Congress to Oppose MGNREGA Renaming, Fund Cut
Punjab Congress announces awareness drive against MGNREGA's renaming to VB GRAMG and reduced central funding. Party warns of a mass movement if scheme dilution continues. Details inside.
Category : Politics
Surrendered Maoist leader warns AI, joblessness may fuel unrest
Surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader Chandranna warns rising unemployment, worsened by AI and automation, could spark fresh grievances if structural inequities aren't addressed. Read his full analysis.
Woman arrested for honey-trap blackmail in Dewas, demanded Rs 50 lakh
Dewas police arrested a woman for allegedly honey-trapping a man and demanding Rs 50 lakh cash and a share of his land. The accused was sent for medical examination. Read the full details.
Raje Commemorates Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary in Jhalawar
Former CM Vasundhara Raje marked Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary in Jhalawar, planting 2100 saplings & recalling his leadership during Pokhran tests. Read more about the tributes.
Telangana Moves Offices to Govt Premises to Cut Rs 510 Cr Rent
Telangana govt orders all departments to vacate private buildings by Jan 31, aiming to save massive rent. CM Revanth Reddy directs swift action amid vacant govt complexes.
Indore Police's New Year Safety Plan: Key Measures
Indore police launch a detailed safety framework for New Year's Eve, focusing on drunk-driving prevention, women's safety, and strict enforcement. Learn about the key directives for pubs and event organizers.
Couple sets selves on fire in Dewas house demolition protest
A couple in Dewas suffered severe burns after setting themselves on fire to protest the demolition of their house, which officials claim was built on an encroached public drain. Read the latest updates.
Man arrested for rape of elderly woman in Jaipur village
Police in Jaipur (Rural) arrest a 29-year-old man two days after the alleged assault of an 83-year-old woman. The incident raises serious concerns about women's safety in the city.
Gurgaon: Men arrested for shooting woman over marriage refusal
Two men arrested in Gurgaon for shooting a 25-year-old woman after she refused a marriage proposal. The incident occurred near her workplace in the early hours of December 20. Read the full details.
Two fatal hit-and-run accidents in Gurgaon, Faridabad
Two separate hit-and-run accidents in Palwal and Faridabad claim three lives. Truck, taxi drivers flee. Police launch manhunt. Read the tragic details and police updates.
Shah: Mohan Yadav works with more energy than Shivraj Chouhan
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised MP CM Mohan Yadav's regional industrial conclave model at Gwalior summit, inaugurated Rs 2 lakh crore investments, and paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Gadkari: No interference in Nagpur BJP ticket distribution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declares BJP's Nagpur civic poll candidates will be chosen strictly via internal surveys, not political influence. Read about the party's ambitious target and new selection criteria.
FIR over alleged illegal conversion in Rajasthan village
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
BNP's Tarique Rahman returns after 17-year exile
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, delivering a unifying speech and positioning himself as PM candidate ahead of February elections.
Ujjain: Rs 1.85 Crore Partnership Scam, Two Booked
Two men defrauded a Ujjain woman of Rs 1.85 crore by promising a stake in a machine repair firm. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the investment fraud.
Indore man arrested for cannabis trafficking, Rs 60k seized
Indore Crime Branch arrested a daily wage labourer with 2.30 kg of cannabis. The narcotics, valued at Rs 60,000, were seized during a surveillance drive. Read more on the police crackdown.
Indore woman murdered, husband suspected, police search on
A 45-year-old woman was found murdered in her Indore home. Police confirm husband as prime suspect after autopsy reveals head injuries. Search operation launched.
Illegal Thursday Market Cripples Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar
Residents of Jaipur's Mahesh Nagar face severe traffic chaos and blocked emergency access due to an illegal weekly market. Read their urgent plea to the municipal corporation.
Missing Chandigarh Children Found at Lucknow Railway Station
Two children missing from Chandigarh's Raipur Khurd village were traced to Lucknow railway station by GRP. Reunited with families after police search. Read the full story.
Gurgaon: Two held for vandalism over loan recovery dispute
Two men arrested in Gurgaon for vandalising a house and catering office over a disputed loan recovery. The complainant had borrowed Rs 10 lakh. Read the full details of the incident.
Indore jewellery theft solved, Rs 16 lakh recovered
Indore police crack Silicon City jewellery shop burglary, arresting a graphics designer and a NEET aspirant. Stolen ornaments worth Rs 16 lakh recovered. Details inside.
Tenant kills landlord in Pithampur, arrested
A 33-year-old tenant in Pithampur, Dhar district, allegedly killed his 23-year-old landlord during a late-night dispute and threw him from the second floor. Read the full details of the shocking crime.
Fire at Khandwa Church Father House, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out at Father House in Khandwa's Saint Mary's Church. Quick action by police and locals prevented injuries. Initial probe points to a short circuit. Read the full report.
Dhankhar in Jaipur, Reminisces About Vajpayee-Led Europe Tour
Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited Jaipur, recalling a 1990 parliamentary tour of Europe with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He met family, sparking political speculation. Read the full story.
Indore: MIT Ujjain student found dead in Saikripa Colony
Jagruti Karma, a 22-year-old student from Rewa, was found dead in Indore's Saikripa Colony. Police are investigating the circumstances and questioning her friend Harsh Mishra. Read for details.
TMC's Derek O'Brien questions PM Modi's Christmas message
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien questions PM Modi's Christmas message of peace, citing attacks on Christian communities. Read about the political clash and church leaders' appeal.
DH Cartoon Satirizes Good Governance Day on Christmas
A Deccan Herald editorial cartoon offers a sharp, visual critique of Good Governance Day coinciding with Christmas, highlighting political messaging and public sentiment. Read the full analysis.
Deccan Herald Speak Out: December 26, 2025 Opinions
Explore key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' on December 26, 2025, covering governance, public policy, and India's pressing issues. Read the insights now.
Rajasthan Proposal: Class 10 Must for Sarpanch, Sparks Debate
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
Three Undertrials Escape Khachrod Sub-Jail in Ujjain
Three undertrial prisoners, facing serious charges like rape and murder, escaped from Khachrod sub-jail in Ujjain using a folding ladder. Police launch massive manhunt. Read the full story.
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