Madras HC Overturns Rape Conviction in Deaf-Mute Case
Madras High Court modifies rape conviction to cheating, citing procedural lapses in recording deaf-mute survivor's statement and lack of specific sign language documentation.
Madras High Court modifies rape conviction to cheating, citing procedural lapses in recording deaf-mute survivor's statement and lack of specific sign language documentation.
Mumbai's newly created P East administrative ward grapples with redrawn boundaries, uneven infrastructure, and political shifts. Candidates highlight water supply, traffic, and civic service gaps affecting diverse residents. Explore the key electoral batt
Confusion over new ward boundaries in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections is causing candidates to campaign in wrong areas, wasting time and resources. Read about the impact of the four-member ward system.
A Mumbai court rejected an AIMIM member's plea challenging the rejection of his BMC nomination papers, citing lack of jurisdiction before election completion. Read the full details.
Former Kerala DGP R. Sreelekha wins Sasthamangalam ward but BJP chooses V.V. Rajesh as mayoral candidate. Analysis of the political decision and its implications. Read more.
NCP leader Amol Balwadkar delivers a combative speech in Pune's Pashan area, alleging betrayal by local BJP leadership over candidacy denial. He vows to fight back democratically.
BJP's Supriya Chandgude creates history by winning unopposed from PCMC Ward 10, becoming the first woman to do so. She credits voters and vows to focus on women's issues. Read her full agenda.
Days before Nagpur civic polls, families discover members enrolled in different prabhags despite same address. Officials cite boundary revisions. Read how this confusion is unfolding.
Kapurthala administration issues delimitation notification for Sultanpur Lodhi's municipal wards. Learn about the new 15-ward structure and its impact on local governance.
Congress MLA Chandar Mohan vows to challenge Panchkula MC's new ward delimitation in Punjab & Haryana HC, citing injustice to SC community and civic failures. Read the full story.
Pune's Ward No. 5 witnessed high-energy campaigns as BJP and NCP held separate padayatras. Candidates addressed water woes, road repairs, and promised accelerated development ahead of the polls.
After a 3-year gap, Pune's civic body elections on Jan 15 aim to resolve stalled projects and pressing issues like traffic, water, and waste management. Key wards and voter concerns detailed.
Shiv Sena (UBT) declares independent Dinesh Jadhav its official candidate for BMC Ward 107 in Mulund, challenging BJP's Neil Somaiya. Read the full political drama here.
Mumbai's M West ward faces severe air pollution, traffic chaos, and encroachment issues due to industrial emissions and massive redevelopment. Read about the key challenges and resident concerns.
David Warner smashed an unbeaten 130, the highest BBL 2025-26 score, but Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets. Tim Ward's 90 led the chase. Warner equals Virat Kohli's T20 century tally.
Four doctors and a pharmacist suspended after a video showed alcohol bottles in a Sivaganga government hospital's maternity ward. PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss slams DMK government. Read the full details.
A 61-year-old retired CGST superintendent in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 9.7 lakh in a share trading scam via a fake app. Learn how the fraud unfolded and key safety tips.
AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi accuses Telangana govt of pushing GHMC expansion without debate. He demands bill be sent to select committee, criticises delimitation based on old census data.
A total of 1,165 candidates are contesting the Pune Municipal Corporation elections for 165 seats across 41 wards. Voting is scheduled for January 15. Get the latest details on candidate withdrawals and key wards.
Chandigarh administration decides to retain the existing 35 municipal wards, postponing delimitation. The move awaits final approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read for details.
Punjab BJP delegation meets Governor, alleges arbitrary and illegal ward delimitation by state govt. Claims data flawed, reservation rules violated. Full details inside.
Mangaluru City Corporation starts a detailed ward-wise property survey to identify all holdings and improve tax revenue. The drive aims to bring clarity to nearly 90,000 pending properties.
Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
Mumbai's M-East ward, ranked lowest in HDI in 2009, still battles poor health, pollution & neglect. Locals demand action on BMC's unfulfilled roadmap. #Mumbai #UrbanInequality
In a boost for BJP, former corporators Manjusha Nagpure and Shrikant Jagtap elected unopposed from Pune's Suncity-Manikbaug ward. Key details on the PMC elections and their implications.
In a dramatic turn during Maharashtra civic polls, BJP workers locked a candidate inside a house in Nagpur to prevent him from withdrawing his nomination. Details inside.
BJP's Ravi Landge wins Bhosari ward unopposed in PCMC polls. NCP says it's clueless about missing candidate, AAP seeks SEC probe. Read the full story.
Mumbai's densely populated L ward, home to over 7.5 lakh people, faces chronic issues of garbage, traffic, waterlogging, and incomplete DP roads. Discover the ground reality and political challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.
BJP's Ravi Landge secures uncontested victory in Pimpri Chinchwad's ward 6B after opponent withdraws. This marks his second consecutive unopposed win. Read about the political dynamics and nomination rejections shaping the civic polls.
Motihari Sadar Hospital is constructing a 50-bed critical care ward for Rs 13 crore, boosting emergency healthcare in the border district. A new hospital building and senior citizen ward are also underway. Read more.