A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation general house meets on December 26 after a 7-month hiatus. Opposition councillors raise objections over last-minute agenda circulation and pending resolutions. Read the full story.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
Kerala High Court directs Calicut University to include newly elected union councillors in its general council before proceeding with the senate election. Read the full legal directive.
Gurgaon councillors met MCG commissioner demanding urgent formation of ward committees for local governance. Delay impacts development, sparks RWA debate. Read more.
The BJP's position in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council is precarious, dependent on two independent councillors. Will they support the party or tilt the balance?
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty lead Group B at BWF World Tour Finals. Discover the three clear scenarios for India's stars to reach the semifinals in Hangzhou.
Twelve newly elected MCD councillors were administered oath in Delhi. The AAP now holds a clear majority in crucial committees, reshaping the capital's civic governance.
Gurgaon recorded 10°C with dense fog reducing visibility. Haryana's weather pattern, including a western disturbance, explained. Min temp may dip further.
Kerala's General Education Minister announces a 30% subject minimum for SSLC exams from 2027 to improve standards. Details on textbook distribution, autism centres, and Labour Conclave 2025.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
Indore's night temperature recorded 8.4°C on Sunday, with a 10-year low of 6.2°C on Saturday. A yellow alert for cold wave issued for Bhopal & Shajapur. Get the full forecast and safety tips.
Bhopal reels under a severe cold wave with night temperature 5°C below normal at 7.0°C. Kalyanpur recorded 4.3°C. No respite expected for days. Stay warm and updated.
Pune district expects a dip in minimum temperatures due to clear skies and dry northerly winds. Get the full IMD forecast for Pune and weather alerts for other Indian states.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Ahmedabad's minimum temperature rose to 16.4°C on Sunday, 2 degrees above normal. IMD forecasts consistent temperatures around 16°C for the coming week. Check full forecast and regional data here.
Lucknow shivers as temperature dips to 7.6°C, the coldest this winter. Kanpur records 5°C. Weatherman predicts a brief rise before another cold spell from Tuesday. Read the full forecast.
Ahmedabad and Gujarat experience a drop in minimum temperatures due to northeasterly winds. The IMD forecasts further cooling, with Naliya recording the lowest at 12.6°C. Get the full weather forecast.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Kolkata experienced its coldest day this season with temperatures plunging to 14.5°C. The Met office forecasts a further drop to 14°C on Sunday. Get the full weather forecast and regional temperature details here.
A severe cold wave hits Punjab and Haryana, with Adampur recording 2.2°C. IMD predicts conditions till Dec 7, a brief rise, then another dip. Dense fog likely in Himachal. Get the full weather forecast.
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
Kolkata woke up to its coldest morning this season as temperatures plunged to 14.5°C. IMD forecasts a further dip and foggy conditions. Get the full weather update.
Delhi's minimum temperature held at 5.6°C, the season's lowest. IMD forecasts a 3-4°C rise in the next three days with no cold wave alert. Details on the weekend's partly cloudy skies inside.
Ahmedabad's minimum temperature recorded 17.1°C, 1.9°C above seasonal normal. IMD forecasts similar conditions. Discover Gujarat's coldest spots like Naliya at 11.6°C. Read the full weather update.
Ahmedabad recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6°C, 2.4 degrees above normal. IMD forecasts it could reach 18°C on Friday. Read for full weather details and regional comparisons.