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Madhya Pradesh Farmers Face Double Crisis: Crop Damage from Rain and 10-Hour Power Supply Restriction
Nov 05, 2025 10:53 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh farmers are battling dual challenges as unseasonal rain destroyed crops across the state, followed by a controversial electricity department order limiting power supply to just 10 hours daily. The restrictive directive sparked widespread outrage, forcing Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to intervene and cancel the order while removing the official responsible. Opposition leaders have criticized the BJP government for contradicting its promises of farmer welfare while rural areas continue to struggle with limited electricity access.
Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
Three-Year-Old Dalit Girl Sexually Assaulted in Jodhpur: Suspect Arrested and Rising Concerns Over SC-ST Women Safety in Rajasthan
Oct 24, 2025 01:19 pm CST
A three-year-old Dalit girl was sexually assaulted in Jodhpur after being lured with snacks by a family acquaintance who was later arrested. The incident highlights alarming statistics of crimes against SC-ST women in Rajasthan, with 763 rape cases registered between January 2024 and January 2025, prompting opposition criticism of deteriorating law and order in the state.
Maharashtra State Election Commission Requests Deferral of Electoral Roll Revision Until 2026
Oct 14, 2025 05:49 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has formally requested the Election Commission to postpone its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until January 2026, citing the Supreme Court-mandated local body elections that will occupy the same officials needed for both processes. With elections pending for 29 municipal corporations and hundreds of local bodies, officials argue that attempting both processes simultaneously would be impractical.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Unusual Behavior Raises Health Concerns Amid Upcoming Elections
Oct 04, 2025 11:55 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent public behavior, including sitting with folded hands for an extended period during a virtual event with PM Modi, has fueled opposition concerns about his health and governing capacity. With assembly elections approaching, JD(U) allies defend Kumar while critics question his fitness for office. His unconventional gestures continue to draw attention, even as speculation grows about his son Nishant's potential political debut.
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni Faces Mounting Pressure Over Palestinian State Recognition
Sep 26, 2025 02:17 am CST
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces intensifying domestic pressure as nearly 88% of Italians support Palestinian state recognition while her government maintains a cautious position. Despite growing protests and international movement toward recognition, Meloni has only recently indicated conditional support for Palestinian statehood, creating political tension as opposition parties accuse her administration of deliberately stalling on the issue.
Higher Disposable Income To Boost Tourism: Union Minister On GST Reforms Impact
Sep 22, 2025 06:56 pm CST
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said reforms in GST will increase taxpayers' savings, leading to a"direct positive impact" on the tourism sector.
"Trust-Based Tax System": Amit Shah To NDTV On New GST Structure
Sep 22, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the new GST structure, which came into effect today, is a "trust-based tax system" that would increase both production and consumption in the country.
After PM Modi's GST Utsav Call, M Kharge's "Band-Aid On Deep Wounds" Jab
Sep 22, 2025 12:00 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed the lowering of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates as the beginning of "GST Utsav", presenting the reforms as a "double bonanza" to households already benefitting from recent income tax exemptions.