Noida issues 176 festive party licences for Christmas, New Year
Noida's excise department has issued 176 temporary licences for Christmas and New Year parties. Over 140 went to RWAs and housing societies. Read about the new rules and reduced fees.
Noida's excise department has issued 176 temporary licences for Christmas and New Year parties. Over 140 went to RWAs and housing societies. Read about the new rules and reduced fees.
Telangana High Court issues notice to state govt on petitions challenging merger of 27 municipalities into GHMC. Petitioners call ordinances unconstitutional. Next hearing on Jan 28, 2026.
Karnataka government fixes a Rs 1.5 crore base price for CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licences in Bengaluru. Read about the impact on the prized permits last issued in 1992.
Sonbhadra police SIT finds Shelly Traders' licences fake, links firm to cough syrup narcotics trade in Siliguri. Lookout notices issued for accused. Read the full investigation details.
Arash Singh, a Sikh truck driver in the US, faces losing his commercial licence under new federal rules. The crackdown follows fatal crashes and impacts thousands of immigrant drivers. Read more.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
GHMC introduces a GIS-driven digital platform and QR-enabled app for real-time property monitoring, transparent tax administration, and citizen self-service in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad's key Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge has been without lights for six months, creating a major safety hazard for thousands of tech commuters. Authorities cite lapsed maintenance contract.
The expansion of Greater Hyderabad has intensified the race for two cabinet berths, with pressure on Congress for broader representation. Key contenders emerge as political dynamics shift.
Brazil's President Lula announces a delay in the landmark EU-Mercosur free-trade pact to January 2024, citing European opposition. The 26-year negotiation faces hurdles from France and Italy.
GHMC's trade licence revenue crosses Rs 100 crore for the first time, hitting Rs 113 crore. Officials warn of penalties as 50% establishments yet to renew. Read more.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva aims to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur free-trade pact in January. The deal, 26 years in making, faces hurdles from European farmers and member states.
Telangana High Court modifies single judge's order on GHMC delimitation. Bench directs population data publication for only two specific wards by Dec 20. Read the latest legal update.
The new delimitation of GHMC wards has led to serious anomalies, with residents reporting wards under multiple police stations & constituencies. Discover the administrative chaos.
CCP serves notice to Vibes nightclub & Fly Sky Dining for operating without valid trade licences. Commissioner gives 7 days to respond or face sealing. Details inside.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan announces a new parking app and multi-level facilities for Hyderabad. Police and civic bodies vow synergy to upgrade drainage and relocate bus stops. Read more.
Telangana High Court declines stay on GHMC ward delimitation but mandates public disclosure of ward maps and population data within 24 hours for transparent process.
GHMC's delimitation of 300 wards faces criticism for anomalies. Political leaders demand re-examination, citing uneven representation and administrative concerns. Details inside.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Mapusa court extends interim anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch Roshan Redkar & secretary Raghuvir Bhagkar till Dec 23 hearing. Lawyer argues no link between licence & culpable homicide charges.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Telangana High Court continues hearing a petition against GHMC's ward delimitation in Hyderabad. Resident claims boundaries ignore natural landmarks, causing public inconvenience. Read the full story.
France's last-minute opposition and massive farmer protests threaten to derail the EU's 25-year Mercosur trade pact. Doubts grow over a 2024 signing. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
India and the US begin crucial negotiations for the first phase of a new trade pact on December 10, 2025. Key issues include market access and tariffs. Read the full story for details.
Hyderabad's Water Board drafts a massive sewerage master plan for 27 merged municipalities, needing over Rs 20,000 crore investment for new pipelines and STPs. Read more.
Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner cancels firearms licences of a realtor and a criminal. The action follows an accidental misfire and concealment of criminal records. Read details of the crackdown.
Hyderabad's population could surge to 1.5 crore, making it the 18th most populous city globally, overtaking London and New York. Discover the opportunities and civic challenges this expansion brings.
Peso introduces digital licensing via NSWS, fixed service timelines & enhanced safety measures for India's explosives industry. Read about the key reforms announced in Nagpur.
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.