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At the heart of the controversy lies a deceptively simple question: who qualifies as a public servant under criminal law?

Congress leader Udit Raj described the denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam as extremely unfortunate.

K Kavitha has announced plans to launch a new political party, projecting it as a secular, transparent and youth-focused alternative in Telangana politics.

IPS officer Isha Singh, who was praised for enforcing safety at TVK chief Vijay's rally after the Karur stampede, has been transferred from Puducherry to Delhi.

The Uttarakhand government said it is ready for any investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case if credible evidence is presented.

Raihan Vadra's engagement to Aviva Baig has renewed interest in the inter-faith love matches in the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, starting with Indira Gandhi's wedding in 1942

Denmark has removed nearly 1,500 mailboxes, and PostNord has laid off about 1,500 of its 4,600 employees. As letters disappear, the question is: which country will follow next?

By introducing paid parking, the authority hopes to ensure better use of limited road space, improve traffic flow and encourage faster turnover of parking spots.

Following multiple complaints, officials inspected the Lingarajapuram area and confirmed that sewage had mixed with the drinking water pipeline at an unidentified point.

The MEA has marked nine countries unsafe for Indians amid wars and rising political instability.

The next hearing in the IRCTC hotel scam has been scheduled for 14 January.

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The board has clarified that the provision is strictly for students with certified visual disabilities and will not be extended to other categories unless specified separately.

The Supreme Court clarified that mere availability of reservation cannot prevent a deserving SC/ST/OBC candidate from being selected for an unreserved seat purely on merit

The bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have been denied after the Supreme Court held that their roles in the conspiracy in the 2020 Delhi riots case was central.

The Bengaluru to Bidar special train will run twice a week, departing on Fridays and Sundays. The Bidar to Bengaluru service will operate on Saturdays and Mondays.

DK Shivakumar mockingly suggested that the mining scion could seek protection from the US or Iran if he so chose.

The Supreme Court said deprivation of liberty should not be arbitrary and warned that delay in trial cannot operate as a trump card for the accused in serious cases.

Many shoppers stop to enquire, examine the fruit and ask questions, but walk away without making a purchase. Vendors attribute this hesitation to doubts about artificial ripening.

Which Indian city offers tap water safe enough to drink straight from the tap? Surprisingly, in one city, water meets all BIS standards, completely safe, no filters required

The Communist Party of India, while welcoming cash assistance with the Pongal package, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to extend it to new ration card applicants

According to the IMD, Karnataka will continue to see dry weather with no rainfall expected today and tomorrow. Foggy conditions are likely around Bengaluru in morning hours.

A sub-divisional magistrate in MP was suspended after allegedly copying portions of a Congress memorandum into an official order over protest in Indore water contamination crisis.

After remaining in low double digits for several years, AK-series seizures rose from 13 in 2024 to 40 in 2025, the highest recovery of AK weapons since 2020.

The special trains will connect key destinations across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states including Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram, Coimbatore.

The injured passengers were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their condition is reported to be stable.

Jethmalani said the data itself disproves the narrative of Indians as takers or burdens, arguing that Indians are net contributors wherever they live.

Tensions rose at Dhule Gurudwara over the chiefs role, with allegations against Baba Ranveer Singh and calls to reopen it for Guru Gobind Singhs anniversary.

A 30-year-old Dalit woman was stabbed to death in Karnataka after allegedly refusing a marriage proposal from a man known to her, who was later found dead in a nearby forest.

Using his AI-enabled helmet, the techie identifies traffic violations and reports them directly to the traffic police, submitting supporting evidence along with the complaint.

Unlike traditional Republic Day parades that open with marching contingents, the 2026 edition is assessed to begin with battlefield awareness and intelligence-led elements.

The remarks drew sharp political reactions. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the premise of Bhagwats statement, saying adults have legal right to make their own choices.

Just months ago, in August, Ram Rahim was granted another 40-day parole for his own 58th birthday celebrations.

Ajit Pawar said that even when different parties were in power at the Centre and the state in the past, local body elections were fought on local issues and against each other.

Shashi Tharoor on Sunday slammed the BCCIs move asking KKR to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, weighing that sport should be kept separate from politics.

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A South Korean national, was stabbed to death in Noida by his live-in partner. Police arrested the accused and further investigation is underway.

PM Modi concluded his blog stating that India moves forward with the determination to build a Viksit Bharat with the blessings of Lord Somnath.

The proposed bridge will be constructed over the Muriganga (also known as the Buri Ganga) river and will connect Kakdwip with Sagar Island.

British MP Bob Blackman said Jammu and Kashmir should be reunited with India, reiterating his support for the abrogation of Article 370.

Donald Trump warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian goods very quickly over New Delhis Russian oil purchases, according to an audio released by the White House.

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Morigaon, Assam at 04:17 am, with a depth of 50 km, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.

The Minister directed NHPC to speed up the removal of accumulated silt to ensure better use of water resources.

Amit Shah said that the BJP will oust the Mamata Banerjee government by winning the upcoming polls with a two-thirds majority in the upcoming assembly elections.

Addressing a rally in Tiruchirappalli, Shah launched a sharp attack at DMK government and said that MK Stalin's sole objective is to make his son the Chief Minister.

The CM urged the Election Commission to immediately rectify the flaws, address procedural glitches, and ensure transparency

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Sources said a proposal to extend these restrictions to all 105 Ganga ghats, from Haridwar to Rishikesh, is currently under discussion with seers and Shri Ganga Sabha

Officials said the investigation points to a white-collar terror module made up of highly educated individuals, including doctors.

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi described the US move as a return to imperial-style politics.