Congress dominates final phase of Telangana panchayat polls
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.
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Ex-bonded labourer Lingamma elected Sarpanch in Telangana
Purusula Pedda Lingamma, a Chenchu tribal woman rescued from bonded labour in 2016, is now the elected Sarpanch of Ramagiri village in Nagarkurnool, promising change for her community.
Woman Labourer Wins Sarpanch Election in Jangaon
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.
IT Engineer Quits MNC Job, Wins Gram Panchayat Election
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.
Congress Aims for Stronger Finish in Telangana Panchayat Elections
CM Revanth Reddy urges party leaders to secure more wins in final panchayat poll phase. Over 100,000 candidates contest for sarpanch and ward member posts. Congress claims strong rural mandate.
Telangana Gram Panchayat 2nd Phase: 415 Sarpanches Unopposed
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.
Gandhinagar village clash injures 8 over corruption claims
A violent clash in Ranchorpura village near Kalol, Gandhinagar, left eight injured from two families. The fight erupted after allegations of corruption against the village sarpanch. Read the full details.
Congress Boycotts Punjab Rural Polls After Sarpanch Attack
Punjab Congress announces boycott of upcoming panchayat elections after a party sarpanch was attacked in Amritsar. Demands arrest of culprits and security for candidates.
Telangana Panchayat Polls: 111 Seats See No Nomination
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
Prison Warder Arrested for Smuggling in Bengaluru Central Jail
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.
395 Sarpanchs Elected Unopposed in Telangana Panchayat Polls
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.
Two JJMP Commanders Arrested in Latehar, Jharkhand
Jharkhand police arrest two area commanders of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) in Latehar. Sunil Oraon, a wanted Maoist with ₹2 lakh reward, among those captured. Read the full story.
Mohali Panchayats Oppose Merger into Municipal Corporation
Sarpanchs of 14 villages in Mohali block oppose government notification for merger into Mohali Municipal Corporation, warning of protests and legal action. Read more.
Rs 3,000 Cr Funds Withheld, Stalling Rajasthan Rural Projects
Rajasthan's rural development faces crisis as Centre withholds Rs 3,000 crore due to delayed panchayat polls. Vital sanitation, water, and road projects stalled. Learn the full impact.
Ex-Sarpanch, 3 Others Booked for Rs 2.3 Crore Nuh Scam
FIR registered against former sarpanch Naheeda and three others in Nuh for allegedly misappropriating Rs 2.3 crore in panchayat funds. Police probe underway. Read the full details.
Revanth Reddy Appeals for Support in Mahabubnagar Local Polls
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy appeals to Mahabubnagar voters to elect pro-govt sarpanches, slams BRS for obstructing development. Announces projects worth Rs 270 crore.
Telangana Panchayat Posts Auctioned for Crores
Shocking revelations as sarpanch positions in Telangana villages are being auctioned for ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore ahead of panchayat elections. Exclusive investigation into grassroots democracy corruption.
Women Lead Grassroots Change in Telangana Panchayats
Telangana witnesses a historic gender shift as women are set to lead nearly half of all gram panchayats. Discover how this reshapes local governance and empowers communities across the state.
BC Reservations Fall to 17% in Telangana Local Polls
Telangana's Backward Classes receive only 17% sarpanch seats despite demanding 42% reservations. District variations range from 0% to 27% as political blame game intensifies.
Punjab village ends stubble burning, gets Union Minister visit
Ransih Kalan village in Punjab achieves zero stubble burning with innovative schemes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan visits to study their success model funded largely by villagers.
Mohali Waste Illegally Dumped and Set on Fire
Mohali faces a toxic crisis as MC secretly dumps and burns garbage in Phase 8B for 15 days, violating NGT bans. Locals suffer health issues. Authorities impose a mere ₹5,000 fine. Read more.
5 convicted for murder of Alipur sarpanch, one gets life
Delhi court convicts five for murder of Alipur sarpanch Karam Singh. One gets life imprisonment, others sentenced to varying jail terms. Justice delivered after brutal 2017 killing.
Sarpanchs Can Now Approve Projects Up to ₹25 Lakh
Union Minister Dr. Yadav announces enhanced financial powers for sarpanchs, enabling them to approve development works up to ₹25 lakh without higher approvals. This decentralization aims to accelerate rural development.
Court notice posted at ex-sarpanch's house in Pathankot
Pathankot court serves legal notice at ex-sarpanch's Pathanmajra house in property ownership case. Latest developments in Punjab legal battle.
Shooter arrested for Odisha BJP leader murder
Odisha police crack high-profile political murder case, arresting sharpshooter and accomplice in BJP leader's killing. Investigation reveals chilling details of the assassination plot.
Phaltan Doctor Suicide: Landlord, Techie Son, Cop Arrested
Shocking developments in Maharashtra's Phaltan as police arrest landlord, his techie son, and a police officer for allegedly abetting a doctor's suicide after rape accusations. Medical associations demand justice.
Techie arrested for doctor couple suicide in Pune
Pune police arrest software engineer Gopal Badane for allegedly driving a doctor couple to suicide through relentless harassment and threats. The tragic case exposes the dark side of property disputes gone wrong.
Bengaluru surgeon confesses to wife's murder using anaesthetic
A prominent Bengaluru surgeon has confessed to killing his wife using anaesthetic drugs in a case that has shocked the medical community. Police reveal chilling details of the calculated murder.
Chatra Opium Bust: Two Arrested with Narcotics
Jharkhand Police scores major victory against drug trafficking with opium seizure in Chatra district. Two suspects apprehended in intelligence-based operation.
Delhi Driver Murders 5-Year-Old Boy in Revenge Attack
A 28-year-old driver in Delhi has been arrested for the brutal murder of his employer's 5-year-old son. The accused, identified as Sonu, allegedly committed the heinous crime over a personal grudge involving salary disputes.
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