A massive fire destroyed Ghuni Basti slum in New Town, affecting 300 families. CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe as BJP alleges TMC conspiracy linked to voter list revision. Govt assures help with new documents.
UP DGP seeks explanation after police recruits give guard of honour to a kathavachak in Bahraich. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and MP Chandrashekhar slam the incident as an 'attack on Constitution'. Read more.
Karnataka passes a stringent hate speech law with up to 7 years jail & Rs 50k fine. BJP opposes, calling it 'draconian'. Get the full details on India's first such state bill.
Shiromani Akali Dal records symbolic victories in Behbal Khurd and Sarawan villages, the epicenter of the 2015 sacrilege protests. Discover the political implications and reactions.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions UP Assembly's Vande Mataram debate, vows to raise codeine syrup racket, farmer neglect, unemployment & price rise. He alleges bulldozer bias & electoral roll tampering.
Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali urges Sukhbir Badal to unite all Akali factions, including Amritpal Singh's SAD(WPD), for a 2027 comeback. He clarifies his stance on SAD(Revived). Read more.
The crucial field survey for the Almatti-Kushtagi railway line is finished. The DPR is due by May 2026, promising better connectivity for central & north Karnataka. Read more.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra projects confidence for Nagpur civic polls, but BJP's dominance and seat-sharing demands threaten unity. Key talks begin Dec 20. Read more.
The new sarpanch of Pudur in Vikarabad holds a unique mandate, balancing local environmental concerns with a critical ₹3,200 crore Indian Navy VLF communication project. Discover the national implications.
J&K Police letter flags 29 workers at Ratle hydro project for militant or criminal links. BJP MLA Shagun Parihar says it vindicates her, while COO blames her for delays. Read the full story.
J&K Police warned Megha Engineering about 29 workers with militant or criminal backgrounds at the Ratle hydro project. BJP MLA Shagun Parihar says this vindicates her allegations, while the COO blames her for delays. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court criticizes state & central govts for failing to enforce CSR rules after 2025 monsoon disaster. Only Rs 47.52 crore collected from 80 eligible firms. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu government tells Madras High Court there is no empirical data to prove the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai is a Deepam post. Bench reserves order.
Nagpur's January 15 civic elections are a crucial test of BJP's two-decade rise, set against a four-year gap without an elected body. Will voter discontent over civic issues reshape the political map? Read the analysis.
Congress MLC Pradnya Satav resigns from Legislative Council and joins BJP in Mumbai, citing her late husband's vision. A major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls.
Ex-MPCC chief Nana Patole accuses Mahayuti govt of political vendetta, contrasting treatment of Kedar & Kokate. Calls Satav's BJP switch 'unfortunate'. Demands public inquiry into MLA fund misuse.
Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses AAP govt of large-scale electoral fraud in Punjab's block samiti & zila parishad elections. Details inside.
Aam Aadmi Party dominates Amritsar's rural body elections, securing a massive mandate. Read the full analysis of the results and their political implications.
Telangana Assembly Speaker dismisses BRS petitions seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs, citing lack of proof of defection. BRS alleges bias, claims MLAs joined Congress. Full details inside.
Maharashtra government mandates all departments to update MLA/MLC correspondence registers within a month. Random inspections by Privileges Committee to start from Jan 2026. Read more.
Congress faces a reality check in Punjab's rural elections, trailing far behind AAP. Results show party's struggle at grassroots level ahead of assembly polls. Read full analysis.
Karnataka assembly unanimously passes resolution to protect its 56% reservation laws under Constitution's Ninth Schedule, aiming to shield them from legal challenges. The move mirrors Tamil Nadu's successful precedent.
A bronze statue of late Congress stalwart and former Union minister B Shankaranand was unveiled at Club Road Circle in Belagavi. Minister Satish Jarkiholi and other dignitaries paid tribute to his political legacy and contributions to North Karnataka.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe into Ghuni settlement fire affecting 400+. BJP alleges link to voter list, TMC dismisses claims. Details on relief efforts.
Several gram panchayats in Telangana see zero nominations for sarpanch and ward member posts due to flawed reservation quotas, leading to stalled local democracy. Read about the impact and official concerns.
Poor crowd management and frequent train delays at Thiruvananthapuram Central are creating dangerous evening rush hour chaos. Experts warn of stampede risks. Read more.
Kerala High Court grants 3-month stay on ED's FEMA show-cause notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan over KIIFB Masala Bonds. Details on the land use allegations and court's interim order inside.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara informed the Assembly that 12 cases were registered for raising pro-Pakistan slogans. He also revealed recommendations to dismiss police officials involved in crimes. Read the full report.
Political activity surges in Nagpur after civic poll announcement. Aspirants rush to obtain mandatory No Due Certificates from NMC headquarters. Read about the process and election schedule.
Karnataka Assembly passes anti-hate speech bill with up to 7-year jail term. BJP opposes, citing free speech threat. Get the full details on the new law.