BMC election 2006: The essential Mumbai voter checklist for pivotal civic poll
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Valid ID like Aadhaar, passport, or voter card required for BMC polls on Jan 15
- Phones off and sharp objects banned at polling stations
- Polling stations will have ramps, wheelchairs, and water for accessibility
BMC elections 2026: Due in 2022, what kept Mumbai’s civic polls on hold for 4 years?
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- BMC elections to be held on Jan 15, 2026, after nearly four-year delay
- Polls delayed due to legal disputes, OBC quota issues, and Shiv Sena split
- Over 1.03 crore voters eligible; results to be declared on Jan 16, 2026
No EPIC card? Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls accept 12 alternative IDs
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Navi Mumbai civic polls to be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm
- 12 alternative ID proofs accepted if voters lack their EPIC card
- Paid leave mandated for employees to boost voter turnout
Lawrence Bishnoi gang strikes across borders: 48 hours, two countries, one message - 'Next time ...'
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Delhi and Brampton shootings show the gang's transcontinental reach and strategy
- Gang's split rumors seen as a strategic feint to boost international operations
- The narrative of a split allowed the syndicate to focus on bolstering its international operations
Wrong turn in Ladakh: Frozen car, closed road, no fuel - How cops rescued Agra tourists missing for 5 days
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Four Agra tourists rescued in Ladakh after being stranded on a snow-blocked road
- Police found the group in a remote hut after days of searching in sub-zero temps.
- Officials urge travelers to heed advisories during Ladakh's harsh winter months
Magh Mela: Makar Sankranti draws lakhs to Prayagraj Sangam; over 1 cr devotees expected on Jan 15
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Around 3,300 sanitation workers have been deployed, along with nearly 26,000 toilets
- Over one crore pilgrims expected for Makar Sankranti snan on January 15
- Arrangements made for crowd control, sanitation, and security at the mela
Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment hits controversy over Ahilyabai Holkar statue demolition, ADM orders probe
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Investigation ordered after Ahilyabai Holkar statue demolition at Manikarnika Ghat
- Protests demand reinstatement of the statue at its original location
- Renovation project aims to modernise Manikarnika Ghat by year-end
Nipah alert: Pune lab confirms two Bengal cases - Nurses critical, source still unknown, 120 in home isolation
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- Nipah virus confirmed in two nurses in West Bengal, both in critical condition
- Over 120 contacts traced; many placed under home isolation for monitoring
- Officials suspect human or food transmission; infection source unclear
From 6 to 15: MP govt finally admits true death toll in Indore water crisis after weeks of denial
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- 15 deaths in Indore, MP, due to diarrhoea from contaminated water.
- Outbreak mainly affected Bhagirathpura and nearby areas since December 29, 2025
- Government announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of 18 deceased persons
Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Voting date, time, results and key electoral details
City | Updated: Jan 14, 2026
- BMC elections in Mumbai set for January 15, 2026 after nearly 3 years' delay
- 114 of 227 wards reserved for women, boosting gender representation
- Results to be declared on January 16, 2026 after single-phase polling
'Poore thane ko aag laga doonga': Enraged Bajrang Dal man abuses inspectors at UP police station | Watch
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Bajrang Dal's Suraj Patel charged for threatening police in Rampur station
- Patel apologized, but FIR was still filed under relevant legal sections.
- Additional SP ordered to investigate and submit a report on the incident
KGMU-Lucknow rape and conversion case: How banned PFI's 'ghost' model is complicating the probe
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- KGMU probe reveals banned PFI's underground support for accused in criminal case
- Police found digital evidence linking accused to PFI sympathisers aiding evasion
- Investigation highlights challenges in tracing covert support networks post-ban
Foreign tourist lost in Goa due to app error, rescued by Rapido woman rider - ‘I won’t take fare’
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Tourist lost her way in Goa due to navigation app error, rescued by Rapido rider Sindhu Kumari Rai.
- Viral video shows Rai comforting and safely escorting the distressed tourist
- Incidents show risks of over-relying on digital maps, need real-time updates.
15-year-old Pune girl fakes Instagram romance to kidnap and kill teen boy
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- 15-year-old girl detained for role in Pune teen's kidnapping and murder
- Girl allegedly used Instagram to lure victim into a fake relationship
- Police arrested five adults and detained four minors in connection with the case
Ghaziabad hotel horror: Man beats woman to death, spends night with her body
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Man arrested for murdering female friend in Ghaziabad hotel after argument
- Victim died from internal injuries; accused confessed post-mortem findings.
- FIR registered; accused spent night beside body before alerting hotel staff
BMC elections 2026: How to confirm your voter registration details ahead of Jan 15 polls
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Maharashtra civic polls to be held on Jan 15 across 29 municipal corporations
- BMC election sees 25% fewer candidates than 2017, with 1,700 aspirants this year
- Voters advised to check registration online, bring valid photo ID on polling day
Delhi colder than Mussoorie and Shimla: Why plains are freezing while hills feel ‘cosier’
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Northwest India plains colder than hills due to inversion and cloud cover
- Severe cold, dense fog, and orange alert continue in Delhi and nearby areas
- Region faces driest winter on record with over 80% rainfall deficiency
Woman who eloped detained by UP cops, then shot dead by husband inside police station
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Woman shot by husband inside Hardoi police station, revealing security flaws
- Two officers suspended for negligence; internal investigation ordered
- Murder weapon recovered; case assigned for thorough probe into police protocols
Noida Authority admits treating all wastewater but dumping two-thirds of it; NGT calls it ‘unacceptable’
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Noida treats 260 MLD sewage daily but reuses only 86 MLD, rest flows into drains
- NGT criticizes Noida Authority for failing to utilize over half of treated water
- Activists say current efforts fall short of 46% reuse target by 2026.
West Bengal Nipah virus scare: Two nurses ‘very critical’ - All you need to know about causes and symptoms
City | Updated: Jan 13, 2026
- Two West Bengal nurses suspected of Nipah virus, both critically ill.
- Samples tested at AIIMS Kalyani; confirmation of Nipah infection is awaited
- No treatment or vaccine for Nipah virus; fatality rate up to 75%.
Bengaluru woman murder: Husband paid hitman Rs 1.5 lakh, then pulled trigger himself
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Husband sought contract killer online before murdering wife on Magadi Road
- Advance of Rs 1.5 lakh paid to Salem offender who did not execute the killing
- Police arrested Moulesh Kumar for aiding and advising on the murder plot
UN-retired couple lose Rs 15 cr in 15 days: Cyber thugs set up fake SC bench, even threatened Delhi SHO
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Delhi doctor couple lost Rs 15 crore in cyber fraud by fake police and court
- Fraudsters held victims under "digital arrest" for 15 days via video calls
- Delhi Police's cyber unit is investigating the sophisticated scam
Rs 547 crore cyber fraud ring busted in Telangana; crypto used to send money to Cambodia
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Khammam police arrest 18 linked to Rs 547 crore laundering racket
- Four prime suspects remain at large; funds converted to crypto and sent abroad
- Mule accounts used to launder money from cyber fraud victims since 2022
Uttar Pradesh's brutal honour killing: 16-year-old tortured, killed and her body burnt by family
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- 16-year-old girl allegedly killed by family in Kasganj honour killing
- Police launched a manhunt; two people taken into custody for questioning
- Girl's body was set ablaze to destroy evidence; postmortem ordered
Bengaluru girl, 6, murdered; medical examination confirms sexual assault, neighbour arrested
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Medical exam confirms sexual assault, murder of 6-year-old girl in Bengaluru
- Police arrested neighbour Yusuf Khan after a cross-state manhunt
- Rape charge under POCSO added as investigation continues
Puja Khedkar Pune bungalow theft: ‘Domestic help drugged my parents and staff, tied my hands’
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Pune police probe theft at ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's family bungalow
- Multiple family members and staff found unconscious, sedatives suspected
- Formal complaint and details of stolen valuables still pending
Bengaluru: Close shave for 6 as drunk techie crashes car into Barbeque Nation; arrested
City | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Drunk techie crashed car into restaurant wall on Indiranagar’s 100 Feet Road
- Six bystanders narrowly escaped; one youth injured, two vehicles damaged
- Driver arrested for drunk and rash driving, vehicle seized by police
Chiller days ahead for Delhi? Unexpected rain hits Delhi-NCR amid dense fog and biting cold
City | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Unexpected rain hits Delhi and NCR amid cold wave and dense fog
- IMD forecasts more rain, colder temperatures, and improved air quality
- Schools in Delhi, Haryana, Noida, Ghaziabad closed due to cold weather.
What was razed at Delhi’s Turkman Gate? Mosque untouched, encroachments cleared — footage reveals
City | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Mosque near Turkman Gate left untouched as illegal encroachments were demolished
- MCD removed diagnostic center, guest house, and hall as per court orders.
- 11 arrested after demolition drive violence; investigation continues
Tale of two airports: Why Delhi’s IGI stagnated in 2025 while Mumbai’s CSMIA hit new highs
City | Updated: Jan 09, 2026
- Delhi airport's 2025 passenger numbers flat due to repairs and disruptions.
- Mumbai airport saw record traffic in 2025, handling 55.5 million passengers
- India's overall air travel grew, with domestic and international numbers rising