December 16, 2025

Kerala to hold special local body elections on January 13 for 3 wards

Kerala will conduct special elections on January 13 in three local wards after previous polls were postponed due to candidate deaths. Votes will be counted on January 14. Nomination filing ends December 24.

December 16, 2025

Karnataka fines two Bengaluru schools for violating Kannada teaching law

Karnataka government penalizes two Bengaluru schools for not following the Kannada Language Learning Act, which mandates Kannada as first or second language. Officials act on complaints, says Minister Madhu Bangarappa.

December 16, 2025

West Bengal Govt Issues Notices Over Chaos at Messi Event; Probe Underway

West Bengal government has issued show-cause notices to top officials following mismanagement at the Lionel Messi event. A special investigation team has been set up after chaos at Salt Lake Stadium caused nearly ₹2 crore in damages.

December 16, 2025

Kerala CPI(M) Leader Booked for Offensive Remarks Against Women in Malappuram

Kerala police have filed a case against CPI(M) leader Sayed Ali Majeed for making derogatory remarks about women during a meeting in Malappuram. The incident, recorded on video, sparked online outrage and involves threats against IUML women activists.

December 16, 2025

ECI Deletes 58 Lakh Names From Draft Voter List Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls

The Election Commission of India has removed over 58 lakh voter names from West Bengal's draft electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision. The updated list now shows 7.08 crore voters. Check your name online or via BLOs. Claims can be filed till January 15, 2026.