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.
Category : Politics
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.
Yogi Links Good Governance to Security at PAC Foundation Day
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath credits rule of law for rising public trust. He detailed PAC's modernisation, recruitment of 41,893 constables, and a Rs 10 crore sports boost. Read more.
Kerala Leaders Challenge ED Notices on KIIFB Masala Bonds
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and ex-finance minister T M Thomas Isaac move High Court against ED's FEMA notices on KIIFB's Masala Bonds. Hearing scheduled for Thursday. Read the full details.
Petrol dealers warn of chaos in Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' plan
Delhi petrol pump dealers highlight legal risks and outdated tech ahead of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule. They seek safeguards and NCR-wide rollout for effectiveness. Read more.
Congress Demands Modi, Shah Resign After Court Relief
Congress vows to fight 'vendetta politics' after Delhi court dismisses ED complaint against Gandhis. Kharge demands PM Modi & Amit Shah's resignation. Full details inside.
Nashik's Water Quota Increased to 6,400 mcft for 2025-26
Nashik district administration approves 6,400 mcft water for the city, a 200 mcft increase, to strengthen drinking water supply plans. Key upgrades to pipeline infrastructure underway.
Shiv Sena inducts 5 ex-corporators in Navi Mumbai
In a major pre-poll boost, Shiv Sena inducts five former corporators in Navi Mumbai, dealing a blow to Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress. The move reshapes the local political landscape ahead of the crucial civic elections.
CAG finds Rs 300 crore fund diversion in Karnataka DMFT
A CAG audit reveals large-scale diversion of Rs 300 crore from Karnataka's District Mineral Foundation Trust, violating PMKKKY rules meant for welfare in mining-affected districts. Read the full report.
5 Arrested in Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission Scam Probe
Rajasthan ACB arrests five more in Jal Jeevan Mission fund misuse case. Probe reveals collusion, fake measurements & substandard work. Read the full details.
AI-Powered Hydroponic Drug Ring Busted in Pune
Pune police dismantle a sophisticated drug network run by MBA graduates using AI, hydroponics, and crypto. Seizures worth Rs 3.45 crore made. Read the full investigation details.
Lok Sabha Passes Delhi Services Bill
The Lok Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, after intense debate. The bill centralizes control over Delhi's bureaucracy. Read the full details and reactions.
Punjab tops North India in MGNREGS fake job card removal
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Nagpur Road Works Stall Over Election Code Confusion
Nagpur's ambitious road repair drive faces delays after a Model Code of Conduct halt. Officials clarify, but December 31 deadline is now unlikely. Read the full story.
DH Speak Out Dec 18: Political, Economic & Social Views
A summary of key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' for December 18, 2025, covering political discourse, economic challenges, and social issues. Read the diverse perspectives shaping public debate.
Kabaddi murder: Main accused shot dead, aide nabbed at Delhi airport
Punjab Police shot dead a key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh in an encounter. A second accused was arrested at Delhi airport while trying to flee to Muscat. Details inside.
CAG Exposes Gaps in DBT: ₹1000s of Crore Without Checks
CAG K Sanjay Murthy reveals serious flaws in India's DBT system, with thousands of crores transferred without verification due to poor data integration. Read the full audit concerns.
Satheesan Accuses CPM of Widespread Violence in Kerala
Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan alleges CPM-led violence post-election defeat, with bomb attacks in Kannur. Police accused of inaction. Details on arrests and political blame game inside.
Karnataka Assembly Tables SC Sub-Categorisation Bill 2025
Karnataka govt tables bill to split 17% SC quota into 3 categories, sparking debate. Assembly also passes key bills on drugs, medical services & road safety. Read the full details.
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