India's city mayors are often ceremonial figures, with real power held by state agencies. This opinion piece argues for empowered, directly elected mayors to drive urban development and true local governance.
AICC's Praveen Chakravarthy's meeting with TVK president Vijay sparks confusion in Congress-DMK alliance. TNCC leaders demand clarity from high command. Details inside.
Punjab govt tells HC it will cancel Rs 27 crore fraud case against ex-MP Barjinder Hamdard over Jang-e-Azadi Memorial. Hamdard alleged political pressure for favourable news.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation intensifies its road asphalting drive, targeting 53km by year-end. 10km across four zones already completed. Details on zones, progress, and daily output inside.
Noida STF arrests 8 for Rs 100 crore bank loan fraud using fake IDs & shell companies. Gang colluded with builders & bank staff. Over 220 accounts frozen.
The crucial process to replace the crest gates of Karnataka's Tungabhadra dam is now underway. Officials confirm 15 gates are ready for installation, with the remaining 18 to be manufactured within three months. Read for details.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation issues notice to UT Police for displaying unauthorized commercial ads on barricades, violating a 1954 order. The civic body seeks details and warns of fees, penalties, and GST.
The Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam is set to enhance its fleet with two new warships in January 2026, following the induction of six advanced vessels in 2025, significantly boosting India's maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
Delhi traffic police managed Putin's visit with advance planning, causing diversions but avoiding major gridlock. Key areas like ITO, Vikas Marg affected. Read how they did it.
Maharashtra's MSEDCL enters Guinness Book for installing 45,911 solar agricultural pumps in one month, boosting farmer income and clean energy. Read how they did it.
Amritsar Rural Police arrested a man and seized 274 grams of heroin near Chheharta. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read the full story.
On October 24, 1881, the Punjab Civil Justice Code was enacted, revolutionizing the region's legal framework. Discover how this landmark law replaced complex systems with a unified, accessible code.
TMC MP Derek O'Brien writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to ensure MPs can effectively raise Points of Order. He cites recent disruptions and calls for upholding parliamentary rules.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
Sonia Gandhi warns that attempts to erase Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy will weaken India. She defends his role in building democratic institutions and secularism.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slams the government's aviation 'monopoly model' after a massive IndiGo systems failure disrupts flights nationwide. Details on the chaos and political fallout.
Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
Greg Kelley, a Texas teen football star, was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 25 years. After a flawed investigation, he was declared innocent. Read his incredible journey of resilience and justice.
Delhi Police's EOW asks Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and his brother to detail financial dealings with Young Indian by Dec 19. Read the latest developments in the National Herald case.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and BJP's R Ashoka engage in a war of words over a 2019 Transparency International India corruption report. Read the full details of the political clash.
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.
A fact-finding committee alleges the Manair river check dam collapse was a mafia-driven blast to aid illegal sand mining. It demands a full probe and criticizes police inaction. Read more.
O Panneerselvam tells Amit Shah he won't join NDA unless AIADMK unites, demands his coordinator post back. BJP keen on his alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. Details inside.
Lok Sabha adjourned as DMK and BJP clash over 'Deepathoon' lamp lighting near Madurai dargah. DMK accuses BJP of stoking tensions, BJP defends worship rights. Read the full details.
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to announce all civic poll results on December 20. Results will not be delayed due to pending High Court petitions. Get the full story.
Last-minute rush to register waqf properties on Umeed portal leaves thousands unlisted in Telangana. Mutawallis must now seek tribunal extensions. Details inside.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar held a second meeting with minister Satish Jarkiholi in less than two weeks, sparking political discussions. Get the latest details on the Congress party's internal dynamics.
Dehradun Municipal Corporation launches drone surveillance to monitor illegal garbage dumping at 88 vulnerable points. Real-time action aims to clean the city faster. #Dehradun #CleanIndia