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.
Category : Politics
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.
Delhi HC rejects gangster's plea on coerced confession
Delhi High Court dismisses plea by MCOCA accused Saleem Ahmed alleging police coercion to sign documents in jail. The court upheld the trial court's earlier decision. Read the full details.
Goa fishermen protest Drishti Marine's 'Seahorse' safety platform
Goa's Candolim fishermen protest Drishti Marine's 'Seahorse' floating lifeguard station, citing lack of permissions and intrusion into fishing zones. The agency says it cuts emergency response time.
J&K HC quashes 1979 murder conviction of elderly woman
Jammu & Kashmir High Court sets aside 1979 murder conviction of Shameema Begam, citing 46-year delay and her age. The court closed one of Kashmir's longest-running cases.
KLN Rao Appointed In-Charge DGP of Gujarat Police
Dr K Laxmi Narayan Rao, a 1992-batch IPS officer, takes charge as Gujarat's in-charge DGP. Will this lead to a full-time appointment? Explore the details and career trajectory of the new police chief.
West Bengal gets first woman chief secretary before polls
Nandini Chakraborty, a 1994-batch IAS officer, becomes West Bengal's first female chief secretary, superseding eight seniors. Her appointment comes months before the state assembly elections.
ED raids Digi Mudra Connect in Jaipur, Ajmer over MLM scam
Enforcement Directorate raids in Jaipur & Ajmer unearth cash & property docs worth crores in Digi Mudra Connect MLM scam probe. Key accused in jail. Details inside.
Jaipur's New Year Traffic Plan for Tourist & Religious Sites
Jaipur traffic police warn of heavy congestion on New Year's Day, deploy dynamic one-ways and extra personnel at key religious sites. Get the latest route restrictions and advisories here.
Rajasthan Police Officer Held in Jaipur for Fake FIR Extortion
A Rajasthan Police Service officer was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly forging an SOG FIR to extort money. DCP South confirmed the arrest following a complaint at Mahesh Nagar police station.
Amritsar: Man killed, brother hurt in marriage palace shooting
A dispute at a marriage palace in Amritsar's Bal Kalan village turned deadly when gunfire erupted, killing one brother and critically injuring another. Police have identified eight accused. Read the full details.
Kolkata Police's stern warning after 56,000 traffic violations
Kolkata Police issues stern warning after recording 56,000 traffic violations in a week. New Year crackdown targets drink driving & rash driving. Get the latest safety updates.
Delhi-NCR gets relief: Petrol two-wheelers for delivery fleets till 2026
CAQM modifies order, allowing app-based aggregators to add BS-VI petrol two-wheelers until Dec 31, 2026. Move aims to ease transition as EV adoption lags behind targets. Read more.
Chamba villagers protest after fatal bear attacks
Residents of 32 villages in Chamba's Bharmour block live in fear after repeated bear attacks killed one and injured another. Villagers protest, demanding government action to capture the animals.
Delhi to resume ride-sharing services in a month
Delhi government orders app-based aggregators to restart ride-sharing services within a month and develop a carpooling framework to combat air pollution and congestion. Details inside.
137 Delhi Police retirees get honorary rank promotion
In a special ceremony, 137 Delhi Police personnel were awarded honorary higher ranks upon retirement. Commissioner Satish Golcha praised their service. Read more about this recognition initiative.
Kolkata's NYE parties shift indoors due to cold weather
Kolkata residents moved New Year's Eve celebrations indoors as temperatures plummeted. Read how families adapted plans with heaters, bonfires, and warm drinks to welcome 2025.
Pune 2012 Bomb Blast Accused Gunned Down in Ahilyanagar
Aslam Shaikh alias Bunti Jahagirdar, an accused in the 2012 JM Road serial blasts, was shot dead in Shrirampur. Police have registered a murder case and are scanning CCTV footage. Read for details on the case and his criminal history.
7 Amritsar Engineers Suspended in Rs 52.8 Crore Tender Case
Punjab govt suspends 7 Amritsar Improvement Trust engineers over irregularities in a Rs 52.8 crore tender. Probe committee findings trigger action. Details inside.
US, Europe Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan; Zelenskiy Wants 50-Year Guarantee
US envoy Steve Witkoff held a productive call with European leaders on advancing Ukraine peace talks. Zelenskiy seeks 50-year security guarantees, as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of a key January meeting.
Transgender Empowerment in Rural Karnataka via Livestock Farming
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
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