DH Speak Out: December 8, 2025 Edition Highlights
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
IGGMC's Internal Complaints Committee substantiates sexual harassment allegations against forensic HoD. Report confirms inappropriate touch, audio evidence. Key recommendations include transfer and high-level inquiry.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
Bihar govt launches Chief Secretary Public Grievance Redressal System for faster complaint resolution. Citizens can now register grievances via WhatsApp or email with strict timelines.
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
Indigo passengers face chaos at Nagpur airport with mass cancellations, lost luggage, and misinformation. Read about the travel ordeal and social media outrage.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials, aiming for faster, more accountable investigations. Learn about the new framework.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials. Aim: boost public trust & accountability. Details inside.
Maharashtra's revenue department grants legal validity to digital land records (7/12, 8A, Ferfar). Citizens can now access verified documents online for Rs 15, streamlining property transactions.
A female student at IIM Indore has accused a placement cell member of sexual harassment, prompting an ICC investigation. The accused has stepped down. Read for details and institutional response.
Delhi's Revenue Minister Ravinder Singh directs officials to clear illegal encroachments in Rohini's Sector 16, 17, and 18. The crackdown aims to restore public land and ensure orderly urban development.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Despite mounting evidence of public distress, the Election Commission of India insists complaints about the SIR are political. The human cost must not be overlooked. Read the full analysis.
Consumer complaints to RBI Ombudsman rose 13.55% in FY25, with banks facing most grievances. Learn the top complaint categories and how to file your complaint.
Borrower frustration over credit scores & data accuracy explodes. Complaints against Credit Information Companies surge nearly 400% as per India's financial ombudsman report. Dive into the data.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials for delays in resolving IGRS complaints. Sanitation supervisor also penalized. Read about the crackdown on laxity.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation floats tender for 75 advertisement sites, including 16 high unipoles. The move aims to create a major annual revenue stream of around Rs 15 crore. Read more.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials due to pending public grievance cases. Action taken for laxity in IGRS complaint disposal. Details inside.
Harendra Singh steps down as chief coach of Indian women's hockey team following complaints from senior players to Sports Ministry about his high-handedness and poor results.
Karnataka introduces a fully online, secure digital e-stamp paper system to curb fraud in stamp duty processes. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the initiative on December 1, 2025.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally listened to over 200 complaints during Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur, ensuring time-bound resolution and strict action against land grabbing.
Nandlal Ambwani, 50, died after his two-wheeler hit a damaged manhole in Kubernagar. Locals had filed multiple complaints with AMC, but no action was taken. Read this tragic story of civic negligence.
A senior woman faculty at KGMU reported harassment by a male professor. After no internal action, she approached the State Women's Commission, prompting the university to initiate an immediate inquiry. Follow this developing story.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve director recommends suspension of forest officer caught taking Rs 40,000 bribe for tree felling permission. Read the full investigation details.
Bengaluru Lokayukta raid uncovers missing land documents in Kengeri property case, exposing bribery and corruption in revenue department. Read the shocking details.
Delhi University's Aryabhatta College imposes mobile phone restrictions to protect student privacy after complaints of unauthorized recording and meme creation. Learn about the new campus rules.
Delhi government's revenue department proposes restructuring the capital into 13 districts with new names. The draft plan aims for better administrative efficiency. Read more about the proposed changes.
Karnataka Endowment Department revenue surges as online room booking at pilgrim centers eliminates fund pilferage. Discover how digital transformation turned losses into profits.
Vigilance team catches Dilip Kumar Sinha red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 bribe at unauthorized office. Read how the anti-corruption operation unfolded in Siwan district.