Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate faces disqualification as MLA after a sessions court upholds his 2-year sentence in a 1995 fraud case. Read the full story on the legal and political implications.
A postage stamp for 8th-century ruler Perumbidigu Mutharaiyar has ignited a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. BJP and DMK vie for credit as they woo the influential Mutharaiyar community ahead of elections. Read more.
Delhi government proposes a massive 10x increase in circle rates for agricultural land to match market prices, boosting revenue and farmer compensation. Read the full details.
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
Investigation into alleged illegal purchase of 640 acres in Jhadani village concludes. Findings point to violations of land ceiling laws. Full report to be submitted to state govt soon.
Poornima Janardhan from Udupi's postal department won the Vermeil Award at the International Philately Exhibition in Bali for her stamp collection on Hindu deities. Read her inspiring story.
Vadodara police arrested a man and confiscated banned e-cigarettes worth over Rs 10 lakh from his apartment. The raid was part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco products. Read for details.
The Indian government introduces a landmark bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector. Learn about the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act and its potential impact.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Pune court extends suspended sub registrar Ravindra Taru's police custody in Mundhwa land scam. Probe reveals Rs 48,000 deposits during deal registration, causing Rs 6 crore govt revenue loss. Read the latest details.
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accuses the Maharashtra govt of using the new pagdi system framework to evict lakhs from Mumbai and benefit builders. He demands legal protection for tenants.
Bavdhan police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for illegally registering a sale deed for 40-acre govt land in Mundhwa, causing massive stamp duty loss. Son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar linked to buyer firm. Read the full investigation.
A Panvel court sentenced a homeopathic doctor to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for administering allopathic injections, leading to a patient's death in 2016. The court fined him Rs 1.10 lakh. Read the full details.
Pimpri-Chinchwad police have booked three individuals for illegal online betting on an India-South Africa cricket match using the 'Taj777' app. One detained, two others wanted. Read the full details.
A staggering 52% of Pune's cooperative housing societies lack legal land ownership, blocking redevelopment. Officials push for faster resolution. Learn the impact and challenges.
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
Beed ZP suspends 14 teachers for not submitting UDID cards by deadline. State-wide verification drive targets misuse of disability benefits. Details inside.
Vasai crime branch arrests assistant municipal commissioner Gilson Gonsalves for negligence in the illegal Ramabai Apartment collapse that killed 17. Details on the investigation and other arrests inside.
Bombay High Court directs Mumbai civic chief to investigate the genuineness of Millennium Hospital's registration certificate and demands a state roadmap against unregistered hospitals. Read the full story.
Amadea Enterprises LLP, linked to Ajit Pawar's son, argued for stamp duty exemption in the Mundhwa land deal. The registration department's final order is expected in 5-6 days. Read the latest developments.
A captivating philately exhibition in Ludhiana displayed rare stamps and India's postal history. The event, organized by the Philatelic Club, featured unique collections and celebrated the art of stamp collecting.
A two-day district-level philatelic exhibition in Ludhiana's PAU showcases 81 frames of rare stamps. Over 250 students participated in competitions, highlighting philately's growing appeal.
A serious case of ragging & sexual harassment reported at a Hamirpur school. FIR filed against 6 seniors under POCSO & HP Anti-Ragging Act. Details inside.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials. Aim: boost public trust & accountability. Details inside.
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
A crucial file related to a biopic on social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule goes missing from Maharashtra's Mantralaya. Police launch an investigation under the Public Records Act. Details inside.
Navghar police file case against Uber India director for alleged Motor Vehicles Act violations after a woman's death in a Mulund truck-bike collision. Details on the case and regulatory breaches inside.
Maharashtra's Right to Services Act guarantees 1,212 government services with strict deadlines. Learn how citizens can appeal delays and the Act's impact on transparency and accountability.