West Bengal Electoral Roll Deadline Extended to Feb 28
The Election Commission has extended the SIR deadlines for West Bengal by two weeks, pushing the final electoral roll publication to February 28, following Supreme Court directives.
Category : Politics
Yogi: No Babri Masjid Rebuild, BJP Keeps Its Word
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated the Babri Masjid will not be reconstructed, emphasizing the BJP's commitment to delivering on its promises, including the Ram Temple construction.
SC Asks Election Commission to Curb Election Expenditure
The Supreme Court has instructed the Election Commission to consider proposals for controlling excessive election spending, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines and a comprehensive action plan.
Om Birla Recuses from Lok Sabha Amid No-Confidence Motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has voluntarily decided to stay away from parliamentary proceedings until a decision is made on the Opposition's no-confidence motion notice, despite no formal rule requiring it.
Assam Voter List 2026: Missing Names? Here's What to Do
Assam's 2026 voter list update has removed 2.43 lakh names. Learn how to check your status, reasons for deletion, and steps to re-register for the upcoming elections.
India to Focus on Cheap, Quality Oil Imports: Govt
The Indian government has informed a parliamentary panel that it will continue sourcing oil from countries offering the best prices and quality, as confirmed by MP Shashi Tharoor after a lengthy meeting.
Lok Sabha Stalemate Ends, Opposition Leaders Speak on Budget
The stalemate in Lok Sabha has broken with Opposition leaders discussing the Budget and US trade deal. Rahul Gandhi's speech may lead to further dialogue on February 11.
Fast-Track Immigration Likely at Pune Airport Soon
Pune airport may soon implement Fast-Track Immigration to reduce passenger queues. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol confirms discussions with Home Ministry to bring the system to Pune, following its success at 13 other Indian airports.
Pilibhit Bus-Truck Crash Kills Boy, Injures 24 in Fog
An 11-year-old boy died and 24 were injured when a Nepal-bound bus collided with a truck on NH-730 in Pilibhit. Dense fog and stray cattle caused the accident early Tuesday.
Haryana to Frame First Policy for Fair Ride Safety After Accident
Haryana announces a pioneering policy to regulate fair and adventure rides, following a fatal swing collapse at Surajkund fair that killed a police officer and injured 12 others.
Teen Pleads Guilty for Knife Attack on Indian Students in Russia
A teenage student in Russia has pleaded guilty to a knife attack targeting Indian students, expressing remorse and apologizing to the victims as he is remanded to two months of judicial custody.
HC: Disability Pension Valid Even After Voluntary Medical Discharge
The Kerala High Court has ruled that an ex-serviceman is entitled to disability pension if the disability was aggravated by military service, even if the individual voluntarily sought discharge on medical grounds. The judgment came in the appeal of Havild
Mumbai Court Transfers Custody Over Father's Alcohol Issues
A Mumbai magistrate court transferred temporary custody of a 13-year-old girl to her mother, citing the father's alcohol addiction and rejected medical insurance claims as key factors endangering the child's welfare.
Congress MP Questions Alliance Leadership in Puducherry
Congress MP Manickam Tagore challenges why his party should not lead the Puducherry alliance with DMK, highlighting Congress's higher vote share in recent polls.
New Vande Bharat Train Approved, Two Routes Discontinued
Indian Railways approves new Vande Bharat Express connecting Udaipur and Ahmedabad, while discontinuing two existing Vande Bharat services on Udaipur-Agra and Udaipur-Jaipur routes.
Meghalaya Mine Death Toll Hits 30, Judicial Inquiry Ordered
Three more miners injured in the Meghalaya coal mine collapse have died in hospital, raising the death toll to 30. Under pressure, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident.
Maharashtra Clears Land Policy for Third Mumbai, Purandar Airport Loan
The Maharashtra government has approved a comprehensive land acquisition policy for the proposed 'Third Mumbai' near Atal Setu, a Rs 6,000 crore loan for Purandar airport, and land transfer for a Kolhapur cricket stadium.
DK Shivakumar Named Senior Observer for Assam Assembly Elections
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has been appointed by the Congress party as a senior observer for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, alongside former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.
Charges Framed Against 27 in Ex-Minister Siddique Murder
A special court in Maharashtra has formally framed charges against 27 accused individuals for the 2024 murder of senior politician and former minister Baba Siddique, marking a critical step in the high-profile case.
London School Stabbing: Two Boys Injured, Suspect Hunted
Two boys aged 12 and 13 were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in north London, prompting a major emergency response and school lockdown. Police are searching for a teenage suspect.
MLA Rohit Pawar Seeks Foreign Probe Into Ajit Pawar Crash
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleges sabotage in the Learjet crash that killed deputy CM Ajit Pawar, citing safety violations and pilot misconduct. He calls for an independent foreign investigation.
All 55 Safe as Somali Plane Crashes After Technical Fault
A Starsky Airlines Fokker 50 carrying 55 people crashed near Mogadishu after a technical fault, but miraculously no serious injuries were reported. The pilot's swift actions are being praised.
Kumaraswamy Seeks Krishna Water from Andhra for Karnataka
HD Kumaraswamy requests Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to supply Krishna river water to drought-hit Kolar, Chikkaballapura, and Bangalore Rural districts facing severe drinking water scarcity.
Tharoor Praises Panel Review of India-EU, India-US Trade Deals
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor commends the parliamentary panel's meeting to assess India-EU and India-US trade agreements, highlighting their strategic importance for economic growth and diplomacy.
TDP Seeks National Policy on Social Media Age Regulation for Kids
NDA ally TDP pushes for a national policy to regulate children's social media access based on age. Andhra Pradesh GoM studies international models from Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and France to strengthen accountability.
SC Seeks Centre's Reply on Creamy Layer in SC/STs
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to file its response regarding pleas to exclude the 'creamy layer' from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The matter will be taken up for further hearing at a later date.
Palamu Steps Up Firearms Vigil for Civic Body Elections
Palamu district administration has heightened surveillance on 1,182 licensed firearms to prevent misuse during the model code of conduct for upcoming civic elections on February 23.
JMM Leader Quits After Party Backs Rival Mayoral Candidate
Sarfaraz Ahmed, a senior JMM functionary and district minority wing president, resigned after the party backed Vikas Rana for Hazaribag mayor. He vows to continue his mayoral campaign independently.
Woman Shot Dead in Chatra Over Love Triangle Dispute
A 25-year-old woman was shot dead in Chatra district in a suspected case involving a love triangle and family dispute. Police investigation points to a planned attack.
Bengal Govt Announces Yuvasathi Unemployment Allowance
The West Bengal government has announced the Yuvasathi unemployment allowance scheme, starting April 1, providing financial aid to eligible youth. Here are all the details.
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