Bengaluru: With New Year celebrations approaching, City Police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has directed pubs, hotels and event venues to strictly comply with safety norms and ensure that festivities are conducted within the bounds of the law. The directions were issued on Friday during a coordination meeting with owners and representatives of pubs, hotels and…
Bengaluru: A 38-year-old man has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving after his SUV crashed into a motorcycle, dragged it for nearly 500 metres and went on to hit several other vehicles on the city’s Ring Road, police said on Friday. The incident took place around 7.15 pm on December 24 near Kamakshipalya,…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police have announced a strict “zero drugs” policy for the upcoming New Year celebrations, warning of tough action against anyone found violating the law during the festive period. City police commissioner V C Sajjanar, while chairing a coordination meeting with senior officers on Friday, directed personnel across ranks to maintain heightened vigilance…
Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: A series of emphatic results marked day three of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament 2025–26, with several one-sided contests and standout individual performances across venues on Friday. At the DRIEMS Cricket Ground, Bhubaneswar-A produced a batting masterclass to overwhelm Kandhamal. After opting to bat, Bhubaneswar-A piled up a massive 400 for 7…
Bengaluru: The Customs department at Kempegowda International Airport has issued a high alert after uncovering a scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Customs officials to dupe and extort money from unsuspecting citizens. Officials said the racket primarily targets vulnerable individuals, including those from economically weaker backgrounds, by creating panic and a sense of urgency through…
Mysuru: With the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stepping in to assist the investigation, the death toll in the helium cylinder explosion near the Mysuru Palace has increased to three, police said on Saturday. Lakshmi, a 29-year-old woman from Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru, succumbed to her injuries late on Friday while undergoing treatment at KR Hospital. She…
New Delhi: Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman after her car ploughed into a police barricade during routine checking in the Shahbad Dairy area of outer north Delhi, leaving a constable injured, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred late on the night of December 24 when a police picket was in place as part…
New Delhi: In a renewed push to tackle air pollution and ease traffic congestion, the Delhi government is considering bringing back shared taxi services that were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. Officials said the move is aimed at reducing the number of private vehicles on city roads while offering affordable and convenient travel options to…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin will inaugurate the Agriculture Expo-cum-Seminar 2025 in Tiruvannamalai on December 27, agriculture and farmers welfare minister M R K Panneerselvam said on Wednesday. The two-day event will be held on December 27 and 28 at a venue opposite the Government Higher Secondary School on Tirukoilur Road in…
Several parts of the country witnessed incidents of vandalism and disruption in the days leading up to Christmas, with reports emerging from states including Chhattisgarh, Assam, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. The incidents ranged from damage to Christmas decorations and attacks on carol groups to confrontations during church events, drawing political reactions and appeals for protection…
