Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Mumbai's housing market recorded its strongest performance in 14 years in 2025, with over 1.5 lakh property registrations generating Rs 13,487 crore in stamp duty. Driven by end-user demand and improved affordability.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial bills to expedite revenue litigation, strengthen property rights under 'Mera Ghar Mere Naam', and rationalise stamp duty to improve ease of doing business. Details inside.
Sheetal Tejwani, PoA holder in Mundhwa land case, remanded to 14-day judicial custody. Case involves alleged Rs 300-crore deal & illegal govt land transfer. Read the full details.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
Property registrations in Haveri district have crashed from 2,000 to 469 per month. Soaring land prices and lack of infrastructure stall market. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu govt allows set-off of stamp duty & registration fees for first-sale apartments. Relief applies to agreements before Dec 1, 2023. Read details.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
State prosecution reveals Sheetal Tejwani's office boy signed key documents in Mundhwa land case, causing alleged Rs 21 crore loss. Court extends custody for deeper probe.
A Pune court extended Sheetal Tejwani's police custody by four days in the Mundhwa land deal case involving alleged stamp duty waiver irregularities. Get the latest details on the multi-crore scam.
Saudi Arabia introduces a unique commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day, available at major travel hubs. Discover this cultural initiative celebrating Arabic heritage.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Delhi High Court directs customs authorities to respond to IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore in import duty. The case involves aircraft engines and parts. Read the latest developments.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.
A postage stamp for 8th-century ruler Perumbidigu Mutharaiyar has ignited a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. BJP and DMK vie for credit as they woo the influential Mutharaiyar community ahead of elections. Read more.
Delhi government proposes a massive 10x increase in circle rates for agricultural land to match market prices, boosting revenue and farmer compensation. Read the full details.
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran forecasts new alliances joining NDA in the Thai month, targeting 2026 polls. Details on key meetings and political strategies inside.
Pune court extends suspended sub registrar Ravindra Taru's police custody in Mundhwa land scam. Probe reveals Rs 48,000 deposits during deal registration, causing Rs 6 crore govt revenue loss. Read the latest details.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai dismisses speculation of leaving DMK-led alliance, confirms talks ongoing for 2026 assembly elections. Read the full story.
BJP appoints Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lead a three-member panel for Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls, aiming to boost seat share and forge alliances. Read the full strategy.
Bavdhan police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru for illegally registering a sale deed for 40-acre govt land in Mundhwa, causing massive stamp duty loss. Son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar linked to buyer firm. Read the full investigation.
Amadea Enterprises LLP, linked to Ajit Pawar's son, argued for stamp duty exemption in the Mundhwa land deal. The registration department's final order is expected in 5-6 days. Read the latest developments.