Pune Groups Push for Vetal Hill Deemed Forest Status
Citizen groups in Pune urge the state to declare the entire Vetal hill complex as forest land, citing SC orders and ecological importance. A move crucial for Pune's climate buffer.
Citizen groups in Pune urge the state to declare the entire Vetal hill complex as forest land, citing SC orders and ecological importance. A move crucial for Pune's climate buffer.
In a significant move, 171 advocates enrolled in the Adhivakta Kalyan Nidhi at a Kanpur Bar Association camp. Memberships were restored and welfare scheme forms distributed. Read more about this key development for the legal community.
Shri Digambar Jain Samaj Kashi organized a magnificent procession in Varanasi to celebrate Lord Parshvanath Jayanti. Devotees from India and abroad participated with traditional fervour. Read more about this spiritual event.
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses Punjab State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhry of gross incompetence and surrender during block samiti and zila parishad elections. Read the full story.
Shahpur police file cheating case against manager of Gujarat Samast Muslim Ghanchi Samaj for allegedly siphoning Rs 39 lakh via fake vouchers from 2016 to 2024. Details inside.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.
Unemployed youth groups in Karnataka plan separate rallies in Dharwad on December 8 and 10, demanding immediate government recruitment for vacant posts. They warn of intensifying protests if demands are unmet.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges AAP used police & administration to stop opposition nominations in Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad elections. Details inside.
A student clash at a Jammu college sparks protests. The Sangharsh Samiti demands relocation of Muslim students, citing safety concerns. Authorities promise action.
Wholesale trading in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar halted completely as 150 agents and buyers joined a statewide protest. Read about their key demands and the impact.
A total of 64 nominations filed for Zila Parishad and 424 for Block Samiti seats in Jalandhar district. Polling scheduled for July 10. Get the full candidate list and details here.
Punjab Congress accuses AAP govt of blatant hooliganism, preventing opposition candidates from filing nominations for Dec 14 local body elections. Details of alleged attacks and police misuse inside.
749 nominations filed for Zila Parishad & Block Samiti polls in Patiala amid allegations of nomination papers being snatched & torn. Six police cases registered. Details inside.
Chamba administration creates multi-level committees to regulate fertiliser sales, prevent smuggling, and promote judicious use after Delhi blast linked to ammonium nitrate.
Under NEP 2020, all Indian HEIs must implement the 'Learn One More Bharatiya Bhasha' initiative to boost multilingualism and employability. Learn the details and impact.
SAD MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia accuses AAP govt of turning Punjab into a 'police state' to block opposition nominations for Block Samiti & Zila Parishad polls. She demands EC intervention.
State Election Commission defers civic polls after symbol allotment violations. Experts warn Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections face similar disruption unless rules are amended.
BSP chief Mayawati announces she will observe Dr. Ambedkar's death anniversary at her home, citing public inconvenience due to security. Party events planned in Lucknow and Noida.
Punjab BJP accuses AAP of influencing officials to block opposition nominations in local body polls. The party demands mandatory videography of the entire election process for transparency.
Kushalnagar witnessed a magnificent Hanuman Jayanti celebration with 8 beautifully decorated mantaps. Over 800 police personnel ensured security as thousands of devotees participated. Read more about the festivities.
22 candidates filed nominations for Panchayat Samiti polls in Mohali's Kharar & Majri blocks. Dera Bassi recorded zero entries for the 3rd day. Dec 4 is the last day to file. Get the details.
Three candidates file nominations for Phagwara Block Samiti elections in Jalandhar. Scrutiny on July 10, withdrawals by July 12, and voting on July 17. Get the latest updates.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
Tensions flared at Mhow's Bhojshala as ASI officials barred a new portrait of Waghdevi, citing a 2003 order. Devotees protested, leading to police intervention. Read the full story.
Punjab BJP working president Ashwani Sharma alleges AAP aims to win rural elections by misusing state machinery. BJP to contest all Zila Parishad, Block Samiti seats and go solo in 2027 assembly polls.
Nashik Municipal Corporation relocates Kumbh rest house project from historic B D Bhalekar School site to Gangapur Road following massive public protests. The new ₹10.36 crore project will be ready in 9-12 months.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
Actor Ranveer Singh issues a public apology after backlash for calling a goddess a 'female ghost' during IFFI 2025. Hindu group files police complaint. Details inside.
A large-scale rally by Dalit organisations in Karnataka's Chittapur passed without incident. Authorities deployed heavy security to ensure law and order. Read the full report.