Himachal HC Orders Panchayati Raj Polls Before April 30
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
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Karnataka minister NS Boseraju directs officials to prepare an accurate list of all water bodies to end inter-departmental ambiguity and protect lakes from encroachment. Urgent action ordered.
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Karnataka Cabinet approves a major scheme to issue A khata certificates for 10 lakh unauthorised properties across urban local bodies, excluding Bengaluru. Learn how this move aims to boost revenue and curb illegal layouts.
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President Trump signs an executive order for US withdrawal from 66 international organisations, including key climate bodies. Experts warn of global impact. Read the full details.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
India will host 100 delegates from 42 countries for the IICDEM 2026 conference in New Delhi. The summit aims to foster global cooperation on inclusive and resilient democratic systems. Read more.
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Kapurthala administration issues delimitation notification for Sultanpur Lodhi's municipal wards. Learn about the new 15-ward structure and its impact on local governance.
Chennai's Chitlapakkam Lake inaugurated after 6-year restoration, yet faces sewage, safety & funding woes. Only half of ₹25 crore project complete. Residents demand action.
Local authorities in Nepal's Madhesh Province call for social harmony following communal tensions. Leaders stress unity and legal action to prevent future conflicts.
US federal injury data for 2025 details alarming cases of foreign objects lodged in rectums. Doctors warn against DIY removal. Read the full report and learn why early medical help is crucial.
MCG gets ULB nod to outsource Sohna Chowk parking operations to a private firm. The 218-car facility aims to ease Sadar Bazaar congestion. Tender to be floated within a month.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
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A man from Punjab reveals Russian army confirmed 10 Indian deaths in Ukraine war. He seeks repatriation of bodies and action against deceptive travel agents. Read the full story.
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia held talks in China to strengthen a ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The meeting, facilitated by Beijing, focused on de-escalation and peace.
Political activists in Bathinda, Barnala, and Mansa raise strong objections to ward delimitation and reservation roster changes for the upcoming 2026 Urban Local Bodies elections. Read the full details.
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