The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed by Parliament. The opposition staged a protest dharna, calling it unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Tension in Paidipalli village after disputed panchayat results lead to stone-pelting, police lathicharge & firing. 8 injured, cases filed. Read the full report.
BRS leader T Harish Rao claims Congress's poor show in panchayat polls signals rural discontent over unfulfilled guarantees. He accuses CM Revanth Reddy of misplaced priorities. Read the full analysis.
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemns Opposition's conduct during the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, questioning their objection to the MGNREGA name change. Read the full story.
Residents of Hakke-Huluse near Kudige protested against a proposed stray dog care centre, citing wildlife issues. Officials assured a review and pledged a new bus shelter. Read more.
Karnataka Assembly approves contentious Hate Speech Bill despite BJP's walkout. In a major trade boost, India and Oman ink a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Read the full details.
Congress maintains rural dominance in Telangana's gram panchayat elections, while BJP shows strength in the north. BRS sees modest gains. Get the full analysis of the political landscape.
NDA ally TDP supports the VB-GRAM-G Bill but highlights Andhra Pradesh's challenge in funding its 40% state share. The party seeks enhanced central support for welfare schemes. Read more.
Karnataka passes a strict Hate Speech Bill with up to 10-year jail for repeat offences. BJP opposes, calling it a tool to target opposition. Know key provisions.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA, after a heated debate and opposition protests. Read the full details here.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Centre over the GRAM G bill and announces renaming of the state's job scheme after Mahatma Gandhi. Read the full story.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat G Ram G Bill amid major protests as Opposition MPs tore copies, alleging erasure of Gandhi's legacy. The Bill now heads to Rajya Sabha.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed a contentious hate speech bill on December 18, 2025, despite strong BJP protests and an incomplete debate. Get the full details.
Opposition MPs held a protest march in Parliament complex against the G RAM G Bill, demanding its withdrawal. Read about their demands and the government's stance.
RJD MP Manoj Jha writes an open letter to fellow parliamentarians, urging them to oppose the V-B and G-Ram Bills, citing threats to federalism and democratic principles. Read the full appeal.
Silver prices in India surged on December 18, reaching ₹211 per gram. Check the latest city-wise rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and more. Discover the factors driving this rally.
Opposition MPs protest the VB-G RAM G Bill with a march, while Congress's Deepender Hooda highlights air pollution with a mask. Winter session concludes tomorrow with key bills pending. Get the latest updates.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami spar over the Centre's move to rename MGNREGA. Stalin accuses EPS of siding with BJP, while EPS defends his stance. Read the full political showdown.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
Praveen Kumar Jogannagari left his Cognizant job after 15 years, won a gram panchayat ward post with over 75% votes in Telangana, and is now Upa Sarpanch. Read his inspiring political journey.
A food safety raid in Bingawan uncovered 1,240 bags of gram illegally coloured with toxic industrial dye Auramine. Read about the major crackdown on food adulteration.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
A shocking cyber fraud case emerges in Maharashtra as a small village with 1,500 people registers over 27,000 births in three months. Authorities launch a probe into the massive data manipulation. Read the full details.
Silver prices in India surged sharply on December 17, reaching ₹208 per gram. Check the latest city-wise rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and more.
LIC, Niva Bupa, and ICICI Lombard shares rallied after the Lok Sabha passed the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, boosting investor sentiment for the sector's growth.
The Modi government is set to pass the SHANTI Bill and VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha today, ignoring Opposition calls for scrutiny. Congress mandates MP presence for 3 days. Follow for live updates.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to increase the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 100%. This move aims to boost capital inflow and enhance insurance penetration in India. Read more for details and analysis.
The Indian government introduced the SHANTI and VB-G RAM G Bills in Lok Sabha this week, facing immediate objections from the Opposition. Get the latest details on the parliamentary proceedings.