Wildlife photographers using drones at Jaipur's Sambhar Lake are stressing protected flamingos for social media likes. Forest department bans drone flights, but enforcement remains a challenge. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation establishes 8 designated feeding spots for stray dogs, plans two per division. New rules aim to regulate feeding, ensure cleanliness, and follow Supreme Court directives.
Noida food safety department ramps up checks at bakeries and food units before Christmas. 12 samples collected for lab testing to ensure hygiene and FSSAI compliance. Details inside.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation prepares a draft policy to allow licensed colonies outside its limits to discharge wastewater into city sewerage. The policy will be discussed on Dec 26.
Greater Chennai Corporation distributes 2 lakh application forms to citizens after 35% of voters were deleted. Learn how to verify your details before the January 18 deadline.
Greater Bengaluru Authority estimates Rs 111.2 daily cost per stray dog. NGOs question if this budget ensures basic welfare. Details on food, staffing, and shelter plans inside.
Greater Bengaluru Authority employees staged protests, alleging threats and harassment linked to e-khata processing. They demand an extension of the B to A khata conversion deadline. Read more.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to withdraw charges against all accused in the 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq in Bisada village. A major turn in the high-profile case.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
A 27.3 crore pedestrian plaza project on Chennai's MC Road, stalled for three years, forces pedestrians to navigate dangerous dug-up paths and bike encroachments. Read about the daily struggle and promised solutions.
Protests spread across Assam demanding Centre's intervention for minority safety in Bangladesh. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma issues high alert over 'Greater Bangladesh' rhetoric. Read the full story.
Hyderabad launches a major water security plan to build 50,000 rainwater harvesting pits, aiming to recharge up to 10 TMC of groundwater. Learn how this initiative could eliminate the need for new water schemes.
Greater Noida villagers challenge GNIDA's claim of 100% sewer connections, highlighting choked drains and sewage backflow. Read the full ground report on the infrastructure dispute.
Bengaluru's Pulse Polio drive achieved 95% coverage, vaccinating 10.7 lakh children. However, 57,854 kids remain unvaccinated, primarily in West and North zones. Read the full report.
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.
Greater Bengaluru Authority's drive to GPS-tag all properties faces delays and data quality issues. Only 15.5 lakh of 25 lakh properties tagged so far. Read about the challenges and new training initiatives.
The Greater Bengaluru IT Companies and Industries Association urges strategic action to solve the city's crises. A Rs 2,300 crore road repair plan is announced ahead of monsoon. Read more.
Greater Chennai Corporation allocates ₹29.57 crore for a direct link road from Nanganallur to Pazhavanthangal subway, aiming to end decades of congestion and accidents. Read details.
Karnataka govt issues guidelines for ward reservations in Bengaluru's 5 new city corporations, using 2011 Census data. 50% cap on total reservations, with 1/3rd for backward classes and women's quota across categories. Read details.
Madras High Court judges will inspect Chennai's Marina Beach on December 22 to assess vending regulations and Blue Flag Scheme plans. Key officials must be present.
The NGT has temporarily halted its directive to attach Gaursons' HQ and initiate criminal proceedings against its MD. The case, concerning a garbage collection centre in Gaur City 2, will be heard next on Jan 12.
Chennai sees 35% voter deletion due to migration. Officials urge citizens to use Form 6 by Jan 18 for re-enrollment. Final rolls out Feb 17.
The new delimitation of GHMC wards has led to serious anomalies, with residents reporting wards under multiple police stations & constituencies. Discover the administrative chaos.
Visakhapatnam's ambitious ₹940-crore hybrid sewerage project presents a tale of two halves. While the Pendurthi package nears completion and earns revenue, the Gajuwaka-Malkapuram work is stalled at 48%. Read about GVMC's revival plans.
Marina Beach visitors face severe parking chaos with 500 cars crammed into a 150-slot area. GCC to float tenders for an AI-powered smart parking system with cameras and digital payments next week. Read more.
Allahabad High Court declines to quash ED's PMLA proceedings in the Greater Noida Grand Venice case, highlighting jurisdictional limits. Key observations on predicate offences.
Greater Bengaluru Authority chief Maheshwar Rao directs officials to tender Russell Market's modernisation and a new Ulsoor Lake waterway. The project aims to blend heritage with sustainability. Read more.
Heavy rains expose Chennai's persistent flood vulnerability. Experts warn encroachments, lost wetlands, and climate change threaten the city despite a Rs 5,000 crore stormwater drain project. Can integrated planning save it?
A visual journey across the globe on December 18, 2025: From environmental protests in Tunisia to festive joy in Malta and Kolkata, and migratory flamingos in Rajasthan. See the day's powerful stories through images.