Sankranti hotel prices hit ₹1 lakh in Godavari districts
Sankranti celebrations in Andhra's Godavari districts saw hotel rents skyrocket to ₹1 lakh for 3 days. With 150 hotels fully booked, high-stakes betting added to the festive frenzy. Read more.
Sankranti celebrations in Andhra's Godavari districts saw hotel rents skyrocket to ₹1 lakh for 3 days. With 150 hotels fully booked, high-stakes betting added to the festive frenzy. Read more.
ECI approves tea garden & cinchona plantation records as valid ID for voter enrolment in 7 North Bengal districts. BJP's Suvendu Adhikari hails it as a major victory for tribal & plantation workers. Check if you're eligible!
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises comprehensive government backing for entrepreneurs investing in coastal tourism at the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Conclave 2026. Discover the state's plan to boost the sector.
Karnataka identifies 11 beaches for Blue Flag certification and sanctions 45 tourism projects worth Rs 718 crore under its new coastal policy. Explore the state's plan to boost sustainable tourism.
First draft of UP's electoral rolls shows 18.7% voter deletions. Analysis reveals similar decline in high Muslim-density districts and rest of state. EC cites deaths, shifts, duplicates as key reasons.
Petrol pumps across Manipur's valley districts cease operations indefinitely following a bomb attack and extortion threats. The MPDF cites severe safety concerns despite state action. Read the full story.
A govt study identifies 100 districts with high road fatalities. Ministers meet to launch Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions (DDHI) for targeted action to achieve zero road deaths.
Delta farmers face urgent action as IMD's orange alert warns of heavy rainfall, threatening nearly 5 lakh hectares of ready-to-harvest samba and thaladi paddy. Officials advise swift drainage measures.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted between April and September. The exercise will also update the National Population Register. Get the full details.
Congress leader Sachin Sawant accuses BJP of divisive tactics, calling it a 'foolish' party for speaking without study on Mumbai's demographics. Read the full political clash.
Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision reveals a disparity in voter deletions. While Lucknow saw 30% deletions, districts like Saharanpur recorded just over 16%. Explore the data and implications.
Kerala High Court cites Quran to rule that divorced Muslim women can seek maintenance under CrPC even after personal law obligations are met. Landmark judgment sets aside family court order.
Nearly 200 tribal students from backward districts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha gather in Visakhapatnam. They share aspirations to transform their regions despite gaps in education and healthcare. Discover their inspiring journeys.
A crucial polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's merged districts failed to reach 935,000 children, raising fears of a resurgence. Health officials cite security and access as major hurdles.
A new list reveals the world's most densely packed cities, with several from the Philippines and India's Mumbai making the top 10. Discover the challenges of extreme urban density.
Rajasthan govt freezes creation of new districts, tehsils & boundary changes until 2027 Census. Details on the two-phase exercise and what's exempted. Read more.
Israel's population officially exceeded 10 million people at the start of 2026, a significant demographic milestone driven by a high birth rate and immigration. Discover the data and its implications.
China is reportedly increasing condom prices as part of a strategy to reverse its declining birth rate. Experts debate the effectiveness of this controversial policy. Read more.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
The Cunha Commission has submitted its report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 procurement to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. The probe focused on the previous BJP government's handling in Bengaluru and Belagavi.
Jammu and Kashmir authorities have expanded the ban on VPN services to multiple districts, citing serious security concerns and misuse. Officials report VPNs were used to bypass restrictions. Read the full story.
UNFPA report reveals Pakistan's population may reach 400 million by 2063, stressing urgent need for family planning and women's empowerment to avert a crisis.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges Hindu families to have at least two children, citing higher birth rates in minority areas. He also appeals to Muslims against large families. Details on Assam's two-child policy relaxations.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma suggests Hindu families have three children to counter demographic changes. Read his full statement and analysis.
A critical look at how Bollywood's lazy and stereotypical depiction of Muslim characters misrepresents the community and reinforces harmful clichés. Read to understand the impact.
Maulana Shahbuddin Razvi, chief of All India Muslim Jamat, declares New Year celebrations on Dec 31/Jan 1 un-Islamic and Western. Read the details and implications.
The Delhi government has appointed District Magistrates to all 11 newly reorganised districts. This administrative reshuffle aims to improve governance and public service delivery in the national capital.
Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor announces steps to operationalise five new districts, enhancing governance and public service delivery in the remote Union Territory. Read more.
Delhi's administrative map has been redrawn, increasing the number of revenue districts from 11 to 13. The reorganisation, notified on 26 December 2025, merges Shahdara with other districts. Read the full details and implications here.