Patiala and Sangrur districts saw nearly 4% of votes rejected in recent local body elections due to improper ballot marking. Experts call for urgent voter education and electoral reforms. Read more.
Analysis of the 2025 municipal council elections in Nanded and Latur districts, Maharashtra. Explore the results, political dynamics, and what they signal for state politics. Read more.
Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel and Speaker Shankar Chaudhary chaired a key meeting in Vav-Tharad to oversee Republic Day arrangements and review district projects. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh police investigate multiple incidents of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) branded balloons found in Una and Kangra districts. No spying devices found yet, but origin probe intensifies.
A CAG audit reveals large-scale diversion of Rs 300 crore from Karnataka's District Mineral Foundation Trust, violating PMKKKY rules meant for welfare in mining-affected districts. Read the full report.
Bagalkot district office complex was searched after a bomb threat email received on December 12. Authorities conducted checks as similar threats targeted multiple DC offices. Read for details.
Adarsh Behera, kidnapped by RSF militia in Sudan, returns home after 40 days. Read his harrowing story of survival and the diplomatic efforts that secured his release.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced Hansi will be declared the state's 23rd district. The formal notification will be issued within a week. Read about the historical significance and development projects.
A drone survey reveals systematic illegal mining across 64 hectares near Bhilwara, with 57 lakh tonnes of stone extracted beyond legal limits. Potential penalty nears Rs 256 crore. Read the shocking details.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.
Patna's new Mines and Geology Director, Manesh Kumar Meena, orders strict action against illegal mining and transport to ensure scientific mining and higher revenue. Details inside.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces ODOP 2.0 and 'One District, One Cuisine' to promote traditional products & food. Aim is global markets, exports, and rural jobs. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath rebrands the state's culinary identity with ODOP 2.0 and 'One District, One Cuisine'. Aim: boost exports, jobs, and take local products global. Read more.
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Clashes between political workers disrupt local body elections in Maharashtra, with incidents reported across 10 districts including Raigad, Beed, and Pune. Stay updated on the latest developments.
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Panchkula police intensify crackdown on illegal mining, seizing heavy machinery and registering multiple cases. Authorities vow to continue operations against environmental offenders.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd engages in crucial discussions with Afghan authorities to extract valuable minerals from Afghanistan's rich mines. Historic opportunity for Indian mining sector.
Delhi government's revenue department proposes restructuring the capital into 13 districts with new names. The draft plan aims for better administrative efficiency. Read more about the proposed changes.
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Himachal Pradesh mining tippers flood Nangal for overnight parking after Una implements evening-to-morning road ban. Local residents face noise, pollution, and safety concerns.
Electronic voting machines commissioned for Lai Autonomous District Council election on December 3. All 111 polling stations prepared with technical support from BEL engineers.
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
Women's participation in Jharkhand's mining sector has increased significantly since 2019. DGMS reports 442 women in opencast mines, 178 in underground operations. Read more about this transformative change.