Nagpur Civic Polls: 953 Candidates Fight for 151 Seats
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections feature intense contests with veteran clashes, family feuds, and rebel alliances shaping key prabhags beyond party lines.
Category : Politics
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' Sparks Press Freedom Debate
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on January 14, 2026, ignites discussions on media freedom and democratic values in India, highlighting key opinions and public reactions.
Mithi River Toxic, Projects Stalled as Mumbai Votes in BMC Polls
Two decades after 2005 floods killed over 1,000, Mumbai's Mithi River remains heavily polluted with Rs 6,300 crore unspent on cleanup projects. Water quality deteriorates as BMC elections approach.
Four Friends Die in Kangra Gorge Crash
Four young men lost their lives when their car plunged into a 1000-ft gorge in Baijnath, Kangra. The friends were returning from sightseeing. One survivor fights for life.
Kanpur Villagers Find Poisoned Monkey Carcasses on Road
Residents of Chaubepur in Kanpur discovered multiple dead monkeys along Bandimata road, suspecting poisoning. Police investigation and postmortem initiated amid public outrage.
Ex-Mauritius President Lauds Kerala's Coexistence Example
Former Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim highlights Kerala's religious harmony at book festival, discusses diaspora ties and potential Malayalam language teaching.
Digvijaya Singh Won't Seek Third Rajya Sabha Term
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh announced he will not seek re-election to the Rajya Sabha, making the statement at a convention in Bhopal. His current term ends April 9.
Gujarat May Take Over Sabarmati Riverfront from Ahmedabad
The Gujarat government is weighing a complete takeover of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, potentially changing its governance ahead of Phase 3 expansion toward Gandhinagar.
Fadnavis Rides Motorcycle in Nagpur Roadshow Ahead of Civic Polls
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led a 2.3km motorbike rally through Nagpur's central areas, covering key prabhags, to energize BJP supporters before the municipal corporation elections.
Nagpur Police Extern 146 Ahead of NMC Polls
Nagpur police have externed 146 individuals from four police station limits for 10 days as a preventive measure before NMC elections. They also detained a history-sheeter with 39 cases.
Governor: Democracy is in India's Blood, Voices Never Suppressed
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar asserts India's democratic roots at book festival, citing ancient elections in Bihar and Tamil Nadu as proof of long-standing freedom.
ED Cracks Down on Nagpur Crypto Fraud, Freezes Crores in Assets
Enforcement Directorate raids in Nagpur uncover 4.3 crore cryptocurrency scam. Agency freezes bank balances, digital wallets, and identifies benami properties linked to fraudsters.
Kanpur Gang Rape Case: Accused Cop Still At Large
Sub-inspector Amit Maurya remains absconding in the Sachendi gang rape case. The survivor's family faces threats to withdraw the case, with one person arrested for intimidation.
BJP Leader H Raja Detained in Madurai Tree Row
Police detained BJP leader H Raja and ten others in Madurai for attempting to access a sacred tree site atop Thiruparankundram hill, sparking tensions over a religious flag.
Independents Dominate Angamaly Municipality Committees
Independent councillors secured four of six standing committee chairpersonships in Angamaly municipality, shifting power from Congress and CPM despite Congress retaining the overall chairperson's post.
Nagpur Civic Polls Campaign Ends, Silence Period Begins
The high-pitched campaign for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections concluded on Tuesday evening as the 48-hour silence period took effect. Polling is scheduled for January 15 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Maradu Councillors Protest KWA Over Water Crisis
Opposition councillors in Maradu municipality staged a protest against Kerala Water Authority, accusing officials of failing to resolve a severe water shortage lasting nearly three weeks.
TMC MP Presents 10 'Dead Voters' at Cooch Behar Rally
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee presented 10 individuals declared dead in electoral rolls at a Cooch Behar rally, accusing the Election Commission of being a BJP stooge and disenfranchising citizens.
Delhi Assembly Gives Punjab Police 3 More Days for Reply
The Delhi Assembly has extended the deadline for Punjab Police to submit their reply by three days. This decision follows a request from the police force.
Government's Right to Reply in Parliament: History and Use
Explore the historical significance and practical application of the government's right to reply in parliamentary proceedings, highlighting its role in democratic discourse.
Jalandhar No-Fly Zone from Jan 14-16 for Security
Jalandhar has been declared a no-flying zone from January 14 to 16 due to security reasons. Authorities have implemented strict measures to ensure public safety during this period.
AAP's Paragat Singh and Jalandhar Leader in Power Tussle
A bitter conflict between AAP MLA Paragat Singh and a local party leader in Jalandhar continues to escalate, causing internal party tensions and public attention.
Shah: Diya Lighting Was Social Experiment in Covid Fight
Union Home Minister Amit Shah calls lamp lighting during Covid a social experiment to boost morale. He praises India's pandemic response and inaugurates a new BSL-4 lab in Gujarat.
Bihar Men Arrested for Drugging, Robbing Passenger in Bengaluru
Police in Bengaluru arrested two individuals from Bihar for allegedly drugging and robbing a train passenger at Baiyappanahalli. The arrest occurred during an attempt to target another victim.
Army Chief: Women in Infantry Await Societal Acceptance
General Upendra Dwivedi says the Army is ready to induct women into infantry roles, but societal acceptance is key. He outlines a sequential plan for expanding women's roles while detailing major modernization efforts.
Trump Flips Middle Finger at Protester in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump responded with an expletive and middle finger to a protester shouting 'pedophile protector' during his Ford plant tour in Michigan.
Telangana Women Use Rangoli Art to Map Village Poverty
Women in Telangana villages are using traditional rangoli patterns to create social maps identifying the poorest households. This community-driven initiative aims to improve welfare targeting through local knowledge.
Teen Killed at Birthday Party, Accused Arrested in Encounter
A 17-year-old boy was shot dead by his friend after a dispute at a birthday party in Etawah. Police arrested the accused in an encounter where he sustained a leg injury.
UDF Sweeps Kochi Council Committee Chairperson Posts
The UDF ruling front has secured all chairperson positions in Kochi's standing committees. Congress will share terms for two-and-a-half years each, while LDF and BJP faced defeats in contested elections.
Bengaluru Police Case Over Yash Birthday Banners
Bengaluru police register a case against individuals for installing unauthorised banners featuring actor Yash on public property, violating city norms.
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