India Passport Wait Times: 4 to 40 Days Across Regions

Passport issuance times in India show stark regional disparities, ranging from 4-5 days in Goa and Kerala to 40 days in Raipur. Police verification delays add to challenges, with Maharashtra having over 1.2 lakh pending applications.

Tharoor Skips Congress Kerala Strategy Meeting

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will not attend a crucial party meeting to discuss strategy for Kerala, reportedly due to being ignored by Rahul Gandhi at a recent function, highlighting internal tensions.

Sanjeev Shukla Named First Police Commissioner of Raipur

The Chhattisgarh government has appointed 2004-batch IPS officer Sanjeev Shukla as the inaugural Police Commissioner of Raipur, marking the district's formal transition to a police commissionerate system with enhanced urban policing structure.

Karnataka HC Permits Bike Taxis in State

Karnataka High Court division bench permits bike taxi operations, setting aside previous single bench order. Court directs state to process registration applications.

Delhi Rains Disrupt Republic Day Rehearsal

Unexpected rainfall in Delhi on Friday cast a shadow over the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade, affecting preparations and raising concerns about weather conditions for the main event.

Mumbai's Next Mayor to be Woman from General Category

Mumbai is set to elect its first woman mayor from the general category following a lottery draw by the Maharashtra Urban Development Department. The process involves nominations, a general body meeting, and voting by corporators.

Karnataka Hate Speech Bill: A National Model for India?

Karnataka's pioneering state-level legislation to combat hate speech is gaining attention as a potential blueprint for national implementation. This analysis explores the bill's significance and its implications for India's political landscape.

Congress BMC Solo Run Cost Opposition 26 Seats

Analysis reveals Congress's decision to contest separately in BMC elections led to vote-splitting, benefiting BJP-Shiv Sena in 26 seats. Data shows combined opposition votes often exceeded winners' tallies.

India's Diplomatic Moves Amid Global Peace Talks

As US-Russia-Ukraine peace talks progress, India's exclusion from the board sparks diplomatic activity. External Affairs Minister meets EU envoys to discuss regional stability and India's role in global negotiations.

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