Patanjali's Bala Churna product sold online.
Navi Mumbai Landlords Booked for Renting to Nigerians
Kharghar and Taloja police have registered cases against four Navi Mumbai residents for renting apartments to Nigerian nationals without submitting mandatory C-forms. The landlords face charges under the Foreigners Act and Registration of Foreigners Act.
TN Adds National Liquor Brands for Tourist Choice
Tamil Nadu's Tasmac introduces award-winning national liquor brands like Amrut whiskies and Mansion House brandies, reducing prices to attract tourists seeking familiar drinks.
HC: Higher Education Not a Disqualification for Govt Jobs
Punjab and Haryana High Court rules a candidate cannot be disqualified for having higher qualifications than the minimum required for a government job. Justice Brar sets aside Moga MC's order.
Two More Held in Chennai Hospital Murder, Arrests Hit 10
Police arrested two more suspects in the murder of history-sheeter Adhi Kesavan at Kilpauk Medical College hospital. Total arrests now stand at 10. Five police personnel suspended for negligence.
Iranian Students in India Fear for Families Amid Protests
Iranian students in Delhi and Pune share their anguish as protests and internet shutdowns in Iran leave them unable to contact loved ones, with India preparing evacuations.
BJP to Name New President on Jan 20, Nabin Expected
The BJP has scheduled its national president election for January 19-20, with Nitin Nabin expected as the sole candidate. The national council will ratify the election and pass key resolutions.
BJP CMs Converge in Delhi for Nitin Nabin's Election
BJP chief ministers from multiple states will assemble in Delhi for the party president election on January 20, where Nitin Nabin is expected to win unopposed. Key leaders including Yogi Adityanath have confirmed travel schedules.
Karnataka to Amend Law for AI Regulatory Sandbox
The Karnataka government announces plans to amend state laws to establish a regulatory sandbox for AI, aiming to foster innovation while ensuring compliance.
West Bengal BDO Office Ransacked, 19 Arrested After Mob Violence
Violence erupted at a Block Development Office in Uttar Dinajpur as protesters ransacked the building, burning documents and equipment. Police arrested 19 people while SIR hearings remain uncertain.
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