DH Speak Out: December 8, 2025 Edition Highlights
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
IGGMC's Internal Complaints Committee substantiates sexual harassment allegations against forensic HoD. Report confirms inappropriate touch, audio evidence. Key recommendations include transfer and high-level inquiry.
Bihar govt launches Chief Secretary Public Grievance Redressal System for faster complaint resolution. Citizens can now register grievances via WhatsApp or email with strict timelines.
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
Indigo passengers face chaos at Nagpur airport with mass cancellations, lost luggage, and misinformation. Read about the travel ordeal and social media outrage.
The first elections in demerged Phursungi-Uruli Devachi fuel calls for a dedicated civic body for Pune's east. Experts & politicians cite PMC's overstretched limits & poor amenities. Read more.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials, aiming for faster, more accountable investigations. Learn about the new framework.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials. Aim: boost public trust & accountability. Details inside.
A female student at IIM Indore has accused a placement cell member of sexual harassment, prompting an ICC investigation. The accused has stepped down. Read for details and institutional response.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
BJP secured 7 seats in the MCD by-elections, strengthening its position. AAP won 3, Congress 1, and Forward Bloc 1. The results impact the balance of power ahead of the 2025 mayoral polls.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.
Despite mounting evidence of public distress, the Election Commission of India insists complaints about the SIR are political. The human cost must not be overlooked. Read the full analysis.
Congress-backed & independent councillors in Almora begin an indefinite protest, citing administrative stagnation, monkey menace & lack of a permanent municipal commissioner. Read more.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore bonds on NSE, oversubscribed 3.95 times. Funds to clean Godavari for Kumbh Mela 2027. NMC gets Rs 26 crore incentive.
Consumer complaints to RBI Ombudsman rose 13.55% in FY25, with banks facing most grievances. Learn the top complaint categories and how to file your complaint.
Nashik Municipal Corporation's bond issue for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 oversubscribed 3.95 times, raising Rs 200 crore. NSE MD highlights investor confidence in municipal bonds. Read more.
Borrower frustration over credit scores & data accuracy explodes. Complaints against Credit Information Companies surge nearly 400% as per India's financial ombudsman report. Dive into the data.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticises State Election Commission's decision to postpone municipal council polls as arbitrary and legally wrong. Govt to submit representation.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials for delays in resolving IGRS complaints. Sanitation supervisor also penalized. Read about the crackdown on laxity.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials due to pending public grievance cases. Action taken for laxity in IGRS complaint disposal. Details inside.
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis sharply criticises the State Election Commission's decision to delay municipal council elections, calling it arbitrary and unfair to candidates. Govt to submit representation.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma signs ordinance merging 27 municipalities into GHMC to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery in Hyderabad's expanding metro region. Details inside.
Harendra Singh steps down as chief coach of Indian women's hockey team following complaints from senior players to Sports Ministry about his high-handedness and poor results.
Kolkata reports 122 new dengue cases in one week, total reaches 1,501. South Kolkata neighborhoods show steady spike while BMC area crosses 400 cases. Learn prevention tips.
Nagpur residents cite stray dog attacks as urgent election concern. Learn how urban planning failures exacerbate the crisis in Wadi ahead of voting.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans to merge 27 municipalities, potentially creating India's largest municipal body with 300 wards across 2,053 sq km. Learn about the massive administrative overhaul.