Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
A 32-year-old man from Moradabad was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly renting 11 cars and then mortgaging some to raise cash after his business suffered losses. Police have recovered eight vehicles so far.
A 21-year-old woman was murdered in Hardoi after resisting a sexual assault. The accused, Furqan, was arrested following a police encounter. Read the full details of the case.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates 25-tonne urea stock at sales centres, warns of FIRs for overcharging. Also reviews KGBVs, Adarsh Schools, and plans Atal Vajpayee centenary events.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant campaigns in Pernem taluka's four seats, projecting BJP-MGP alliance as key to 'Swayampurna Goa'. Internal friction and a multi-cornered contest pose challenges.
North and South Goa district magistrates order closure of eateries within 100m of polling stations on Dec 20. Gatherings of over 5 persons banned near booths. Details here.
UP Congress staged a protest against BJP's alleged misuse of central agencies after a court setback for ED in the Young Indian case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read more.
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has shifted a criminal complaint against Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli to Lucknow, citing security concerns of the petitioner. Read the full details.
The BJP's selection of Nitin Nabin for a top role indicates a calculated transition, balancing change with established power structures. Explore the implications for India's political future.
Ten years after reforms were promised, India's juvenile justice system remains broken. Institutional gaps continue to fail children and derail their futures. Read our analysis.
The NIA has arrested Kamalkant Verma, the 11th suspect, in a major illegal arms network spanning Bihar, UP, and Haryana. Read about the nationwide crackdown and seizures.
BJP's social media post claiming RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is 'missing' after poll defeat triggers a war of words. RJD calls it 'Tejashwi phobia'. Read the full story.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held crucial meetings with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to discuss infrastructure, development, and public welfare for Punjab and Chandigarh.
The Supreme Court has transferred the suo motu monitoring of the RG Kar rape-murder probe to Calcutta High Court. The bench also ordered a CBI status report for the victim's family. Details inside.
Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's resignation, alleging his brother's links to a Satara drug unit. Claims resort proximity, illegal construction. Shinde family denies. Read the full political clash details.
National Green Tribunal backs Punjab Pollution Control Board's order to shut a Zirakpur car dealership for flouting environmental norms. The dealer failed to amend its clearance. Read the full details.
Bagaha SP Nirmala Kumari conducted a surprise midnight check at two police stations in West Champaran. While one officer was found working, another was absent. Read about the inspection's findings and the SP's directives.
Haryana's digital leap: Over 50,000 property registrations done paperlessly. New security paper & auto-mutation to boost transparency. Read how this reforms 60-year-old systems.
Acting on Supreme Court orders, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation conducted a major enforcement drive, issuing 310 challans to unregistered vendors encroaching public spaces. Details inside.
Mapusa court remands owners of Birch by Romeo Lane in 5-day police custody after deadly fire killed 25. Police argued custodial interrogation needed to prevent flight risk and uncover financial dealings.
Shiv Sena demands 60 seats for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, while BJP offers 32. Key meeting to finalise Mahayuti alliance seat-sharing expected soon. Details inside.
Kolhapur forest officials arrested three from an 11-member poaching gang near Ghataprabha Dam. A dramatic chase led to the seizure of weapons, cash, and a vehicle. Read the full details of the operation.
Despite NGT's October order, Panchkula's Jhuriwala site remains clogged with garbage, spilling onto highways and causing health hazards. Residents plan to approach the Deputy Commissioner.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assesses NCP's readiness for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, inducts leaders from BJP & Shiv Sena. Will the party reclaim its former stronghold?
Ahead of Ambernath municipal polls, CM Fadnavis rallies in Sena stronghold, pledges Metro expansion and dam projects. A direct contest heats up between state allies.
A 14-year-old student at KISS school in Bhubaneswar was murdered by classmates over a bucket. Police charge eight officials with cover-up. Full details inside.
A six-year-old girl from the Mahadalit community was found murdered after a sexual assault in Bhojpur. Police are hunting for the primary suspect, Mukesh Yadav. Read the shocking details.
The body of Munna Kumar was found in a sack in a Vaishali river. Police suspect a planned murder and probe an earlier NIA raid on his house. Read the full investigation details.
A 30-year-old woman died after being run over by a PMC garbage truck in Patna's Jakkhanpur Mor. The driver is absconding. Read the full details of the tragic incident and ongoing investigation.
Three children drowned in a pond in Barharwa village, Sitamarhi. The victims, aged 9 to 11, were recovered by police and villagers. A heartbreaking reminder of water safety.