Nagpur Ward Reservation Exceeds SC 50% Ceiling
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's 54.3% ward reservation breaches Supreme Court cap. Commissioner says process followed SEC approval. Legal experts warn of OBC quota cuts if SC rules against it.
Category : Politics
Nagpur civic polls cost surges to Rs 20 crore for 2026
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's election budget for 2026 hits Rs 20 crore, a 165% jump from 2017. Rising fuel, manpower, and material costs drive the steep increase. Read the full breakdown.
ED raids Panaji real estate firm in land grabbing probe
Enforcement Directorate seizes documents & Dubai property deeds in Panaji raid linked to alleged fraudulent usurpation of tenanted agricultural land. Investigation reveals conspiracy with officials.
Massive fire destroys home, wedding goods in Nanoda
A devastating fire gutted a house in Bamanwada, Nanoda, destroying cash, gold ornaments, and wedding preparations. The family suspects foul play. Read the full report.
Goa's Zilla Panchayats: Powerless After Two Decades
Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
Man held for renting 11 cars, using them as collateral
A 32-year-old man from Moradabad was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly renting 11 cars and then mortgaging some to raise cash after his business suffered losses. Police have recovered eight vehicles so far.
Woman murdered after resisting assault in Hardoi; accused arrested
A 21-year-old woman was murdered in Hardoi after resisting a sexual assault. The accused, Furqan, was arrested following a police encounter. Read the full details of the case.
UP CS Ensures 25-Tonne Urea Stock, Warns Sellers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates 25-tonne urea stock at sales centres, warns of FIRs for overcharging. Also reviews KGBVs, Adarsh Schools, and plans Atal Vajpayee centenary events.
Sawant's High-Stakes Campaign in Pernem's 4 Seats
Goa CM Pramod Sawant campaigns in Pernem taluka's four seats, projecting BJP-MGP alliance as key to 'Swayampurna Goa'. Internal friction and a multi-cornered contest pose challenges.
Goa's Poll Day Curbs: Shops Shut Near Voting Centres
North and South Goa district magistrates order closure of eateries within 100m of polling stations on Dec 20. Gatherings of over 5 persons banned near booths. Details here.
Congress Protest in Lucknow Over ED, National Herald Case
UP Congress staged a protest against BJP's alleged misuse of central agencies after a court setback for ED in the Young Indian case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read more.
HC Transfers Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case to Lucknow
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has shifted a criminal complaint against Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli to Lucknow, citing security concerns of the petitioner. Read the full details.
Nitin Nabin's BJP Appointment Marks Strategic Power Shift
The BJP's selection of Nitin Nabin for a top role indicates a calculated transition, balancing change with established power structures. Explore the implications for India's political future.
India's Juvenile Justice System Fails a Decade Later
Ten years after reforms were promised, India's juvenile justice system remains broken. Institutional gaps continue to fail children and derail their futures. Read our analysis.
NIA arrests key accused in Bihar-origin arms trafficking network
The NIA has arrested Kamalkant Verma, the 11th suspect, in a major illegal arms network spanning Bihar, UP, and Haryana. Read about the nationwide crackdown and seizures.
BJP's 'Missing Tejashwi' Post Ignites Bihar Political Row
BJP's social media post claiming RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is 'missing' after poll defeat triggers a war of words. RJD calls it 'Tejashwi phobia'. Read the full story.
Punjab Governor meets Union Ministers in Delhi
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held crucial meetings with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to discuss infrastructure, development, and public welfare for Punjab and Chandigarh.
SC transfers RG Kar case, NTF issues to Calcutta HC
The Supreme Court has transferred the suo motu monitoring of the RG Kar rape-murder probe to Calcutta High Court. The bench also ordered a CBI status report for the victim's family. Details inside.
Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Eknath Shinde's resignation
Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's resignation, alleging his brother's links to a Satara drug unit. Claims resort proximity, illegal construction. Shinde family denies. Read the full political clash details.
NGT Dismisses Zirakpur Car Dealer's Appeal, Upholds Closure
National Green Tribunal backs Punjab Pollution Control Board's order to shut a Zirakpur car dealership for flouting environmental norms. The dealer failed to amend its clearance. Read the full details.
Bagaha SP's Midnight Inspection Exposes Lapses
Bagaha SP Nirmala Kumari conducted a surprise midnight check at two police stations in West Champaran. While one officer was found working, another was absent. Read about the inspection's findings and the SP's directives.
Haryana Completes 50,000 Paperless Property Registrations
Haryana's digital leap: Over 50,000 property registrations done paperlessly. New security paper & auto-mutation to boost transparency. Read how this reforms 60-year-old systems.
Chandigarh MC cracks down on 310 illegal street vendors
Acting on Supreme Court orders, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted a major enforcement drive, issuing 310 challans to unregistered vendors encroaching public spaces. Details inside.
Goa court sends Luthra brothers to police custody
Mapusa court remands owners of Birch by Romeo Lane in 5-day police custody after deadly fire killed 25. Police argued custodial interrogation needed to prevent flight risk and uncover financial dealings.
Shiv Sena Demands 60 Seats for Nashik Civic Polls
Shiv Sena demands 60 seats for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, while BJP offers 32. Key meeting to finalise Mahayuti alliance seat-sharing expected soon. Details inside.
3 Poaching Suspects Arrested in Kolhapur Forest Operation
Kolhapur forest officials arrested three from an 11-member poaching gang near Ghataprabha Dam. A dramatic chase led to the seizure of weapons, cash, and a vehicle. Read the full details of the operation.
Panchkula waste crisis: NGT orders ignored, garbage piles up
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Ajit Pawar reviews NCP's PCMC poll prep, inducts rivals
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Fadnavis Targets Sena in Ambernath Rally Ahead of Civic Polls
Ahead of Ambernath municipal polls, CM Fadnavis rallies in Sena stronghold, pledges Metro expansion and dam projects. A direct contest heats up between state allies.
KISS School Murder: Teen Strangled, 8 Officials Charged
A 14-year-old student at KISS school in Bhubaneswar was murdered by classmates over a bucket. Police charge eight officials with cover-up. Full details inside.
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