Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation's garbage vehicles are openly violating transport rules, with hanging bags and open trailers causing traffic hazards and spilling waste. Officials promise action.
Hubballi-Dharwad faces a severe garbage crisis as waste piles up in key localities despite HDMC deploying 270+ vehicles. Residents demand urgent action and a cleaner city.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Four doctors named in FIR after bodies of two women swapped at Ludhiana's Orison Hospital, leading to wrongful cremation. Police act on commissioner's orders.
Indian rupee faces heightened volatility this week due to Venezuela crisis & global risk-off sentiment. Bankers see it testing 90.50-91/$ before RBI's $10 bn swap on Jan 13. Read more.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
Police in Ludhiana have nominated four doctor-directors in an FIR after two women's bodies were swapped at a private hospital, citing gross negligence and institutional failure. Read the full investigation details.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will face criminal charges in a US court, Utah Senator Mike Lee reveals. This major development follows a US-Venezuela prisoner swap. Read the full story.
Boxing star Anthony Joshua narrowly escaped death after switching seats moments before a fatal car crash in Nigeria. Two friends died, driver faces charges. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill and football superstar Erling Haaland's epic jersey and boot swap has gone viral. Dive into the details of this unique sports crossover!
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods merge in a $933 million share-swap deal, consolidating KFC and Pizza Hut operations in India. The merger aims to unlock significant synergies and create a dominant QSR platform.
YouTube star iShowSpeed is collaborating with Doritos for a unique Cheddar & Sour Cream flavor on triangle chips, launching in February 2026. Discover the details!
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation plans a dedicated dog shelter in Shivalli village to manage stray dogs from public areas, following Supreme Court directives. Read more.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Jyoti Patil announced an all-party delegation, led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, will meet CM Siddaramaiah in January. The meeting aims to finalize a land exchange deal involving the Old Court premises and HDMC land for a law uni
Gurgaon police investigate linked ATM card swap frauds. Two victims lost Rs 1.7 lakh, a third foiled the attempt. Key safety tips inside. Stay alert at ATMs.
IndiGo announces increased allowances for pilots, including a new tail swap payment, effective January 1. Pilots see it as a small but positive step towards addressing fatigue concerns. Read more.
Hubballi residents face daily chaos as protests over water, roads & Mahadayi project clog streets. Activists & police push for a dedicated protest zone to balance rights & public convenience. Read more.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Over 50 HDMC corporators & officials on a 'study tour' to Indore & Ahmedabad, costing ~Rs 1 lakh each, face public backlash for lack of transparency and timing during a funds crisis. Details inside.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
Vladimir Putin signals a potential territory swap for peace, but insists on keeping Donbas. Zelensky confirms a high-level meeting with Donald Trump is imminent. Analysis inside.
Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated openness to a territory exchange in a potential Ukraine settlement during a late-night Kremlin meeting with top businessmen on December 24.