Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against TN Govt's SC/ST School Funds
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL challenging Tamil Nadu government's Rs 50 crore allocation for renovating 170 SC/ST school and hostel buildings, calling it beneficial for students.
Category : Politics
Trichy Opens New Car Parking for Rockfort Temple Visitors
Trichy Corporation has completed a dedicated car parking facility near Rockfort temples. The project aims to ease traffic congestion in residential areas.
INSV Kaundinya Completes Historic Voyage to Muscat
The wooden ship INSV Kaundinya, built with traditional Goan techniques, successfully sailed from Gujarat to Oman using only wind power, celebrating ancient maritime ties.
Goa HC Appoints Officers to Analyze Illegal Structures Reports
The Goa High Court has appointed two nodal officers to analyze compliance reports from municipalities and panchayats regarding illegal structures. The state also submitted an affidavit on regularizing residential structures meeting domicile norms.
Heavy Police Bandobast for Nashik, Malegaon, Dhule, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar Civic Polls
Nashik, Malegaon, Dhule, Jalgaon, and Ahilyanagar witness extensive police and home guard deployment for safe municipal corporation elections. Specialized squads and striking forces stand ready.
Marathwada Graduates' Poll: Only 23% Female Voters
The draft voter list for the Marathwada graduates' constituency poll reveals a significant gender imbalance, with women comprising just 23% of the total voters, sparking concerns among activists.
Kolhapur KMC Polls: 29 Candidates Have Criminal Cases
Analysis of 327 candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation polls reveals 29 with criminal cases, while education levels range from PhD to Std III. Most parties avoid fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds.
Mumbai Votes Today in High-Stakes BMC Election
Over 1.03 crore Mumbai voters will elect 227 corporators today, ending administrator rule. The election is a crucial battle for political control of India's richest municipal body.
Auto Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run Killing Retired Lt Gen
Police arrest absconding auto-rickshaw driver Om Prakash for fatal hit-and-run accident that killed retired Lieutenant General K S Mann in Panchkula. Investigation continues.
SIT Finds 169 Guru Granth Sahib Saroops, Records Show 30
A Punjab Police SIT inspected a Rasokhana near Banga and discovered 169 holy saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Official records, however, account for only 30 of them, prompting a deeper investigation.
Delhi Police Use AI for Suspect Images in Murder Probe
Delhi Police are using AI tools to create facial images of suspects in the Shalimar Bagh murder case. They are investigating a possible land dispute motive and examining jail visitor records for connections.
J&K Political Rift Widens Over NLU Location
A dispute over the proposed National Law University in Jammu and Kashmir has intensified regional tensions, with Kashmir politicians accusing Jammu groups of discrimination and Sajad Lone suggesting a regional split.
Delhi to Convert Old Buses into Mobile Women's Toilets
MCD partners with Pinki Charitable Trust to install 14 mobile toilet units for women across Delhi markets and transit hubs using refurbished buses.
HC Seeks Response on Green Fund for Tirunelveli Quarries
Madras High Court asks district officials to respond to a PIL demanding use of green funds to restore dangerous abandoned stone quarries in Tirunelveli district.
Navi Mumbai: Post-Campaign Clashes, Cash Seizures in Civic Polls
Violent skirmishes between BJP and Shiv Sena workers erupted in Airoli and Ghansoli after campaigning ended. Police detained a Shiv Sena candidate's family, while a cash seizure of Rs 20 lakh occurred in Kharghar.
Massive Security for Sambhajinagar Civic Polls
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar gears up for municipal elections with extensive police deployment, webcasting, and preventive measures to ensure peaceful voting across 1,267 polling stations.
Madurai Police Seize Gun, Arrest Five in Raid
Tirunelveli city police arrested five individuals and seized a country-made gun with bullets during a vehicle check near Melapalayam. The suspects confessed to illegal arms trade.
91 Sensitive Polling Booths in Sangli Miraj Kupwad Under Extra Vigilance
Authorities have identified 91 sensitive polling booths in Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation, installing CCTV cameras for extra vigilance. Voting covers 78 seats with 2,900 staff.
Delhi Relocates 6,591 Monkeys, But Problem Remains
Delhi relocated 6,591 monkeys to Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary from 2021 to 2025, yet attacks continue. Experts call for sterilization and better forest management as a long-term solution.
Mumbai's Election Economy Fuels Informal Jobs for Thousands
As Mumbai's municipal polls approach, a parallel informal economy emerges, employing thousands from slums and working-class neighborhoods as temporary campaign workers.
Mehbooba Mufti Slams Police Mosque Profiling in Kashmir
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti criticizes police profiling of mosques, calling it interference in religious affairs and humiliation of Kashmiri Muslims. She demands similar scrutiny of temples.
Madani: Congress's Flexible Communal Policy Hurt Constitution
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani criticizes Congress for not crushing communalism after Gandhi's assassination, saying it led to constitutional erosion.
Ganga Sabha Seeks Ban on Non-Hindus at Uttarakhand Ghats
The Ganga Sabha in Uttarakhand calls for prohibiting non-Hindus from entering ghats in the Kumbh area, including government and media personnel, sparking debate.
MNS, Sena UBT Object to PADU Voting Machines in Maharashtra
MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena UBT raise transparency concerns over new PADU machines introduced just before Maharashtra municipal elections. BMC clarifies limited use.
Kukis in Manipur Demand Separate Union Territory
The Kuki community in Manipur is pushing for a separate Union Territory, citing historical grievances and security concerns amid ongoing ethnic tensions in the region.
Delhi Police Bust Bus Robbery Gang Targeting Villagers at Anand Vihar
Police arrested three men operating a private bus that lured villagers and daily wagers with cheap fares before robbing and abandoning them on deserted highways in early morning hours.
Delhi HC Orders Functional PTAs in Private Schools
Delhi High Court directs the city government to ensure proper parent-teacher associations in all private schools, responding to a PIL on non-compliance.
ICE Officer Had Internal Bleeding After Minneapolis Shooting
A DHS official confirms the ICE officer who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding. The incident has sparked protests and legal action in Minnesota.
Two Sisters Killed in Pune Truck Accident
Two young sisters died after a truck hit their two-wheeler in Kalewadi, Pune. Police detained the driver and impounded the vehicle amid rising heavy vehicle accidents.
BJP's Maghi Mela Debut: Saini Pitches Haryana Model for Punjab
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini addresses BJP's first political conference at Maghi mela, projecting his state's governance as a template for Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly elections.
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