DH Speak Out: December 8, 2025 Edition Highlights
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
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Koteswara Rao Elected AP Govt Employees Association Secretary
Bondalapati Koteswara Rao, newly elected secretary of AP Govt Employees Association in Guntur, urges unity to resolve grievances. He pledges to bridge gap between staff and authorities.
Parliamentary Panel to Summon Airlines, DGCA Over Flight Woes
A parliamentary panel will summon airline executives and the DGCA to address rising flight disruptions and passenger grievances. Learn about the key concerns and expected actions.
Bengaluru's New E-Khata Kendras; Low 'B' to 'A' Khata Applications
Bengaluru introduces passport-style centres for e-khata services. Officials report only 3,252 applications for 'B' to 'A' khata conversion, citing public awareness gaps. Learn more about the new initiative.
UAE's Single-Step Passport & Emirates ID Renewal Cuts Time by 50%
UAE introduces unified renewal for passports & Emirates ID, slashing processing time by 50% and calls by 40%. A major step in the 'Zero Bureaucracy' initiative. Read more.
Fake Singapore passport holder caught at Sonauli border
A Punjab man's attempt to cross into Nepal using a forged Singaporean passport was foiled by alert immigration officers at Sonauli. The suspect has a decades-long history of deception.
Pune Passport Office Open House Session on December 10
Pune's Regional Passport Office holds an open house on Dec 10 to resolve applicant grievances. Register via email with file details. Get direct access to officers.
Ex-SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan gets 7 years jail in passport case
Rampur court sentences ex-SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan to 7 years imprisonment for dual passport forgery. Details on the case, charges, and political fallout inside.
Abdullah Azam Khan gets 7-year jail term in fake passport case
Rampur court sentences Abdullah Azam Khan to seven years imprisonment for using forged documents to obtain a passport. This is his third conviction, with 40 cases still pending. Read the full details.
SP Leader Azam Khan's Son Gets 7-Year Jail Term
Abdullah Azam Khan, son of SP leader Azam Khan, sentenced to 7 years imprisonment and fined ₹50,000 in a fake passport case by a Rampur court. Read the full details.
Court Orders Charges Against Sushil Ansal for Passport Fraud
A Delhi court finds prima facie evidence to frame charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for concealing criminal history in passport applications. The case will proceed on Jan 13, 2026.
RBI's Jan-Feb Drive to Clear Pending Customer Complaints
RBI Governor announces a special two-month campaign to resolve all complaints pending over 30 days with the Ombudsman. Get details on the surge in grievances and the central bank's push for better customer service.
Anil Vij directs police action on public grievances in Ambala
Haryana Minister Anil Vij addressed serious public complaints in Ambala, including a woman threatened by police, delayed HKRN salaries, and travel fraud. He ordered immediate action.
Nagpada Job Fraud: 238 Passports Seized in Crime Branch Raid
Mumbai Crime Branch raids 9 travel agents in Nagpada for duping people with fake foreign job offers. 238 passports seized, 2 arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Bihar's Udyog Vaarta: Investors Meet Chief Secretary Directly
Bihar launches weekly 'Udyog Vaarta' for investors to meet Chief Secretary directly, bypassing bureaucracy. Aimed at boosting investment and making Bihar a tech hub.
Access Passport Verification Records on DigiLocker Now
Indian citizens can now securely access and share their passport verification records directly via DigiLocker. This digital initiative streamlines processes for employment, education, and more.
8 Noida Officials' Salaries Held for Grievance Backlog
Noida Authority CEO M Lokesh withholds salaries of 8 senior officials for failing to resolve public grievances on time. Action targets pending IGRS cases. Read details.
Bombay HC Orders Passport Renewal in Attempted Murder Case
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
Court orders charges against Sushil Ansal in passport case
Delhi court directs framing of charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for allegedly procuring passports using false information. Read the latest developments in the long-running legal saga.
Hubballi loco pilots start hunger strike over grievances
Loco pilots of Hubballi division begin a 48-hour hunger strike, citing apathy over arduous duty hours, safety concerns, and staff vacancies. Read their demands.
Banking Complaints Jump 13% Under RBI Ombudsman Scheme
Consumer complaints to RBI Ombudsman rose 13.55% in FY25, with banks facing most grievances. Learn the top complaint categories and how to file your complaint.
Andrew Windsor May Flee UK As Epstein Pressure Mounts
Senior royal insiders fear Andrew Windsor may attempt to leave the UK as new scrutiny over his Jeffrey Epstein ties intensifies. Pressure grows for him to surrender his passport. Watch for details.
Credit Info Company Complaints Quadruple in 3 Years
Borrower frustration over credit scores & data accuracy explodes. Complaints against Credit Information Companies surge nearly 400% as per India's financial ombudsman report. Dive into the data.
Noida CEO Stops Salaries Over Delayed Grievance Resolution
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials for delays in resolving IGRS complaints. Sanitation supervisor also penalized. Read about the crackdown on laxity.
Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Chennai for Fake Passports
Chennai police arrested a Bangladeshi and a Sri Lankan national for obtaining Indian passports using forged documents. Read the full details of the immigration fraud case.
Allahabad HC rejects Chinese national's bail plea in forgery case
Allahabad High Court denies bail to Chinese national Xue Fei in forgery case, highlighting lack of India-China extradition treaty and threat to economic security. Read the full details.
Yogi Adityanath Orders Police to Monitor Public Grievance Resolution
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath instructs senior district police officers to ensure timely resolution of public complaints. He emphasizes public service and accountability in law enforcement.
Yogi Adityanath Addresses Public Grievances in Gorakhpur
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally listened to over 200 complaints during Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur, ensuring time-bound resolution and strict action against land grabbing.
Adityanath Conducts Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met citizens during Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple complex, addressing public grievances directly. Read about this public outreach initiative.
US Halts Asylum Decisions After Guard Member Killing
Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions and Afghan visa issuance after shooting near White House leaves National Guard member dead. Details on investigation and immigration crackdown.
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