The Madras High Court has issued a stern warning to the Tamil Nadu government over its indiscriminate use of preventive detention laws, emphasizing that such powers, described by the court as “draconian,” must not be misused to silence dissenting voices or bypass ordinary criminal procedures. The judgment, delivered on December 30, 2025, underscores the judiciary’s

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Hyderabad was struck by a tragic incident on New Year’s Eve, when one man lost his life and fifteen others were hospitalised after reportedly consuming spurious liquor and contaminated food during celebrations in the Bhavani Nagar area, police officials said on Thursday. While authorities have yet to determine whether the illness was primarily caused by

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Updated: January 2, 2026 The Prerna Sthal in the Parliament complex, a dedicated space for statues of national leaders and freedom fighters, is undergoing a significant revamp to enhance accessibility, visual appeal, and landscaping, officials said. Key Upgrades Statues on Display Prerna Sthal houses 15 statues of national icons, which were earlier scattered across the Parliament complex. Notable statues include: The

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Updated: January 2, 2026 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced an inquiry into the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government’s decision to change the source of the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) from Jurala to Srisailam backwaters on the Krishna River. Allegations by the Current Government Water Allocation and Disparities Alleged Historical Mismanagement BRS Response Project Cost and Implementation

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Updated: January 2, 2026 In a shocking incident in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, a 35-year-old man allegedly poisoned his three minor children and then ended his own life at his home in Tudumuladinne village, Uyyalawada mandal, early on Thursday morning, police said. Details of the Incident The tragedy came to light when the deceased’s mother visited the house on New Year’s Day

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Updated: January 2, 2026 The Lokpal has withdrawn a controversial tender to procure seven luxury BMW cars worth over ₹4 crore, following widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society, records on the government’s e-procurement portal reveal. Background On October 16, 2025, the anti-graft ombudsman floated a tender inviting bids for seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars, intended for the

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Updated: January 2, 2026 In Bengaluru, the festive season is not just about lights and music—it is also about smell, taste, and memory, especially in the city’s old bakeries. Long before malls piped in “Joy to the World” and artificial trees stood glittering in store windows, the aroma of plum cakes, hot cross buns, and traditional sweets would

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Updated: January 2, 2026 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday called upon India’s youth to embrace responsibility and integrity, describing them as the “custodians of the nation’s future.” In his New Year’s message, he urged young people to take five pledges aimed at personal growth, ethical conduct, and nation-building. These included shunning all forms of addiction, using technology responsibly,

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Updated: January 2, 2026 The brutal murder of 19-year-old pregnant woman Manya Vivekananda Doddamani in Hubbali, Karnataka, over her inter-caste marriage has reignited debates over hate crime laws in the state. The incident, which occurred on December 21, 2025, saw Doddamani allegedly assaulted by her father, Prakash Gowda Patil, and a group of relatives, leading to her death at

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Updated: January 2, 2026 Three residents of Bengaluru’s Wasim Colony and Fakir Colony have approached the Karnataka High Court through a public interest litigation (PIL), challenging the state government’s recent demolition drive that displaced hundreds of families. The petition alleges violations of Supreme Court guidelines on eviction procedures and seeks compensation, rehabilitation, and medical care for affected residents. Who

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