Pune Ward 11 Citizens' Forum Drafts Election Manifesto
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
Category : Politics
Congress Proposes Alliance with NCP for Pimpri Chinchwad Polls
Congress explores alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for PCMC elections, seeking 20 seats. BJP faces defections and internal dissent over ticket distribution. Key political realignments shape the battle for 128 seats.
Pune Civic Polls: Interviews Replace Seniority for Tickets
Political parties in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are conducting formal interviews for municipal election candidates, focusing on winnability and governance knowledge over loyalty. Read how this new trend is reshaping local politics.
Hyderabad: Chit Fund Fraud of ₹1.6 Crore, 20 Victims
Hyderabad's CCS registers a cheating case against chit fund operator Hatty Chandrakanth for allegedly duping over 20 people of ₹1.6 crore. Read the full details of the scam and the police investigation.
Panaji nightclub, restaurant face sealing over licence lapse
CCP serves notice to Vibes nightclub & Fly Sky Dining for operating without valid trade licences. Commissioner gives 7 days to respond or face sealing. Details inside.
Teen dies in dumper hit-and-run in Prayagraj
A 16-year-old girl was crushed to death by a speeding dumper in Prayagraj's Kaushambi district. Foggy weather blamed as driver flees. Police investigation underway.
Bomb Threat at Hyderabad Court Complex Declared Hoax
A bomb threat email triggered a major security scare at Hyderabad's Nampally court complex, leading to a full evacuation. Police conducted a thorough search before declaring it a hoax. Read the full details.
GPS Saves Truck Driver Trapped for 3 Days in Gorge
A truck driver survived 72 hours pinned in a 200-foot gorge in Madhya Pradesh. His rescue was triggered only when the vehicle's GPS tracker came back online, revealing his location. Read the incredible survival story.
BSF Inaugurates New Accommodation for Women Guards in Jaisalmer
BSF Rajasthan Frontier IG M L Garg inaugurated secure residential facilities for women personnel at Somagep BOP, enhancing their work performance. A civic welfare programme was also held in border villages.
Goa's Raj Bhavan renamed Lok Bhavan on Liberation Day
Governor renames Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, marking a break from colonial terms. He highlights Goa's 100% literacy and liberation struggle. Read the full story.
Juvenile Crime Surges 29.5% in Odisha After Minor's Murder
A minor's murder at KISS school hostel exposes Odisha's twin crises: rising juvenile delinquency & crimes against children. NCRB data reveals shocking trends. Experts call for systemic action.
Pune boy dies in tractor hit-and-run on highway
A 12-year-old boy died after a tractor hit the scooter he was riding with his mother near Pune. The driver fled. Read the tragic details and police action.
PU Student Kunwar Khanoura Wins Patiala Zila Parishad Election
Kunwar Khanoura, a final-year LLB student, wins Tohra zone election in Patiala. Balancing studies & campaigning, his victory highlights youth's role in Punjab's local governance. Read his journey.
HC Questions 'Honourable' Tag for Bureaucrats
Allahabad High Court challenges the use of 'Honourable' for state officials, calling it a diminution of constitutional authorities' status. Principal secretary must file affidavit. Read the full story.
Allahabad HC on ED's Grand Venice PMLA Case
Allahabad High Court declines to quash ED's PMLA proceedings in the Greater Noida Grand Venice case, highlighting jurisdictional limits. Key observations on predicate offences.
Kaushambi police arrest 3 burglars, recover stolen materials
Kaushambi police cracked an inter-district burglary case, arresting three men who stole construction materials to pay their vehicle loan. Details on the seizure and modus operandi inside.
National Fire Training Concludes in Goa
Goa's regional fire training centre successfully concluded a national-level programme for 27 officers. The course aimed to boost leadership and emergency response skills across states.
Child Rights Panel Slams Police in KISS Murder Probe
Odisha child rights commission criticizes police for inaction against KIMS hospital in minor student's murder case. OSCPCR demands action for protocol lapses. Read full details.
Thieves Caught at Varanasi Station with Rs 5 Lakh Valuables
GRP and RPF nab two notorious thieves at Varanasi Cantt railway station, recovering over Rs 5 lakh in cash and jewellery. One accused was a parole jumper. Read the full story.
Van-Truck Collision on Purvanchal Expressway Kills 3
A tragic accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Azamgarh claimed three lives, including a father and son, due to poor visibility from dense fog. Four others were injured. Read the full details.
Cattle Smugglers Shot in Leg, Arrested in UP Police Encounters
Police in Ballia and Jaunpur districts arrested two wanted cattle smugglers after separate encounters. Amit Yadav and Rohit Yadav were shot in the leg during attempts to escape. Read the full details.
Chandigarh Fire Safety Check Before Christmas, New Year
Chandigarh mayor leads surprise inspections of fire preparedness in city establishments ahead of Christmas & New Year. Non-compliant venues issued notices. Read for safety details.
Chandigarh Traffic Diversions on Dec 19 & 20 for VIP Visit
Chandigarh Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for December 19 and 20 due to the Home Minister's visit. Key routes like Dakshin Marg and Sarovar Path will see restrictions. Plan your commute and follow updates.
Mohali Mayor Calls Bulldozer Demolitions Illegal & Inhumane
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu demands a transparent, legal approach to encroachments, opposing sudden JCB demolitions. He proposes 60-90 day notices and questions GMADA's approvals. Read more.
Congress Protest in Varanasi Leads to 18 Arrests
Heavy police deployment in Varanai as Congress workers protest ED actions against Gandhi family. 18 arrested, traffic disrupted. Read the full story.
HC Orders Urgent Rescue of Ailing Elephant Manik to Gujarat
Bombay High Court directs immediate steps to save critically ill elephant Manik, permitting transport to Vantara Rescue Centre in Gujarat for treatment. Read the full story.
Congress Gheraos BJP Office in Gorakhpur Over ED Action
Congress workers, led by Rajesh Tiwari, protested at BJP's Gorakhpur office, accusing the Centre of misusing ED against Rahul & Sonia Gandhi. Read the full report.
Chandigarh: CPDL's Doorstep Power Connection Camp Registers 88
CPDL launches consumer-friendly doorstep camps for new electricity connections in Chandigarh. First camp in Sector 25 sees strong response. Initiative aims for faster, transparent service.
Kanpur DM fines 7 absent employees in surprise inspection
Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh conducted a surprise inspection, found 7 employees absent, and ordered a one-day salary deduction. Read the full details of the disciplinary action.
Nashik: Duo Booked for Taking Over MSRTC Bus
Two individuals in Nashik face serious charges after allegedly seizing control of a state transport bus following a minor collision. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
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