A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
BMC begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for Mumbai civic polls. BJP candidates from wards 211 & 212 fail to file papers, a major upset. Final candidate list by Jan 2.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for 227 wards. BJP fails to file papers in two key wards, creating unexpected openings. Final candidate list expected by January 2.
BJP's Nitin Jairam Patil wins Panvel ward unopposed after rival's nomination is rejected due to invalid caste documents. Read the full details of this pre-poll victory.
Thane election officials identified 16,574 duplicate voters after scrutiny. While they can still vote with an undertaking, the purge aims to clean the electoral roll. Read the full details.
Australian cricketer Travis Head backs England's Ben Duckett after social media video controversy, calling for perspective. Read his full statement and Stokes' support ahead of the final Ashes Test.
2025 saw Indian celebrities face intense scrutiny beyond box office and followers. Explore how optics and accountability defined fame this year. Read the full analysis.
Odisha govt cancels 42 fake pollution test centre licences after fraud probe. Additional Transport Commissioner Deeptiranjan Patra files cyber police complaint. Vehicle owners can report issues on toll-free 18003451073.
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
Brazil's central bank faces rare Supreme Court & Audit Court scrutiny over Banco Master SA liquidation, a case involving alleged fraud & political connections. Read the full analysis.
Major US visa policy changes in 2025 impact Indian students & skilled workers. New rules for F-1, H-1B, social media checks, and interview waivers redefine the American dream. Navigate the new landscape with expert insights.
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Indian Army restricts personnel's social media use, senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike killed in Odisha, Nitin Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas chief. Get the latest on these and other major headlines.
Bengaluru entrepreneur Rohit Shroff announces exit from India by 2026, criticising the tax system for targeting compliant taxpayers. His LinkedIn post sparks online debate.
MP Shashi Tharoor critiques the Winter Session's rushed legislation, warning of eroding democracy. He highlights bypassed committees and stifled debate. Read his full analysis.
Delhi Police examine CCTV footage & medical report confirming assault on passenger by an Air India Express pilot at IGI Airport. Details of the December 19 altercation revealed.
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.
Haryana govt escalates action against illegal constructions in DLF phases 1-5. Owners have until Jan 16, 2026, to file objections. Full list on tcpharyana.gov.in.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches special counters at borough offices to help senior citizens & physically challenged individuals get birth, death & domicile certificates, easing SIR hearing process. Read more.
A pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, allegedly by her family over her inter-caste marriage. Police have arrested her father and brother. Read the shocking details.
A daring theft of gold and silver worth ₹1.5 crore at a Lucknow jewellery showroom, occurring barely 300 metres from a new police outpost, raises serious security questions. Read the full details and police response.
A cook in Trichy's govt breakfast scheme accuses headmistress of caste-based discrimination after being replaced. She seeks action under the SC/ST Act. Details inside.
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
Delhi's PUC certificate issuance slowed down Friday due to server overload from high demand. Long queues formed at pollution check centres as enforcement of 'no PUC, no fuel' rule continues. Read more.
Over 300 orphaned children in Karnataka face an identity crisis as they lack caste certificates, blocking access to education and jobs. The state govt seeks a 1% reservation solution. Read more.
Dubai Police launch a new online service for 'To Whom It May Concern' certificates for weather-damaged vehicles. Skip police station visits, upload photos, pay AED 95, and get your certificate in 1-2 days. Essential for insurance claims.
Saudi Arabia deported nearly 56,000 Pakistani beggars, dealing a major blow to Pakistan's global image. Gulf nations now tighten visa rules, impacting genuine workers and pilgrims.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court grants Scheduled Tribe validity to Buldhana siblings, ruling parent's rejected claim doesn't foreclose children's independent case. Landmark judgment reinforces precedent.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.