India News
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: Rising Cases of Respiratory and Eye Diseases in Pets and Birds Alarming Veterinarians
Dec 16, 2025 02:45 am CST
Veterinarians in Delhi report a concerning surge in respiratory problems, eye infections, and digestive issues among pets and birds due to severe air pollution. Animals living close to the ground are especially vulnerable to PM2.5 particles, with clinics recording hundreds of cases since November as Delhi's Air Quality Index reaches hazardous levels.
West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls: Election Commission to Release Revised Voter List Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Election Commission of India is set to publish draft electoral rolls for West Bengal following a Special Intensive Revision process, with over 58 lakh names marked for potential deletion. The publication initiates a claims and objections phase continuing into February 2026, as authorities prepare for the upcoming assembly elections amid political scrutiny over constituency-wise voter deletions.
Bombay High Court Converts Goa Nightclub Fire Case to PIL: Luthra Brothers Face Legal Challenges in Thailand
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit regarding the Goa nightclub fire into a Public Interest Litigation, emphasizing accountability for the tragedy that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, Thai authorities prepare to present the case of nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to a Bangkok court, as India seeks their deportation following the issuance of an Interpol Blue Corner Notice. The case involves complex legal and diplomatic considerations between Indian and Thai authorities.
Mumbai's 295-Acre Central Park: Maharashtra's Ambitious Green Space and Sports Complex Development
Dec 16, 2025 02:29 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has announced plans for a 295-acre Central Park in Mumbai, combining Mahalaxmi Racecourse land with the Coastal Road. The development includes a state-of-the-art underground sports complex while preserving the area's green character and historic heritage. This environmental initiative aims to create a massive oxygen park that will help reduce the city's air pollution.
J&K Police Officer Killed During Anti-Terrorist Operation in Udhampur Forest: Security Forces Continue Search
Dec 16, 2025 02:22 am CST
A Special Operations Group officer named Amjad Pathan was killed during an ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces including the Indian Army and CRPF are conducting a joint operation near Sohan village after intelligence revealed the presence of three terrorists hiding in a forested area. The search operation faces challenges due to darkness and difficult terrain.
Nitin Nabin Assumes BJP National Working President Role: A New Chapter in Party Leadership
Dec 16, 2025 02:22 am CST
Nitin Nabin, 45, has officially taken charge as the BJP's national working president, signaling a potential generational shift in party leadership. Senior leaders including Amit Shah and JP Nadda expressed confidence that Nabin, with his strong RSS background and organizational skills as a five-time Bihar MLA, will effectively advance BJP's public service mission and Prime Minister Modi's governance initiatives nationwide.
Brave Women Launch Night Patrols Against Deadly Drug Trafficking in Rural Himachal Pradesh
Dec 16, 2025 02:18 am CST
In Leghat village of Himachal Pradesh, women aged 25-50 from the Laghat Mahila Mandal brave freezing winter nights to patrol streets and combat trafficking of chitta, a deadly heroin derivative. Their community-led initiative aims to protect local youth from addiction while supporting police efforts against a growing drug crisis that has spread alarmingly into rural areas.
103 Firemen Dismissed in Jammu & Kashmir Following Major Recruitment Fraud Investigation
Dec 16, 2025 01:59 am CST
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated 103 firemen after an investigation revealed significant irregularities in the 2020 recruitment process, including record tampering. This case is part of larger recruitment scandals in the region that prompted investigations by both the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau and the CBI, raising questions about accountability in the recruitment system.
ED Seizes Rs 80 Crore Assets from Punjab Company for Environmental Money Laundering Through Groundwater Pollution
Dec 16, 2025 01:42 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth Rs 79.93 crore from Malbros International Pvt Ltd in Punjab for money laundering related to environmental crimes. The company allegedly contaminated deep aquifers through reverse boring of untreated industrial wastewater, causing severe groundwater pollution that affected crops, livestock, and public health in surrounding villages.
Bank Agent Murders Hitchhiker to Fake His Death for Rs 1-Crore Insurance Claim, Exposed by Messages to Girlfriend
Dec 16, 2025 01:33 am CST
A shocking case of insurance fraud unfolded in Maharashtra where Ganesh Chavan murdered an innocent hitchhiker to fake his own death and claim a Rs 1-crore life insurance policy. Despite elaborate planning, his scheme was exposed when police discovered he was secretly messaging his girlfriend after his supposed death. Authorities tracked his alternate phone number to Sindhudurg district where he was apprehended.