Chandigarh Mandates Waste Segregation, Penalty Up to Rs 13,500
Chandigarh MC enforces mandatory waste segregation. Mixed garbage will not be collected; fines from Rs 500 to Rs 13,500 apply. Learn the new rules to avoid penalties.
Category : Politics
Ajmer Dargah Priests Raise Key Issues with Kiren Rijiju
During the Urs, Ajmer dargah priests questioned the Minority Affairs Minister on the 2007 blast case and committee corruption. Get the full details on this significant development.
Elderly woman drowns in well accident in Dharmapuri
An 80-year-old woman, C Kannammal, died after accidentally falling into a well in Pappireddipatti taluk. Neighbours rushed to rescue her but she succumbed. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Jaipur Fake Ghee Racket Kingpin Arrested in Haryana
Jaipur police arrest the alleged mastermind of a fake ghee racket, seizing 7500 litres of spurious product. The unit produced 2000 litres daily, sold under forged Amul and Saras labels. Read the full investigation details.
Pune Gangster Suryakant Andekar Remanded in MCOCA Case
A special MCOCA court remands gangster Suryakant Andekar in police custody for land-grabbing and extortion in Pune. The case involves Rs 5.4 crore rent and threats. Read the full details.
CM Stalin Inaugurates New Police Station in Coimbatore's Neelambur
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.
Aruna Roy Opposes VB-G Ram G Bill, Replacing MGNREGA
Social activist Aruna Roy condemns the VB-G Ram G Bill, calling it a dismantling of the right to work. She announces nationwide protests on Feb 2 & 5. #MGNREGA #RightToWork
Congress Accuses Govt of Weakening MGNREGA via New Law
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan alleges the new G RAM G law dismantles MGNREGS, shifting 40% financial burden to states and eroding workers' rights. Read the full story.
SC Criticizes Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
Jaishankar in Colombo for Sri Lanka Talks Post-Cyclone
EAM S Jaishankar visits Colombo as PM Modi's envoy, reinforcing India's Neighbourhood First Policy & Operation Sagar Bandhu aid for Cyclone Ditwah recovery. Read more.
Pune: Two booked under Black Magic Act for fake cancer cure
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
Suspended TMC MLA floats Janata Unnayan Party for 2026 polls
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party, names 8 candidates for 2026 Bengal polls, vows to defeat CM Mamata Banerjee. TMC and BJP react sharply.
Man held with 6.3kg ganja in Krishnagiri's Hosur
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
2,750+ Police Deployed for Amit Shah's Panchkula Visit
Panchkula police deploy over 2,750 personnel for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit. Check traffic advisories and security details for December 24.
Hyderabad: Wife, lover held for murdering husband
Hyderabad police arrest a 36-year-old woman, her 22-year-old paramour, and an accomplice for allegedly strangling her husband to death at their Boduppal residence on December 11. Read the full investigation details.
SC Road Safety Panel Reviews Coimbatore, Seeks Public Cooperation
Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, SC Road Safety Committee head, reviewed Coimbatore's efforts, stressing public awareness to curb India's 25-50 hourly accidents. Read more.
BJP Dominates First Phase of Maharashtra Civic Polls
BJP's landslide victory in 117 civic bodies strengthens its hand in Mahayuti alliance for crucial municipal corporation polls, as MVA faces defection challenges. Read the full analysis.
UP's Rs 24,496 Crore Supplementary Budget Focuses on Industry
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government presents a Rs 24,496 crore supplementary budget, prioritizing industrial development, power, and healthcare. Key allocations aim to boost state's economic growth.
Army Soldier Dies in Teesta River Training Exercise
Lance Naik Raj Shaker of the 191 Artillery Regiment died during a winter training drill in the Teesta river. The Army has ordered a court of inquiry. Read the full report.
Jaipur's Cleanliness Drive: Locals Say Reality Differs from Claims
While JMC claims success in its Walled City cleanliness drive, residents of Ramganj and Kishanpole bazaars report piles of garbage and irregular waste collection. Is the effort only for tourists?
Fatal Crash on Palacode-Belarampatty Highway
Two young men, Rahu (28) and Harinath (25), died in a head-on collision between an auto and a motorcycle near Palacode in Dharmapuri. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
E-Rickshaw Ban in Jaipur's Walled City Causes Traffic Chaos
Jaipur's temporary ban on e-rickshaws in the Walled City has led to severe traffic congestion on peripheral roads. Learn about the impact on commuters and the official plan until 2026.
Rajasthan Police acts against corruption in sand mining
Rajasthan police suspends five SHOs and sends six others to lines after a statewide decoy operation exposes collusion in illegal sand mining. Read the full story.
Assam uses 1950 law to expel two declared foreign nationals
Assam's Biswanath district orders two women, declared foreigners in 2005, to leave India within 24 hours using a 1950 law. This follows similar orders to 15 people from Nagaon. Read the full story.
EC Focuses on 5 Bengal Border Districts for Voter Roll Hearings
Election Commission to hold hearings from Dec 27 for 32 lakh unmapped voters, focusing on border districts like South 24 Parganas with highest logical discrepancies in SIR phase 2.
Women's Groups Flag Risks in VB-G RAM G Act, Seek Consultation
Women activists warn the proposed VB-G RAM G Act could limit guaranteed employment access for women, especially in rural areas. They demand wider public consultation to ensure inclusivity.
DRDO Scientist Spying Case: Pune Court Hearing on Jan 12
Pune's special ATS court will hear arguments on framing charges against a senior DRDO scientist in an alleged honey trap spying case on January 12. The scientist is accused of leaking national security secrets.
DH Cartoon Satire: 'Haven't Given Up Gandhi Yet'
Deccan Herald's latest editorial cartoon offers a sharp, satirical commentary on contemporary political symbolism. Explore the nuanced critique behind the art.
DH Speak Out Panel Debates Key Issues on Dec 23, 2025
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
50% of X Takedowns for 'Disturbing Public Order': MHA Data
MHA issued 91 notices to X, flagging 1100+ URLs in 20 months via Sahyog portal. Over half targeted 'public order', with spikes during 2024 polls. X challenges the portal's legality.
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