Congress maintains rural dominance in Telangana's gram panchayat elections, while BJP shows strength in the north. BRS sees modest gains. Get the full analysis of the political landscape.
Specialized Investment Funds see rapid asset growth but face a severe shortage of managers skilled in short-selling, forcing mutual funds to poach from AIFs. Read the full analysis.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election trends show AAP in the lead, with Congress putting up a strong fight in Doaba and SAD making a comeback in Malwa. Key results from Jalandhar, Patiala, and Bathinda.
Praveen Kumar Jogannagari left his Cognizant job after 15 years, won a gram panchayat ward post with over 75% votes in Telangana, and is now Upa Sarpanch. Read his inspiring political journey.
Two-time member Gagandeep Kaur secures a decisive victory in the Jandali Kalan panchayat by-election, defeating her nearest rival by a margin of 799 votes. Read the full results and analysis.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
A shocking cyber fraud case emerges in Maharashtra as a small village with 1,500 people registers over 27,000 births in three months. Authorities launch a probe into the massive data manipulation. Read the full details.
Counting of votes for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections is on. A 48% voter turnout was recorded with over 9,000 candidates in the fray. Get the latest results and updates here.
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.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
The Central government has withheld Rs 1,279 crore in grants from Karnataka for failing to hold Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections since 2020-21. Discover the financial and democratic implications.
Amritsar's Khassa and Verpal villages hold fresh elections today after previous polls were cancelled due to major errors in the voter lists. Get the latest updates.
Uttar Pradesh plans a commission to determine political backwardness in villages before panchayat elections, using a triple-test formula. Key details inside.
A CPM leader in Kerala's Malappuram courted controversy with sexist comments in his victory speech, later apologizing after public backlash. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's new MGNREGA bill proposes a 60-day halt during peak farming season to aid agriculture. The state can issue area-specific notifications. Learn the details and implications.
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
A Gram Panchayat member in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district was brutally murdered following an argument over a banner. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the crime.
A Gram Panchayat member in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district was brutally murdered following an argument over a banner. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the crime.
The hanging bridge near Sri Ramalingeswara Temple in Kanive, Madikeri, is in a dangerous state. Officials have banned entry and restricted movement. Details on the inspection and safety measures inside.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Telangana High Court cites constitutional bar under Article 243-O, refuses to stop gram panchayat elections despite petitions on flawed seat reservations. Get the full legal details here.
In a significant development, the first phase of Telangana's gram panchayat elections sees 395 sarpanchs elected unanimously. Get the full details on withdrawals and uncontested wins here.
Telangana High Court dismisses petition seeking quo warranto against 32 district collectors over BC reservation reduction in panchayat polls. Bench questions petitioner's motive.
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In Telangana's gram panchayat elections, voters prioritize roads, water, and school facilities over state welfare schemes. Candidates focus on door-to-door campaigns as major parties keep a low profile. Read more.
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.