Mumbai BMC Elections: High Candidate Count in 18 Wards
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a proliferation of candidates, especially in slum clusters and Dalit or Muslim areas. Analysts explain how fragmentation benefits major parties. Read more.
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a proliferation of candidates, especially in slum clusters and Dalit or Muslim areas. Analysts explain how fragmentation benefits major parties. Read more.
Namkeen manufacturers in Indore's Sanwer Road cluster urge MPIDC to activate a common RO water treatment plant. Essential for quality & compliance as 25 units scale up production of the famed Indore namkeen brand nationwide.
Rajasthan's industries department has sanctioned nearly Rs 58 crore in grants to empower MSME, handloom, and handicraft sectors across 10 clusters. The funding will drive tech upgrades, skill training, and new infrastructure.
Exports from Gadchiroli district skyrocketed from ₹4 crore to ₹32 crore in four years, fueled by rice and surprising new items like locally farmed pearls. Collector aims for ₹100 crore target.
Shiv Sena's BMC manifesto focuses on cluster redevelopment of 17 slum pockets, a Rs 50,000-crore utility tunnel, and economic empowerment for Marathi entrepreneurs. Key details inside.
Tripura CM Manik Saha unveils a major Rs 27.42 crore integrated agarwood cluster under PM DevINE, set to aid over 7,000 women and youth entrepreneurs. Discover how this boosts Tripura's agarwood business and exports.
Gujarat launches a massive digital push with a new IT-AI cluster beside GIFT City and the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) to become a global tech hub. Key details inside.
Election Commission eases rules for West Bengal voter hearings, allowing relatives to represent migrants & NRIs. Online portal with video hearings coming soon. Details inside.
Ahead of BMC elections, parties pledge solutions for Mumbai's housing crisis, focusing on slums, old buildings, and community rights. Explore the key manifesto promises.
Don't miss Jupiter at its brightest, Saturn meeting the Moon, and the Beehive Cluster in January 2026. NASA's guide for Indian stargazers reveals simple ways to enjoy the night sky.
Around 44 lakh voters in Gujarat face EC notices for discrepancies in draft electoral rolls. Ahmedabad alone accounts for over 9 lakh notices. Voters must submit documents to retain voting rights.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has led to the disenfranchisement of over 23 lakh women across six major states, reversing decades of progress in women's political participation in India. Learn the shocking data.
Kerala govt moves SC to protect voting rights as 19.32 lakh voters face non-mapping issues. Minister Rajeeve explains the hearing process from Jan 6-28. Check details.
BJP's Mumbai chief Pavan Tripathi unveils plans for a religious tourism corridor linking four major temples, predicts Mahayuti's big win in BMC polls, and commits to a slum-free, secure Mumbai. Read the full interview.
Himachal Pradesh's innovative School Cluster System connects 1,968 schools, sharing resources and boosting the state's education ranking from 21st to 5th nationally. Discover how the hub-and-spoke model works.
Elderly and disabled voters in West Bengal endure immense hardship during the Special Summary Revision, turning a technical exercise into a public outcry. Read the full report.
A rare celestial event on Jan 1st week, 2026, as Moon passes Beehive Cluster, promises profound emotional shifts & family revelations for Cancer, Capricorn, Taurus, and Scorpio. Look up tonight!
Mumbai-based Memon businessman Parvez Suleman Lakdawala receives an honorary doctorate at the UK's House of Lords for his three-decade contribution to real estate and slum redevelopment. Discover his journey.
Ghaziabad police issued a strict warning to a station house officer after a video showed him pretending a mobile phone was a scanner to detect illegal migrants. An inquiry is now underway. Read the full details.
Ghaziabad police issue strict warning to Kaushambi SHO after video shows him using a mobile phone as a 'scanner' to detect illegal migrants. An inquiry has been initiated.
Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
Chhattisgarh Congress demands the Chief Electoral Officer to ensure voters with SIR forms are added to electoral rolls, highlighting exclusion of migrants and tribal residents. Read the full story.
A video shows a UP police officer claiming a device can detect Bangladeshi citizenship by scanning a man's back. The incident in Ghaziabad has triggered a major backlash. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad police officer Ajay Sharma held a phone to residents' backs, claiming it could detect nationality. The incident, caught on video, has sparked an inquiry. Read the full details.
A Ghaziabad police officer held a mobile phone to slum dwellers' backs, claiming it could detect their nationality. The incident, caught on video, has prompted an inquiry. Read about the shocking verification drive.
A scooter accident involving a child led to mob violence and vandalism in a Ghaziabad slum. Police arrested five individuals. Read the full details of the incident and charges filed.
Gujarat government announces ambitious plan to make Surat India's first slum-free metropolis. Slum population has dropped from 38% to 5% in 20 years. Discover the state's urban transformation strategy.
Gujarat's Surat is poised to make history as India's first slum-free city by 2027, with over 15,000 families already rehabilitated under a massive redevelopment plan. Discover the details of this urban transformation.