Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
Male villagers in Bihar's Darbhanga refuse to refund Rs 10,000 mistakenly credited to their accounts under a women's scheme, alleging it was for votes. Officials face strong resistance in recovery efforts.
Draft electoral rolls reveal border districts Malda and Murshidabad have low 'unmapped' voter figures, sparking political debate. EC hearings continue till Jan 15. Read the full analysis.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation appoints 25 nodal officers and forms task forces to implement Supreme Court's stray dog management order across public buildings. Read the full plan here.
Sonia, daughter of ex-MLA Reluram Poonia, released from Karnal jail after 24 years in a high-profile murder case. Her husband was released earlier. Read the full story of the bail and the 2001 crime.
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas resigns amid Lionel Messi event controversy. TMC calls it 'Raj Dharma', BJP dubs it 'Vote Dharma'. Full details on the political clash.
Dehradun residents face severe inconvenience as multiple agencies dig up major roads simultaneously without coordination. District administration suspends UPCL's work permits for two months.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
Nashik sessions court upholds conviction of Maharashtra sports minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS flat scam. His political future now hinges on a High Court stay. Read the full details.
GHMC's delimitation of 300 wards faces criticism for anomalies. Political leaders demand re-examination, citing uneven representation and administrative concerns. Details inside.
Explore the key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on December 17, 2025, covering political discourse, social issues, and governance in India. Read the diverse perspectives shaping public debate.
A Deccan Herald editorial cartoon referencing 'Hey Ram' has ignited a fierce online debate about political symbolism and historical narratives in India. Explore the controversy and its implications.
Bangladeshi Muktijoddhas at Kolkata's Vijay Diwas celebrations stress dialogue over tensions. They call for patience and renewed cooperation between the two nations. Read more.
Telangana High Court directs auction of DFI's ₹500+ crore properties to repay investors. Over 4,000 victims across Telugu states to get justice. Read the full order details.
West Bengal govt initiates refund process for 34,000 fans after Messi's no-show. CM's committee steps in, but procedural hurdles may cause delays. Get the full story.
Delhi's new ban on non-BSVI private vehicles from NCR states reignites debate over the failed concept of a seamless National Capital Region. Experts call the move a crude pollution fix, highlighting decades of planning paralysis.
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Delhi authorities deploy traffic personnel, clear encroachments, and plan infrastructure upgrades at 62 identified congestion hotspots. Read about the comprehensive strategy to fix Delhi's traffic woes.
Supreme Court questions procedural lapse in forming impeachment committee against Allahabad HC judge. Notices issued to Parliament secretariats. Read the full legal challenge.
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah discusses the complex dual power structure and administrative limitations in the UT at Express Adda. Read his insights on governance challenges.
The draft electoral roll for Nandigram shows 10,599 fewer voters. With 3,317 'unmapped' electors, parties monitor the process to ensure no genuine voter is excluded. Details inside.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao accuses the Congress government of intimidating party-backed sarpanches by withholding panchayat funds. He asserts public money is not Congress leaders' personal property. Read more.
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate convicted in EWS flat allocation case. Opposition demands immediate disqualification, citing Rahul Gandhi precedent. Read the full story.
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan admits Congress failed to address unemployment, farmers' crisis, and inflation. He says party's yatras lacked public appeal. Read his full critique.
The Bombay High Court has indicated it will allow activist Gautam Navlakha, accused in the Elgar Parishad case, to shift to his Delhi home until trial begins. The court noted he is not a 'flight risk'. Read the full details.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh argued for parole via video conference to attend Parliament's winter session, citing constituency issues. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah firmly states he will serve a full term, dismissing BJP's queries on leadership tussle. He highlights fund allocation disparities and predicts Congress win in 2028. Read more.