A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
A UK coroner warns of lethal chemical exposure to mortuary workers from bodies of AI171 crash victims repatriated from India. Ministers urged to act within 56 days.
Families of victims from Jharkhand gather at Goa morgue, refuse to accept bodies, demand nightclub owner arrange transport home. Details on the tragic fire accident.
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
Singer Lizzo hits back at online trolls over a viral 'fat joke' in 2025, urging an end to body policing. She stresses her body is for her, not for public approval.
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Colonel Ajay Kothiyal reveals 147 bodies remain trapped under debris in Dharali, Uttarakhand, four months after the disaster. Search operations face immense challenges.
Bodies of a man, woman, and child found in Tirupati's Daminedu. Police suspect suicide pact, probe all angles. Read the full investigation details here.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Former corporator N R Ramesh warns Bengaluru's GBA and new civic bodies risk bankruptcy, citing a revenue gap. Property tax collection stands at only Rs 4,500 crore. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve director recommends suspension of forest officer caught taking Rs 40,000 bribe for tree felling permission. Read the full investigation details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court uncovers disturbing pattern of health and education employees securing urban deputations while drawing rural benefits. Court demands policy correction.
P Bhuvaneshwaran, a painter with hearing disability, joins Trichy corporation council under new Tamil Nadu rule ensuring PwD representation in urban local bodies. Read this inspiring story!
Karnataka High Court rejects state government's petition challenging land tribunal order regarding Pattandur Agrahara water bodies. Key details and implications explained.
Karnataka High Court rejects state government's petition challenging land tribunal order regarding Pattandur Agrahara water bodies. Key details and implications explained.
Rajasthan employee unions oppose state govt's order requiring institutions to fund pensions independently. Massive protest planned in Jaipur on December 14. Read full details.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Winter Session sees BJP moving adjournment motion, accusing Congress government of delaying panchayat and urban local body elections. Read full details.
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.
US Department of Education initiates major restructuring, transferring 6 key grant programs to other departments. Historic move signals potential dismantling of federal education agency.
272 eminent citizens including retired judges, bureaucrats and armed forces officers condemn Rahul Gandhi's allegations against Election Commission. Read their open letter details.
Punjab Local Bodies Department fails to enforce hiked development charges for 6 months, accused of favoring builders. GMADA areas worst hit as state loses crores in revenue.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges patience until November 17 nomination deadline for local body election alliances. Key parties adopt varied strategies across regions.
Maharashtra prepares for local body elections covering 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats. Voting on December 2, results on December 3. Complete details inside.
Kerala prepares for crucial local body polls in December 2025 with two-phase voting. 2.84 crore voters to elect representatives across 23,576 wards. Results declaration on December 13.