DVAC arrests bill collector for demanding Rs 15,000 bribe
A bill collector from Thirumangalam municipality was arrested by DVAC for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a retired government employee for property tax fixation.
Category : Public Policy
Prayagraj Police Intensifies Security for Bakrid, 17 Sectors
Prayagraj police have intensified security for Bakrid, dividing the city into six zones and 17 sectors. Strict vigilance includes drone surveillance, social media monitoring, and bans on public prayers and prohibited animal sacrifices.
VHP Gau Raksha Wing Demands Cow Slaughter Ban
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad's Gau Raksha wing submitted a memorandum in Prayagraj demanding a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and strict action against cattle smuggling.
Madurai Binless City Plan Fails as Waste Piles Up
Madurai's transition to a binless city faces challenges with waste piling up in Balarangapuram and Sellur due to bin shortage, while sanitation workers lack safety gear.
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KSPCB Issues Notices to 9 Factories in Koppal for Violations
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board issued notices to nine factories in Koppal for violating consent agreement conditions. District administration sealed two units and issued closure notices to three others amid protests.
BMC to Audit Heritage Statues and Fountains in Mumbai
BMC Standing Committee chairperson Prabhakar Shinde has ordered a third-party audit by conservation experts to monitor heritage structures. A Rs 2.37 crore proposal for maintaining six fountains and 16 statues in Fort precincts was discussed.
Jaipur Police, JDA Demolish Rs 2 Crore Illegal Property
Jaipur South Police and JDA demolished illegal property worth Rs 2 crore linked to history-sheeter Shankar in Muhana area, clearing encroached government land.
Jaipur Tops Rajasthan Crime Chart Despite Overall Dip
Jaipur remains Rajasthan's crime capital despite a marginal decline in overall cases. Organised crime surges from 189 to 1,250 cases across the state in 2025, raising concerns.
SC: EC Can Probe Citizenship for Rolls, Not Decide
The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission can conduct limited citizenship inquiries for electoral rolls but cannot make final adjudications on citizenship status.
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HP HC Sets Dec 31 Deadline for Forest Encroachments
Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered removal of all forest encroachments by December 31, directing state authorities to take strict action against illegal occupants.
Sikkim Fully Literate: CM Tamang Calls It Historic
Sikkim has been declared a fully literate state under the ULLAS initiative. President Murmu and CM Tamang hailed the milestone as a step towards inclusive development.
Berhampur Deploys Additional Forces After Violent Attacks
Berhampur police deployed five additional platoons of forces and intensified patrolling after two recent violent attacks in public view. Flag marches were held to build public confidence.
Security Lapses at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Gold Missing
A police report flags grave security lapses at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, including missing gold offerings and unauthorized replacement of ornaments, urging immediate corrective measures.
Rewari Police Help Commuters Beat the Heat
Rewari police set up water kiosks and provide shade to commuters as temperatures soar, offering relief during the heatwave.
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Childless Couple Found Hanging in Etah, Suicide Pact Suspected
A married couple in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district was found hanging from a tree, with police suspecting a suicide pact over childlessness. The bodies were discovered 500 meters apart.
Two Girls Drown in Garhwa Pond, Bodies Found
Two girls aged 10 and 8 drowned in a pond in Garhwa district. Their bodies were recovered Wednesday. In a separate incident, a decomposed body of a 65-year-old man from a PVTG was found in a forest.
Rs 1,250 Crore Needed for Mangaluru Drainage Overhaul
The Karnataka Legislature Committee on Public Undertaking has noted that Rs 1,250 crore is required for comprehensive redevelopment of underground drainage and water supply in Mangaluru city, citing aging infrastructure and network gaps.
Rental Housing Discrimination in India: What Does Law Say?
Exploring the legal landscape of rental housing discrimination in India based on religion, caste, food habits, and pets, and where the law falls short.
Harish Rao opposes Rythu Discom, urges licence rejection
Former minister T Harish Rao has objected to the proposed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company, citing concerns over privatisation and lack of stakeholder consultation.
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Prolonged Forest Officer Postings in Belagavi Circle Raise Concerns
Environmentalists flag prolonged tenures of forest officers in Belagavi Circle, citing lack of transfers and recent controversies including blackbuck deaths and illegal tree felling.
Man Kills Wife, Two Kids Over Debts in Telangana, Then Dies by Suicide
A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two children before dying by suicide in Telangana's Wanaparthy district over mounting debts. Police are investigating.
Illegal Migration Affecting Demographics Beyond Borders
The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that demographic changes due to illegal migration are not confined to border areas, impacting wider regions across India.
Mira Road Goat Dispute: Is Animal Sacrifice Legal in Housing Societies?
A dispute over goats for Bakrid sacrifice in a Mira Road housing society led to protests and police action. The law protects religious slaughter but restricts location, with municipal rules often banning it in residential areas.
SC: Time Stamping on VVPAT Slips Technical, in EC's Domain
The Supreme Court has ruled that time stamping on VVPAT slips is a technical matter under the Election Commission's domain, refusing to intervene in the process.
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Assam Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, aiming to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of rules governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
Two killed in illegal cracker blast in Tuticorin
Two workers died and one was injured in an explosion while illegally manufacturing large crackers in Kovilpatti, Tuticorin district. Police are investigating.
Bogus RTE admissions exposed in Gurgaon: Fake income certificates, false claims
Ground verification drives by private schools in Gurgaon have uncovered widespread manipulation in RTE admissions, with fake income certificates, false proximity claims, and fabricated job details.
Delhi Gymkhana Staff Seek Job Protection Amid Legal Battle
Staff welfare association of Delhi Gymkhana Club seeks job protection amid legal proceedings in Delhi High Court, affecting 650 employees and their families.
Free Liquor in a Cone: Chandigarh Excise Under Trial
A unique 'liquor langar' serving free booze in cones has sparked debate over Chandigarh's excise policy, raising legal and ethical questions about alcohol distribution.
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Pending Probe No Ground to Deny Promotion: Amicus
The amicus curiae in Haryana argued that pending investigations cannot be used to deny promotions to employees, emphasizing legal precedents.
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