Bhopal: Father, a convicted murderer, rapes daughter
A man in Bhopal, recently released after a 14-year murder sentence, has been arrested for raping his 19-year-old daughter. The survivor bravely filed a police complaint. Read the shocking details.
A man in Bhopal, recently released after a 14-year murder sentence, has been arrested for raping his 19-year-old daughter. The survivor bravely filed a police complaint. Read the shocking details.
A Congress-run club in Kannur's Thalassery was vandalised, with furniture and a Gandhi portrait damaged. The party alleges CPM workers' resentment over election defeat. Police probe on.
All 33 proposals, including the budget, passed in a turbulent Ludhiana Municipal Corporation meeting. BJP councillors staged a walkout over procedural issues. Read the full details.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
CPM leaders mark 57th anniversary of Kizhvenmani massacre, pay tribute to 44 Dalit victims. State secretary demands more seats from DMK, criticizes BJP policies. Read the full report.
A Bandra court has convicted a Dadar businessman for feeding pigeons in public, imposing a ₹5,000 fine. This is the first conviction since the Bombay High Court's July ban, citing public health risks.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
CPI, CPI(ML), and CPM in Bihar gear up for mass programs against house demolitions and to foster Hindu-Muslim amity. Key protests scheduled for early January.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
A Bhopal POCSO court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter. The survivor bravely reported the abuse with her mother. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation general house meets on December 26 after a 7-month hiatus. Opposition councillors raise objections over last-minute agenda circulation and pending resolutions. Read the full story.
Bangladeshi actress Rokeya Prachy condemns the interim government for releasing convicted terrorists and failing to file cases against attackers. Read about the lawlessness crisis.
Two ISIS-inspired terrorists convicted for plotting a mass shooting against Manchester's Jewish community. Police say attack could have been UK's deadliest. Read the full story.
A special CBI court finds former SEBI AGM RP Singh guilty of demanding a bribe from Rose Valley's Gautam Kundu in 2010. Sentence to be announced Tuesday. Read the full details.
Former Kollam councillor M Saji and supporters allegedly stormed Eravipuram police station, threatening a sub-inspector with death. A case has been registered. Read the full details.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
A CPM attempt to silence a viral election parody song has spectacularly backfired, boosting the Congress campaign. Sung by Danish, the track became a poll anthem. Read more.
CPM demands verification of deceased voters' list with local body death registers after 24.08 lakh names removed in Kerala's intensive revision. CEO assures corrections possible until final list.
Kerala High Court directs Calicut University to include newly elected union councillors in its general council before proceeding with the senate election. Read the full legal directive.
Gurgaon councillors met MCG commissioner demanding urgent formation of ward committees for local governance. Delay impacts development, sparks RWA debate. Read more.
A Mumbai POCSO court convicts a school principal and teacher for sexually assaulting hearing & speech-impaired girls. Judge calls it a 'trauma for life'. Details on the verdict and victim compensation inside.
CPM reverses decision to approach EC against parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' after govt directive. District secretary Raju Abraham clarifies party's stance on freedom of expression. Read the full story.
The BJP's position in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council is precarious, dependent on two independent councillors. Will they support the party or tilt the balance?
Simranjit Singh Sekhon, an Indian-origin man, found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman who passed out in his cab in California. Details of the shocking crime and the 8-year prison sentence.
Former CPM MLA Narsayya Adam donates one-month pension for Solapur civic polls. MVA alliance seeks 20 seats, targets BJP over water crisis & development. Read more.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Maharashtra minister and five-time Sinnar MLA Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds his 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case. Details on his political journey and controversies.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.