Modi's Strategic Tour: Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman
PM Modi's visits to Jordan, Ethiopia & Oman highlight India's focus on Middle East security, Africa's development & Indian Ocean connectivity. Read the key outcomes.
Category : Politics
DH Speak Out: Top Opinions for December 20, 2025
Explore expert insights from Deccan Herald's Speak Out on India's political shifts, economic strategies, and tech challenges. Stay informed on critical national debates.
MGNREGA Funding Crisis Cartoon Sparks Debate
A powerful political cartoon critiques the MGNREGA funding crisis, highlighting rural distress and delayed wages. Explore the implications for India's rural employment guarantee scheme.
India Aids 80+ Sri Lankan Families Hit by Cyclone Ditwah
India extends humanitarian aid, distributing essential dry ration packets to over 80 families in Sri Lanka's Western Province affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Read about the relief efforts.
Madurai Auto Driver Immolates Self Over Deepam Row, BJP Demands Compensation
A 40-year-old auto driver died after setting himself ablaze in a Madurai police booth over the Thiruparankundram Deepam issue. BJP demands Rs 1 crore compensation as protests erupt. Read the full story.
Modi, Priyanka Gandhi's light moment at Speaker's tea
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a cordial conversation at the Lok Sabha Speaker's tea, discussing blue turmeric and sharing a laugh over a Tamil vote appeal. Read about the rare bonhomie after a contentious sessio
Australia Gun Buyback After Sydney Rampage
PM Albanese announces a national gun buyback program and tighter laws after a Sydney shooting killed 15. A national day of reflection with a moment of silence is set for Sunday.
MGNREGS Changes to Triple Financial Burden on States
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
Snakebite Death Revealed as Murder for Insurance in Tiruvallur
A Tiruvallur man's death by snakebite was a murder plot by his sons to claim ₹3 crore insurance. Six arrested. Read the chilling details of the staged crime.
1985 Flashback: AGP's Rise, Tax Policy, Indo-Pak Pact
On December 20, 1985, Asom Gana Parishad swept Assam polls, VP Singh proposed major tax reforms, and Rajiv Gandhi & Zia-ul-Haq agreed to a peace treaty. Explore this pivotal day in history.
SC fines 10 Rajasthan dental colleges Rs 10 crore each
Supreme Court imposes Rs 10 crore fine each on 10 Rajasthan dental colleges for illegal NEET 2016-17 admissions. Degrees of passed-out students regularised with conditions. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Suraksha 75 Junction Makeover Faces Delays
Bengaluru's Suraksha 75 junction revamp hits a roadblock as new BBMP commissioners ordered to conduct a fresh field study. Read the latest updates on the stalled project.
Bombay HC suspends ex-minister Kokate's sentence
Bombay High Court suspends NCP politician Manikrao Kokate's 2-year jail term in a 30-year-old EWS quota cheating case but refuses to stay his conviction, triggering disqualification concerns. Read the full details.
18 Congress workers booked for attempted murder in Ludhiana
Police book 18 Congress workers, arrest 3 for attempted murder after violence at AAP victory rally in Ludhiana's Bachitar Nagar. Congress leader Jasbir Singh Gill absconding. Read details.
Saini attacks Hooda over no-confidence motion in Haryana
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticises Congress and Bhupinder Singh Hooda over a no-confidence motion lacking the LoP's signature. The Winter Session sees heated exchanges. Read the full story.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in NH
Autopsy reveals suspect in Brown University and MIT professor shootings died two days before body was found. Details on the investigation, victims, and the crucial Reddit tip that broke the case.
Rohtak Gang War: 1 Killed, 4 Injured in Liquor Vend Shootout
A deadly gang war erupted at a Rohtak liquor vend linked to Sunny Ritoliya's 'Baba gang'. One dead, four injured after over 30 rounds fired. Police detain eight. Read the full report.
Modi flags TMC misgovernance, unveils projects in Bengal
PM Modi visits West Bengal's Nadia, inaugurates highway projects worth Rs 3,200 crore. He criticises TMC's governance, sparking a political war of words ahead of the 2026 state elections.
Nagpur Civic Polls: BJP, Congress See Surge in Applications
Nagpur's BJP and Congress units are flooded with over 2,500 applications for the Jan 15 NMC polls, highlighting intense political activity after a 3-year delay. Read about the scramble for tickets and alliance dilemmas.
30 Phones Seized in Bengaluru Prison Raid, 10 FIRs Filed
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison saw its largest-ever seizure of 30 mobile phones. Authorities have registered 10 FIRs for illegal activities. Read the full report.
SC: Sessions Courts can't order life term without remission
The Supreme Court has ruled that only constitutional courts can sentence convicts to life without remission. Sessions Courts lack this power, preserving the state's right to grant clemency. Read the full analysis.
SC Extends Custody in Telangana Phone Tapping Case
Supreme Court extends police custody of former Telangana IB chief T Prabhakar Rao till December 25 in the 2023 phone tapping case. Read the full details and court order here.
Govt: Opposition stalled Parliament debate on air pollution
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress-led Opposition of disrupting Winter Session, preventing a crucial discussion on air pollution. The government claims readiness for the debate.
Bengaluru: Car Plunges into Drain, 2 Dead Near Sadahalli Gate
Tragic accident in Bengaluru claims two lives after a speeding car falls into a roadside drain near Sadahalli Gate. Details on the victims and police investigation inside.
Shinde: Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana to restart soon
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana will resume shortly after resolving issues. He also addressed Ladki Bahin payouts, farmer loans, and local demands during Ahilyanagar campaign.
TN Govt Faces Employee Protests Ahead of Elections
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Thane: Taxi driver convicted for procuring minor girl
A Thane court convicted a 57-year-old taxi driver for luring an 11-year-old girl but acquitted him of rape charges due to insufficient evidence. He was sentenced to time already served.
Punjab Teachers Demand Rs 2 Crore Compensation for Deceased Couple
Teacher associations in Punjab demand Rs 2 crore compensation each for a teacher couple who died in a road accident while heading for election duty. The state govt agrees to education and job support for their children.
Banaskantha tribal clash over forest land sparks protests
Violent clash in Gujarat's Banaskantha between tribals and officials over forest land leaves many injured. Congress MLA alleges harassment, probe focuses on AC Bharat Sarkar Sangathan. Details inside.
Dr Nusrat Parveen to Join Patna Tibbi College Today
Dr Nusrat Parveen, central to the hijab controversy with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, will join her post at Patna's Govt Tibbi College. College principal confirms a smooth transition. Read the full story.
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