Hundreds of taxi drivers protested near Sadahalli toll plaza, demanding a rollback of Kempegowda International Airport's new parking rules they claim are ruining their livelihood. Read the full story.
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
Dehradun residents face severe inconvenience as multiple agencies dig up major roads simultaneously without coordination. District administration suspends UPCL's work permits for two months.
Delhi's new ban on non-BSVI private vehicles from NCR states reignites debate over the failed concept of a seamless National Capital Region. Experts call the move a crude pollution fix, highlighting decades of planning paralysis.
Delhi authorities deploy traffic personnel, clear encroachments, and plan infrastructure upgrades at 62 identified congestion hotspots. Read about the comprehensive strategy to fix Delhi's traffic woes.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
Kolkata's Taratala flyover reopened after a 4-day load test, bringing relief to Behala and South 24 Parganas commuters. Travel times drastically improved. Read the full report.
Ranchi traffic police to get 10 new camps with toilets & rest areas via IOC's CSR. First post ready at Sujata Chowk. Plan aims to aid personnel, especially women constables.
Schoolchildren in Bengaluru joined activists at Freedom Park, protesting the Supreme Court's stray dog directives. They highlight the city's lack of shelters and call for humane, sustainable solutions.
Residents of remote Bageshwar villages brave icy winds, trekking uphill to find mobile signals for mandatory biometric verification of ration cards, exposing India's digital divide.
The Centre has extended the term of the Manipur violence inquiry commission to May 20, 2026. Get the latest details on the probe's progress and the panel members.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Mysuru City Corporation invites college students to join an Environmental Reels competition on cleanliness themes. Win cash prizes up to ₹5000 and get your work exhibited. Submit by Dec 30, 2025.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation partners with Adani Group for CSR-funded animal transport vehicles to streamline the city's meat supply chain and modernize slaughter operations. Read more.
Key Patna-Ara road stretch closed from Dec 18 to July 15 for elevated road work. Check official diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
India plans major changes to its civil nuclear law to boost capacity to 100 GW, aiming for clean energy dominance. Explore the key amendments and their impact.
A GSI report identifies underground pipe leaks and tunnel construction vibrations as causes of the Shimla road collapse. An 8-year-old girl fell into the sinkhole. Read the full findings and official recommendations.
Greater Chennai Corporation launches a major parking revamp in Anna Nagar with 2,100 marked bays, advanced surveillance, and strict enforcement to ease traffic chaos. Read details.
Australia's strict gun control laws, enacted after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, have made mass shootings extremely rare. Explore the model that could inspire global change.
From China to France, explore how 8 nations are implementing strict bans and age limits on social media for minors to combat addiction and protect mental health. Discover the global debate.
The entrance to Hubballi city on Kusugal Road, a key national highway, is now an open waste dumping ground. Residents blame HDMC's negligence for the growing pile of domestic and construction debris, spoiling the city's aesthetic appeal.
The Neelambur-Madukkarai highway stretch sees 100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's Rs 1,800 crore plan for six lanes, flyovers & underpasses aims to curb deaths. Read the full report.
Explore the curated public opinions and diverse perspectives featured in Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column for December 16, 2025. Read the key discussions now.
Ludhiana residents face arbitrary garbage collection fees as MC fails to enforce 2019 rate chart. Mayor admits failure, pins blame on past govts. Read details.
GCC plans biogas plants in Chennai schools with centralized kitchens. Initiative follows successful pilots saving LPG cylinders & converting waste to energy. Learn how students benefit.
Commuters at Natesan Park bus stop in Chennai's T Nagar are forced to dash across a fast-moving one-way road to catch buses. Learn about the safety hazard and official responses.
Punjab forest officials arrest three for trafficking sambar deer horns and monitor lizard genitals, sold as lucky charms. Read how superstition fuels illegal wildlife trade.
A notorious 27km bottleneck on the Salem-Kochi NH sees ~100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's ₹1800 crore plan for six lanes, underpasses & flyovers awaits approval. Read the full plan to enhance safety.
A 35-year-old teacher died in an accident on Pune's notorious Katraj-Kondhwa Road, highlighting persistent safety issues despite PMC's promises. Read about the incomplete works and commuter woes.