MGNREGA's Successes & Failures: A Critical Look
As India transitions to VB-G RAM G, an honest audit of MGNREGA's achievements and flaws is vital. Learn why universal access worked but funding and state inequality plagued the scheme.
Category : Politics
Trump threatens Colombia, Mexico, Cuba after Venezuela action
After Maduro's capture, Trump warns Colombia & Mexico over drugs, says Cuba is 'ready to fall'. Analysis of the Monroe Doctrine revival, trade, and regional security. Read more.
CIA: Maduro Loyalists Best for Venezuela Stability
A classified CIA assessment briefed to Trump concludes senior Maduro loyalists, including VP Delcy Rodriguez, are best positioned to maintain stability in Venezuela if Maduro loses power. Read the full analysis.
SC Denies Bail in Delhi Riots Case, Raises Concerns
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam after 5+ years in jail, raising alarms about UAPA misuse and criminalisation of dissent. Read the full analysis.
Gangster Talib killed in police encounter in Sultanpur
Azam Khan alias Talib, carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward, was killed in a police encounter in Sultanpur. He faced 17 cases, including gang rape of a minor. Read the full details of the operation.
SC: No action against judges for error of judgment
Supreme Court protects trial judges from frivolous complaints, reinstates MP judicial officer. A fearless judge is bedrock of independent judiciary, says SC bench. Read more.
BJP Links 1000-Year Conflict to Ghazni After Modi's Somnath Tribute
After PM Modi hailed Somnath Temple's resilience, BJP blamed Nehru & leftist historians for whitewashing Mahmud Ghazni's religious fanaticism. Details on the political row.
Travel Ban on Nepal's KP Sharma Oli Lifted by Commission
Nepal's Commission of Inquiry lifts foreign travel restrictions on former PM KP Sharma Oli, citing no evidence of wrongdoing. Oli cleared to travel abroad.
Uttarakhand CM to discuss non-Hindu ban at Kumbh Mela
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will hold talks on a demand to ban non-Hindus from Kumbh areas. Officials cite impracticality due to global tourism. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled for January 2027 in Haridwar.
Krishnagiri: 70-year-old tied to tree, assaulted over land row
Shocking incident in Krishnagiri as a 70-year-old woman was tied to a tree and assaulted by relatives over a property dispute. Police have arrested three persons. Read the full details.
Mumbai Protests Supreme Court Stray Dog Order
Mumbaikars rallied in Andheri & Bandra against the SC order on stray dog confinement. Activists demand humane welfare policies ahead of the Jan 7 hearing. Join the call for compassion.
AI, Omelette Clue Crack Gwalior Blind Murder Case
Gwalior police solved a blind rape-murder case using AI facial reconstruction and a piece of omelette found on the victim. Read how technology and ground policing combined for justice.
Mexico, Cuba Condemn US Over Venezuela at UNSC
Mexico & Cuba unleash fiery criticism of US actions in Venezuela at UN Security Council, denouncing 'imperialist aggression'. Global South nations rally in opposition, escalating diplomatic crisis. Read the full details.
UP Police Age Limit Relaxed by 3 Years for Recruitment
Uttar Pradesh govt announces one-time 3-year age relaxation for police recruitment, benefiting lakhs. 32,679 constable & allied posts to be filled. Details inside.
FIR against owner after worker dies in Ghaziabad balcony collapse
Months after a daily-wage worker died in a balcony collapse in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden, an FIR was registered against the house owner following a court order. The victim's wife alleges police inaction and threats from the accused.
Kolkata Elderly Alleges Long-Time Maid Stole Cash, Valuables
An 83-year-old Kolkata woman files police complaint after cash & silver items vanish. Her domestic help of over 20 years is the suspect. Read the shocking details.
BJP Rebuts Mamata's Poll Body Charges, Cites Domicile Issues
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari refutes CM Mamata Banerjee's charges against EC, alleging flawed domicile certificates in Bengal. State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya claims voter hardship in SIR hearings. Details inside.
Nagpur Gangster Abu Charged in ₹50,000 Extortion Case
Notorious Nagpur gangster Firoz Khan (Abu) and four others charged for demanding ₹50,000 hafta from a bar owner. The Sakkardara police acted on the owner's FIR. Read the full details.
Two Undertrials Escape Kannauj Jail in Dense Fog
Two undertrials used blankets to scale a 22-foot wall and escape Kannauj district jail under dense fog cover. Four staff suspended, inquiry ordered. Read the full investigation.
Pune Citizens' Manifesto Pushes for Liveability, Accountability
Deccan Gymkhana Parisar Samiti releases a citizens' manifesto demanding water security, sewage treatment, and green cover protection from Pune's civic administration. Read their call for sustainable urban governance.
Kite Flying on Nagpur Flyover Poses Serious Safety Threat
Children flying kites from Nagpur's Shrikant Jichkar flyover near Futala Square endanger traffic with deadly manja strings. Authorities promise immediate action.
Bajwa to Punjab Governor: Cancel Psychologist Recruitment Arbitrary
Punjab opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa urges Governor's intervention over cancelled BFUHS psychologist recruitment. 180 selected candidates affected. Read the full story.
Bombay HC raps Vidarbha officials for ignoring manja notice order
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench expressed anger as most Vidarbha districts ignored its order to publish public notices on banned nylon manja. The court has now ordered immediate action. Read the full story.
Mamata lays Gangasagar Setu foundation, hits out at BJP
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation for the 4.8 km Gangasagar Setu, a Rs 1,670 crore project. She accused the BJP-led Centre of doing 'literally nothing for Bengal' and detailed state-led infrastructure upgrades.
Delcy Rodriguez Becomes Venezuela's Interim President
Delcy Rodriguez takes over as Venezuela's interim president after Nicolas Maduro steps down. The political transition marks a significant shift for the crisis-hit nation. Read the full story for details.
India Issues Iran Advisory After Protests Leave 35 Dead
Violent economic protests in Iran result in 35 deaths, 1200 detentions. India issues crucial travel advisory for its citizens. Stay informed and safe.
DH Cartoon Takes Aim at 'Peace Doctrine' Hypocrisy
A sharp Deccan Herald editorial cartoon critiques the paradoxical 'peace doctrine' of global powers while conflicts rage. Explore the satire and its powerful message on international diplomacy.
SC Says UAPA Covers Acts Beyond Guns, Bombs; Denies Bail
Supreme Court expands UAPA's terror definition to include acts threatening national integrity, like disrupting essential supplies. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas rejected. Read the full analysis.
CBI busts Western Railway exam scam, 10 officials booked
CBI uncovers a massive departmental exam scam in Western Railway involving remote access tampering of computer-based tests for promotions. 10 officials booked, FIRs filed. Details inside.
Bhopal bus conductor held for rape, blackmail of widow
A 38-year-old Bhopal widow, a salesperson and mother of two, files a rape complaint against a bus conductor for sexual exploitation and blackmail using intimate videos. Police investigation reveals accused's criminal past.
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