SEC Sets Rules for Assisting Physically Weak Voters
State Election Commission releases strict guidelines for voter assistance. Helpers can assist only one person, must be 18+, and cannot be candidates. Learn about the new voting accessibility rules.
Category : Politics
Rajesh Agarwal Named New Maharashtra Chief Secretary
IAS officer Rajesh Agarwal is the new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. Get the full story on his career and the administrative changes in the state government.
Delhi 'Psycho Killer' Arrested for Brutal Murder
Delhi Police arrests 23-year-old Salman for brutal rape and murder of mentally challenged woman. Accused tracked to Gujarat after intensive manhunt. Shocking details emerge.
Kerala HC Reserves Order in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case
Kerala High Court reserves order on pre-arrest bail petitions of former TDB officials in Sabarimala gold theft case. Interim protection from arrest continues. Read full details.
Kolkata Increases Birth/Death Certificate Quota to 500
Kolkata Municipal Corporation raises daily birth and death certificate applications to 500 via chatbot 8335999111 ahead of SIR hearings. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing to help citizens prove citizenship.
Bengal's SIR: 15.5 Lakh Deceased Voters Identified
West Bengal's electoral roll cleanup reveals 15.5 lakh deceased voters & 8.9 lakh permanently shifted. Discover how this impacts the draft voter list and Kolkata's digitization lag.
17 Zilla Parishads Polls Uncertain After SC Ruling
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Water Cut in Kandivali East Areas on December 4
Mumbai's BMC announces 18-hour water shutdown in Thakur Village, Samta Nagar, Chikhalwadi & Janu Pada for pipeline work. Residents advised to store water.
Kerala HC Orders Prosecutor Appointment Guidelines
Kerala High Court directs state government to create guidelines for public prosecutor appointments in district courts, warning against delaying compliance. Next hearing on December 4.
Police seize liquor worth Rs 2.54 lakh in Aravalli
Aravalli police arrested one person and seized Indian-made foreign liquor worth Rs 2.54 lakh near Meravada village. Two other accused are currently absconding. Read more details.
Three drug peddlers arrested in Coimbatore with meth
Chettipalayam police arrested three men for possessing 9.7 grams of methamphetamine in Coimbatore. The accused confessed to selling drugs to local youth. Read more about the police operation.
Girl killed in Maoist IED blast in Jharkhand forest
A young girl died and two women were injured after triggering an IED planted by Maoists in Jharkhand's Saranda forest. The victims were collecting firewood when the explosion occurred.
Mumbai Train Delays After Fatal Trespassing Incident
Western Railway services disrupted after 48-year-old man killed crossing tracks between Bandra and Mahim. Commuters face hour-long delays, express frustration over poor communication.
Ex-minister booked for remarks on Lord Ram in Karnataka
Karnataka police file suo motu case against former minister and writer for criticizing Lord Ram, Lakshmana, and Ravana at symposium. Latest developments on the controversy.
Congress Karnataka Crisis: Leadership Battle Erupts
Congress faces political crisis in Karnataka as Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar power struggle intensifies. Will history repeat itself after MP and Rajasthan failures? Read analysis.
Karnataka HC Stops Tree Cutting at Jnanabharathi Campus
The Karnataka High Court has intervened to protect the green cover at Bengaluru's Jnanabharathi campus, restraining further tree cutting and demanding a report on trees already removed. Read the full story.
Bombay HC forms committee to check construction pollution
Bombay High Court forms 5-member committee to inspect Mumbai construction sites for air pollution compliance. Panel includes BMC, MPCB officials and civil society members. Read more about the court's action.
BJP Plans No-Confidence Motion in Karnataka Assembly
Karnataka BJP considers no-confidence motion against Congress government over Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar power struggle. December 8 deadline set for resolution. Political crisis deepens.
Congress Steps In to Resolve Karnataka Leadership Dispute
Congress top brass intervenes to resolve Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar power struggle in Karnataka. Key meeting scheduled for Saturday to find solution.
₹1 Crore Cannabis Seized in Nashik-Dhule Joint Operation
Nashik ANTF and Dhule police confiscated cannabis plants worth ₹1.02 crore from Shirpur forest near MP border. Seven arrested for illegal cultivation. Read details.
2 Sangli ZP Officials Nabbed for Rs 2,000 PF Bribe
Anti-Corruption Bureau catches two finance department officials red-handed accepting bribe for processing provident fund withdrawal. Read about the shocking corruption case.
Assam Tea Workers Get Land Ownership Rights
Assam government passes historic bill granting land ownership to 3.33 lakh tea garden workers after 200 years of waiting. Chief Minister calls it a landmark moment for marginalized communities.
Shivakumar: 'I Want Nothing' Amid Karnataka Power Struggle
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar breaks silence after social media duel with CM Siddaramaiah, says he will meet Congress high command in Delhi. Read latest developments in the power tussle.
Man arrested for stealing hair wig in Mumbai
Mumbai police arrested 27-year-old Nabil Khan for stealing a hair wig worth ₹35,000 from Mohammed Ali Road shop. Accused confessed to theft due to hair loss concerns.
Karnataka CM Invites Deputy for Breakfast Meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has invited Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for breakfast following Congress high command's intervention. Read latest political developments.
Jammu journalist's home demolition sparks political row
72-year-old Ghulam Qadir Daing's house demolished by JDA after 35 years. BJP, Congress leaders visit family. CM Omar Abdullah questions if religion was factor. Hindu neighbor offers land.
JDA official suspended over Shiv temple notice
Jaipur Development Authority suspends officer after encroachment notice to Shiv temple sparks protests. Locals argued notice should target individuals, not deities. Read full details.
Congress Summons Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy Over Crisis
Congress high command calls Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and deputy DK Shivakumar to Delhi for crucial talks amid leadership crisis sparked by alleged 2023 power-sharing agreement.
ECI-TMC Standoff Escalates Over Bengal Voter Rolls
Election Commission rebuts TMC allegations, orders police protection for officers in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. Draft rolls due December 9.
Mumbai murder solved in 8 hours, cousin arrested
Andheri police cracked a murder case within 8 hours, arresting victim's cousin and accomplice. The motive: an affair between accused and victim's wife. Read the full investigation details.
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