SC to Manimajra Vendors: Vacate Public Spaces in 48 Hours
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Category : Politics
Delhi Rolls Out Plan for 62 Traffic Hotspots
Delhi authorities deploy traffic personnel, clear encroachments, and plan infrastructure upgrades at 62 identified congestion hotspots. Read about the comprehensive strategy to fix Delhi's traffic woes.
SC Examines Plea Against Lok Sabha Speaker's Impeachment Panel
Supreme Court questions procedural lapse in forming impeachment committee against Allahabad HC judge. Notices issued to Parliament secretariats. Read the full legal challenge.
Punjab Teachers Protest Over Election Duty Deaths, Injuries
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
Omar Abdullah on J&K's Power Structure & Public Expectations
J&K CM Omar Abdullah discusses the complex dual power structure and administrative limitations in the UT at Express Adda. Read his insights on governance challenges.
Nandigram Voters List Draft Sees 10,599 Names Missing
The draft electoral roll for Nandigram shows 10,599 fewer voters. With 3,317 'unmapped' electors, parties monitor the process to ensure no genuine voter is excluded. Details inside.
BRS's KTR Alleges Congress Threatens Sarpanches by Stalling Funds
BRS leader KT Rama Rao accuses the Congress government of intimidating party-backed sarpanches by withholding panchayat funds. He asserts public money is not Congress leaders' personal property. Read more.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate convicted in EWS case
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate convicted in EWS flat allocation case. Opposition demands immediate disqualification, citing Rahul Gandhi precedent. Read the full story.
Ex-Maharashtra CM Chavan: Congress Failed on Key Issues
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan admits Congress failed to address unemployment, farmers' crisis, and inflation. He says party's yatras lacked public appeal. Read his full critique.
Bombay HC allows Gautam Navlakha to shift to Delhi home
The Bombay High Court has indicated it will allow activist Gautam Navlakha, accused in the Elgar Parishad case, to shift to his Delhi home until trial begins. The court noted he is not a 'flight risk'. Read the full details.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
Jailed MP Amritpal Singh Seeks Parole in HC Hearing
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh argued for parole via video conference to attend Parliament's winter session, citing constituency issues. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday.
Siddaramaiah: Will remain CM till Congress high command decides
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah firmly states he will serve a full term, dismissing BJP's queries on leadership tussle. He highlights fund allocation disparities and predicts Congress win in 2028. Read more.
Congress Protests Renaming MGNREGA, Alleges BJP Erasing Gandhi
Telangana Congress leaders criticise Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Gandhi's legacy. Protests announced for Dec 17 & 28. Read more.
PoA Holder Remanded in Pune Land Stamp Duty Fraud Case
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
Two brothers killed in Delhi, cousin main suspect
Two brothers were shot dead in Delhi's Jafrabad. Police suspect their cousin, linked to a gang, carried out the attack, believing the victims were police informers. Read the full story.
Kolkata: Man stabs woman, jumps to death in Posta
A 35-year-old man stabbed a 28-year-old woman in central Kolkata's Posta before jumping from the fourth floor. The woman is critical. Police probe relationship strain.
Hoax Bomb Threats Target Karnataka Govt Offices
A wave of hoax bomb threat emails has disrupted government offices across Karnataka, causing evacuations and security scares. Police are investigating the source of the threats. Read for details.
Gujarat CM to give Rs 2,800 crore for civic projects
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will disburse cheques worth Rs 2,800 crore to municipal bodies on Wednesday for key projects. Also, a road safety workshop begins in Gandhinagar.
Mathura Crash: Mom Saves Children, 13 Dead in Fog Accident
A horrific pileup on Yamuna Expressway due to dense fog claims 13 lives. Read how a mother's sacrifice saved her children and the ongoing search for victims.
Kochi Water Crisis: Metro Works Cause Pipe Bursts, Supply Hit
Pipe bursts linked to Kochi Metro works disrupt drinking water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & nearby areas. Residents forced to hire private tankers as authorities struggle to fix the issue. Read more.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
Congress Protests MGNREGA Bill, Rahul Gandhi Slams Govt
Congress staged protests against the MGNREGA bill, calling it 'anti-people'. Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of targeting the poor, while Shashi Tharoor used a Bollywood song to criticize the government. Read more.
TN Parties Condemn BJP's MGNREGS Rename Plan, Protest Dec 18
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
Bajwa Accuses Mann Govt of Intelligence Failure Amid Rising Crime
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over rising organised crime, citing Mohali kabaddi shooting & bomb threats. Read the full story on the state's law & order crisis.
Nashik Civic Polls: Parties Screen 2000+ Aspirants
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
Gujarat Sets June 30 Deadline for Urban Development Plans
Gujarat govt directs 17 municipal bodies to finalise draft development plans by June 30, 2025, accelerating urbanisation ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Key details inside.
Alive Councillor Declared Dead by EC, Stages Funeral
Dankuni TMC councillor Surya De was shocked to find himself listed as deceased by the Election Commission. He protested by marching to a crematorium, demanding answers.
Hoax Bomb Mails Sent to Karnataka Government Offices
Multiple Karnataka government offices received hoax bomb emails, prompting large-scale security responses. Police confirm no explosives found. Read the full details of the investigation.
Congress Seeks Apology Over Nehru Papers Controversy
Congress demands apology from Centre & BJP after Parliament told no Nehru papers are missing from PMML. Details on the political row inside.
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