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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Kerala's Top Library Denies UPI, Faces Infrastructure Woes
Kerala's State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram lacks UPI payments and modern shelves, causing student inconvenience. Despite high demand, govt delays funds and digital shift. Read more.
Silchar Flyover Construction May Begin in Jan 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the long-awaited Silchar flyover could start by Jan 2026, pending a crucial public opinion report. Read the full details here.
Damaged Parks in Ludhiana Become Safety Hazard for Residents
Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
The Hidden Cost of Unfinished Projects in India
Across India, citizens are forced to pay for incomplete public projects through taxes and user charges. This in-depth report exposes the systemic failures and financial burden of abandoned infrastructure.
7 Firms Bid for Goa's Mapusa & Margao Bus Stands Revamp
Seven companies have shown interest in rebuilding Goa's dilapidated Mapusa and Margao bus stands via a PPP model, promising modern amenities after decades of public demand. Read about the Rs 443 crore transformation.
Flight disruptions continue at Kolhapur airport for 2nd day
Indigo flights from Kolhapur to Hyderabad & Bengaluru face major delays, causing cancellations. Nashik services also cancelled. Passengers share ordeal. Details inside.
Gurgaon MCG's Detailed Infrastructure Survey Till Dec 25
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
UP Govt Sanctions ₹13.46 Cr to Upgrade 20 Hospitals
Uttar Pradesh government allocates ₹13.46 crore to modernize 20 hospitals with digital X-ray, ECG, and ultrasound machines for faster diagnosis and better surgical outcomes. Read more.
Surat to Develop Dedicated Yoga Studios Across All Zones
Surat Municipal Corporation launches a citywide yoga studio project, starting with a Rs 1.45 crore facility in Nana Varachha. Aiming to boost public wellness, the studio will host 64 people. Read more.
Why Public Wi-Fi in India Puts Your Laptop at High Risk
Using public Wi-Fi in India? Learn how cybercriminals exploit cafes, airports & hotel networks to steal data. Essential security steps to protect your laptop now.
IndiGo Cancels Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, FDTL Rules
IndiGo cancels 30+ flights as pilot shortage meets new DGCA duty rules. Passengers face delays at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Airline working to normalize operations.
Can 72,000 New Chargers Fix India's Slow EV Adoption?
India plans 72,000 public EV chargers by FY28 to tackle range anxiety. With current low EV penetration, will this ₹2,000 crore push accelerate the electric shift? Read our analysis.
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.
Chandigarh MC approves Rs 36.62 lakh for infrastructure projects
Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation road committee greenlights three major development projects, including a new community kitchen and waste segregation upgrades, to enhance public amenities. Read more about the civic improvements.
Kanpur Minister Reviews Development, Orders Action on Schemes
Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya reviews Kanpur's development, stressing timely welfare benefits, functional hospitals, and strict accountability for poor-quality work. Read for key directives.
Finternet, India's Next Big DPI, Launching Next Year
Finternet, India's next major digital public infrastructure, will debut in capital markets in 2025. Backed by Nandan Nilekani, it aims to unify tokenised assets globally. Read more.
India's Healthcare Capacity Below WHO Standards: Govt
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
Pune's 12-Year Road Delay Sparks Citizen Outcry
Frustrated by over a decade of delays, Pune's Karvenagar residents demand a white paper on the stalled Shivne-Kharadi riverbed road. Incomplete works cause severe traffic bottlenecks and safety hazards. Read more.
Greek Farmers Block Borders Over EU Subsidy Delays
Greek farmers escalate protests, blocking key border crossings over delayed EU subsidy payments linked to a major corruption scandal. Read about the crisis and government response.
India's Digital Economy Grows at Twice GDP Pace: Report
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
Barwani: Garlands for Late Ambulance in Unusual Protest
Residents of Anjad in Barwani staged a unique protest, garlanding ambulance staff for arriving an hour late to an accident spot. Read about the systemic failures and official responses.
HSVP fined for 5-year delay in implementing court order
Haryana RTS Commission orders HSVP to pay ₹5,000 compensation for unjustified 5-year delay in a 2018 case. Officers to be investigated and penalised. Read the full story.
Sand shortage cripples Rs multi-crore hospital project in Palamu
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Sitharaman Advocates for Global Tax Transparency at G20
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman champions tax transparency and digital public infrastructure at G20 meeting, reinforcing India's leadership in global economic governance. Read more.
Vande Bharat, Rajdhani trains delayed due to fog, track work
Dense fog in North India and ongoing safety work in Odisha cause major delays for premium trains like Vande Bharat and Tejas Rajdhani. Passengers face inconvenience as multiple long-distance trains run hours behind schedule. Get the latest updates.
Chaos on US Flight After 4-Hour Tarmac Delay: Woman Escorted Off
A United Airlines passenger erupted in a profane tirade after a 4+ hour tarmac delay. The chaotic scene, captured on TikTok, highlights growing US airport frustrations. Watch the video and read the full details.
Palash Muchhal's First Public Outing Post Wedding Delay
Music composer Palash Muchhal makes his first public appearance with cricketer Smriti Mandhana after their wedding was postponed. Get the exclusive details on their Mumbai outing and future plans.
Scientists Call Bengaluru Tunnel Road Unscientific, Demand Scrap
Leading scientists and experts condemn Bengaluru's tunnel road project as unsustainable and economically unviable. Learn why they're urging the government to prioritize public transport instead.
Bengaluru's KR Puram station upgrades lag behind ridership
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.
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