547 HKS Workers Contest Kerala Local Body Elections

Anitha Babu among 547 Haritha Karma Sena members contesting Kerala local polls. Grassroots workers fill political void as parties seek women candidates with public presence. Read their inspiring journey.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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