Chhattisgarh government officially renames the Governor's residence from Raj Bhawan to Lok Bhawan. The change follows a 2024 governors' conference recommendation and a central government directive. Read the full story.
A 14-year-old in Panchkula reported a relative for molestation after a school workshop. The accused auto driver was arrested. Police stress the importance of child safety awareness.
Ludhiana's final MC house meeting of the year faces opposition fury over secrecy in spending and city limit expansion. Get the full story on the political clash.
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai following a hoax email threat of a suicide-bomb attack at RGIA. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Nagpur voters faced confusion as WhatsApp messages from political workers led them to polling booths unprepared. Strict EC rules on physical ID and no mobiles caused delays. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu unveils a massive clean-energy plan: 1000 EV buses, 5000 charging stations, solar rooftops, and more to cut losses and empower consumers. Read the full strategy.
Pune district's local body elections witnessed a 68% voter turnout across 15 councils. Indapur recorded the highest at 80%. Polling was peaceful with minimal technical issues.
Bombay High Court suspends 15-year sentence of man convicted for raping a minor in Pune, citing inconsistencies in victim's age proof and consent. Details inside.
Chandigarh police recover Hyundai Creta used in Inderpreet Singh Parry's murder. Goldy Brar issues chilling audio threat against Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Details inside.
Pune's Kothrud police arrested a Nilesh Ghaywal gang member, Ajay Sarode, and seized 200 live rounds. He is wanted in two attempted murder cases. Read for full details.
The Karnataka government has renamed 13 areas and dropped the 'Akash' ward name following objections and discrepancies flagged by the delimitation commission. Read the full story for details.
A woman in Lucknow was booked for cheating after she falsely claimed to be a senior high court judge's wife to secure VIP protocol at RMLIMS. Police are investigating.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
In a bold crime in Ludhiana, thieves broke into a showroom near the Police Commissioner's residence, stealing valuables and the crucial CCTV DVR. Police are investigating.
BRS forms eight fact-finding committees to investigate Hyderabad's Industrial Land Transformation Policy, alleging a ₹5-lakh-crore scam. Teams to visit industrial clusters on Dec 3-4.
UP Cabinet approves two major drinking water projects worth Rs 582.74 crore for Bareilly and Kanpur under AMRUT 2.0, set to benefit lakhs. Also greenlights new disability rehab centres in all 18 divisions.
Indore food department files FIR against four individuals for illegal storage and sale of fortified PDS rice and wheat. Warehouse raided, grains seized. Details inside.
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu criticises Punjab govt for opposing Amritpal Singh's temporary release for Parliament. HC asks state to submit material behind denial. Read the full story.
Gurgaon MCG launches a strict drive against stray cattle on roads. Dairy operators face FIRs and fines. Mayor warns of public safety threat. Residents cite delayed MCG action.
Tensions flared at Mhow's Bhojshala as ASI officials barred a new portrait of Waghdevi, citing a 2003 order. Devotees protested, leading to police intervention. Read the full story.
Explore the diverse public opinions on politics, sports, and civic issues featured in Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' for December 3, 2025. Read the full pulse of the nation here.
A poignant cartoon by Satish Acharya in Deccan Herald captures widespread public frustration with unresponsive governance. The artwork is a powerful visual commentary on the need for dialogue.
A 48-year-old man was murdered outside a Bhopal liquor shop. The accused, taunted about his sister's suicide, staged it as an accident. Police unraveled the truth. Read the full investigation details.
A Ludhiana family returned home to a ransacked house in New Rajguru Nagar. Thieves stole gold, Rs 75,000 cash & watches. Police are investigating.
Indore police seized banned Chinese kite thread worth over Rs 5 lakh in separate raids, arresting shopkeeper and detaining driver. Crackdown intensifies ahead of festive season. Read the full story.
A wedding in Bhopal's Khanugaon turned violent after a dispute over cigarette payment led to stone-pelting, injuring three. Police have arrested six. Read the full details.
Ravet police raided a Punawale flat, arresting three men from different states for operating an online betting racket using a banned app. ₹2.86 lakh seized. Read the full investigation details.
West Bengal Waqf Board assists mutawallis to approach tribunal after facing repeated failures with Centre's Umeed portal. Only 50% data uploaded ahead of Dec 5 deadline. Read more.
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh launches awareness programs in schools & Anganwadis to combat cyber bullying and excessive screen time among children. Learn about the state's new safety measures.