HP High Court Directs Local Body Elections by April 30
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis forecasts a sweeping win for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in urban local body polls, citing development as the key voter driver. Read the full analysis.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reshuffles cabinet for 9th time, hands crucial Local Bodies portfolio to Sanjeev Arora ahead of Feb municipal polls. Arora now holds 4 key departments.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reacts to High Court's directive to hold Panchayati Raj elections before April 30, 2026. Read the latest on the legal and political implications.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
Local Bodies Department directs Ludhiana MC to enforce road quality norms, mandatory lab tests & on-site supervision to ensure smooth travel and prevent fund wastage.
Nepal's cabinet approves landmark rule allowing children with unknown paternal identity to acquire citizenship through their mother. A major step for gender equality and children's rights. Read the full story.
Karnataka Cabinet approves a major scheme to issue A khata certificates for 10 lakh unauthorised properties across urban local bodies, excluding Bengaluru. Learn how this move aims to boost revenue and curb illegal layouts.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
Nepal's Gen-Z protests & Pokhara Airport graft case disrupt China's patronage network, forcing a strategic recalibration. India sees an opening to reset ties. Analysis.
Nepal's caretaker PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' orders three cabinet ministers to resign over political affiliation ahead of crucial March 13 elections. Read the full story.
Cricket Association of Nepal reveals its 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies & USA. Rohit Paudel to lead. Full details inside!
Curfew lifted in Nepal's Birgunj after mosque vandalism. Police cite social media posts as trigger. Two youths in custody. Life returns to normal. Read the full report.
A viral TikTok video triggers communal tensions and a curfew in Nepal's border city Birgunj, raising security concerns in India. Authorities enforce strict lockdown as protests spread.
A TikTok video in Nepal's Birgunj triggered religious tension, leading to a curfew extension. Authorities warn of shoot-on-sight orders. Read the latest updates on the situation.
Curfew enforced in Nepal's Birgunj border town after communal clashes triggered by alleged blasphemous TikTok comments and mosque vandalism. Details on the ongoing situation.
Religious tensions escalate in Nepal's Birgunj as authorities extend curfew following vandalism of a mosque. Read the latest updates on the situation and its implications.
The upcoming Union Budget will unveil a plan to strengthen India's urban local bodies, focusing on own-revenue generation and market-linked financing like municipal bonds. Read more.
Nepal authorities impose curfew in Birgunj till January 6 morning following violent communal clashes and mosque vandalism. Police arrest 23, situation tense.
Nepal authorities impose a ban on gatherings and protests in Birgunj following communal tensions. Security tightened, curfew-like orders issued. Read the full report.
Kapurthala administration issues delimitation notification for Sultanpur Lodhi's municipal wards. Learn about the new 15-ward structure and its impact on local governance.
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli records statement with Human Rights Commission and probe committee investigating crackdown on youth-led demonstrations. Details inside.
Local authorities in Nepal's Madhesh Province call for social harmony following communal tensions. Leaders stress unity and legal action to prevent future conflicts.
As Nepal's 2026 elections see a surge in Gen Z voters, former diplomat Ranjit Rae urges India to start a dialogue with Kathmandu's new government, irrespective of its political orientation. Read the full analysis.
A Nepal commission probing police force in Gen Z protests will summon ex-PM K P Sharma Oli. At least 77 were killed nationwide. Read the full report on the investigation.
MCG gets ULB nod to outsource Sohna Chowk parking operations to a private firm. The 218-car facility aims to ease Sadar Bazaar congestion. Tender to be floated within a month.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
Former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai discusses the root causes of Gen-Z protests, calls for updating the 1950 India-Nepal treaty, and asserts Nepal won't be a geopolitical playground. Exclusive insights.
Tambaram Corporation appoints activist B Kavitha as its differently-abled councillor, marking a significant step in Tamil Nadu's inclusive governance policy. Read her inspiring vision.
Nepal authorities intensify action against illegal cross-border bride matchmaking after discovering Nepali women with Chinese nationals in Kathmandu. Read the full report.