Cash-for-Votes Scandal in Navi Mumbai Society
Political workers in Kharghar distributed Rs 500 notes to voters during door-to-door campaigning, sparking a major controversy over electoral malpractice.
Category : Politics
Karnataka Special Session to Oppose MGNREGA Repeal
Karnataka government convenes joint legislature session from Jan 22-31 to discuss Centre's MGNREGA repeal and new Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, plans resolution condemning the move.
Chennai's Pongal Parking Plan for Marina Beach Visitors
Greater Chennai Corporation earmarks a 10,000sqm area near Anna Memorial Park for parking during Pongal holidays to manage the expected lakhs of visitors at Marina Beach.
Chandigarh BJP Protests Police Action Against Councillor's Kin
BJP workers in Chandigarh staged a demonstration on Wednesday, condemning Punjab police for allegedly picking up a councillor's sister-in-law from her home.
Tamil Nadu Govt Transfers IAS Officers in Major Reshuffle
The Tamil Nadu government has issued transfer orders for several IAS officers, including J Innocent Divya, T Christuraj, and S Visakan, affecting departments like tourism, technical education, and Tasmac.
Bengaluru Rash Driving Cases Surge 82% in 2025
Cases of rash and negligent driving in Bengaluru have surged by 82% in 2025, according to police data, highlighting growing traffic safety concerns in the city.
BDA Transfers Eight Layouts to GBA After Decades
The Bangalore Development Authority transfers eight layouts to the Greater Bangalore Authority following a UDD directive. Officials must now inspect infrastructure gaps.
Bengaluru Recovers 400 Acres of Encroached Land
The Revenue Department and BDA have reclaimed over 400 acres of encroached land in Bengaluru in six months, but this represents just a fraction of the total 16,478 acres of encroached revenue land in the urban district.
Hyderabad PVNR Expressway ANPR Cameras After Accidents
Hyderabad installs ANPR cameras on PVNR Expressway to curb speeding after accidents doubled. Real-time enforcement aims to improve road safety on the 11 km elevated corridor.
Kochi Plans 500-Dog Shelter After Supreme Court Directive
Kochi Corporation is developing a project to house 500 stray dogs at its Brahmapuram ABC centre, creating multiple clusters following Chennai's shelter-home model as mandated by the Supreme Court.
Kochi CBG Plant Delayed, Purification Work Unfinished
The compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram, meant to tackle Kochi's garbage crisis, faces further delays as construction of its purification unit remains incomplete.
Telangana HC Rejects Hair Contract Challenge
The Telangana High Court dismissed a private agency's challenge to a government contract for collecting human hair at Vemulawada temple, ruling non-bidders lack standing.
India Seeks Family of Andhra Woman Who Died in Malaysia
The High Commission of India in Malaysia is asking for help to locate the family of Bommavaram Sankaramma from Andhra Pradesh, who died in a Kuala Lumpur hospital in December 2025.
Telangana EAGLE Force Busts Two Ganja Trafficking Rings
Telangana EAGLE Force, with local police, arrested four peddlers in two separate cases, seizing 29 kg of ganja valued at Rs 14.5 lakh. Investigations target supply networks and a mastermind.
Trump on Greenland: 'Something Will Work Out'
US President Donald Trump says a resolution may emerge regarding Greenland following Washington meetings with Danish and Greenlandic officials, while emphasizing strategic Arctic interests.
Teacher's Suicide in Hyderabad Linked to Dowry Pressure
A 27-year-old private school teacher died by suicide on railway tracks in Vikarabad. Family alleges her partner distanced himself after securing a government job, citing higher dowry demands.
Kerala Rubber Farmers Get Rs 75,000/Hectare Replanting Aid
Rubber farmers in six Kerala districts can now apply for Rs 75,000 per hectare financial assistance for replanting under the KERA project. The scheme targets 30,000 hectares and includes training on climate-resilient farming.
Congress Alleges Rs 300 Crore Land Scam in Rohtak
Former Haryana minister Subhash Batra accuses BJP leaders of colluding in a land auction fraud at IMT Chowk, causing massive losses to the state exchequer.
Kochi Opposition Slams Indira Canteen as Political Conspiracy
LDF leader V A Sreejith accuses UDF of plotting to dismantle Samridhi@Kochi outlets through new Indira Canteen scheme, calling it deplorable politics despite welcoming low-cost meals.
Mumbai Cash-for-Votes Scandal Erupts Ahead of Civic Polls
Mumbai witnesses widespread allegations of cash distribution to voters ahead of civic elections. Multiple parties face accusations as videos surface, prompting Election Commission intervention.
Kochi Water Metro Honoured in Global Sustainable Transport Awards
Kochi's pioneering Water Metro receives an honourable mention in the prestigious Sustainable Transport Award for integrating water and land transport, reducing emissions and travel time.
Kochi: Life Term for Murder, Drug Bust in Paravur
An Uttarakhand native gets life imprisonment for killing his wife's brother-in-law in Kochi. In a separate incident, police arrest a man with 69gm of MDMA smuggled from Bangalore.
Punjab Moves Republic Day to Fazilka, Boosting Border District
The Punjab government has chosen Fazilka over Patiala for the state-level 77th Republic Day celebrations, with Governor Gulab Chand Kataria as chief guest, marking a significant moment for the border district.
Bengaluru Fraud Probe: 12 Arrested, Mule Accounts Uncovered
A major investment fraud investigation in Bengaluru has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals and the exposure of a sophisticated mule account ring used to launder illicit funds.
GBA Hopefuls Begin Campaigning in Bengaluru Pre-Elections
Candidates for the Greater Bengaluru Authority are already campaigning months before the polls, engaging with voters and addressing local issues in the city.
NCB Seizes 813 Kg Ganja, Arrests 3 in Hyderabad
NCB Hyderabad conducted an early morning raid, seizing 813 kg of ganja from a modified lorry and arresting three individuals from Karnataka. The operation targeted drug trafficking from Odisha to Maharashtra.
Bengaluru Techie Held for Ivory Carving Trade in Jigani
Police in Karnataka have arrested a Bengaluru-based software engineer and his associate for allegedly trading in illegal ivory carvings from Jigani. The duo was caught with valuable carved items.
DH Cartoon Mocks Politicians' Influence on Public Talk
A Deccan Herald cartoon humorously critiques how politicians shape public narratives, sparking debate on media and political rhetoric in India today.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' Forum Highlights Public Voices
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' opinion forum on January 15, 2026, features diverse public perspectives on governance, economy, and social policies, fostering democratic dialogue.
Bengaluru Office Calls to Save Kadugodi 'Forest' Land
The Bengaluru forest division office wrote a letter in September 2025, highlighting the urgent need to file an appeal and secure land in Kadugodi, Karnataka, calling it a 'forest' that requires protection.
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