Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde pledges nominated positions in state bodies for Shiv Sena aspirants denied civic election tickets. He also hints at expanding women's welfare schemes.
Male villagers in Bihar's Darbhanga refuse to refund Rs 10,000 mistakenly credited to their accounts under a women's scheme, alleging it was for votes. Officials face strong resistance in recovery efforts.
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas resigns amid Lionel Messi event controversy. TMC calls it 'Raj Dharma', BJP dubs it 'Vote Dharma'. Full details on the political clash.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
Nashik sessions court upholds conviction of Maharashtra sports minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS flat scam. His political future now hinges on a High Court stay. Read the full details.
GHMC's delimitation of 300 wards faces criticism for anomalies. Political leaders demand re-examination, citing uneven representation and administrative concerns. Details inside.
West Bengal govt initiates refund process for 34,000 fans after Messi's no-show. CM's committee steps in, but procedural hurdles may cause delays. Get the full story.
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah discusses the complex dual power structure and administrative limitations in the UT at Express Adda. Read his insights on governance challenges.
The draft electoral roll for Nandigram shows 10,599 fewer voters. With 3,317 'unmapped' electors, parties monitor the process to ensure no genuine voter is excluded. Details inside.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao accuses the Congress government of intimidating party-backed sarpanches by withholding panchayat funds. He asserts public money is not Congress leaders' personal property. Read more.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate convicted in EWS flat allocation case. Opposition demands immediate disqualification, citing Rahul Gandhi precedent. Read the full story.
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan admits Congress failed to address unemployment, farmers' crisis, and inflation. He says party's yatras lacked public appeal. Read his full critique.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah firmly states he will serve a full term, dismissing BJP's queries on leadership tussle. He highlights fund allocation disparities and predicts Congress win in 2028. Read more.
Telangana Congress leaders criticise Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Gandhi's legacy. Protests announced for Dec 17 & 28. Read more.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will disburse cheques worth Rs 2,800 crore to municipal bodies on Wednesday for key projects. Also, a road safety workshop begins in Gandhinagar.
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over rising organised crime, citing Mohali kabaddi shooting & bomb threats. Read the full story on the state's law & order crisis.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
A political row erupts in Karnataka Assembly over loudspeaker use for Azaan. BJP's Arun Kumar alleges govt inaction, sparking a heated debate on noise norms and religious freedom. Read the full details.
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu announces a massive stipend hike for police trainees from Rs 4,500 to Rs 12,500. Over 5,700 recruits inducted, marking a shift to tech-driven policing. Read more.
Karnataka Home Minister announces approval for recruiting 1,600 PSIs to strengthen the police force. The move addresses vacancies and enhances law enforcement capabilities across the state.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
Haryana's agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana visited Paplotha village in Ambala to assess crop damage from Begna river flooding. He promised immediate action on desilting and relief for farmers.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced comprehensive arrangements for lakhs of devotees at Fatehgarh Sahib's Shaheedi Sabha, covering health, transport, and security. Read about the state's preparations.
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 6,280 crore supplementary budget for sugarcane farmers, road works & more. Details on allocations for Belagavi session, Davos, and survey reimbursements inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's ambiguous comments on his term sparked a major debate in the Assembly. Home Minister G Parameshwara intervened to clarify the government will complete its full tenure. Read the full details.
Haryana Congress, led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda, will table a no-confidence motion against the BJP government in the Vidhan Sabha winter session. The party plans to raise issues like corruption, unemployment, and alleged vote theft.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly criticises the central government's decision to replace the MGNREGA scheme with a new mission. Read the full story on the political clash over rural employment guarantees.