Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: Over 3.48 crore voters to decide fate of 2869 seats across 29 Municipal Corporations

A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 893 wards, comprising 2,869 seats. To ensure a smooth voting process, over 25,000 police personnel, including senior officers, will be deployed across Mumbai. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore police say singer was not murdered, declined life jacket for swimming

Back in India, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Assam Police is probing Garg’s death after dozens of First Information Reports were lodged across the state. The police have charged several people with murder. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Three Killed, two injured in powerful explosion in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh, probe begins

At least three people were killed and two injured after a powerful explosion rocked Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh city. Police and FSL teams are probing the cause. Read More | Source: DNA…

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In major crackdown on gun culture, mafia lifestyle, Haryana police take down 67 songs from social media

In a major crackdown on spreading violence-related content, the Haryana Police have taken down 67 songs from all digital platforms that promote gang lifestyle and extol weapons and violence. The Haryana Police’s cybercrime unit has been deployed in monitoring social media and taking direct action. Read More | Source:…

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Who is Virendra Sembi? Gangster linked to Lawrence Bishnoi, killed by rival gang

In the United States’ Indiana, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang member, Virender Sembi, a resident of Haryana, has been killed while another gangster also injured in the attack. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Fact Check: Were Indians arrested during Iran protests? Iranian ambassador sets record straight

The protests, which began over worsening economic conditions on the 28th of December and have since evolved into broader demonstrations opposing the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Read More | Source: DNA…

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MGNREGA Bachao Sangram: Security beefs up outside PM Modi’s public outreach office in Varanasi ahead of NSUI’s march

The party has announced the launch of the first phase of its 45-day ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ across all states, districts, blocks, and gram panchayats. On January 3, Venugopal said the CWC had finalised the future strategy on MGNREGA and approved a structured campaign titled “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram. Read More…

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Kashmiri man Ahad Sheikh attempted to offer namaz at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, raised slogans; detained; family says, ‘mentally…’

Row erupted after a Kashmiri man allegedly attempted to offer namaz inside Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. The UP police has detained the man, identified as Ahad Sheikh, who is also alleged to raise slogans, when security officers tried to stop him. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Sacked IAS Puja Khedkar, family drugged, tied with ropes by Nepali house help at Pune Bungalow; mobile, valuables looted

Ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who was accused of faking her ‘disability’ to secure additional UPSC attempts, and reservation, has come into spotlight once again. Khedkar has made allegations that a house help had drugged her and her parents, Dilip and Manorama Khedkar. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Fire breaks out at flat linked to Premanand Ji Maharaj in Mathura’s Vrindavan, thick smoke triggers panic; cause suspected to be

A major fire broke out at Shri Krishna Sharanam Society in Vrindavan in a flat linked to saint Premanand Ji Maharaj, likely due to an electrical fault. No injuries were reported, but tensions rose after allegations of misbehaviour by the saint’s attendants toward locals, police, and journalists. Read More…

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Who was Rachna Yadav? 44-year-old woman shot dead outside home in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, was key witness in husband’s murder case

In a shocking case from India’s national capital, Delhi, a woman was shot dead in Shalimar Bagh on Saturday, with police suspecting the killing to be related to the murder of her husband in 2023. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Rahul Mamkootathil rape case: Victim shares emotional message after arrest of expelled MLA, says ‘You saw what was done…’

After expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s arrest in a fresh sexual assault case, the first survivor shared an emotional post recalling pain, betrayal, and forced abortion allegations. She said faith gave her strength as multiple cases against Mamkootathil continue under legal scrutiny. Read More | Source: DNA…

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High voltage drama in Bengal: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack on convoy by TMC workers, sits on ‘dharna’ in Police station

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari sat on a protest inside the Chandrakona police station, demanding registration of an FIR after he alleged that his convoy was attacked by Trinamool Congress workers at Paschim Medinipur on Saturday night. Read More | Source: DNA…

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What is ‘Romeo-Juliet clause’? SC asks Centre to consider its inclusion in POCSO for THIS reason

This comes after the Uttar Pradesh government appealed a bail matter under POCSO, where the Allahabad High Court had directed police to conduct medical age determinations and allowed bail courts to scrutinise documents like school certificates. Read More | Source: DNA…

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