3 Telangana Panchayat Officials Held in Rs 2.5 Lakh Bribe Case
Telangana ACB arrests Nandigama Panchayat Raj officials for demanding Rs 2.5 lakh bribe for building permissions. Rs 1 lakh recovered. Read the full details.
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Congress Seeks Panchayat Samiti Re-delimitation in Ajmer
Ajmer's District Rural Congress petitions for re-delimitation of panchayat samitis, alleging BJP pressure and violation of Election Commission rules. Details inside.
SC Upholds Rajasthan Panchayat Delimitation, Dismisses Plea
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Amritsar Gram Panchayat Polls on Jan 18 for Vacant Posts
Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
Court summons Raj Kundra in Bitcoin ponzi scheme case
A special court has summoned businessman Raj Kundra in the Bitcoin ponzi scheme case. The ED alleges he received 285 bitcoins, proceeds of crime. Read the full details.
Subhashree & Raj Usher in New Year 2026
Actors Subhashree and Raj welcomed 2026 with a beautiful and grand celebration. Get the latest details on their New Year's ushering and related entertainment highlights.
Telangana Assembly scraps two-child norm for rural polls
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for panchayat polls, aiming to address declining fertility rate of 1.7. Minister warns of political domination by north.
Telangana ends two-child rule for panchayat polls
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for local body elections, adopts resolution supporting MGNREGS. Read the full story on the legislative changes.
Telangana ends two-child rule for local body elections
Telangana assembly passes bill removing the two-child norm for contesting local body polls. Minister cites state's low fertility rate, now at 1.7, as key reason. Read the full story.
Telangana ends two-child policy for local polls
Telangana Assembly abolishes the two-child norm for contesting in local body elections, marking a major policy shift. Read the full details and implications here.
Goa Court Stops Unity Mall Construction in Chimbel
North Goa court orders Goa Tourism Development Corporation to stop Unity Mall construction in Chimbel after protests. The project faces legal challenges over wetland impact.
Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti Polls Likely in Feb
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Karnataka Local Body Polls to Be Held This Year: Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Maharashtra's VBG Ram G Act Gives Villagers Development Power
Maharashtra's new VBG Ram G Act empowers villagers to decide local development works. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the landmark legislation for grassroots governance.
Karnataka Local Body Polls Scheduled for 2026
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
Goa Fire: Sarpanch Disqualified, Secretary Sacked
After the tragic Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25, authorities take strict action. The sarpanch is disqualified and the panchayat secretary dismissed for breach of public trust. Read the full details.
Grahak Panchayat Urges CM to Withdraw MOFA Changes
Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat urges CM Devendra Fadnavis to enforce MOFA Act strictly and withdraw recent amendments, calling them unjust and pro-builder. Read the full story.
SC's 2026 Docket: Religion, Citizenship, Liberty Cases
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
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.
Rajasthan Panchayat Poll Draft Roll Jan 29, Final Feb 25
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
Goa Fire Probe Finds Illegal Club, Collusion by Authorities
Magisterial inquiry reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan, operated with forged permits, pointing to systemic failure and official collusion. Read the shocking details.
Ponda Deputy Collector Orders Crackdown on Illegal Scrapyards
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
Congress, BJP join hands to keep Left out of Kerala panchayat
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 as BJP support wins Mattathur panchayat
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
Invalid Vote Swings Kannur Panchayat Poll, UDF Wins Presidency
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF Gains in Malabar Panchayats After Election Surprises
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Congress Defections in Thrissur Panchayat Spark 'Operation Kamala' Row
Eight Congress members in Mattathur panchayat resigned, helping a BJP-backed independent win the president's post. KPCC expels members, alleges political sabotage. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad court rejects Muslim couple's adoption application
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
Indore Police's New Year Crackdown: 950 Suspects Checked
Indore Police conducted a massive overnight drive to curb crime ahead of New Year. Over 950 suspects checked, 377 faced legal action, and 163 drunk drivers booked. Read details.
Hassan Judge: Police Must Understand Child Laws, Act Swiftly
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
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