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Congress delegation flags discrepancies in Maharashtra Assembly election data to Election Commission, seeking raw data for analysis.

Forest Department opposes large crowds climbing Arunachala hills on Maha Deepam day due to safety concerns after recent deaths.

Life Insurance Agents Federation of India protests 18% GST on policies, demanding removal or reduction for fair insurance access.

Preliminary post-mortem reports reveal fatal bullet injuries in 10 militants killed in Manipur gunfight, identities disclosed.

Another proposed change relates to redefining 'substantial interest' for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5 lakh, which was fixed almost six decades ago.

The incident took place in Jaitkhedi village, under the Gangdhar police station area, they said.

Tamil Nadu government appoints Udhayanidhi Stalin as SPC vice-chairperson, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin as chairperson.

Villagers oppose airport construction in Parandur due to environmental concerns and potential impact on water bodies and agriculture.

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A Ghatak assault rifle with one magazine and five rounds, a .32 country made pistol with magazine, three mobile phones, a four-wheeler and other incriminating material were seized from the Arambai Tenggol members, the police said

Show cause notice issued to DIAL by AAI after IIT-Delhi audit finds structural deficiencies in Delhi airport roof collapse.

As part of the International Day of People with Disabilities event, non-governmental organisations received shields from School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi for performing well in Tiruchi on Tuesday. 

Relief and rehabilitation efforts in rain-hit Dharmapuri led by Minister for Tourism R. Rajendran after cyclonic rains caused damage.

Cabinet gives its nod to several key policies in Andhra Pradesh. IT Global Capability Centres, Textile and Garments, and Maritime policies among them. It also decides to observe December 15, death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu, as ‘Atmarpana Samsmarana Day’.

Kerala government to issue provisional completion certificate for Vizhinjam international seaport, boosting economic growth and international trade.

Five tonnes of banned plastic covers seized in Madurai, leading to fines and repurposing for cement factories and road works.

Basavaraj Gurikar from Gadag district is the new national president of All-India Primary School Teachers’ Federation.

Pointing to the increase in the country's stature in the world forum, he asked how, under these circumstances, the promises made to farmers cannot be fulfilled. "Policy-making is not on right track," he added..

B. Vinod Kumar welcomes Ministry of Finance's initiative to merge two grameena banks in Telangana, forming Telangana Grameena Bank.

Even as the probes into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites under 50:50 scheme by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) were under way, the State government has issued orders cancelling the authority’s resolution dated March 21, 2023, which paved the way for allotment of 48 sites in Dattagalli in Mysuru.

A police official said that they had taken the body in its custody and kept it in the mortuary of the district hospital.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu angry over ‘tardy progress’ of Jal Jeevan Mission project in State. Stating that the project has not gone beyond the DPR stage, the Chief Minister seeks reasons for the same. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan attributes it to bureaucratic hurdles.

Devastating floods in Villupuram district due to unprecedented rainfall leave residents stranded and livelihoods destroyed in 2024.

Lingayat community protests BJP leader's disrespectful remarks on Basavanna, demands resignation and legal action, in Bidar demonstration.

Hyderabad District Collector appoints special officers to oversee school sanitation, prioritize hygiene, and ensure student safety in Telangana.

The resolution claimed that the bill, if passed, will affect the Waqf administration in the country and as such, extreme caution and due diligence are needed before any such drastic change is affected in the existing law.

Petty vendors and families near Vijayawada Bypass Road express anger after being asked to vacate government-owned premises.

Differently-abled individuals encouraged to utilize self-employment schemes for increased opportunities, as stated by Department of State Secretary.

62-year-old farmer attacked by bear near Khanapur, Belagavi; leg amputated, saved by doctors, rescued after hours in wilderness.

The Tiruchi Corporation has increased the property tax by 6%, two-and-a-half yeas after the previous revision.

Record rainfall in Tirumala fills drinking water projects to capacity, ensuring water supply for 270 days.

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was passed in the Lok Sabha in the last session of Parliament in August this year.

Forest Department urges Vellingiri Andavar temple to improve safety measures and keep surroundings free of food waste to prevent elephant encounters.

TDP has always accorded priority to welfare of BCs, says Minister Savitha. Allocation of ₹39,000 crore in the Budget is proof of the NDA government’s commitment to BC welfare, she asserts.

Bihar Assembly elections preparations with Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav gearing up for voter outreach yatras.

Even though the tap supplies water to every household for only a couple of hours once a week, villagers claim it has put an end to their hardships.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has installed LED floodlights at the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram in Ariyalur district.

The Thanjavur Forest Division has submitted to the government a detailed project report (DPR) for the establishment of the crocodile conservation centre at Anaikarai along the Kollidam in Thanjavur district.

BRS leaders criticize Congress government in Telangana for anti-farmer policies, lack of benefits, and betrayal of promises.

35th Vijayawada Book Festival from January 2-12 at Government Polytechnic College with over 200 stalls and literary programs.

At an awards ceremony at the IMO headquarters in London on Monday evening, Captain Rawat accepted the award on behalf of his crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda, who had been named winners in July of the prestigious maritime award.

BRS condemns denial of permission to visit school, highlighting issues faced by students in residential schools.

Irregularities in MUDA land transfer to Karnataka CM's wife detected by ED, including tampering, forgery, and undue influence.

Adani Foundation will distribute over 1,152 technical kits to divyang students of all industrial training institutes (ITIs) across the state, Adani Foundation said in a statement

Andaman and Nicobar police investigate drug smuggling using Starlink, seizing $4.25 billion worth of meth from Myanmar boat.

Telangana's Indira Mahila Shakti scheme empowers women entrepreneurs through financial support, training, and infrastructure development initiatives.

The Minister moved the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha,

Coimbatore Corporation plans to re-lay 3,301 damaged city roads at an estimated cost of ₹195.63 crore.

Some of the major irrigation tanks in Thuraiyur sub-division in Tiruchi district have filled up, thanks to copious inflow from Kolli Hills and the Pachamalai, bringing cheer to local farmers

Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh stated that the administration is consistently urging Gandhi to postpone his visit.