Ajit Pawar's Death: Impact on Maharashtra Politics
The sudden death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has created a major political vacuum in Maharashtra, with implications for the state's power dynamics and upcoming elections.
Category : Politics
Ranchi RMC Fines Public Urination Violators in Cleanliness Drive
Ranchi Municipal Corporation intensifies enforcement against sanitation violations, imposing fines for open urination as part of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, while residents highlight infrastructure gaps.
Railways Discontinue Gold-Plated Silver Medals for Retiring Officers
Indian Railways has discontinued the practice of presenting gold-plated silver medals to retiring officials after quality concerns and laboratory tests revealed copper content. The decision follows allegations about medal quality and aims to address cost-
BMC Budget 2026-27: Rs 1050 Crore, Sanitation Priority
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's draft budget for 2026-27 proposes Rs 1050 crore outlay, a Rs 49 crore increase from previous year, with major allocations for sanitation and infrastructure projects.
Centre Eases Consent Rules for Air, Water Pollution Laws
The Indian government has simplified uniform consent guidelines under air and water pollution laws to reduce compliance burdens for industries, aiming to boost ease of doing business while maintaining environmental safeguards.
Mangaluru Police Bust MDMA Drug Ring, Four Arrested
Puttur Rural police dismantled an illegal MDMA trafficking network in Bettampady, Irde, Renja, and Arlapadavu, arresting four individuals and seizing drugs, vehicles, and materials worth Rs 6.5 lakh.
15 Sexual Abuse Cases in Dakshina Kannada Schools, Hostels
Dakshina Kannada district reported 15 cases of sexual abuse in educational institutions and student hostels over two years, with 12 in 2024 and 3 in 2025. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar detailed preventive measures including child helplines and awareness progra
Udupi Police Issues 164 Challans in Transport Enforcement Drive
Udupi district police conducted extensive enforcement drives, inspecting 1,100 buses and 1,352 mineral transport vehicles, issuing 164 challans for violations including missing doors and overloading.
Hazaribag Woman Dies After Jumping into Barakar River
A 25-year-old married woman, Anjali Devi, died after jumping into the Barakar river from Barakar bridge in Hazaribag's Barhi block. Police suspect suicide, but villagers allege harassment by her husband.
Ajit Pawar's Demise: 40 NCP MLAs May Return to Sharad Pawar
The demise of Ajit Pawar raises questions about the future of 40 NCP MLAs who joined him. Devendra Fadnavis faces a challenging task in managing the political fallout in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra's 2018 Helipad Policy Still Unimplemented
Eight years after Maharashtra announced a policy for permanent helipads in every taluka, most districts have failed to earmark land due to space constraints and administrative delays.
Mamata Seeks SC Probe into Ajit Pawar Death, BJP Hits Back
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP over her remarks.
Ranchi Politicians Condole Ajit Pawar's Death in Plane Crash
Politicians across party lines in Ranchi expressed deep condolences for Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a Baramati plane crash. Leaders called it an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
Gold Nail Paint Identifies Decapitated HR Manager in Agra
Minky Sharma's family recognized her body through gold nail paint after she was brutally murdered in Agra. Police arrested coworker Vinay Singh, but her family disputes the rejected marriage proposal motive.
Court Rejects Petition Against Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship
A Lucknow court has dismissed a petition questioning Rahul Gandhi's citizenship, citing lack of jurisdiction and calling it a misuse of judicial process.
1,258 Liquor Bottles Found in Potato Van in Koderma
Koderma police recovered 1,258 bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor concealed under potato sacks in a pickup van. The driver escaped during a vehicle check operation near Nirupahadi.
Surrey Mayor Calls for Federal Emergency Over Extortions
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke urges Ottawa to declare a federal state of emergency following 35 extortion incidents this month, citing organized crime and shootings.
Ayodhya Gangrape: SP Leader Acquitted, Servant Convicted
In the Ayodhya gangrape case, SP leader Moeed Khan has been acquitted while his servant was convicted. The incident, revealed after the victim's pregnancy was discovered, sparked political controversy with CM Yogi Adityanath addressing it in the assembly.
Bengaluru Council Chaos: Rule Book Torn, Adjournments
The Karnataka Legislative Council in Bengaluru witnessed unprecedented chaos as opposition BJP and JD(S) members tore the rule book and forced repeated adjournments over an alleged bribery case involving Excise Minister RB Timmapur.
Karnataka Assembly Deadlock Over Governor's Address
Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader's appeal for peace fails as BJP demands evidence for phone-tapping allegations against Governor Gehlot, stalling House proceedings.
Bengaluru Minister Calls for Public Role in Child Safety
Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar appeals for citizen involvement in preventing child crimes, while BJP's Y Bharat Shetty highlights rising kidnapping and abuse cases in the assembly.
Carney's Davos Speech: India's Global Vindication
Canadian PM Mark Carney's Davos address resonates deeply with India's long-held positions on international relations, challenging traditional power structures and validating New Delhi's strategic autonomy approach in global affairs.
NSS Denies External Meddling in Failed Community Unity Talks
NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair refutes claims of external interference in failed Nair-Ezhava alliance, clarifies his role in halting talks, and addresses political implications amid Padma Bhushan award timing.
Xi's Military Purge: Unprecedented Chinese Leadership Shakeup
President Xi Jinping's detention of top PLA generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli signals an unprecedented military purge, with only one original CMC member remaining from the 2022 appointments.
Police Inspector Removed for Making Reels with Wife in Uniform
Inspector Sonu Kumar Choudhary was removed as officer-in-charge of Hussainabad police station after viral reels showed him filming with his wife on duty in uniform on Republic Day.
PM Modi Condoles Ajit Pawar's Death in Plane Crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences for Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, praising his development work and connecting with people.
Modi's Dera Ballan Visit: Political Move in Punjab?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar on Guru Ravidas Jayanti is being closely watched as a significant political outreach to Punjab's influential Dalit community ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Karnataka Assembly Revisits Illegal Mining Debate
The Karnataka Assembly has reignited discussions on illegal mining, focusing on figures like G Janardhan Reddy and Santosh Lad, 15 years after the scandal first emerged.
NSS Denies External Role in Failed Community Unity Talks
NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair refutes claims of external interference in failed Nair-Ezhava alliance talks, clarifies his role in halting discussions, and addresses political implications while SNDP Yogam counterpart expresses no regrets.
Chhattisgarh Courts Evacuated After Bomb Threats
Multiple district courts in Chhattisgarh received bomb threats via email, leading to immediate evacuations and intensive security sweeps by police and bomb disposal teams.
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