Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Jail Sentence
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
Category : State Politics
SIT Probes Messi Event Vandalism, Focus on Stadium's AD Block
SIT investigation reveals the Lionel Messi event vandalism in Kolkata began from the lower tiers of Salt Lake stadium's AD block. Organisers questioned, CCTV footage seized.
Manali Gets Shock Water Bills Despite Govt Promises
Manali residents receive inflated water bills up to Rs 1 lakh, despite assurances from CM Sukhu and Deputy CM Agnihotri. Locals protest, demand immediate resolution. Read more.
Haryana Farmers Bear Rs 60,816 Crore Loan Burden
Haryana CM reveals over 25.67 lakh farmers have Rs 60,816 crore in outstanding loans. Details on district-wise debt and state relief schemes like zero-interest crop loans and OTS extensions.
Maize MSP Fails: Farmers Skip Distant Dharwad Centre
Karnataka's maize MSP scheme falters as farmers refuse to transport crop to distant Dharwad. State govt procures 7 lakh tonnes, but logistics undermine support price. Read the full report.
UP Cuts Expressway Speed Limits for Fog Safety
UPEIDA enforces strict 40-50 kmph night speed limits for buses and trucks on UP expressways until Feb 15 due to dense fog. New rules aim to reduce fatal crashes.
7-year-old girl killed in leopard attack in Bahraich
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurwa village. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict in the region. Read the full report.
UP PAC Conference Charts Course for Modernisation & Efficiency
A high-level conference on PAC Foundation Day in Lucknow focused on enhancing training, technology, and operational readiness. DGP Rajeev Krishna and ADG PAC R.K. Swarnkar outlined key priorities.
UP Assembly Winter Session to Begin on Stormy Note
The UP Assembly's winter session begins Friday with SP and Congress set to corner the government on voter list revision, law & order, and unemployment. Get the full political showdown details.
Heavy Security for UP Assembly Winter Session in Lucknow
A multi-layered security blanket with over 1200 personnel, ATS commandos, and bomb squads fortifies Lucknow's Vidhan Bhawan for the UP Assembly winter session from Dec 5-24. Details inside.
TMC on Madan Mitra's Lord Ram Comments, BJP Shares Video
Trinamool Congress dissociates from MLA Madan Mitra's comments on Lord Ram shared by Bengal BJP. Party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says they are 'not fit to comment' on Mitra's statements. Read the full story.
Amit Shah's Bengal Visit on Dec 29-30 to Boost BJP's Poll Prep
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on December 29-30 to assess BJP's poll readiness and strategy, following PM Modi's December 20 rally in Nadia. Details inside.
Jaipur MLA Denies Bribery Charges Before Ethics Panel
Independent MLA Ritu Banawat refutes bribery allegations linked to MLA-LAD funds. She, along with two other MLAs, faces questioning by the Rajasthan Assembly's ethics committee. Read the full story.
Speaker Dismisses BRS Petitions, Cites Party Dues
Telangana Assembly Speaker rejects disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs, citing continued collection of party funds as proof of membership. BRS alleges bias. Details inside.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Hits Out at BJP Over Bengal Defamation
Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee criticizes BJP for branding Bengal an infiltrator hub. He cites Election Commission data to counter claims and demands a public apology. Read more.
Odisha BJP MLAs Seek Review of 245% Salary Hike
BJP legislators in Odisha have formally requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a Bill that tripled their salaries to Rs 3.45 lakh per month, the highest in India. Read about the political fallout and public sentiment.
14-Year-Old's Death at KISS Hostel: Family Demands Justice
A 14-year-old student from Keonjhar died mysteriously at a Bhubaneswar hostel. His last call was about birthday cake. Read the full story and demand justice.
Congress Sweeps Telangana Panchayat Polls, Wins 66% Posts
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hails Congress victory in local polls as endorsement of welfare schemes & democratic restoration. Party wins 8,325 sarpanch posts.
Bengal Assembly Won't Appeal Mukul Roy's Disqualification
West Bengal Assembly Secretariat decides not to challenge Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA. Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay says initiative lies with Roy's son. Read the full story.
Odisha Protests Tata Power's Additional Security Deposit
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
Former Jhansi MLA surrenders in land extortion case
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Deepnarayan Singh Yadav surrenders in Jhansi court over dacoity and extortion charges. Properties worth ₹20.20 crore attached. Next hearing on Dec 24.
Gehlot Protests New Aravalli Definition, Changes Profile Pic
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot changes social media DP in symbolic protest against SC's new Aravalli definition. He warns of ecological disaster for North India. Join the movement.
Rajasthan CM Ensures Power Supply for Rabi Season Farmers
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma orders officials to guarantee electricity for farmers, boost solar energy projects, and improve field visits for problem-solving. Read the full directives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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