Mumbai Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
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Category : Politics
NCP's Kokate quits cabinet after 2-year jail sentence
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court convicts him in a 1995 government flat tampering case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, citing party's commitment to rule of law.
Karnataka Assembly passes Hate Speech Bill, India-Oman FTA signed
Karnataka Assembly approves contentious Hate Speech Bill despite BJP's walkout. In a major trade boost, India and Oman ink a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Read the full details.
HC Bar ends protest, work resumes after demands met
The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association calls off protest after authorities accept demands: CIA officials added to FIR, SHO transferred. Court work resumes Friday.
Akhtar, Wasim demand apology from Nitish Kumar over naqab incident
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar and former actor Zaira Wasim have strongly condemned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's naqab at a public event, demanding an unconditional apology.
Haryana Farmers' Agri Loan Debt Hits Rs 60,816 Crore
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reveals over 25 lakh farmers have pending loans. Hisar & Sirsa top the list. Details on OTS schemes & national debt context inside.
Australia's Social Media Age Ban: US Voters Show Strong Support
Australia enforces a strict under-16 social media ban. A new Fox News poll reveals 64% of US voters support similar age restrictions, highlighting a global shift in online safety.
Grammar error in exam corrected after 6 years, MAT orders appointment
Maharashtra Tribunal directs state to appoint candidate after a 2019 Marathi answer key error on gender of 'Bagh' denied him a Talathi post. Expert opinion from Mumbai University confirmed the mistake.
Karnataka Enacts India's First Dedicated Hate Speech Law
Karnataka becomes India's first state with a dedicated law against hate speech and hate crimes, allowing for up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. Could this be a model for the nation?
Telangana HC Seeks AV Presentation on Hyderabad Metro Alignment
Telangana High Court demands an audiovisual presentation on Hyderabad Metro's Phase II alignment near Charminar, as petitioners claim lack of heritage permissions. Hearing adjourned to Jan 8, 2026.
Delhi court gives life term to CCL in 2017 rape-murder case
A Delhi court sentenced a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) to life imprisonment for the 2017 rape and murder of a 60-year-old woman. His mother had earlier sought cancellation of his bail citing violence and alcoholism.
Sikh Lawyer Wins Case Against Mandatory Oath to King
Prabjot Singh Wirring's legal victory in Alberta Court of Appeal upholds religious freedom, striking down mandatory oath to monarch for lawyers. Read the full story.
Telangana HC alters murder conviction to culpable homicide
Telangana High Court modifies life sentence to time served, ruling the act was committed 'with knowledge but without intention'. Key legal distinction between intent and knowledge explained.
Ex-BJP Chief Annamalai Arrested in Tamil Nadu Waste Protest
Tamil Nadu police detained former BJP state president K Annamalai during a protest against waste dumping in Chinnakalipalayam village. The BJP condemns the Stalin government's action. Read the full story.
Bhagalpur Shifts Bus Stand to Rickshadih to Ease Traffic
Bhagalpur administration moves old bus stand from congested railway station area to Rickshadih outskirts. The move aims to solve daily traffic jams and aid ambulances, schoolchildren, and commuters. Read more.
Indian youth killed in Russia-Ukraine war, family questions ties
Rakesh Maurya from Uttarakhand died after being recruited into the Russian army. His family questions India-Russia relations and MEA's failure to bring him back. Read the full story.
UP Woman Brutally Killed in Punjab's Moga, Accused Held
A 22-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh was brutally raped and murdered in Punjab's Moga district. Police have arrested the accused, a migrant labourer from Bihar. Read the shocking details.
Buxar heritage guards unpaid for 10 months, Diwali ruined
Two security guards at a protected heritage site in Buxar, Bihar, allege non-payment of salaries for 10 months, highlighting systemic failures in outsourced security for historical monuments. Read the full investigation.
5 Arrested in Major Bihar-Jharkhand Arms Smuggling Bust
Bihar Police and STF arrested five members of an interstate arms smuggling gang in Nalanda, seizing AK-47 ammunition and pistols. A key NIA-wanted accused was among those held. Read details.
Sydney Police Foil Potential Attack, Arrest Seven
Armed police in Sydney prevent a potential violent act, arresting seven men. No link found to recent Bondi terror attack. Full details on the dramatic interception.
Seven Men Planning Bondi Beach Attack Arrested in Sydney
Australian police intercept seven men allegedly planning a violent act at Bondi Beach. The suspects, linked to a religiously motivated extremist group, were arrested in coordinated raids. Details inside.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Convicted in Forgery Case, Resigns
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Convicted, Resigns from Cabinet
Maharashtra minister and five-time Sinnar MLA Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds his 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Dileep's Passport Returned by Court After Acquittal
Ernakulam court orders return of actor Dileep's passport post-acquittal in high-profile case. Meanwhile, the survivor actress files a new police complaint over cyberattacks. Read the latest developments.
Congress Dominates, BJP Rises in Telangana Panchayat Elections
Congress maintains rural dominance in Telangana's gram panchayat elections, while BJP shows strength in the north. BRS sees modest gains. Get the full analysis of the political landscape.
VB-G RAM G Bill Passed Amid Protests; Modi Gets Oman Honour
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, sparking opposition protests. PM Modi receives Oman's top award, signs FTA. Updates on Bangladesh protests, Trump's address, and sculptor Ram Sutar's demise.
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Court Conviction
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
India Flags Pakistan Role in Bangladesh Crisis
India voices concern over Bangladesh's political crisis, alleging Pakistan's interference via Jamaat-e-Islami. Backs Awami League's call for free, fair, and inclusive elections. Read more.
Uttarakhand HC upholds life term in wife freezer murder case
Uttarakhand High Court upholds life sentence for husband who murdered wife, chopped her body, and stored parts in a freezer. Court cites extramarital affair and domestic violence as strong motive.
Odisha BJP MLAs Urge CM to Review MLA Salary Hike
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
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