Telangana ends two-child rule for panchayat polls
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for local body elections, adopts resolution supporting MGNREGS. Read the full story on the legislative changes.
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for local body elections, adopts resolution supporting MGNREGS. Read the full story on the legislative changes.
Telangana assembly passes bill removing the two-child norm for contesting local body polls. Minister cites state's low fertility rate, now at 1.7, as key reason. Read the full story.
Telangana Assembly abolishes the two-child norm for contesting in local body elections, marking a major policy shift. Read the full details and implications here.
North Goa court orders Goa Tourism Development Corporation to stop Unity Mall construction in Chimbel after protests. The project faces legal challenges over wetland impact.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
After the tragic Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25, authorities take strict action. The sarpanch is disqualified and the panchayat secretary dismissed for breach of public trust. Read the full details.
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
Magisterial inquiry reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan, operated with forged permits, pointing to systemic failure and official collusion. Read the shocking details.
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Eight Congress members in Mattathur panchayat resigned, helping a BJP-backed independent win the president's post. KPCC expels members, alleges political sabotage. Read the full story.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announces sports clubs in 8,000+ panchayats, aiming to discover talents like Dhoni & Tendulkar. Read about the new job policy for players and stadium upgrades.
Udupi gears up for a 3-day sports meet & cultural festival for panchayat officials from Jan 8-10. Cricket, athletics & cultural programmes planned. Get all details.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticizes the new VB-G RAM G scheme, arguing it centralizes MGNREGA and weakens gram panchayats. Read his full analysis of the policy's impact.
The BJP-MGP alliance sweeps the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections, winning 33 seats. PM Modi hails NDA workers. Congress manages 10 seats. Full results and analysis.
The BJP has secured a decisive victory in the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections 2025, winning 31 seats. Congress trails with 10. Get the full results and analysis here.
Live updates on Goa Zilla Panchayat election results 2025. BJP wins 9 seats, Congress 3 as counting continues. Record 70% turnout marks historic poll. Follow for winners list and analysis.
BJP sweeps Goa Zilla Panchayat polls 2025, winning 31 of 49 seats. Congress trails with 10. Full list of winners and analysis of the political landscape.
BJP sweeps Goa Zilla Panchayat polls 2025, winning majority in both North and South districts. Congress, AAP trail. Full results, analysis, and political implications inside.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
Anant Raj shares face a sharp reversal in 2025, down 35.5%, marking its worst annual performance in six years. Explore the causes, data centre plans, and analyst outlook. Read more for key insights.
Goa gears up for Zilla Panchayat elections on December 20, 2025. Polling for 50 seats across two districts. Key guidelines, result date on Dec 23, and all details explained here.
AAP emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana's zila parishad polls but faced stiff competition from Congress & SAD in panchayat samitis. Key wins and setbacks analyzed.
Uttar Pradesh's State Election Commission adds 40 lakh voters to the provisional panchayat electoral roll. Public review open now. Final list by Feb 6.