Karnataka's Women & Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologized in the Assembly for unintentionally misleading about Gruha Lakshmi scheme payments. BJP rejected the apology and staged a walkout. Read the full details.
Telangana High Court declines stay on GHMC ward delimitation but mandates public disclosure of ward maps and population data within 24 hours for transparent process.
A 14-year-old KISS school student was murdered by hostelmates. School & hospital allegedly tried to hush it up. Villagers' protest forced a probe. Read the shocking details.
Telangana High Court demands explanation on cameras used for e-challans, finds discrepancies in challan format. Next hearing on Dec 23. Read the full story.
Chandrakant Vasudev, a Mumbai court clerk caught taking a Rs 15 lakh bribe, files a second bail plea. The ACB probe reveals a complex trap linked to a property dispute. Read the full details.
A Gurgaon security officer, Jai Pratap Singh, was arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 50 lakh he was supposed to deliver. Police recovered most of the cash and the car. Read the full story.
The Dom Raja family in Varanasi issues a 72-hour ultimatum to clear encroachments at Manikarnika Ghat. Authorities take action after the threat to stop cremations. Read the full story.
Civil society groups, including MGNREGA's founding members, announce nationwide protests against the bill to end the rural job guarantee scheme, calling it a betrayal of national consensus.
Kerala High Court prohibits police & unauthorised entry into Sabarimala's bhandaram, orders daily pilgrim cap of 5,000. Read the full court directives.
DMK sets up a 12-member committee under Kanimozhi Karunanidhi to draft its 2026 manifesto. Key parties like PMK, AMMK, and DMDK gear up for alliance talks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls.
A Maharashtra dairy farmer, trapped in a debt cycle, sold his kidney in Cambodia and was exploited in Laos. Police have arrested six moneylenders. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi's GRAP-III 50% work-from-home directive for offices faces confusion, unclear enforcement. Employees await clarity as private firms give mixed signals. Details inside.
A series of fatal accidents in Kolkata reveal a shocking pattern: vehicles with hundreds of pending traffic cases. Police propose stricter NOC rules for license renewals. Read more.
Madurai's new 'Smart Madurai' app for civic complaints struggles with low adoption. Residents, citing past failures of the online portal, doubt its effectiveness despite corporation assurances.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation cleared 444 unauthorized political advertisements in two days following the Model Code of Conduct for civic polls. Read about the scale of violations and enforcement challenges.
AAP dominates Mohali's Panchayat Samiti polls, winning 24 seats. Congress gets 14, SAD 12. BJP fails to win any seat. Counting was peaceful, says DC Komal Mittal.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath credits rule of law for rising public trust. He detailed PAC's modernisation, recruitment of 41,893 constables, and a Rs 10 crore sports boost. Read more.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and ex-finance minister T M Thomas Isaac move High Court against ED's FEMA notices on KIIFB's Masala Bonds. Hearing scheduled for Thursday. Read the full details.
Delhi petrol pump dealers highlight legal risks and outdated tech ahead of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule. They seek safeguards and NCR-wide rollout for effectiveness. Read more.
Congress vows to fight 'vendetta politics' after Delhi court dismisses ED complaint against Gandhis. Kharge demands PM Modi & Amit Shah's resignation. Full details inside.
Nashik district administration approves 6,400 mcft water for the city, a 200 mcft increase, to strengthen drinking water supply plans. Key upgrades to pipeline infrastructure underway.
In a major pre-poll boost, Shiv Sena inducts five former corporators in Navi Mumbai, dealing a blow to Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress. The move reshapes the local political landscape ahead of the crucial civic elections.
A CAG audit reveals large-scale diversion of Rs 300 crore from Karnataka's District Mineral Foundation Trust, violating PMKKKY rules meant for welfare in mining-affected districts. Read the full report.
Rajasthan ACB arrests five more in Jal Jeevan Mission fund misuse case. Probe reveals collusion, fake measurements & substandard work. Read the full details.
Pune police dismantle a sophisticated drug network run by MBA graduates using AI, hydroponics, and crypto. Seizures worth Rs 3.45 crore made. Read the full investigation details.
The Lok Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, after intense debate. The bill centralizes control over Delhi's bureaucracy. Read the full details and reactions.
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Nagpur's ambitious road repair drive faces delays after a Model Code of Conduct halt. Officials clarify, but December 31 deadline is now unlikely. Read the full story.
A summary of key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' for December 18, 2025, covering political discourse, economic challenges, and social issues. Read the diverse perspectives shaping public debate.
Punjab Police shot dead a key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh in an encounter. A second accused was arrested at Delhi airport while trying to flee to Muscat. Details inside.