A formal petition demands the immediate removal of Sarpanch Roshan Redkar for alleged power abuse and illegal licensing linked to the tragic Birch by Romeo Lane fire. The directorate has issued a notice returnable by Dec 26.
A vibrant Christmas costume parade transformed Aizawl into a festive hub. CM Lalduhoma led the procession, part of the Winter Festival 2025 closing. Read about the celebrations and award winners.
Two black bears entered a school in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, attacking students. Read about the heroic rescue and the rising human-wildlife conflict in the state.
Telangana's recent panchayat election results showcased a spectrum of human reactions: from gracious defeat and integrity to bitter vendetta. Read about the inspiring and shocking stories from villages.
Ludhiana Police arrests ex-sarpanch and three others for the murder of a truck driver. Details on the crime, arrests, and ongoing investigation revealed.
Two black bears attacked a Class VI student at a school in Chamoli. A brave classmate intervened, suffering injuries. Forest dept deploys cages as wildlife conflicts rise in Uttarakhand.
A brave 12-year-old girl rescued her classmate from a bear cub in Chamoli. This second attack at the school highlights rising human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. Read the full story.
A newly elected sarpanch in Telangana's Nirmal district dons a bear costume to scare away monkeys plaguing his village. His unique method goes viral as villagers seek a permanent solution.
A newly elected sarpanch in Telangana's Nirmal district uses a creative bear costume to scare monkeys. His viral video highlights a growing rural problem demanding government action.
BRS leader T Harish Rao accuses CM Revanth Reddy of fabricating election stats & misusing funds. He asserts BRS won 4000+ sarpanch seats. Read more.
Lingamma, once an illiterate bonded labourer in Nallamala forests, is now a village sarpanch. Discover her incredible journey of resilience and democratic triumph. Read her full story.
Newly elected sarpanches in Telangana are acting on poll promises by hiring teams to trap monkey troop leaders. Over 700 monkeys have been caught and released in forests. Read how villages are tackling the simian problem.
A 19-year-old girl was grievously injured in a bear attack in Sevarhi Barwa village, West Champaran. The bear strayed from Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Forest department urges caution.
The new sarpanch of Pudur in Vikarabad holds a unique mandate, balancing local environmental concerns with a critical ₹3,200 crore Indian Navy VLF communication project. Discover the national implications.
Several gram panchayats in Telangana see zero nominations for sarpanch and ward member posts due to flawed reservation quotas, leading to stalled local democracy. Read about the impact and official concerns.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hails Congress victory in local polls as endorsement of welfare schemes & democratic restoration. Party wins 8,325 sarpanch posts.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Purusula Pedda Lingamma, a Chenchu tribal woman rescued from bonded labour in 2016, is now the elected Sarpanch of Ramagiri village in Nagarkurnool, promising change for her community.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
Praveen Kumar Jogannagari left his Cognizant job after 15 years, won a gram panchayat ward post with over 75% votes in Telangana, and is now Upa Sarpanch. Read his inspiring political journey.
CM Revanth Reddy urges party leaders to secure more wins in final panchayat poll phase. Over 100,000 candidates contest for sarpanch and ward member posts. Congress claims strong rural mandate.
Hollywood star Kate Hudson will be honoured with the Costume Designers Guild's Spotlight Award in 2026. Discover her heartfelt reaction and the full list of CDGA nominees.
Actress Kate Hudson will be honoured with the Costume Designers Guild's Spotlight Award for her collaboration with designers. The ceremony is on February 12, 2026.
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
A violent clash in Ranchorpura village near Kalol, Gandhinagar, left eight injured from two families. The fight erupted after allegations of corruption against the village sarpanch. Read the full details.
Punjab Congress announces boycott of upcoming panchayat elections after a party sarpanch was attacked in Amritsar. Demands arrest of culprits and security for candidates.
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
Bollywood's ace designer Manish Malhotra opens up about his early days of tight budgets, his unwavering commitment to craft, and why glamour overshadows nuanced work. Discover his journey.
Uttarakhand deploys 15+ personnel in 11 forest divisions after surge in human-wildlife conflicts. CAMPA funds equipment, school curriculum updates planned. Read the full strategy.
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.