SC Orders 30% Women Quota in Punjab-Haryana Bar Council
The Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, aiming to boost gender diversity in legal bodies.
The Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, aiming to boost gender diversity in legal bodies.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance secures the mayor's position in Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation. BJP wins 40 wards, leads in five more as counting continues across Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena emerges as the frontrunner in the Nanded-Waghala Municipal Corporation elections, with BJP and NCP trailing behind in the latest vote count updates.
Sanquelim Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution to deduct one month's salary from members who skip three consecutive national day celebrations annually.
A 24-year-old man was shot dead during a dinner at a friend's house in Pune. His body was later found dumped in a nullah near Donje village. Police have arrested multiple suspects in the case.
In the 2017 Nanded-Waghala Municipal Corporation elections, Congress won a decisive majority, securing 61 seats. Shiv Sena and BJP faced setbacks, highlighting shifting political dynamics in Maharashtra.
Municipal corporation elections in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, and Jalna see intense multi-party contests. BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP forge alliances and fight independently across the region.
Hundreds of Sonowal Kachari community members protested in Dibrugarh, demanding immediate elections for their autonomous council, which has been without a democratic mandate for 23 months. Read more about their demands.
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to submit evidence against Medical Council chairman within six weeks. Govt must act and report progress. Read the full story.
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will hold its crucial National Council meeting in Mangaluru on January 20-21. The gathering will strategize for upcoming elections and address key national issues. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accuses BJP & allies of targeting Waqf Board via new law. He urges voters to reject them in Jan 15 Nanded civic polls. Read the full story.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accuses BJP alliance of targeting Waqf Board, urges voters to reject them in Jan 15 Nanded-Waghala civic elections. Read details.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announced massive infrastructure projects for Jalna, Parbhani & Nanded, attacking Congress for past neglect. He urged voters to back BJP for sustained urban development.
Nanded police arrest seven after a violent clash and shooting near Langar Sahib Gurdwara. SP Abinash Kumar led the operation. Details on the cross-FIRs and inter-state manhunt inside.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Nanded police range's massive crackdown on illegal businesses nets Rs 109 crore in seizures. Over 17,000 cases registered across four districts with public help via 'Khabar' helpline.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
BJP faces backlash for allotting Nanded Municipal Corporation tickets to two families, contradicting its anti-dynasty stance. Read about the political fallout and internal dissent.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia expressed 'disappointment' and warned the UAE over supporting separatists in Yemen. It demands Emirati forces leave within 24 hours. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia has formally warned the UAE, alleging its involvement with Yemeni separatists. This major rift threatens Gulf unity and the Yemen peace process. Read the full report.
A tragic incident in Nanded, Maharashtra, sees a family of four dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Police cite severe financial stress as the motive. Read the full investigation details.
Pune police arrest two men from Nanded for the murder of a 34-year-old automobile worker, Javed Pathan, allegedly over his relationship with the sister of one accused. Details inside.
Elections for the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana scheduled for March 17-18, 2026. State administration directed to ensure smooth, transparent polling. Key details inside.
ACB Nanded traps a police sub-inspector and constable for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Both officers attached to Airport police station arrested. Read the full details of the corruption case.
A couple and their two sons were found dead in Mudkhed taluka, Nanded. Police suspect a suicide pact driven by financial crisis and poor health. Read the full investigation details.
Tragedy strikes Nanded as four family members, including two children, are found dead in their home in a suspected case of mass suicide. Police investigation underway.