Cops Suspended for Extorting Farmer After Land Compensation

A sub-inspector and constable in Agra have been suspended for allegedly aiding a village head in honey-trapping and extorting a 70-year-old farmer who received Rs 3.15 crore in land compensation. An FIR has been filed against five accused, who are current

Kerala Govt Reaffirms Ban on NPR Implementation

The Kerala state government has issued a fresh order confirming that the National Population Register (NPR) will not be implemented in the state under any circumstances, continuing its opposition stance from 2019.

FRRO Seeks Cancellation of Voter IDs for 22 Bangladeshis

Kolkata's FRRO has requested the Election Commission to scrap EPIC cards of 22 Bangladeshi passport-holders who fraudulently obtained Indian voter IDs and Aadhaar cards, with some even running businesses illegally in India.

Punjab Railway Projects Delayed by Land Acquisition Problems

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that four key railway projects in Punjab are facing significant delays due to pending land acquisition, emphasizing that timely completion depends on state government cooperation.

Karnataka Solar Project Stopped Over Illegal Tree Cutting

Karnataka's Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar halted a solar power project in Badal Ankalagi village following illegal tree cutting. BJP workers and farmer groups protested, demanding action against the culprits.

Bihar Cabinet Approves Enhanced Ex Gratia for Migrant Workers

The Bihar state cabinet has approved a significant increase in ex gratia payment for migrant workers' families from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh in case of death due to accidents outside Bihar. The government will also cover the cost of repatriating bodies, eve

FASTag Annual Pass: 50 Lakh Users in 6 Months

Over 50 lakh highway car users have purchased the FASTag Annual Pass in the past six months, with 26.5 crore toll payments recorded. The scheme has boosted travel frequency by 50% among regular users.

Minors Sent to Home for Alleged Gang Rape in UP's Budaun

Two minors, aged eight and 14, were sent to a child reformation home in Bareilly for allegedly gang-raping a six-year-old girl in Dataganj, Budaun. Police investigation suggests possible influence from pornographic content.

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