Maharashtra Local Body Election Results Declared Today
Maharashtra local body election results for 222 councils & 42 panchayats are out today. Results signal shifting political equations ahead of crucial BMC polls. Get live updates.
Category : Politics
Earthquake in Pakistan, US seizes oil tanker near Venezuela
A 3.3 magnitude quake struck Pakistan's Balochistan. Venezuela calls US oil tanker seizure 'theft'. Trump endorses NY governor candidate. Nora Fatehi safe after Mumbai accident. Latest updates.
Second IAS Officer's Caste Remarks Stir MP Row
A second IAS officer, Meenakshi Singh, faces scrutiny after a video surfaces of her advocating caste-based solidarity at a Bhopal conference. This follows a similar controversy involving officer Santosh Verma.
DH Toon Satire on Forgetting Political Figures
Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon offers a sharp critique on the selective memory in Indian politics. Explore the satire and its implications for public discourse.
Jaishankar Compares Coalition Politics to Multipolar World Order
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar draws parallels between India's coalition politics and the global shift towards multipolarity at Pune LitFest 2025. Read his insights on diplomacy and domestic governance.
10 Arrested in Bangladesh Hindu Youth Murder Case
Bangladesh police arrest 10 suspects in the brutal killing of a 27-year-old Hindu man in Mymensingh. The community demands justice amid rising concerns.
CBI arrests Lt Col, wife in defence bribery case
CBI arrests Lt Col Deepak Sharma & wife Col Kajal Bali in a bribery case linked to defence exports. A Dubai-based company also under probe. Read the full details.
Trust Donations Jump 3-Fold After Electoral Bonds Scrapped
After Supreme Court scrapped electoral bonds, corporate-backed trusts' political donations surged over 200% to Rs 3,811 crore in FY25, with BJP receiving 82% of total funds. Explore the data and key donors.
Naidu Hits Out at Opponents, Unveils Swachh Andhra Vision
CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu accuses opponents of misinformation, outlines ambitious plans for a plastic-free Andhra by June 2026 and industrial growth in Anakapalli. Read his full vision.
Nagpur's Prabhag 1: Key Battle in Civic Polls After 9 Years
Nagpur's Prabhag 1 emerges as a crucial prestige battle in the municipal elections after a 9-year gap. With shifting demographics and local issues, the BJP's 2017 clean sweep faces a tough challenge. Explore the key factors and candidates.
Haryana CM Announces Plots for 7,000 Landless Families
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced 100-sq-yard plots for 7,000 landless families, new govt jobs, and major welfare reforms in Ladwa. Read about housing, anti-corruption & women empowerment schemes.
Karnataka flood-prone villages still await rehabilitation
Villages in Karnataka face repeated floods, with compensation offering only temporary relief. Residents demand permanent rehabilitation as bureaucratic hurdles persist. Read more.
Udupi Police Case Against Foreign Nationals Without Documents
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
Police shoot rape accused in legs during escape bid in Gandhinagar
A man accused of abducting and raping a 4-year-old girl in Gandhinagar was shot in the legs by police as he tried to flee custody. Read the full details of the investigation and the dramatic escape attempt.
Ex-serviceman arrested with heroin, grenade near Nepal border
Punjab Police's SSOC arrests ex-serviceman Rajbir Singh with heroin & a grenade. He is linked to espionage, drug trafficking, and the Sirsa police station attack. Details inside.
Bombay HC Sets Up Panel for Khar West Land Dispute
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
Ambernath Civic Polls Conclude After 10-Year Gap
Ambernath Municipal Council elections saw a 54.5% voter turnout. Polling was peaceful despite allegations of bogus voting and EVM glitches. Results expected Sunday.
Nagpur NMC Polls: Key Fight in SC-Dominated Prabhag 2
Nagpur's Prabhag 2, with its high Scheduled Caste population, gears up for a heated NMC election battle. Congress dominance faces challenges amid rebel dynamics and pressing civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Awami League: Bangladesh Violence Part of Anti-India Plot
Exiled Awami League leaders claim recent violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, is part of a larger campaign against India, implicating insurgent groups. Read the full report.
SC Directs HC to Hear Ajmer Dargah Blast Appeal
Supreme Court instructs Rajasthan High Court to evaluate the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast appeal on its merits, overriding delay concerns. Key hearing set for 2026.
Pawan Kalyan Holds Performance Review of JSP's 21 MLAs
JSP chief Pawan Kalyan initiates one-on-one reviews with party MLAs to assess constituency work, development projects, and public grievance redressal. MLAs present local demands.
Bengaluru Police's Nightly Doorstep Safety Drives
Bengaluru police launch 'area domination' night visits in Suddaguntepalya, sharing safety tips & tackling cybercrime ahead of New Year. A unique trust-building initiative.
Bhubaneswar: Truck rams stationary car, driver escapes miraculously
A speeding truck crashed into a stationary car at Power House Square in Bhubaneswar, dragging it 20 metres. The car driver miraculously survived. Police cite driver fatigue as the cause.
Kerala govt nets off Rs 1,188 crore in power bill dues
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
Speeding Mahindra Thar kills pedestrian in Bengaluru
A 60-year-old man died after being hit by a speeding Mahindra Thar driven by a 25-year-old woman near ISRO Junction in Bengaluru. Read the full report on the tragic accident.
Nagpur NMC Polls: 3,004 Polling Booths Finalised
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
Punjab's Aviation Push: 50% Subsidy for Pilot Training
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a 50% subsidy for pilot training at Patiala Flying Club and a Rs 7 crore Aviation Museum to democratize the aviation sector for common people.
Delhi mandates 50% WFH, Rs 10k aid for workers
Delhi govt orders 50% staff in offices to work from home, announces Rs 10,000 compensation for construction workers hit by pollution curbs. Non-compliance is punishable.
Modi Targets TMC Over 'Jungle Raj' & Infiltrators in Bengal
PM Modi, addressing a rally in Nadia via phone, urged Bengal to end TMC's 'jungle raj' for a BJP double-engine government. He accused TMC of protecting infiltrators by opposing electoral roll revision. Read the full speech analysis.
Political Summons: When an Invitation is an Order
An analysis of how political 'invitations' from ruling parties function as coercive orders for opposition, bureaucrats, and business leaders. Explore the implications for Indian democracy and governance.
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