Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
Villagers in Raipur protest the relocation of birds from Nandanvan Pakshi Vihar to Jungle Safari, citing livelihood threats. Forest department denies bird deaths, cites CZA directive.
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Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
Villages in Patiala's Nabha subdivision are rejecting the 30% deduction from panchayat income for secretary wages, calling it illegal. Multiple gram sabhas pass resolutions demanding revocation.
Telangana High Court refuses to interfere with Panchayat elections and BC reservations. Case adjourned for 8 weeks as court directs state to file counters. Read full details.
Jharkhand High Court exempts rural areas under Panchayati Raj from RRDA, JRDA jurisdiction. Landmark verdict protects gram panchayat building permissions. Read full analysis.
Gujarat Information Commission penalizes PIO Rs 5,000 for misinterpreting RTI order, recommends action against officer. Learn how citizens can protect their right to information.
Gujarat Information Commission penalizes PIO Rs 5,000 for misusing orders to deny RTI information. Disciplinary action recommended against appellate officer. Read full details.
Hyderabad's long-delayed gram panchayat elections secure crucial ₹1,450 crore central funds before April 2026 deadline, while ₹1,550 crore remains uncertain. Learn about the financial implications for village development.
Telangana SEC announces 3-phase gram panchayat elections on Dec 11, 14, 17. Over 1.6 crore voters to elect sarpanches in 12,728 villages. Model code of conduct in effect.
Police rescue BJP gram panchayat candidate kidnapped from Seppa office to prevent nomination filing. Eight suspects identified in clan-based political sabotage ahead of Dec 15 elections.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
Karnataka Congress MLA D Ravishankar faces and denies accusations of slapping a party worker during public grievance hearing. Both parties refute the viral incident claims.
Telangana government decides to conduct Gram Panchayat elections while postponing other local body polls. Learn about the ₹3,000 crore funds deadline driving this decision.
Punjab & Haryana High Court flags potential mischief in panchayat vote counting, demands detailed affidavit on ballot custody. Stay informed about election integrity.
First-year law student's body recovered from lawyer-mentor's chamber in Kakdwip. Police launch manhunt as family alleges close relationship. Unnatural death case registered.
Village councils across Punjab's Jalandhar district protest government's decision to redirect panchayat funds for flood relief, calling it unconstitutional and demanding immediate reversal.
Bengaluru's ambitious tunnel road project is poised to trigger a vertical revolution, with real estate experts predicting a surge of high-rise developments along the new corridor that will reshape the city's skyline.
A Karnataka Gram Panchayat member was shot multiple times by motorcycle-borne assailants in Bengaluru's Kothanur. The victim miraculously survived the assassination attempt and is recovering at a private hospital. Police have launched a massive manhunt fo
A devastating LPG cylinder blast in KR Puram, Bengaluru kills 65-year-old woman and injures four family members. Read about the safety concerns and rescue efforts.
A prominent Bengaluru doctor faces serious sexual harassment charges and potential arrest after a patient's complaint. Exclusive details about the Central Bengaluru clinic incident that has shocked the medical community.
Shocking gang rape and robbery of 34-year-old Kolkata woman in Bengaluru exposes urban safety crisis. Three arrested, one suspect still at large in the disturbing case.
Discover how Bengaluru's longest metro line will transform city travel with 50 stations, a sports complex, and revolutionary connectivity across the IT capital.
With just days remaining, less than 3% of Bengaluru's 3.45 lakh autos have upgraded to revised fare meters, creating potential chaos for commuters and drivers alike.
Watch the heartwarming moment as K Das, the legendary school attendant at Bengaluru's Bishop Cotton Boys' School, rings the bell for his final time after nearly four decades of service, receiving thunderous applause from students and staff.
Bengaluru continues to grapple with persistent urban crises - from crippling traffic gridlocks and infrastructure failures to governance lapses. Discover why India's Silicon Valley struggles to find solutions to its deepening civic problems.
A horrific chain snatching incident in Bengaluru left a woman with severed fingers as thieves used extreme violence. CCTV footage captures the brutal attack that has raised serious safety concerns.