Telangana Polls: Rs 2.02 Crore Seized Under MCC
Enforcement agencies in Telangana have seized cash, liquor, drugs, and valuables worth Rs 2.02 crore since the Model Code of Conduct began for municipal elections.
Category : Politics
Telangana RTI Portal: 98% Applications Pending Since 2022
Official data reveals a staggering backlog in Telangana's RTI system, with nearly 98% of online applications filed since December 2022 remaining unresolved, raising serious transparency concerns.
Temple Thief Caught in Ballia After Police Shootout
A serial thief targeting temples and homes in Varanasi and Ballia for two months was arrested after a late-night shootout with police, who recovered stolen silver and a firearm.
Owaisi: BRS Vote is a Vote for BJP in Karimnagar
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urges Muslims, Dalits, and BCs to support his party in municipal elections, alleging BRS-BJP collusion and warning against electoral roll revisions.
KTR Criticizes Congress for Broken Guarantees in Telangana
BRS leader KT Rama Rao accuses Congress government of misleading citizens with false promises, failing welfare schemes, and neglecting farmers and diverse communities in Telangana.
Hyderabad Canal Tragedy: Wife Found Dead, Husband Missing
A car that plunged into Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal in Hyderabad was recovered on Sunday. The woman's body was found inside, but her husband remains missing after the tragic accident.
TGSRTC Special Maha Shivaratri Bus Service to Srisailam
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation announces special overnight bus service from BHEL depot to Srisailam for Maha Shivaratri, with community-based transport options available.
Cattle Smuggler Arrested After Police Encounter in Azamgarh
In Azamgarh, police arrested two men, including a repeat offender, after an encounter over cattle smuggling and cow slaughter. The accused were caught with weapons and a stray cow.
India-Malaysia Sign Key Pacts on AI, Semiconductors, and Defense
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim strengthened bilateral ties with agreements on AI, semiconductors, defense, and green energy during talks in Kuala Lumpur.
OC Federation Demands EWS Commission, Plans Delhi Dharna
The Federation of OC Social Welfare Associations calls for a Maha dharna in Delhi on Feb 23, demanding a national commission for EWS reservations and political quotas for economically weaker upper castes.
Training Plane Forced to Land in Karnataka Field, Pilots Safe
A 1975-built Cessna 172 training aircraft from Redbird Flight Training Academy made an emergency landing in an open field near Vijayapura, Karnataka, after suspected fuel exhaustion. Both pilots onboard escaped unharmed as aviation authorities launch a pr
Harish Rao Criticizes Revanth Reddy's Rule in Telangana
Former minister T Harish Rao accuses CM Revanth Reddy of failing on roads, sanitation, and minority welfare, while alleging a rise in communal conflicts under Congress rule in Telangana.
Congress Targets Nizamabad Municipal Corporation in Feb 11 Polls
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy urges Congress workers to intensify outreach in Nizamabad, targeting 40 out of 60 divisions and the mayor's post in the upcoming municipal elections.
Three Killed, Four Injured in Gorakhpur Highway Crash
Three relatives died and four were seriously injured when an SUV crashed into a stationary trailer on NH-28 in Gorakhpur's Hata area early Sunday due to dense fog and high speed.
Kushinagar Police Crackdown on Banned Chinese Manjha
Kushinagar police have initiated a comprehensive district-wide drive against the illegal sale, storage, and use of Chinese manjha, enforcing a strict ban to prevent injuries and fatalities.
Bhatti Slams BRS, Promotes Congress Housing Scheme Ahead of Polls
Ahead of municipal elections, Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka criticizes BRS for alleged corruption and debt, while highlighting Congress's Indiramma housing scheme and development record in Wyra.
EC: Only EROs Can Accept or Reject Voter Eligibility
The Election Commission has stated that only Electoral Registration Officers have the authority to decide on voter eligibility, not micro observers, amid scrutiny over the Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal.
Karnataka to Require Life Certificates for Gruha Lakshmi Scheme
The Karnataka government is considering mandatory life certificates for Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries to prevent monthly Rs 2,000 payments to deceased recipients, with nearly 1.5 lakh dead beneficiaries still receiving funds.
Revanth Reddy Urges Congress Support in Telangana Municipal Polls
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urges voters to back Congress candidates in upcoming municipal elections, alleging BRS-BJP conspiracy and promising more Indiramma houses.
Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Paused After Public and Political Pressure
BMRCL suspends a 5% fare increase set for Monday following protests and political disputes. The decision comes after last year's 71% hike, with no new date announced for revision.
Mohali Study: Derabassi, Kharar Top Fatal Zones, 93 Black Spots
A Punjab Road Safety Centre analysis from 2022-2024 reveals Derabassi and Kharar as Mohali's deadliest zones, with 97 and 72 deaths respectively. Airport Road is also high-risk, as officials plan urgent corrective measures.
Sri Lankan JVP Studies India's Cooperative Model in Anand
A high-level delegation from Sri Lanka's Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna visited Anand to study India's cooperative movement and White Revolution model, focusing on Amul Dairy and IRMA-TSU.
Varanasi Police Arrest 5 in Codeine Syrup Smuggling Crackdown
A special investigation team in Varanasi arrested five key associates of kingpin Shubham Jaiswal in a major crackdown on a codeine cough syrup smuggling syndicate. The accused allegedly earned Rs 8 crore from hawala transactions involving 25 lakh bottles.
Dog and Monkey Menace Key Issue in Telangana Polls
In Telangana's municipal elections, candidates face voter demands to address dog and monkey menaces, alongside civic issues like poor drainage and waste disposal.
Massive Voter Transport Push in Urban Polls as Parties Fight
Candidates in Telangana urban local body elections are arranging special buses and covering travel costs to bring voters home, anticipating razor-thin margins in three-cornered contests.
Congress Rally in Varanasi Targets Modi Government Over Constitution
Congress leaders in Varanasi organized a rally to protest alleged attacks on democracy, secularism, and Kashi's cultural identity, urging public mobilization against the BJP government ahead of elections.
Ahmedabad Ring Road Closure Sparks Protests and Traffic Chaos
The closure of a median gap on Sardar Patel Ring Road near Hotel Hillock has triggered protests in Ahmedabad, with locals clashing with police over increased commute times and traffic snarls.
Vadodara Delivery Boy Arrested for Stealing iPhones, AirPod
A delivery boy in Vadodara was arrested by Laxmipura police for allegedly stealing two iPhones and an AirPod worth Rs 2.55 lakh from the store where he worked, replacing them with dummy products before disappearing.
Army Chief Reviews Gujarat Defence, Inaugurates Eye Camp
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth conducted an operational review in Gujarat, witnessed defence exercises, and inaugurated a surgical eye camp benefiting thousands in remote villages.
Ahmedabad Road Rage: Assault Case Registered After Collision
Anandnagar police in Ahmedabad have filed an FIR in a road rage incident where a woman and her male companion allegedly assaulted a driver, his employer, and the employer's wife following a minor car collision near Prahladnagar.
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