The 42km Wadala-Ahilyanagar highway is riddled with giant potholes, forcing a 60km detour and doubling travel time. Locals protest as vehicles get damaged. PWD promises patchwork, but commuters demand a complete overhaul. Read more.
Haryana Police uncovers a major passport forgery racket involving a Delhi Police SI and agents. 77 passports, some used by gangsters to flee, were revoked. Details inside.
India Post launches its first Gen Z post office at IIT Bombay with a cool, swanky design aimed at youth. Read about this transformative public service leap.
CM Revanth Reddy urges party leaders to secure more wins in final panchayat poll phase. Over 100,000 candidates contest for sarpanch and ward member posts. Congress claims strong rural mandate.
EC's draft roll omits over 12 lakh 'missing' voters in West Bengal, with Kolkata constituencies heavily impacted. Details on high ASD areas and voter concerns.
Telangana has approached the Supreme Court to restrain Andhra Pradesh from proceeding with the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar link project, alleging violations of the State Reorganisation Act and water tribunal awards. Read the full details.
A postage stamp for 8th-century ruler Perumbidigu Mutharaiyar has ignited a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. BJP and DMK vie for credit as they woo the influential Mutharaiyar community ahead of elections. Read more.
The central government has released Rs 62,685 crore to Himachal Pradesh from FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 for development, welfare, and infrastructure. Details inside.
Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal warns the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill cripples MGNREGA's 100-day guarantee and cooperative federalism. Read the full analysis.
Madurai collector inspects colleges for alternate 2026 assembly vote counting centres after HC barred use of medical college. Details on facilities checked and officials involved.
The Giani Harpreet Singh-led Shiromani Akali Dal (Revived) shows signs of inertia post its formation, while SAD's Sukhbir Badal fights back. Explore the internal challenges and shifting Punjab political dynamics.
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde pledges nominated positions in state bodies for Shiv Sena aspirants denied civic election tickets. He also hints at expanding women's welfare schemes.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation clarifies flagged 95,000 duplicate voter IDs won't alter final electorate of 24.83 lakh for civic polls. Verification is parallel process, no deletions. Details inside.
Kochi authorities launch immediate & long-term measures after pipeline bursts disrupt water supply. 60 tankers deployed, new coordination plans & pipeline relocation ordered. Details inside.
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
Male villagers in Bihar's Darbhanga refuse to refund Rs 10,000 mistakenly credited to their accounts under a women's scheme, alleging it was for votes. Officials face strong resistance in recovery efforts.
Draft electoral rolls reveal border districts Malda and Murshidabad have low 'unmapped' voter figures, sparking political debate. EC hearings continue till Jan 15. Read the full analysis.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation appoints 25 nodal officers and forms task forces to implement Supreme Court's stray dog management order across public buildings. Read the full plan here.
Sonia, daughter of ex-MLA Reluram Poonia, released from Karnal jail after 24 years in a high-profile murder case. Her husband was released earlier. Read the full story of the bail and the 2001 crime.
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas resigns amid Lionel Messi event controversy. TMC calls it 'Raj Dharma', BJP dubs it 'Vote Dharma'. Full details on the political clash.
Dehradun residents face severe inconvenience as multiple agencies dig up major roads simultaneously without coordination. District administration suspends UPCL's work permits for two months.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
Nashik sessions court upholds conviction of Maharashtra sports minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS flat scam. His political future now hinges on a High Court stay. Read the full details.
GHMC's delimitation of 300 wards faces criticism for anomalies. Political leaders demand re-examination, citing uneven representation and administrative concerns. Details inside.
Explore the key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on December 17, 2025, covering political discourse, social issues, and governance in India. Read the diverse perspectives shaping public debate.
A Deccan Herald editorial cartoon referencing 'Hey Ram' has ignited a fierce online debate about political symbolism and historical narratives in India. Explore the controversy and its implications.
Bangladeshi Muktijoddhas at Kolkata's Vijay Diwas celebrations stress dialogue over tensions. They call for patience and renewed cooperation between the two nations. Read more.
Telangana High Court directs auction of DFI's ₹500+ crore properties to repay investors. Over 4,000 victims across Telugu states to get justice. Read the full order details.
West Bengal govt initiates refund process for 34,000 fans after Messi's no-show. CM's committee steps in, but procedural hurdles may cause delays. Get the full story.