Cities that find a balance between providing economic opportunities and fostering a safe public environment work best for women. This can happen only when governments, employers and society pull in the same direction
The BJP has already appointed union minister Jual Oram as the party's state election officer for Jharkhand to oversee the elections.
Crime branch officials questioned him for hours and allowed him to go after serving him a notice under section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), he said.
Greeting youngsters on National Youth Day, Rekha Gupta said the entire country looks up to them as they have a crucial role in leading the nation towards progress.
Though not the executor, the alleged hitman is accused of travelling to Bengaluru, conducting reconnaissance and advising Balamuragan on how to carry out the murder in areas with minimal CCTV surveillance.
In total, Rs 14.85 crore, the life savings accrued from decades of work, was systematically drained from their accounts.
The police detailed a complex laundering operation. The fugitive accused are said to have supplied these acquired Indian bank accounts to cyber fraudsters operating from Cambodia and other foreign countries.
With only frost recorded so far this January, scientists say this is the first such instance since systematic snowfall monitoring began in 1985, underscoring the seriousness of the change.
Police teams arriving at the scene extinguished the pyre and sent the charred remains for a postmortem examination. The family’s house was found locked and had to be forcibly opened for inspection.
The incident, which unfolded across Shayampet and Arepally villages, came to light on Sunday after authorities conducted post-mortem examinations on exhumed carcasses.
Investigators, acting on leads, identified the suspect as Yusuf Khan, a neighbour of the victim’s family. Police traced Khan to a train and detained him when it halted at Cuttack railway station in Odisha.
In a verbal statement to the police, Khedkar alleged that a “recently hired domestic worker, reportedly from Nepal, mixed sedatives in food or drinks, rendering her parents and staff unconscious.” Senior officials have described the circumstances as unusual, with varying accounts complicating the preliminary investigation.
Kurai allegedly confessed that he entered the woman’s house around 9 pm through a sliding window to seek sexual favours.
The party has requested the Delhi Police to ensure full security during his appearance.
Around 40 people from 15 families were asked to vacate their homes at about 10 pm as temperatures dropped sharply to nearly 1°C
Six people, including women, were standing outside the restaurant when the vehicle hurtled towards them
The driver, who was supposed to take a left turn, instead jumped the divider and hit the wall of the restaurant Barbeque Nation, causing severe damage to the restaurant wall.
Rain was predicted in NCR cities, including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Palwal and Sohna, along with parts of western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Officials said a diagnostic centre, a guest house and a community hall were removed during the anti-encroachment drive.
Across India, air travel continued to grow despite Delhi’s slowdown. DGCA data shows that between January and November 2025, domestic air travel rose by 4.8% to 15.3 crore passengers.
Cities such as Delhi, Gurugram and Noida demonstrate strength in industrial inclusion but are hampered by weaker social indicators, including safety and affordability.
The market’s former backbone, the sub-Rs 1 crore segment, is rapidly losing ground. The current dynamics suggest Bengaluru’s real estate landscape is undergoing a permanent transformation, moving away from its volume-driven past.
Now entering its fourth year, UnboxingBLR positions itself as a collaborative platform that brings together citizens, creators, institutions, and government to spotlight Bengaluru as a progressive, multicultural, and constantly evolving city.
Bengaluru topped the Top Cities for Women in India 2025 index released by Avtar Group, emerging as the most inclusive city for women. Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad followed closely, reflecting stronger safety, employment opportunities and social infrastructure that support women’s careers and quality of life nationwide
It was in the mid-1970s that Turkman Gate was violently thrust into the national consciousness. This week’s clashes, though on a vastly different scale, have inevitably drawn a line back to 1976.
The only survivor, Sunkari Nakshatra (20), a final-year BBA student at IBS, suffered critical injuries in the accident. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where doctors said her condition remains unstable.
Commissioned in the early 1930s by the prominent regional banker Seth Mansaram, the building was completed in 1940 to house the newly established Mansaram Bank.
The force of the collision completely mangled the cab, with bloodstains found inside the vehicle. The front portion of the other car was also badly damaged. At the accident spot, police found a damaged traffic signal and a gas connection pole. A broken windscreen and blood were also seen on the road.
The incident occurred during an anti-encroachment demolition drive conducted by the MCD near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, close to Ramlila Maidan, following directions from the Delhi High Court.
Telangana is extending its push beyond the private sector. Authorities are actively encouraging state employees to switch to EVs and have recently appealed to manufacturers to offer a 20% concession to government staff.
The event will feature a rare joint address by MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, marking their first shared public platform in over two decades.
Health officials confirmed that several residents required medical attention. Medical Superintendent of Dankaur Primary Health Centre, Narayan Kishore, said around 30 people, including children, were examined at a health camp organised in the area.
Officials said the accused allegedly recorded videos of the incident themselves and circulated them on social media, urging others to gather at the spot.
In her social media statement, Sanawar struck a determined tone but also issued a caution. “I will get justice for Ankita with complete evidence,” she wrote, while also insisting that “the evidence provided by me must not be tampered with.”
According to police, the victim, 34-year-old Tribhuvan Thakur, works as a DJ and was returning home after performing at an event.
The driver alleged that Jyoti threatened to frame him for theft or molestation and went to the Sector 29 Police Station, where she created a ruckus.
Officials say local monitoring and accountability have played a key role. District authorities are now directly questioned if there is a sudden dip in sex ratio numbers, creating pressure to act quickly.
Pune techie suicide: Police said initial investigation suggested he had suffered losses in betting activities. Before taking the extreme step, he had sent a message to his family members.
The driver’s account alleges that during the trip, which lasted several hours, Dalal requested money for food and drink, to which he acquiesced, spending approximately Rs 700. However, when he later insisted she pay the fare and conclude the journey, she allegedly became aggressive.
Police said the assault stemmed from a dispute over a gym being run from the basement of a residential house in east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar.
VHP activists have submitted a written complaint to the police, seeking a high-level inquiry into the college's functioning, alleging that similar incidents had taken place in the past.
Addressing the audio indirectly, Chief Minister Dhami questioned the motives behind its circulation. The primary convict is Pulkit Arya, the son of a now-expelled BJP leader, who owned the Vanantra Resort in Rishikesh where Ankita was employed. Arya and two associates are currently serving life sentences.
While goods worth lakhs were destroyed, it was a providential escape for several fuel tankers parked in a nearby plot of land.
Delhi Turkman Gate violence update: Delhi Police on Wednesday morning registered an FIR against unknown persons in connection with the stone-pelting incident, where a police team was attacked. Nearly 10 people have been detained.
Experts warn that Hyderabad’s dependence on polluted sources, combined with the complexity of its supply system, makes the city highly vulnerable.
Delhi Police plan to continue strict enforcement through both challans and FIRs. They also aim to improve road signage, run sustained awareness campaigns, and introduce on-site traffic solutions to prevent wrong-side driving.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more light rainfall or snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The family of the deceased suspect the man was murdered over a dispute a few days ago. Following a complaint lodged by the deceased's son, a murder case has been registered at Sector 10 police station, a senior officer said.
According to details published by the Delhi Traffic Police, the initiative will see benches — typically comprising a judicial officer and a legal services authority representative — hearing eligible cases in a single sitting.
The treatment meted out to Chitrasen Sao, who was arrested on Monday, while in police custody drew criticism from activists and a retired IPS official who said it was a blow to the rule of law.