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The Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association declared an indefinite strike for truck drivers across Karnataka, slated to commence on January 17, in vehement opposition to the stringent provisions concerning hit-and-run cases under the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Delhi's educational landscape encountered confusion and rapid changes regarding the extension of winter vacations in schools within the national capital. The Directorate of Education's initial announcement on Saturday evening about the extension of winter holidays till January 10 was swiftly withdrawn later the same night, leaving both school administrations and parents puzzled.

Jallikattu, the ancient and adrenaline-pumping bull-taming sport, has commenced the new year in both Tamil Nadu, India, and Sri Lanka, marking a cultural celebration that spans borders. In Tamil Nadu's Thachankurichi village, the fervor of this tradition was showcased with a grand spectacle involving 500 bulls, amid tight security measures that underscored the significance of the event. Spectators gathered in the hundreds, enthralled by the display of courage and rural identity.

In a shocking turn of events in Pune, notorious gangster Sharad Mohol met a tragic demise on his wedding anniversary as members of his own gang allegedly shot him dead over a financial disagreement. The incident, which occurred in a narrow lane in Kothrud, was captured in a video that has since surfaced, depicting a group of men firing at Mohol at point-blank range.

Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India woke up to an intensified cold wave accompanied by dense fog, significantly impacting daily life. The national capital, already battling freezing temperatures, witnessed a further plunge in mercury levels as the grip of the cold wave tightened. The dense fog made commuting arduous for residents, blanketing the region and reducing visibility.

India's battle against Covid-19 has seen a new challenge emerge with the detection of 619 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant reported across 12 states, as per official sources. This comes as the country registered 761 new Covid cases on Friday, marking a decrease in active cases to 4,334, along with 12 reported deaths.

Tensions escalated in Karnataka as the arrest of Shrikant Poojari, allegedly involved in riots following the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, sparked protests and political upheaval. Poojari, a Kar Sevak, was granted conditional bail after being detained for his purported role in the decades-old case.

As winter tightens its grip over North India, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of severe cold day conditions enveloping Delhi and various other northern regions on Friday. An anticipated plummet in temperatures has set the stage for chilly spells in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and select areas of Uttar Pradesh, intensifying the wintry cold that has already settled in.

In a historic move, the Maharashtra government has appointed Rashmi Shukla, a seasoned 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, as the state's Director General of Police (DGP). Shukla's elevation marks a significant milestone, making her the first woman to assume the top police post in Maharashtra.

he tragic demise of Punjab's Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dalbir Singh Deol, has sent shockwaves through Jalandhar, as reports surface alleging his murder by an autorickshaw driver following a dispute over a ride to the officer's village.

A devastating collision between a bus and a truck in Assam's Golaghat district has resulted in a tragic loss of life, leaving at least 12 people dead and 25 others injured, as confirmed by the local authorities on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ayodhya bore witness to a heartwarming exchange between the Prime Minister and Meera Majhi, the beneficiary of the Ujjwala scheme. Following his tea rendezvous at Majhi's residence, PM Modi took the initiative to send tokens of appreciation and goodwill to her family.

An alarming tale of suspected human trafficking has emerged following the return of a Nicaragua-bound Airbus A340, diverted from France amid suspicions of facilitating illegal immigration, carrying 303 passengers, including 260 Indians. Investigations have unveiled a distressing narrative of 66 passengers from Gujarat allegedly coerced into a complex web of illegal immigration, with promises of entering the US via Nicaragua.

In a devastating turn of events, a fourth-year engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G), passed away on Monday morning after falling ill following a New Year's Eve celebration. The student, along with three friends, also students at IIT-G, had ventured to Guwahati’s Paltan Bazar to ring in the new year.