Nigeria confirms joint military strikes with US forces against jihadist groups in Sokoto. Foreign Minister Tuggar says intelligence was provided by Nigeria, calls it an 'ongoing process'. Read details.
Pune ATS uncovers objectionable content on Al Qaeda suspect Zubair Hangargekar's devices, tracing IPs to Afghanistan. Court grants custody till Jan 3 for further probe. Read the full details.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
Hindutva groups in Jammu protest against reservation policy for medical college admissions, threatening a complete shutdown. Key details on the demands and police response.
Uttar Pradesh government and Centre inject Rs 18.29 crore into Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) for 2025-26 to foster rural self-reliance and job creation. Read how this scheme empowers women SHGs.
Nineteen individuals were arrested after a protest near the Bangladesh deputy high commission in Kolkata turned violent, leading to police injuries and property damage. Read the full details and court proceedings here.
BJP's Punjab unit will observe Veer Bal Diwas on December 26 in Patiala, honoring the Sahibzadas. Sikh organizations oppose the event, calling it political appropriation. Details inside.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Introverts are reshaping corporate India, advocating for quiet spaces, flexible work, and better understanding. Discover how companies like KPMG and Bristol-Myers Squibb are responding. Read more.
Right-wing groups barged into two Jabalpur churches, alleging forced conversions. Police detained youths as tensions rise ahead of Christmas. Get the full story.
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
A super flu, H3N2 Subclade K, disrupts holidays in Northern Hemisphere. Know its symptoms, duration, and high-risk groups. Stay informed and prepared this season.
Shiromani Akali Dal led by Sukhbir Badal finds hope in recent zila parishad & panchayat samiti results, halting voter erosion. Analysis of Malwa performance and internal strife in SAD (Revived).
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticizes SAD, highlights massive parent-teacher meeting turnout and urges panchayats to prioritize village development. Read more.
As Christmas nears, choir groups across Pune take to the streets, singing carols in multiple languages. Youth participation has surged, with groups visiting homes, the elderly, and spreading a message of unity and hope. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
Discover how Bengaluru's diverse communities—from Cubbon Reads to supper clubs—are creating spaces for friendship and shared passions, helping strangers feel at home in India's tech capital.
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea for bail in a drugs case. The hearing is scheduled for July 15. Read the latest legal developments.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann repeatedly calls Akali Dal 'dinosaurs', claiming their political extinction. SAD hits back citing rural polls gains. Full analysis of Punjab's shifting political landscape.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
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.
Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali urges Sukhbir Badal to unite all Akali factions, including Amritpal Singh's SAD(WPD), for a 2027 comeback. He clarifies his stance on SAD(Revived). Read more.
Shiromani Akali Dal's poor performance in Ludhiana's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections. Party blames limited time, AAP tactics, and internal factionalism for the setback. Read the full analysis.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at JKK, praising women's SHGs for boosting the rural economy. The fair runs till Jan 4.
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Khanna police book SAD's Yadvinder Singh Yadu for obstructing official work during vote counting. He was sent to judicial custody, alleges AAP government panic. Read the full details.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election trends show AAP in the lead, with Congress putting up a strong fight in Doaba and SAD making a comeback in Malwa. Key results from Jalandhar, Patiala, and Bathinda.
AAP maintains lead in Patiala district rural polls. Congress and SAD allege counting irregularities, protest. Key results from Rajpura, Sanaur, Bhunerheri blocks detailed.