AAP Releases Lists of 2,931 Candidates for Panchayat Polls
Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for delayed zila parishad & panchayat samiti elections in Chandigarh. Results on Dec 17. Key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls.
Category : Politics
Patna Youth Arrested After Viral Pistol Photo
Patna police arrested Sagar Kumar from Dhanbad after his photo with a pistol went viral on social media. The arrest was made from AG Colony on Wednesday. Read the full details.
Marathwada Civic Polls: High Voter Turnout Recorded
Khultabad and Loha civic bodies recorded the highest voter turnout of 82% in Marathwada local body elections. Beed saw the lowest at 59%. Counting postponed to Dec 21.
President's Office Steps into Goa Temple Land Dispute
The President's secretariat directs urgent action in the Xeldem temple land case. Allegations involve illegal mutation of 13,000 sqm of Shree Santeri Shantadurga Devasthan property. Read the full story.
12-Year Jail for Drug Smuggler in Mohali, Two Accused Abscond
Mohali court convicts Ranjit Singh for smuggling thousands of narcotic capsules. He gets 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 1.5 lakh fine. Two co-accused declared absconders. Read the full details.
Goel Directs Action on 16-Year-Old Panchkula Housing Delay
Haryana Minister Vipul Goel directs Panchkula officials to resolve the 16-year delay in allotting plots under Mahatma Gandhi Awas Yojana and 13-year-old vacant model houses. Read for details.
Mohali Police Tightens Grip on Habitual Offenders
Mohali police launch intensified crackdown on habitual offenders. SSP Harmandeep Hans directs DSPs to follow SOPs, increase patrolling & surveillance. Details inside.
HC asks for lift safety guidelines as Telangana govt delays law
Telangana High Court, frustrated by state's delay since 2015, orders petitioner to research and propose lift safety rules. 3 deaths, 7 injuries reported recently. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Opens 8 Winter Night Shelters for 450 People
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches 8 winter night shelters for 450 vulnerable citizens. Commissioner Amit Kumar inspects facilities, ensuring warmth and safety from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
1 Dead, Many Hurt in Amritsar Bus-Tipper Crash
A tragic road accident in Amritsar's Kathunangal village leaves one dead and over a dozen injured after a bus and tipper collision. Police investigate as driver flees. Read the latest updates.
Two die in Bettiah bike crash, vehicle flees
Two young friends died and another was seriously injured after a hit-and-run in West Champaran. Police are searching for the speeding vehicle. Read the full details.
Leopard attack in Kheda village injures 4, search on
Udhmatpura village in Gujarat's Kheda district remains on high alert after a leopard attack left four injured. Forest teams are searching for the elusive big cat. Read for safety updates.
Chandigarh MC Links Salaries to Aadhaar Biometric Attendance
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mandates Aadhaar-based biometric attendance for all staff. Commissioner Amit Kumar warns December salaries will be released only after compliance. Read more.
Gujarat CM Orders Extensive Action Plan to Tackle Pollution
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel instructs officials to prepare a detailed action plan to combat rising air and water pollution. The directive follows a state cabinet meeting and concerns over worsening AQI.
Gujarat CEO Meets Parties, Calls for More Booth Agents
Gujarat's Chief Electoral Officer Hareet Shukla meets BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP reps to review Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Over 80,000 officials & volunteers are involved. CEO stresses need for more Booth Level Agents (BLAs).
Amritsar Protest Demands Amritpal Singh's Release
Shiromani Akali Dal and Waris Punjab De activists protest in Amritsar, demanding the release of pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh. Details on the demonstration and political demands inside.
Jaishankar warns West on skilled immigration restrictions
EAM S Jaishankar cautions Western nations they will be 'net losers' if they curb skilled immigration. He highlights India's role in global talent and the need for mobility. Read more.
US Envoys Fail to Convince Putin on Ukraine in Moscow Talks
High-stakes talks in Moscow between US envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff & Russian officials end without progress. Kremlin says 'no compromise' on territory. Read details.
Upa Lokayukta Directs Eviction on Cauvery River Land
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.
J&K CM Announces Rationalised Reservation Policy
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says his govt has rationalised the reservation policy. The proposal is with LG Manoj Sinha for approval. Details revealed after consent.
Former AIADMK MLA Chinnasamy Switches to DMK
Former AIADMK MLA R Chinnasamy from Singanallur joined the DMK in Chennai. He was expelled in 2018 over graft charges. Read about the latest political defection in Tamil Nadu.
Mumbai: Borivli businessman arrested in Rs 75 cr land fraud
Mumbai crime branch arrests Borivli businessman Rinkesh Shah for forging documents to usurp 2.5-acre BMC land in Kandivli. Probe reveals Rs 75 crore transactions. Read the full investigation details.
Bombay HC Orders Passport Renewal in Attempted Murder Case
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
Senior Citizen Fires Shot in Kolkata Parking Row
A 78-year-old man in Kolkata fired a licensed pistol into the air after a heated argument over parking. Police detained him and are investigating the incident. Read the full details.
Dwarka Circular Service Returns with DTC Electric Buses
Delhi govt revives Dwarka circular bus service with electric buses & new route to boost last-mile connectivity. Key metro stations like Dwarka & Sector-8 to be linked. Read more.
HC Sets Aside Goa Govt Order on Murder Convict's Premature Release
Bombay High Court directs Goa govt to reconsider premature release of Rohan Dhungat, convicted in 2006 murder of law student Mandar Surlakar, within two weeks. Details inside.
Youth arrested with MDMA drug in Sikar, bike seized
Kotwali police in Jhunjhunu arrested Shakti Singh (22) with MDMA in Sikar on Tuesday. The arrest followed a tip-off, and his bike was also confiscated.
ED attaches ₹2.04 Cr assets in Chennai cough syrup case
ED attaches properties worth ₹2.04 crore linked to Sresan Pharma in deadly cough syrup case. Probe reveals use of industrial-grade chemicals, leading to 22 child deaths in MP. Details inside.
Delhi's Raj Niwas Officially Renamed Lok Niwas
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
Hanuma Sankalpa Maala Sankirthana Yatra Peaceful in Srirangapatna
The Sri Moodala Baagilu Hanuma Sankalpa Maala Sankirthana Yatra concluded peacefully in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, with heavy police presence ensuring no untoward incidents. Read the full report.
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