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Category : Politics
Nellore's 'Champion Farmer' Model for Agricultural Change
Nellore district launches the innovative 'Champion Farmer' programme to promote natural farming and crop diversification. CM Chandrababu Naidu praises the model for creating grassroots agricultural leaders.
Andhra MP: State's Revenue Deficit Hampers New MGNREGA Plan
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu highlights Andhra's funding challenge for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, citing post-bifurcation deficit. He offers 5 key reforms.
CPI(M) storms over Ayyappa song parody after Kerala poll loss
Following its defeat in Kerala local body polls, the CPI(M) targets a viral Lord Ayyappa song parody, calling it blasphemous. Opposition accuses the Left of double standards on free speech. Read more.
SC orders cross-case details in chargesheets to club trials
The Supreme Court has directed that information on linked or cross cases must be included in chargesheets to allow courts to club trials, preventing delays and anomalies in the criminal justice system.
SC upholds Bombay High Court's Kolhapur circuit bench
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Bombay HC's Kolhapur circuit bench, calling it a step to bring justice closer. Bench inaugurated on August 17 serves six districts.
India-Saudi Arabia Sign Short-Stay Visa Exemption Deal
India and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual short-stay visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special, and official passport holders, boosting bilateral ties. Read more on this strategic move.
RJD MP's Open Letter Appeals to MPs to Oppose Key Govt Bills
RJD MP Manoj Jha writes an open letter to fellow parliamentarians, urging them to oppose the V-B and G-Ram Bills, citing threats to federalism and democratic principles. Read the full appeal.
Bihar's Labour Dept Renamed to Address Migrant Worker Welfare
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
Two Indian Visa Centers in Bangladesh Closed Over Security
India temporarily shuts two visa application centers in Bangladesh due to security situation. Operations suspended in Dhaka's Gulshan and Uttara areas. Details inside.
Kerala Vigilance Books DIG for Bribery Charges
Kerala's Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau registers a bribery case against DIG M K Vinod Kumar of the Prison Department. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile case.
Kerala HC Stays ED Proceedings Against CM Vijayan
Kerala High Court halts ED's show-cause notice proceedings against CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others in a foreign funds case. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
Delhi Tightens PUC Enforcement, Bans Fuel for Defaulters
Delhi Traffic Police ramps up PUC certificate checks across the capital. Vehicles without valid PUC will be denied fuel at pumps. Learn the new rules and penalties.
3 Naxalites Killed in Sukma Encounter
Three Naxalites were neutralized in a fierce encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. The operation marks a significant blow to Maoist activities in the region.
Kerala HC Stays ED Action Against CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala High Court grants interim relief to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, ex-Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, and KIIFB CEO in ED case. Stay on proceedings until further orders. Read for details.
India-Bangladesh Tensions: Visa Centers Shut Over Security
India closes visa centers in Bangladesh amid security threats, summons envoy. Tensions rise over anti-India rhetoric. Read the full story on diplomatic fallout.
Two Indian Visa Centers in Bangladesh Shut Over Security
India has temporarily closed its visa application centers in Dhaka and Sylhet, Bangladesh, due to the security situation. Operations have shifted to the High Commission. Learn more.
Congress MLC Pradnya Satav Resigns, Expected to Join BJP
Pradnya Satav, wife of late Congress leader Rajiv Satav, resigns as MLC and is poised to join BJP, marking a significant development in Maharashtra politics. Get the full story here.
Mumbai man held for raping, blackmailing minor girls
Mumbai police arrested Mahesh Pawar for allegedly drugging, raping, and blackmailing 8-10 minors. He filmed assaults to threaten victims. Read the full report.
Bengaluru vendors warn protest over delayed ID cards
Bengaluru street vendors allege BBMP's failure to issue ID cards a year after survey, leading to police harassment and illegal fines. Union warns of protests if demands are not met.
India-Bangladesh Diplomatic Row Over 'Seven Sisters' Remark
India summons Bangladesh envoy, issues stern warning after its leader's comments on 'Seven Sisters' states spark a major diplomatic row. Details on the escalating tensions.
₹1 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
MNS Leaders Kasturi & Kaustubh Desai Resign Ahead of KDMC Polls
Senior MNS leaders Kasturi and Kaustubh Desai resign, dealing a major setback to the party ahead of Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls. Speculation mounts over their next political move.
Jaunpur: BTech grad kills parents, dumps body parts in Gomti
A 30-year-old BTech graduate in Jaunpur has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents, dismembering their bodies, and disposing of them in the Gomti river. Read the shocking details of the crime and police investigation.
Uttarakhand CM Reviews 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar' Programme
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs officials to hold camps in all Nyaya Panchayats from Dec 17. Aim: ensure 100% eligible citizens get welfare benefits and grievances are resolved on spot.
Lamborghini clocks 252 kmph on Mumbai Sea Link, FIR filed
A Lamborghini was caught on video speeding at 252 kmph on Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Police have seized the car and filed an FIR. Read the full details of the reckless driving incident.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Warns India of Islamist Rise in Bangladesh
Sajeeb Wazed Joy warns India of growing Islamist extremism in Bangladesh under the interim Yunus government, citing security threats and anti-India rhetoric. Read more.
Solid Waste Management Plant Inaugurated in Assam's Sivasagar
Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah inaugurates a solid waste management plant and MRF in Amguri, Sivasagar. The Rs 14 crore AMRUT 2.0 project aims to boost urban cleanliness and prevent plastic pollution. Read more.
Mohali Ward Redrawing Alters Electoral Equations for 2026 Polls
The proposed delimitation of wards in Mohali ahead of the 2026 civic polls has ignited a fierce political battle. Congress alleges AAP of bias, while the ruling party calls it a standard procedure. Read more.
Julian Assange sues Nobel Foundation over peace prize
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a lawsuit against the Nobel Foundation, claiming its 2024 peace prize to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado 'tipped the balance in favour of war'. Read the full details of this explosive legal challenge.
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