Govt data reveals less than 8% of MGNREGA families received the guaranteed 100 days of work in the last three years, with average employment at 50 days. SC/ST and women participation remains high. Read the full parliamentary committee findings.
Nagpur police coordinate with NMC officials for booth-level readiness ahead of January 15 municipal polls. Focus on crowd management, assured facilities, and incident-free voting. Read more.
Nagpur's municipal elections show persistent low voter turnout around 50% for 20 years, despite party changes. Can new awareness drives break the cycle? Read more.
Five-time corporator Manoj Sangole defects from Congress to NCP (Ajit Pawar), dealing a major blow ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections. BJP also gains from exodus.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) distributed nomination forms to 102 BMC poll candidates from Matoshree late Sunday. The party has not yet revealed its formal seat-sharing pact with MNS or the final candidate list.
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Amravati polls stall as a leader walks out. Nomination filing sees rush. Get the latest updates on the political drama.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir report an increase in suspicious balloons with Pakistani markings. A PIA-branded balloon and an abandoned drone were seized near the LoC in separate incidents, prompting investigations.
Goa court sends Luthra brothers to judicial custody till Jan 9, 2026, in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case that killed 25. Their lawyer confirms medicines will be provided via police. Read the latest developments.
Telangana govt reorganises police, creates Future City commissionerate to boost development. CM Revanth Reddy's vision for a fourth city gains momentum with administrative overhaul.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee counters BJP's appeasement charge, asserts her secular credentials. She lays foundation for world's largest Durga Angan and announces Siliguri's Mahakal Temple. Details inside.
After prolonged negotiations, both NCP factions have sealed a seat-sharing pact for the crucial Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15. Read the full details of this political tie-up.
At least 71 sheep died near Lucknow's Rashtra Prerna Sthal. CM Yogi Adityanath orders inquiry and announces compensation. Post-mortem reports awaited to ascertain cause.
Kishtwar district bars unregistered online portals from publishing news for two months after a clash. A man is detained for uploading a misleading video with a communal angle. Police urge public caution on social media.
A visual journey across the globe on December 30, 2025: Kosovo celebrates election results, Srinagar hosts Jashn-e-Wand, and BSF guards the border in severe cold. See the best photos.
Over 8,000 candidates took a recruitment exam on a Sambalpur airstrip for just 183 Home Guard posts, underscoring Odisha's intense job competition. Read the full story.
Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore for Indian Armed Forces, including Astra Mk-II missiles, loiter munitions, and advanced radars. Read the full details.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, though absent from the CWC meet, designed the Jan 5 'MGNREGA Bachao' protest. Her impactful Parliament speeches signal a growing leadership role within the Congress party.
ED summons former Nilambur MLA P V Anvar for questioning in a disproportionate assets case linked to alleged illegal loans from Kerala Financial Corporation. Read the full details.
BRS leader Maganti Sunitha files petition in Telangana High Court, seeking disqualification of Jubilee Hills MLA V Naveen Yadav over alleged suppression of criminal antecedents and poll code violations.
Telangana High Court acquits five family members, citing lack of proof for dowry death. Bench rules prosecution failed to establish crucial legal links. Read the full verdict analysis.
To curb malpractices, India's road ministry mandates conciliation for disputes above Rs 10 crore in highway contracts. Learn about the new rules and their impact on BOT, HAM, and EPC projects.
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal inaugurated key infrastructure projects worth Rs 7 crore in wards 19 and 20, focusing on roads, drainage, and waste management. Read about the boost to urban and rural amenities.
Commuters at Chennai's MGR Central Railway Station face dangerous chaos as bus bunching blocks bays, forcing passengers to squeeze between vehicles. Officials promise action. Read more.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
Residents of Chennai's Pattabiram face daily commute nightmares due to severely reduced bus services, forcing reliance on trains and risky bike rides. Learn about the community's struggle and official responses.
Tamil Nadu government urges public not to circulate video of Odisha worker assault in Tiruttani, citing public order concerns. Four minors apprehended, safety measures enhanced for guest workers.
Congress scrambles to finalize seat-sharing with allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) as the nomination deadline looms. Internal dissent and last-minute candidate list release mark tense final stretch for civic polls. Read more.
Discontent over Nagpur civic poll ticket distribution boiled over as BJP workers protested at Nitin Gadkari's residence. The party's secrecy strategy faces a crucial test. Read more.
A Rs 3 crore road project in Bhopal's Awadhpuri has left residents facing danger due to unshifted electric poles. Poor coordination between departments raises safety and cost concerns. Read more.