Congress Protests MGNREGA Renaming in Bengaluru
Karnataka Congress, led by DK Shivakumar, protests Centre's move to rename MGNREGA as Viksit Bharat Guarantee, alleging BJP's hate politics in National Herald case.
Category : Politics
Ex-Navi Mumbai BJP Chief Sandeep Naik Returns to Party Fold
Former Navi Mumbai BJP chief Sandeep Naik rejoins the party after over a year with NCP-SP. His return, formalized with CM Fadnavis, is set to reshape the local political scene ahead of civic polls. Read more.
Mysuru sees 83% property tax collection, aims for 100% by 2026
Mysuru's urban bodies, led by MCC, achieve an 83% property tax collection surge. Digital payments, early rebates, and door-to-door drives fuel the success. Discover how the district is boosting civic development.
Amritsar Police Arrests Firing Accused After Kot Khalsa Encounter
Amritsar police arrested accused Chandan Sharma after an encounter in Kot Khalsa. He is linked to multiple firing incidents and was found with a banned Turkish pistol. Read the full details.
MLA Rai Fights for Arecanut Farmers' Insurance Justice
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Mangaluru residents protest NH-169 service road problems
Vamanjoor-Moodbidri residents submit memorandum to NHAI, urging redesign of NH-169 service roads causing traffic blocks and access issues. Read their demands.
Mangaluru MLA Threatens Protest for MCC Contract Workers
Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath warns of joining protests if the government fails to address the grievances of contract workers in MCC, demanding permanent status and job security.
Karnataka Assembly's Question Hour Crisis: 2000 Queries Unanswered
Nearly 2000 legislative questions on public spending and welfare schemes lie unanswered in Karnataka, crippling oversight. MLAs across parties demand transparency as govt promises action. Read more.
Bengaluru Protest: 500 Demand Higher Pension, Housing Support
Over 500 single mothers, devadasis & gravediggers protested at Bengaluru's Freedom Park, demanding Rs 10,000 monthly pension & housing loans. Read their struggle for dignity.
Mangaluru Police Bind Over 895 in Preventive Action
Mangaluru Police Commissioner reveals 895 individuals bound over to prevent breaches of peace. Data shows actions are fact-based, not communal. Details on bond forfeitures inside.
5-Year Jail, Rs 50k Fine for Ganja Possession in Mangaluru
Mangaluru court sentences Joseph TE to 5 years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine under the NDPS Act for possessing over 2kg of ganja in 2008. Read the full details of the long-pending case.
Udupi: Police raid lodge, arrest 2 for prostitution racket
Padubidri police raided a lodge near NH 66 in Kaup, arresting two men for allegedly running a prostitution ring and rescuing women. The accused lured distressed women for illegal activities. Read the full details.
Udupi DC orders strict action on overloaded concrete trucks
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK directs RTO to penalize overloaded ready-mix concrete trucks causing spills and accidents. Action also ordered against buses stopping illegally.
Tarn Taran beautician shot dead, police hunt for attackers
A young beautician, Navrup Kaur, was shot dead in Tarn Taran district. Police have identified a suspect and launched a manhunt. Read the latest updates on this shocking crime.
Bengaluru Court Denies Bail to BJP MLA in Murder Case
A special court in Bengaluru rejects interim bail for BJP MLA BA Basavaraj in a murder case, adjourning the hearing to Monday. The CID seeks his statement as the investigation continues.
SSB seizes Rs 10L Nepali cash, liquor on Bihar-Nepal border
Sashastra Seema Bal personnel intercept major smuggling attempts in Madhubani, recovering Nepali currency & liquor. One woman arrested. Details inside.
Dharmasthala burial case complainant seeks police protection
CN Chinnayya, the key complainant in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has sought police protection citing threats to his life and his wife's, a day after his release from Shivamogga prison. Details inside.
Indigenous Tax Exemption Denied in Quebec Store
A Cree Nation man's Christmas shopping trip in Quebec highlights confusion over Indian Act tax exemptions. Discover the legal gaps and calls for policy reform.
Manjhi Backtracks on 2020 Election Victory Claim
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi clarifies his viral statement on the 2020 Tekari seat win, attributing it to a vote recount. His son defends the remarks as adding 'romance' to the story.
Doctor misses duty after Nitish Kumar hijab row, gets Jharkhand offer
The doctor whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar failed to join duty. Jharkhand Health Minister offers her a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary and accommodation.
Dense Fog Cripples Rail Traffic on Delhi-Patna Route
Dense fog severely disrupts train schedules on the Delhi-Patna route for a third consecutive day, causing major delays. Patna Zoo also implements winter care for animals. Read for details and travel updates.
Power Minister: Electricity Bill won't raise tariffs, subsidies safe
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
US Proposes New Format for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
US proposes new peace talks format involving Ukraine & Russia, says Zelensky. Talks could be held in Florida. Details hinge on ongoing US-Ukraine discussions. Read more.
Chennai police rescue kidnapped businessman, arrest 6
Chennai police rescue a Telangana businessman kidnapped over a ₹5 crore loan. Six arrested in a swift operation spanning two states. Read the full story.
Jarkiholi on Karnataka leadership: 'Ask those who tossed'
Minister Satish Jarkiholi uses a cricket toss analogy to deflect questions on Karnataka leadership change. He says only CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar know the result. Read more.
Man arrested for threatening Karnataka Minister HK Patil online
Gadag police arrested Veeranna P Beelagi for posting a life-threatening video against Minister HK Patil. The FIR was filed by a Congress functionary. Details inside.
Bengaluru GPS property tagging lags, only 28% done
Greater Bengaluru Authority's drive to GPS-tag all properties faces delays and data quality issues. Only 15.5 lakh of 25 lakh properties tagged so far. Read about the challenges and new training initiatives.
Chennai BSNL office fire causes service disruptions
A fire at the BSNL office on Anna Salai disrupted TANGEDCO payments and 108 ambulance servers. No injuries reported. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
10 Arrested in Bangladesh Over Hindu Man's Lynching
Bangladesh police arrest 10 suspects in the mob lynching of a Hindu man in Panchagarh. The incident, sparked by a Facebook post, highlights rising communal tensions.
NIA: PFI planned to capture South India during Pak war
The NIA has told a Delhi court that the PFI was India's greatest internal threat, with plans to attack from the south during a conflict with Pakistan. Read the full details of the charges.
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