Maharashtra State Election Commission postpones elections in multiple wards after returning officers illegally allotted symbols, compromising the electoral process. New polling date set for Dec 20.
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
Journey into Edamalakkudy, Kerala's first tribal panchayat, where the Muthuvan community balances modernity with nature amidst human-animal conflicts and fragile infrastructure. Discover their resilience.
State Election Commission postpones December 2 local body polls across Marathwada districts. New election date set for December 20. Get latest updates on affected municipal councils.
Tarn Taran district prepares for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections on December 14. Learn about polling stations, nomination dates, and election procedures.
Bengali influencer Sofik SK and girlfriend Dustu Sonali's private video leaked by a friend. The couple apologizes, files a police case, and sees a massive follower surge. Read their emotional story.
Villages in Patiala's Nabha subdivision are rejecting the 30% deduction from panchayat income for secretary wages, calling it illegal. Multiple gram sabhas pass resolutions demanding revocation.
Telangana election commission mandates 24-hour inquiry for unanimous panchayat wins to prevent corruption, auctioning and coercion. Ensure free and fair local elections.
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
Shocking revelations as sarpanch positions in Telangana villages are being auctioned for ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore ahead of panchayat elections. Exclusive investigation into grassroots democracy corruption.
Vadakkekara police arrest Manoj for allegedly stabbing former CPM member Fazal Rahman at Chendamangalam panchayat office. Attack stemmed from personal enmity, not election rivalry. Read full details.
Garhwa DC Dinesh Kumar Yadav recommends suspension of panchayat mukhiya and staff for fraudulent withdrawal of Abua Awas Yojna funds. Read about the investigation and punitive actions taken.
Indurani plots to seize Ganga Mai's dhaba & home via Panchayat. With Rs 10 lakh debt & Durgavati's influence, her daughters' future hangs in balance. Will justice prevail?
Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections face controversy over reservation rules. Learn how the state government's decision has sparked political tension and legal challenges.
Chandigarh announces December 14 for zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections after multiple delays. Counting on December 17. Model code of conduct in effect. Read full details.
Telangana High Court refuses to interfere with Panchayat elections and BC reservations. Case adjourned for 8 weeks as court directs state to file counters. Read full details.
Candidates in Nagpur's civic polls face a dual battle: against rivals and a Supreme Court case on reservation cap breaches. Their victory on Dec 2 hinges on a January court ruling.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy begins 6-day district tour from Dec 1 to strengthen Congress cadre for panchayat elections. Tour covers 6 districts with public meetings and development initiatives.
Jharkhand High Court exempts rural areas under Panchayati Raj from RRDA, JRDA jurisdiction. Landmark verdict protects gram panchayat building permissions. Read full analysis.
A Haryana couple allegedly strangled the man's mother and her lover after catching them together. They then drove the bodies directly to Sirsa police station. Read the shocking details.
Uttarakhand High Court directs five allegedly abducted zila panchayat members to appear personally. Court seeks progress report on kidnapping investigation ahead of December 3 hearing.
Anitha Babu among 547 Haritha Karma Sena members contesting Kerala local polls. Grassroots workers fill political void as parties seek women candidates with public presence. Read their inspiring journey.
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court disposed of 11 petitions challenging municipal election process. Justice Khubalkar heard matters on reservations & nominations.
Karnataka government urges PM Modi's intervention as maize and green gram prices plummet. State faces agricultural emergency with 32 lakh MT maize surplus. Immediate action demanded.
Explore how COVID-19 transformed Indian entertainment landscape as OTT shows like Panchayat and Pataal Lok dominated while theaters closed. Discover the films and series that defined 2020.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu justifies delaying panchayat polls to prioritize monsoon relief efforts. State focuses on rebuilding infrastructure after devastating rains.
Himachal Pradesh government reveals Rs 100 crore budget and 55,000 staff needed for panchayat polls as Disaster Management Act delays elections. CM Sukhu clarifies no postponement.