BJP Slams Punjab Govt Over MGNREGA Failures
BJP's Ashwani Sharma alleges Punjab govt failed to provide 100 days of MGNREGA employment, impacting lakhs of poor. He questions unspent funds and lack of social audits. Read the full story.
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Karnataka PUC glitch leads to wrongful fines for drivers
Bengaluru motorists face Rs 10,000 penalties in other states due to a technical glitch preventing Karnataka PUC certificates from syncing with the central Parivahan portal. Authorities are investigating.
Surat Aims to Be India's First Major Slum-Free City
Gujarat government announces ambitious plan to make Surat India's first slum-free metropolis. Slum population has dropped from 38% to 5% in 20 years. Discover the state's urban transformation strategy.
Nagpur Civic Polls Face Voter Turnout Test on Long Weekend
Nagpur's NMC elections on Jan 15 face a voter participation challenge, falling after Makar Sankranti. Officials deploy SVEEP campaign to boost turnout. Details on past trends and strategies inside.
Chennai's High-Security New Year: 19,000 Police Deployed
Chennai welcomed 2026 under massive police vigil. With 19,000 personnel, checkposts, and a 1 AM party deadline, authorities cracked down on drugs and drunk driving to ensure safety. Explore the full security blueprint.
HC Concerned Over Shimla Winter Carnival Violations
Himachal Pradesh High Court expresses serious concern over safety violations at Shimla Winter Carnival. Read about the court's directives and the government's response.
India-UAE Desert Cyclone-II Exercise Culminates
The second edition of the India-UAE joint military exercise, Desert Cyclone-II, concluded successfully in Rajasthan, enhancing interoperability and defence cooperation between the two nations. Read more.
PM Modi Condoles Death of Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. In a letter to her son Tarique Rahman, he stated her vision and legacy will endure.
Patna: Woman killed, husband injured in train accident near Barh
A tragic train accident near Barh station claims a woman's life and leaves her husband, the family's sole breadwinner, severely injured. Police also probe a separate murder case in Bihta. Read the full report.
Punjab FM Accuses Centre of Misleading on MGNREGA, Rs 23K Cr Dues
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
Delhi man, 33, stabbed to death in Shastri Park
A 33-year-old man, Wasim, was stabbed to death in Delhi's Shastri Park. He had survived two earlier murder attempts, including a hospital shooting where another man was killed in his place. Police have arrested two suspects.
Punjab Police 'Vision 2026' Aims for 7-Minute Emergency Response
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav launches tech-driven 'Vision 2026' to modernize police. Plan includes faster Dial 112 response, 2,367 border CCTV cameras, and Rs 426 crore new buildings. Read details.
Capsule Gill's son rescued from abduction in Amritsar
Dr Sarpreet Singh, son of coal mine rescue hero Jaswant Singh Gill, was rescued from a de-addiction centre in Goindwal Sahib after being abducted over a property dispute. Read the full story.
Goa sarpanch disqualified, secretary sacked over fatal fire
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Vijayawada's 2026 infrastructure deadlines under scrutiny
As Vijayawada enters 2026, residents demand action on stalled projects like the airport terminal, West Bypass, and flyovers. Will this be the year promises turn into progress? Read more.
Delhi Fire Tragedy: Elderly Woman Dies, Two Injured in Separate Blaze
A 72-year-old woman died of suffocation in a Jamia Nagar house fire. In a separate incident in Jagatpuri, two were injured. Police investigation ongoing.
Goa Nightclub Fire Probe Finds Panchayat Collusion, Forged Docs
Magisterial inquiry into Goa's Birch nightclub fire that killed 25 reveals panchayat collusion, forged documents, and illegal constructions on salt pan land. Key officials shirked responsibility.
KLN Rao Appointed Gujarat In-Charge DGP After Sahay Retires
Senior IPS officer K L N Rao named Gujarat's in-charge DGP following Vikas Sahay's retirement. His full-term appointment awaits UPSC clearance. Details on the transition and challenges ahead.
Nagpur Civic Polls Reveal Major Parties' Organisational Limits
Key political players in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region struggled to nominate candidates for all Nagpur municipal wards, highlighting alliance pressures and internal issues. Discover the inside story.
Mumbai's Civic Polls Drift from Governance to Identity
Mumbai's civic elections, governing a budget over Rs 75,000 crore for 1.3 crore people, are seeing a shift from governance issues to divisive identity politics. Read the full analysis.
Mohali MC Issues Final Ward Delimitation Notification
Mohali Municipal Corporation finalizes ward boundaries, swapping numbers of Wards 32 & 39 and altering reservation status. Political activity set to intensify ahead of likely early 2026 elections.
Srinagar Court Acquits Three in 2022 Arms Case
A sessions court in Jammu and Kashmir acquitted three men arrested in 2022 for alleged arms possession, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Read the full details of the judgment.
Goa cancels Arambol hill zone change after protest
Goa's TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane cancels provisional permission for zone change on 3.05 lakh sqm of Bhatwadi hills in Arambol after residents protest, protecting green cover and water sources. Read the full story.
Amritsar villagers protest power staff's dawn raids, harassment
Residents of Jaintipur in Majitha staged a protest after electricity department staff allegedly forced entry into homes at dawn and misbehaved. MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla demands action. Read more.
VDG Opens Fire on Terror Suspect in J&K's Rajouri
A Village Defence Guard fired six rounds at a terror suspect in Rajouri. Security forces ramp up operations in Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban districts. Read the latest updates.
Sabarimala Gold Scam SIT Credibility Questioned by Opposition
Kerala opposition alleges political interference in Sabarimala gold scam probe after two CPM-linked inspectors join SIT. High Court expresses serious concerns. Read the full story.
New Markapuram District Launched in Andhra Pradesh
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
Vizag Residents Share New Year Hopes for City's Growth
As Visakhapatnam enters the New Year, residents voice urgent needs: easing traffic, affordable housing, and reducing pollution. Key projects like the international airport and IT hubs bring hope for 2026.
NCP(SP) MLA's Family to Contest PMC Polls for BJP
In a political twist, three family members of NCP(SP) legislator Bapu Pathare will contest the Pune Municipal Corporation elections as BJP candidates. Read about the family's political journey and the upcoming electoral battle.
BJP, Shiv Sena Candidates to Contest as Independents in PCMC
Due to delayed AB form submissions and alliance talks, five candidates from BJP and Shiv Sena will contest as independents in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Details inside.
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