Goa sarpanch disqualified, secretary sacked over fatal fire
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
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Mumbai Road Concreting Lags at 15% in City Ahead of BMC Polls
With BMC elections days away, data reveals a stark gap in road concretisation: only 15.3% done in Mumbai's island city versus 53.33% in suburbs. 17 of 24 wards lag behind. Read the full report.
Haryana ASI's widow awaits teaching job at MDU school
Santosh Lather, widow of Haryana ASI Sandeep Lather, is being considered for a teaching post at MDU's campus school. The government promised a job after his tragic suicide in October. Read the full story.
Court rejects bail in Goa nightclub fire case, issues notice to manager
Mapusa court rejects anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch & ex-secretary in Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. Notice issued to club manager. Key details on the legal proceedings and police allegations inside.
17 Booked for Attacking Ludhiana Sarpanch in Social Media Row
Ludhiana rural police book 17 after village sarpanch attacked for objecting to social media rumours and abuse. One arrested, raids on for others. Read details.
Man arrested in Jagatsinghpur for rape, threats
A 26-year-old man in Jagatsinghpur arrested for repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl, threatening to leak private media. The accused exploited her for six months on a false marriage pretext.
SC quashes rape conviction after couple marries in 2025
The Supreme Court of India overturned a man's rape conviction, citing a 'sixth sense' that led to judicial intervention and the couple's subsequent marriage in July 2025. Read the full story.
Bengaluru Businessman Held in POCSO Case, Duped Sister
A Bengaluru businessman was arrested under POCSO for assaulting a minor. He later promised marriage to the victim's sister to silence the family. Read the shocking details.
Rajasthan Proposal: Class 10 Must for Sarpanch, Sparks Debate
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.
4 Booked for Firing at Sarpanch's Son in Ludhiana Village
Doraha police register attempt to murder case after accused fire at son of acting sarpanch in Rajgarh village. Accused still at large. Read the full details.
Surat woman cheated of Rs 15 lakh in false marriage promise
A 42-year-old widow in Surat accuses a man of cheating her of Rs 15 lakh with a false marriage promise. Police register a case under BNS sections. Read the shocking details.
Coimbatore Nurses Protest for 6th Day, Demand Regular Jobs
145 nurses at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital continue their sit-in for the sixth day, condemning arrests in Chengalpattu and demanding job regularisation as per DMK's poll promise. Read more.
Girl killed in Vikarabad road accident, family blames sarpanch
A seven-year-old girl died after being hit by an SUV linked to a local sarpanch's family in Vikarabad. Police deny it was part of a victory rally. Read the full details.
95-yr-old freedom fighter takes oath as Telangana sarpanch
Guntakandla Ramachandra Reddy, 95, a freedom fighter, sworn in as Nagaram village sarpanch in Telangana. He pledges to focus on education, healthcare, and village development. Read his inspiring journey.
MBBS student Kavali Nikitha elected village sarpanch in Telangana
Kavali Nikitha, a 21-year-old MBBS student, wins sarpanch election in Shakhpur village. She aims to tackle transport, water issues & organize health camps. Read her inspiring story.
Petition Seeks Removal of Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Over Licences
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.
Mumbai broker arrested for rape, stalking business partner
A 43-year-old Mumbai real estate broker was arrested by Amboli police for allegedly raping, stalking, and exploiting his business partner on false marriage promises. Details inside.
Telangana Panchayat Polls Reveal Character
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.
Ex-Sarpanch, 3 Others Arrested for Trucker Murder
Ludhiana Police arrests ex-sarpanch and three others for the murder of a truck driver. Details on the crime, arrests, and ongoing investigation revealed.
Sarpanch in Bear Costume Fights Monkey Menace in Telangana
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.
Sarpanch wears bear suit to tackle monkey menace in village
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.
Harish Rao Accuses Revanth Govt of Deception
BRS leader T Harish Rao accuses CM Revanth Reddy of fabricating election stats & misusing funds. He asserts BRS won 4000+ sarpanch seats. Read more.
Bonded labourer to Sarpanch: Tribal woman's journey
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.
Telangana Villages Trap Monkeys After Panchayat Polls
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.
Pudur Sarpanch's Key Role in Strategic Navy VLF Station
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.
Telangana Villages Boycott Polls Over Reservation Issues
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.
Congress Sweeps Telangana Panchayat Polls, Wins 66% Posts
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hails Congress victory in local polls as endorsement of welfare schemes & democratic restoration. Party wins 8,325 sarpanch posts.
Karnataka Passes SC Internal Reservation Bill
Karnataka Assembly passes SC sub-classification bill, dividing 17% quota among 101 communities. The move lifts a freeze on government appointments and fulfills a Congress poll promise. Read the full story.
Congress dominates final phase of Telangana panchayat polls
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.
Ex-bonded labourer Lingamma elected Sarpanch in Telangana
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.
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