Goa Rights Panel Slams Panchayat Eviction Notice
The Goa Human Rights Commission has declared a Socorro panchayat eviction notice against a van driver accused of sexual abuse as illegal. The commission ordered its removal within 48 hours.
The Goa Human Rights Commission has declared a Socorro panchayat eviction notice against a van driver accused of sexual abuse as illegal. The commission ordered its removal within 48 hours.
Karnataka's State Election Commission aims to finalize delimitation and reservation for Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls within a month. Key steps for the crucial local body elections detailed.
Residents of Sayane and nearby villages in Nashik forced authorities to relocate polling booths, preventing a 6km travel to vote. The Malegaon corporation rectified the issue after public agitation. Read how democracy prevailed.
Telangana govt urges Centre to release ₹3,000 crore in withheld Finance Commission grants for village panchayats. Minister may visit Delhi if funds delayed. Read details.
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi launched a sharp attack on Congress for enacting UAPA in 2008, blaming it for misuse against minorities. He questioned the party's accountability in Malegaon rally.
Ajmer's District Rural Congress petitions for re-delimitation of panchayat samitis, alleging BJP pressure and violation of Election Commission rules. Details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Nagpur's Besa-Pipla area receives a major infrastructure boost with Rs30 crore for a new road and Rs195cr for drains. Minister Bawankule outlines development plans and BJP's local strategy.
Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
Colonel Prasad Purohit, cleared in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, announces his impending retirement. He plans to dedicate his post-service life to national service and grooming future armed forces aspirants. Read his inspiring vision.
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.
A scooter accident involving a child led to mob violence and vandalism in a Ghaziabad slum. Police arrested five individuals. Read the full details of the incident and charges filed.
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.
A fire broke out in a vacant portion of a Jaipur coaching institute Monday evening. Quick response by fire tenders prevented escalation. No injuries reported. Read details.
A 35-year-old petrol pump attendant in Kanpur was brutally murdered by a man and his nephew after a verbal altercation. The accused confessed to police after the victim's father filed a case. Read the shocking details.
NHAI to start detailed project report for concrete 4-laning of Kopargaon-Malegaon highway via Yevla and Manmad. Plan includes a Yevla bypass to ease traffic. Read the latest updates.
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.
Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru celebrated the final Happy Streets event of 2025 with a vibrant, traffic-free morning of fitness, art, and community bonding. Read resident experiences.
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.
After two decades in the industry, Vineet Kumar Singh finds major success in 2025 with hits 'Chhaava' and 'Superboys of Malegaon'. He opens up about his challenging path.
A student and a scientist tragically drowned in a pond at the National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management near Baramati. Details of the incident and rescue efforts inside.
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.
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.
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.