Nizam Club Election Delay Sparks Major Power Struggle
Hyderabad's historic Nizam Club faces a severe governance crisis after elections were delayed by over four months, splitting its elite membership and halting routine operations.
Category : Politics
UPSC CSE 2026: IAS/IFS Barred, IPS Attempts, PwBD Priority
UPSC's CSE 2026 rules bar IAS/IFS appointees from reappearing, allow IPS candidates one improvement attempt, and prioritize PwBD candidates at exam centers with new locations added.
EC Briefs 1,444 Observers for Assembly Polls in Five Regions
The Election Commission conducted a comprehensive briefing for 1,444 central observers, including 14 IAS officers from West Bengal, to oversee assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Gen Naravane Memoir Not Cleared by Defence Ministry, RTI Reveals
An RTI reply shows General M M Naravane's memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny' is one of three books not cleared by the Ministry of Defence out of 35 submitted since 2020, amid political references and parliamentary debates.
3,418 Kg Ganja Seized in Kerala's Kozhikode Drug Bust
In a significant anti-drug operation, Kerala police confiscated 3,418 kilograms of ganja from a house in Kozhikode, marking one of the largest seizures in the state's recent history.
PM Modi's Malaysia Visit Focuses on Trade, Defence Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day official visit to Malaysia, with a key agenda to enhance bilateral trade and defence cooperation between the two nations.
Teacher BLO Dies After SIR Hearing Stress in Murshidabad
A 58-year-old school teacher serving as a BLO in Murshidabad died from cardiac arrest, with family alleging stress from SIR hearings and local backlash caused her death.
Noida Residents Demand Action on Water Crisis and Civic Issues
Noida's District Residents Welfare Association highlighted severe water scarcity, poor quality, and crumbling infrastructure in a meeting with the Noida Authority CEO, demanding immediate solutions.
Manesar to File FIRs Against Societies with Non-Functional STPs
Municipal Corporation of Manesar announces zero-tolerance policy against illegal waste dumping and untreated sewage discharge, with FIRs to be filed against offenders including residential societies with closed STPs.
Noida Shooting Claim False, Police Arrest Man After Accident
Noida police arrest a 26-year-old man after investigating a road accident in Ecotech-3. A complainant, a national shooting champion, alleged a chase and gunfire, but CCTV evidence revealed only a collision occurred.
Court Directs Inspection of Illegal Mining in Aravali
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs officials to inspect illegal mining on private land in Charkhi Dadri, with allegations of spillover into eco-sensitive Aravali areas, demanding affidavits and compliance.
Teacher Attends Hearing After Wife, Son Die in Accident
In a heartbreaking incident, madrassa teacher Md Yeasin Ansari attended a SIR hearing in Gazole while his wife and infant son's bodies lay in a Malda hospital morgue after a fatal e-rickshaw crash.
Ghaziabad's Rs 227 Crore Development Plan Targets Pollution
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation initiates a massive Rs 227 crore development project across 100 wards, with Rs 30 crore dedicated to air quality improvement as the city faces severe pollution levels.
Man Acquitted After 7 Years as All Witnesses Turn Hostile
A Loni man spent seven years in jail accused of killing his mother, only to be acquitted after every prosecution witness spoke against the police case, with the court citing lack of evidence and hostile testimony.
Kolkata Woman's Death Blamed on SIR Process, Family Seeks Justice
A 68-year-old pensioner from Kulpi died after a cardiac arrest, with her family attributing it to stress from an SIR notice over a name discrepancy. MLA Jogaranjan Halder has promised assistance to the grieving family.
Two Arrested for Murder Over Rs 300 Toilet Entry Dispute
Two men were arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly strangling a public toilet caretaker who barred their entry over non-payment of Rs 300. Police have invoked multiple BNS sections and the Arms Act.
Gurgaon Court Denies Bail in Forced Conversion Case
A Gurgaon court dismissed bail for an accused in a serious case involving forced religious conversion, assault, and fraud. The court cited grave allegations and ongoing investigation as reasons for denying bail.
Man Arrested for Murder Over Cow Dung Dispute at Ghaziabad Dairy
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly killing his 40-year-old co-worker at a dairy after an argument about washing milk cans and collecting cow dung. Police recovered a blood-stained axe and clothing from the accused.
Meloni Roasts Vance Over Italian Claim at Olympic Meeting
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni humorously called out US VP JD Vance for not understanding her Italian remarks, despite his claim of learning the language, during a meeting ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Revanth Reddy Targets Modi, KCR Over Nizamabad Neglect
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy accuses PM Modi and former CM KCR of turning Nizamabad into a 'garbage dump' while promising Congress-led urban development, airport, and funds ahead of municipal elections.
Prayagraj: Five Held for Minor's Illegal Ova Extraction
Phaphamau police detained five individuals, including four women, for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old girl and illegally extracting her ova using forged documents at an IVF centre in Prayagraj.
Bangladesh Election 2026: Impact on India-Bangladesh Ties
The upcoming Bangladesh election in 2026 could significantly reshape diplomatic and economic ties with India, depending on the political outcome and its implications for regional stability.
US Lifts Tariff on India After Oil Import Pledge
The Trump administration has removed punitive tariffs on Indian imports after India committed to stop buying Russian oil, purchase US energy, and expand defense cooperation over the next decade.
Fast Track Immigration Coming to Pune Airport Soon
Pune international flyers may soon skip long immigration queues as Minister Murlidhar Mohol pushes for Fast Track Immigration facility. The system uses automated e-gates for pre-verified travelers.
Pune PMC Launches Zero Waste Kasba Bhavani Programme
Pune Municipal Corporation and SWaCH Cooperative Society launch a pilot programme for 100% door-to-door waste collection in Kasba and Bhavani Peth, featuring night-time service and a replacement system.
Pune's Overhead Cable Menace: 2 FIRs, 7,500 km Illegal Wires
Pune Municipal Corporation struggles with 7,500 km of illegal overhead cables, filing only two FIRs since January 2025. Disposal remains a major challenge as cables are often reinstalled within days.
Legal Notice Challenges Pune's Vimannagar Traffic Plan
Vimannagar resident Qaneez Sukhrani has served a legal notice on Pune police, demanding immediate revocation of the one-way traffic plan. She alleges it is arbitrary, unsafe, and was implemented without proper public consultation.
Pune Water Crisis: Low Pressure, Erratic Supply Hits Residents
Pune residents across multiple areas report persistent water supply issues with low pressure and interruptions. Corporators and activists highlight the crisis, with many forced to rely on expensive tankers.
Lucknow Police Busts 'Lift-and-Loot' Gang Using Thar SUV
Lucknow police have dismantled a criminal gang that used a rented Thar SUV without a number plate to rob passengers. The gang offered lifts, assaulted victims, stole cash and valuables, and abandoned them at deserted locations.
TMC Faction Clash Injures 22 in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas
At least 22 individuals sustained injuries in Basanti's Amjhara area after a violent confrontation erupted between two Trinamool Congress factions over alleged payment disputes.
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