Chandigarh's municipal elections for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held in late January using a transparent 'show of hands' system. Read about the new SOP and security measures.
A fire destroyed two cars in a Chandigarh residential parking lot. Police investigate arson as a PGIMER staffer loses vital documents. Read for details on the case.
As India prepares to lead BRICS in 2026, it faces the strategic challenge of balancing its strong US partnership with its leadership of the Global South. What does this mean for New Delhi's foreign policy?
As India welcomed 2026, PM Modi extended heartfelt wishes for peace and prosperity. He reflected on 2025's reform-driven progress and India's growing global confidence. Read more.
The fatal attack on student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun reveals how political polarisation and anti-outsider rhetoric are eroding the city's historic cosmopolitan identity. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh crime branch arrests Amit Kumar, 22, for heroin smuggling in Sector 46. 21.66g of drug seized. Suspect remanded in police custody under NDPS Act. Read the full story.
Senior doctor's Chandigarh home burgled while he was in Rishikesh. Thieves took diamond jewellery, foreign currency, and sensitive documents. Police hunt on. Read for details.
Punjab Police upgrade death probe to murder after forensic report finds Karamjit Singh was poisoned with Paraquat weed killer. Two charged. Details inside.
The brutal murder of a former AAG's wife in Mohali has instilled deep fear in senior citizens, highlighting inadequate police patrolling and excessive VVIP focus. Residents demand urgent action.
Sayedur Rahman resigns as health advisor to Bangladesh's interim government, marking the second high-level exit within a week. Explore the details and implications.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation introduces slab-wise monthly user charges for door-to-door waste collection and fines for violations. New rules mandate waste segregation at source.
Union Minister Shantanu Thakur warns TMC's Abhishek Banerjee against visiting Harichand-Guruchand Thakur temple with police security on January 9. TMC hits back, asserting his right to pray. Read the full story.
Anupshahr police & SWAT team arrest five criminals for robbing a trader's home while impersonating CBI officers. Gold, silver, ₹13.3L cash, and illegal firearms recovered. Read the full story.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Widespread discontent in Pune as BJP & NCP deny tickets to loyal workers, favoring new entrants from rival parties. Former corporators switch sides, contest as independents. Full details inside.
Aslam Jahagirdar, an accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was shot dead in Shrirampur. Two bike-borne assailants surrendered. Details on the case and his criminal history inside.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia buried with state honours. India's EAM S Jaishankar attends, hands over PM Modi's personal letter to her son Tarique Rahman, signalling a new chapter in bilateral ties.
India takes over BRICS presidency in 2026 with a transformative vision. Explore the key themes, goals, and global implications of its leadership for the Global South.
Pune court completes chief examination of Satyaki Savarkar in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over London speech remarks. Cross-examination deferred to Jan 13. Read the full details.
Jammu & Kashmir's 'Aapki Zameen, Aapki Nigrani' portal, digitising 8 crore land records, remains inaccessible since Operation Sindoor, raising accountability questions. Read more.
Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao expresses anguish over attacks on Christmas celebrations, citing tacit approval of authorities. He calls for action to uphold constitutional values.
PM Modi expressed deep condolences to Tarique Rahman on the demise of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, calling her a leader of 'rare resolve' who strengthened India-Bangladesh ties.
Magisterial inquiry into Goa's Arpora club fire that killed 25 reveals local panchayat colluded with owners, allowed illegal operation. Key officials face action.
Magneto Mall in Raipur reopens with new decor after Bajrang Dal vandalism. Visitors condemn violence as six accused get bail. Read about the community's response.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath contrasts Ayodhya's turbulent past under previous governments with its current revival, citing key temple milestones. He announced a new job scheme for youth.
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai alleges law & order breakdown, demands govt jobs & compensation for families of nearly two dozen employees who died during SIR work. Read more.
TMC's Kunal Ghosh counters Amit Shah's BJP victory claim for Bengal 2026, alleging voter deletion conspiracies and highlighting BJP's 'washing machine' politics. Read the full political showdown.