Maharashtra ends no-dues certificate rule for pensions
Maharashtra govt scraps mandatory no-dues certificates for retiring employees, aiming to expedite pension processing and prevent financial hardship. Learn about the key reforms.
Category : Politics
Uttarakhand CM transfers police officer after surprise check
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders immediate transfer of a police station officer found absent during a surprise inspection. He also discusses human-wildlife conflict with Union Minister. Read for details.
Madurai Vendors Protest Over Shop E-Tender Dispute
Madurai's Subramaniyapuram market vendors protest, alleging broken promises as e-tenders for their renovated shops were given to outsiders. Deputy mayor supports their demand for justice.
Vasai Murder: Labourer held for killing friend from village
Vasai Crime Branch arrests Kushan Heabrom for murdering Tata Heabrom over rivalry. Body found in Waliv. Read the full investigation details here.
MLA's 5-year hair vow ends after solving water woes
BJP MLA Ram Kadam cuts hair after 5 years, fulfilling vow to solve Ghatkopar West's water scarcity. A new 20.7 million litre tank & pipeline bring relief. Read his emotional journey.
Congress: Govt hiding air pollution death data in Parliament
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala alleges the government is denying Parliament information on deaths caused by air pollution, citing a loophole in death certificates. Read the full story.
Court Clerk Granted Bail in Rs 15 Lakh Bribe Trap
A special court in Mumbai grants bail to clerk Chandrakant Vasudev, accused in a Rs 15 lakh bribery case meant for a sessions judge. Read the full details and court conditions here.
Bondi Suspect Made 6 Hyderabad Visits, Says Telangana Police
Telangana Police reveal Bondi Beach terror suspect Sajid Akram visited Hyderabad six times after 1998 migration. All visits were personal, with no radicalisation links found. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Links Caste to Colonial 'Mindset of Slavery'
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserts true equality requires caste abolition, blaming historical rule for a persistent slave mentality. Read his full statement from Belagavi.
Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, flags risks in VB-G RAM G Bill
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan warns PM Modi that the VB-G RAM G Bill threatens financial autonomy and decentralisation. He defends MGNREGA as a crucial rural crisis measure. Read the full analysis.
Priyanka Gandhi Slams VB-G RAM G Law as Harmful for Poor
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warns the VB-G RAM G law will severely impact India's poor. She highlights MGNREGA's 20-year success as a vital safety net. Read more on this critical policy debate.
Goa's Curlies Beach Shack Sealed After CRZ Violations
Goa authorities seal the popular Curlies beachfront eatery in Anjuna for Coastal Regulation Zone violations. This follows a major crackdown after the Arpora nightclub fire.
Navi Mumbai's Vashi Bus Depot Finally Opens for Commuters
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport bus depot in Vashi is now operational after an 18-month delay, easing city commutes. However, the lack of an inter-state terminal continues to plague long-distance travellers.
Thanjavur family dies by suicide in Srirangam lodge
A family of four from Thanjavur, including an elderly couple and their two daughters with intellectual disabilities, died by suicide at Yatri Nivas in Srirangam. Police found a note citing parental anxiety. Read the full report.
Trichy MP Pushes Gadkari on Stalled TN Highway Projects
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeking urgent action on three key NHAI projects, including the Chennai-Trichy-Thoothukudi greenfield highway and Trichy semi-ring road, vital for decongestion and economy.
Kerala HC Admits Appeals in 2017 Actor Assault Case
Kerala High Court admits appeals by two convicts in the 2017 actor assault case, challenging their 20-year sentences. Hearing posted for February 4. Read the latest developments.
Mumbai: 10-Year Jail for Duo in Dahisar Elderly Couple Extortion
A special MCOCA court in Mumbai sentenced two men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for violently extorting an elderly couple in Dahisar. Read the full details of the case and the hefty fine imposed.
Ponies, Donkeys Add to Trichy's Stray Animal Woes
Trichy faces a new stray animal challenge as ponies and donkeys are spotted on roads. Residents say owners now release livestock in the morning to evade night seizures. Read more.
CAG: South Western Railway sees 3,000 signal failures yearly
CAG report reveals South Western Railway averaged 2,961 signal failures annually from 2018-23, impacting safety. Auditor calls for robust maintenance and tech upgrades.
CAG: South Western Railway sees 3,000 signal failures yearly
CAG report reveals nearly 3,000 annual signalling failures in South Western Railway, citing poor maintenance and pending ₹12 crore penalties. Read the full audit findings.
ED attaches Rs 8.07 crore in Karnataka Valmiki scam
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 8.07 crore linked to former minister B Nagendra in the Karnataka Valmiki Corporation scam. Read the full details of the PMLA case.
Kolkata Headlines: Major Updates You Shouldn't Miss
Stay ahead with the latest from Kolkata. Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and major political developments for December 19, 2025. Watch the full video for details.
Retired VAO Jailed for 2000 Bribe in Trichy
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
Allahabad HC: Married Cannot Live-in Without Divorce
Allahabad High Court rules a married person cannot enter a live-in relationship without divorce. Justice Singh says personal liberty is not absolute. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka HC quashes KCOCA in Shivaprakash murder case
Karnataka High Court cancels KCOCA charges against Byrathi Basavaraja in the Shivaprakash murder case. The court upheld the investigating agency's right to custodial interrogation. Read the full details.
New Police Outpost for Srirangam Temple Festival Crowd Control
Trichy police commissioner inaugurates a new outpost with 245 CCTV control for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at Srirangam temple, expecting 3 lakh devotees. Read about the extensive security and traffic measures.
Insurer fined for denying claim over hospital paperwork delay
A Bengaluru consumer commission fined Aditya Birla Health Insurance for rejecting a genuine claim citing hospital's late intimation. The firm must pay Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and compensation.
Shivakumar: High Command Pact with CM Siddaramaiah in Place
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar states the Congress high command has brokered an agreement between him and CM Siddaramaiah, quashing media speculation about a change of guard. Read the full story.
Chennai: 14.25 Lakh Voters Deleted from Rolls
Chennai sees 35% voter deletion due to migration. Officials urge citizens to use Form 6 by Jan 18 for re-enrollment. Final rolls out Feb 17.
How Osman Hadi Led Anti-India Campaign in Bangladesh
Former Indian envoy Manju Seth exposes how Bangladesh's Osman Hadi orchestrated a major anti-India campaign. Get exclusive details on the diplomatic fallout.
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