Court Acquits Shabnam Hashmi in 2020 Covid Norms Case
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
Category : Politics
India Passes SHANTI Bill, Overhauls Nuclear Safety & Opens Sector
India's new SHANTI Bill transforms nuclear governance, embeds lifecycle safety in law, and allows private participation to meet clean energy targets by 2047. Read the full analysis.
UP Police Seeks Explanation for Guard of Honour to Kathavachak
UP Police headquarters demands explanation from Bahraich police after a viral video shows a guard of honour for Kathavachak Pundrik Goswami on a parade ground. DGP calls it a norm violation. Read the full story.
SIT Records 10 Statements in IPS Officer Suicide Probe
The SIT probing IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide has recorded statements of 10 out of 14 officers named. The case reaches a decisive stage. Read the latest updates.
UP Sanctions ₹9.89 Cr for Advanced Bomb Detection Equipment
Uttar Pradesh government allocates ₹9.89 crore for 10 liquid explosive detectors and 10 multi-functional electronic detection systems to enhance state BDDS. Funds from 2025-26 budget must be used by March 2026.
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.
Lucknow Scrap Warehouse Fire Caused by Children's Bonfire
A major fire erupted at a scrap warehouse near a hospital in Lucknow's Chowk area, causing lakhs in damage. No casualties reported. Read how firefighters battled the blaze.
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.
Balrampur man held for assault on minor daughter, son
A 40-year-old man in Balrampur was arrested for attempting to rape his minor daughter and trying to murder his son who intervened. The accused was earlier out on bail for his wife's murder.
Woman murdered at lover's house in Barabanki, 5 arrested
A 30-year-old woman from Gorakhpur was found murdered at her lover's house in Barabanki. Police have booked seven, including the lover's family, and arrested five. Conflicting claims emerge during interrogation.
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.
Smart Meter Price War Erupts in UP Regulatory Meeting
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Kharge's Stark Warning to Centre Over MGNREGA Cuts
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge warns the government against ending MGNREGA, saying it will provoke public outrage. He defends the scheme as a vital right for the poor. Read more.
Army Chief pitches IKIGAI framework for Indo-Pacific nations
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi proposes the IKIGAI framework for regional stability at the 3rd Land Forces Summit hosted by Japan. Read his strategic vision.
Congress to Protest MGNREGA Changes, Cites Govt Bypassing Panel
Congress to hold special CWC session on Dec 27 to discuss MGNREGA 'dilution' and plan nationwide protests. MP Saptagiri Ulaka accuses BJP of avoiding his committee. Opposition march held in Parliament.
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.
Mayawati holds BSP national meet in Delhi, reviews party work
BSP chief Mayawati convenes a crucial national-level party meeting in New Delhi. Agenda includes organisational review and plans for Jan Kalyankari Diwas on her birthday. Read for details.
UP Sanitation Drive on Dec 25 to Conclude Vajpayee Centenary
Uttar Pradesh launches a massive statewide sanitation campaign on December 25, culminating the year-long Atal Bihari Vajpayee centenary celebrations. Join the drive for a Clean, Strong India.
UP's Panchayat Voter List Expands by Over 40 Lakh
Uttar Pradesh's State Election Commission adds 40 lakh voters to the provisional panchayat electoral roll. Public review open now. Final list by Feb 6.
Parliament Passes Delhi Services Bill Amid Opposition Protest
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed by Parliament. The opposition staged a protest dharna, calling it unconstitutional. Read the full 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.
VB-G Ram G Bill Passed, Replaces MGNREGA After Rajya Sabha Nod
Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Child dies in Bengaluru construction site accident
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
Ladakh Firing Judicial Probe Begins Oral Hearings
The judicial commission probing the Sept 24 police firing in Ladakh that killed 4 begins recording oral statements. Key officers and individuals to testify for transparency and accountability.
Koraput Police IIC Arrested for Taking Bribe
Vigilance sleuths arrest Dasmantpur IIC Sukma Hansdah for demanding Rs 20,000 bribe to submit case diary. Searches launched for disproportionate assets. Read the full details.
Calcutta HC Transfers 15-Year-Old Trinamool Activist Death Probe to CBI
Calcutta High Court orders CBI to probe 2010 death of Trinamool activist Rabin Ghosh after family alleges CID inaction. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh directs case transfer. Read the full story.
Allahabad HC: Live-in Relationships Not Illegal, Grants Protection
Allahabad High Court rules live-in relationships are not illegal, orders police protection for 12 couples facing threats. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh affirms constitutional right to life and personal liberty for adults.
PIL Against Kolkata 'Babri Masjid' Construction Withdrawn
A PIL challenging the proposed 'Babri Masjid' in Kolkata was withdrawn from the Calcutta High Court. The petitioner plans to refile. Details on the legal move and its implications.
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.
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