Farmers Give 20-Day Ultimatum Over Ethanol Plant
Farmer leaders in Hanumangarh demand cancellation of ethanol plant MoU, set Jan 7 deadline for action. Key leaders Rakesh Tikait, Chaduni, Ugrahan lead protest.
Category : Politics
Delhi eases rules to remove invasive Vilayati Kikar trees
Delhi govt drafts policy to remove invasive Vilayati Kikar from project sites. New SOP aims to balance ecology & development, mandating native tree replanting. Read details.
AAP Wins Majority in Punjab Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti
Aam Aadmi Party claims decisive victory in Punjab's rural elections, seen as a key test ahead of 2027 assembly polls. Congress trails, SAD sees limited revival, BJP's solo debut disappoints.
Gadkari praised by Congress, BJP's Nabin focuses on party workers
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari receives rare praise from Congress's Digvijaya Singh in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, BJP's new working president Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with headquarters staff, emphasizing worker welfare. Read the full Delhi Confidential.
AAP Wins 78% Punjab Zila Parishads, Leads Panchayat Polls
AAP claims victory in 78% of Punjab's Zila Parishads as counting continues. Congress trails far behind. Results signal strong rural support for the ruling party.
Govt to Ban Highway Builders for 2 Years After Failures
Highway builders face a 2-year ban for major incidents like bridge collapses. Minister Nitin Gadkari approves strict quality crackdown. Read the full story.
Messi Event Chaos: TMC Promises Action, BJP Protests
After the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata descended into chaos, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee vows accountability. BJP MLAs protest arrests, demanding ticket refunds. Full details inside.
Missing Kolkata journalist returns after decade in Thailand camp
Subhajit Chandra, missing since 2015, reunited with family in Kolkata after years in a Thai detention camp. Read the incredible story of his rescue and homecoming.
OBC List Frozen Since 2018, Parliament Notification Stalled
The central OBC list remains frozen since 2018, with no new inclusions or exclusions, as the government hesitates to act on the Rohini Commission report. Discover the political and legal gridlock.
Congress dominates final phase of Telangana panchayat polls
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Police Inspector Uncovers Staged 'Love Trap' in Bengaluru
A Bengaluru police inspector's refusal to engage led to the collapse of a staged 'love trap'. The woman, who used political threats, has been arrested. Read the full story.
AAP Dominates Hoshiarpur Zila Parishad Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party wins a decisive victory in Hoshiarpur's Zila Parishad bypolls, securing four seats. Congress manages just one. Full results and analysis inside.
UP on alert after 25 deaths in fog, cold; CM Yogi orders action
UP CM Yogi Adityanath puts state on alert after 25 deaths in 24 hours due to fog & cold. Directs officials on traffic safety, night shelters for homeless. Read the full directives.
Pune Civic Polls: MVA Parties Interview Aspirants
Congress and NCP (SP) in Pune are interviewing hundreds of aspirants for the upcoming civic polls. Seat-sharing plans within the MVA alliance are yet to be finalized. Read the latest updates.
Minister apologizes for Gruha Lakshmi payment misstatement
Karnataka's Women & Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologized in the Assembly for unintentionally misleading about Gruha Lakshmi scheme payments. BJP rejected the apology and staged a walkout. Read the full details.
Telangana HC: No stay on GHMC delimitation, orders transparency
Telangana High Court declines stay on GHMC ward delimitation but mandates public disclosure of ward maps and population data within 24 hours for transparent process.
KISS School Murder: Villagers Uncover Cover-Up, Police Act
A 14-year-old KISS school student was murdered by hostelmates. School & hospital allegedly tried to hush it up. Villagers' protest forced a probe. Read the shocking details.
Telangana HC questions state on e-challan equipment
Telangana High Court demands explanation on cameras used for e-challans, finds discrepancies in challan format. Next hearing on Dec 23. Read the full story.
Mumbai Court Clerk Seeks Bail in Rs 15 Lakh Bribery Case
Chandrakant Vasudev, a Mumbai court clerk caught taking a Rs 15 lakh bribe, files a second bail plea. The ACB probe reveals a complex trap linked to a property dispute. Read the full details.
Gurgaon security guard steals Rs 50 lakh, arrested
A Gurgaon security officer, Jai Pratap Singh, was arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 50 lakh he was supposed to deliver. Police recovered most of the cash and the car. Read the full story.
Cremation Halt Threatened in Varanasi Over Ghat Encroachment
The Dom Raja family in Varanasi issues a 72-hour ultimatum to clear encroachments at Manikarnika Ghat. Authorities take action after the threat to stop cremations. Read the full story.
Civil Society Groups Announce Protests Against MGNREGA End
Civil society groups, including MGNREGA's founding members, announce nationwide protests against the bill to end the rural job guarantee scheme, calling it a betrayal of national consensus.
HC Bans Unauthorised Entry into Sabarimala Temple Vault
Kerala High Court prohibits police & unauthorised entry into Sabarimala's bhandaram, orders daily pilgrim cap of 5,000. Read the full court directives.
DMK forms manifesto panel for 2026 Tamil Nadu elections
DMK sets up a 12-member committee under Kanimozhi Karunanidhi to draft its 2026 manifesto. Key parties like PMK, AMMK, and DMDK gear up for alliance talks ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls.
Maharashtra farmer sells kidney abroad to repay loans
A Maharashtra dairy farmer, trapped in a debt cycle, sold his kidney in Cambodia and was exploited in Laos. Police have arrested six moneylenders. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi's 50% WFH Order: Confusion, Mixed Implementation
Delhi's GRAP-III 50% work-from-home directive for offices faces confusion, unclear enforcement. Employees await clarity as private firms give mixed signals. Details inside.
Kolkata: Vehicles in 4 accidents had 179 pending cases
A series of fatal accidents in Kolkata reveal a shocking pattern: vehicles with hundreds of pending traffic cases. Police propose stricter NOC rules for license renewals. Read more.
Madurai's Smart App Faces Public Hesitation
Madurai's new 'Smart Madurai' app for civic complaints struggles with low adoption. Residents, citing past failures of the online portal, doubt its effectiveness despite corporation assurances.
NMC removes 444 political ads after poll code in Nagpur
Nagpur Municipal Corporation cleared 444 unauthorized political advertisements in two days following the Model Code of Conduct for civic polls. Read about the scale of violations and enforcement challenges.
AAP Wins 24 Seats in Mohali Panchayat Samiti Elections
AAP dominates Mohali's Panchayat Samiti polls, winning 24 seats. Congress gets 14, SAD 12. BJP fails to win any seat. Counting was peaceful, says DC Komal Mittal.
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