RLD-BJP Talks for Sardhana Seat Amid UP Rivalry

Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal is negotiating with ally BJP to contest the Sardhana seat in Meerut for UP Assembly elections, as tensions between BJP leaders Sangeet Som and Sanjeev Balyan escalate in west UP.

Dubai Gurdwara Temporarily Closed for Security

Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar in Dubai has been temporarily closed until further notice due to security concerns, following instructions from the Dubai government. The management cites safety as the priority.

Punjab's New Scheme Offers Monthly Cash Aid to Women

The Punjab government has notified the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, providing Rs 1,000 monthly to women aged 18+ and Rs 1,500 to SC women. Eligibility requires Punjab residency, Aadhaar, and voter ID, with exclusions for taxpayers and governme

Nigerian National Arrested in Hyderabad with Cocaine

A Nigerian national was arrested in Hyderabad for drug peddling after excise officials seized 7.5 grams of cocaine. She allegedly procured it in Mumbai for ₹15,000 to sell at a higher price in the city.

UP Power Grid Risk: Overloaded Transformers Near Failure

The UP Rajya Vidyut Parishad Abhiyanta Sangh warns that the state's power distribution system is heading toward preventable failures due to transformers operating at low efficiency and heavy loads, urging urgent reforms.

Varanasi LPG Supply Meeting Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Varanasi divisional commissioner S Rajlingam held a meeting with oil companies to ensure smooth LPG supply amid Gulf tensions. Companies reported increased booking backlog but regular domestic supply, with helpline numbers issued for consumers.

SC: Higher Rank Means Harsher Punishment for Service Misdeeds

The Supreme Court has ruled that higher-ranking officials must face stricter penalties for misconduct, upholding differential punishments for a bank manager, officer, and gunman involved in misappropriation. The court emphasized judicial restraint in disc

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