Pune Jewellery Shop Owner Foils Repeat Conman's Attempt
A 46-year-old man was arrested in Pune after attempting to cheat a Kondhwa jewellery shop owner for the second time within a year using a currency distraction scheme.
Category : Politics
Epstein Jail Death Questions Revived by New Files
Newly released Justice Department documents shed light on the suspicious circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death in a New York jail cell in 2019, raising fresh doubts about the official suicide ruling.
BJP Leader Defects to Trinamool, Targets MLA Ashok Dinda
Key BJP leader Chandan Mondal defected to Trinamool Congress in Moyna, East Midnapore, criticizing MLA Ashok Dinda as an outsider and reigniting internal party tensions over flood management and local representation.
New Women Police Hostel Inaugurated by CM Stalin in Madurai
Chief Minister M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a four-storey, 109-bed hostel for women police personnel in Madurai, built at Rs 7.12 crore to provide central accommodation.
Sunetra Pawar's First Pune Meet on NCP Unity and District Vision
Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar held her first meeting in Pune as guardian minister, discussing NCP faction merger plans and Ajit Pawar's legacy with newly elected local members.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Meets Family of Migrant Worker Murdered in Pune
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee visited the family of Sukhen Mahato, a migrant worker from Purulia found murdered in Pune, promising legal support and raising concerns about attacks on Bengalis in BJP-ruled states.
Madras HC Backs Joint Trial in Child Abuse Case, Focus on Child Welfare
Madras High Court dismissed an appeal challenging a joint trial in a POCSO case, ruling that child's interest is paramount over procedural technicalities in abuse cases.
Madras HC Stops Sand Mining in Vaigai River for Road Work
The Madras High Court has issued an interim order restraining state highways authorities from mining sand from the Vaigai river for a road project in Madurai, citing environmental concerns raised in a PIL.
MP Medha Kulkarni Urges Amit Shah for Job to Terror Victim's Daughter
Rajya Sabha member Medha Kulkarni has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a government job for Asawari Jagdale, daughter of a man killed in the Pahalgam terror attack last year.
CPM Criticizes Congress Over INDIA Bloc Cooperation Issues
CPM general secretary M A Baby criticizes Congress for a 'sectarian approach' in the INDIA alliance, while detailing seat-sharing plans and launching a new political website in West Bengal.
CDS Chauhan: No Permanent Friends or Foes in Today's World
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan cautions that traditional notions of permanent allies or adversaries are unreliable in today's rapidly evolving global security environment, emphasizing India's need for strategic autonomy.
EC Directs Bengal on Officer Transfers, FIRs in Delhi Meeting
Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty met Election Commission officials in Delhi to discuss assembly poll preparations. The EC mandated immediate transfers of long-serving officers and insisted on FIRs against officials for portal misuse.
Pune Officials Told to Speed Up Growth Hub Plan Preparation
Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar has instructed officials to expedite surveys for the Pune Growth Hub's macro-economic plan, involving government and private sector workshops.
Maharashtra FDA Minister Zirwal Offers Resignation if Linked to Bribery Case
Maharashtra FDA Minister Narhari Zirwal pledges to resign if ACB probe connects him to a bribery scandal involving his department's clerk arrested at Mantralaya. Opposition demands immediate resignation.
USIBC Chief Calls for Stronger US-India Tech Convergence on AI
Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council, advocates for deeper technological collaboration between the US and India to promote democratic values in AI development and global leadership.
Ludhiana Rs 7 Crore Digital Arrest Case: Accused Held
Police in Ludhiana have arrested an accused in a high-profile Rs 7 crore digital arrest case involving a local businessman. The investigation reveals sophisticated cyber fraud tactics.
Congress Wins Telangana Municipal Polls, Kharge Hails Public Trust
The Congress party secured a decisive victory in Telangana's municipal elections, with Mallikarjun Kharge attributing the win to the people's trust. The BRS and BJP also performed notably in the polls.
Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu: Assam's New Brahmaputra Bridge
The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a new bridge over the Brahmaputra River connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati, is set for completion by 2026. This infrastructure project aims to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth in Assam.
Gujarat Two-Phase Census from April 2026, Officers Named
The Gujarat government has announced a comprehensive census exercise to be conducted in two phases starting April 2026, with officers already appointed for this crucial demographic survey.
Andrew Allegedly Organized Epstein-Gaddafi Meeting: DOJ Emails
Newly released DOJ emails suggest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor discussed plans to help Jeffrey Epstein arrange a meeting with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli, adding fresh scrutiny to his Epstein ties.
Telangana's Budget Gap: High Growth, Persistent Shortfalls
Despite leading GDP growth, Telangana faces a 21% average revenue shortfall over a decade, the highest among Indian states, forcing spending cuts and raising fiscal sustainability concerns.
Anpara Thermal Plant Wins National Performance Excellence Award
Uttar Pradesh's Anpara thermal power station has been honored with the performance excellence award for state generating stations at the Indian Power Stations 2026 conference in Raipur, recognizing its operational efficiency and reliability.
Ex-HSIIDC Manager Convicted for Bribery on Retirement Day
A Gurgaon court sentenced retired Haryana govt officer Dalbir Singh to 5 years rigorous imprisonment for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe to clear contractor's file on his last day of service in 2021.
TMC vs BJP: 'Vande Mataram' Sparks Political Row in Bengal
Trinamool Congress and BJP clash over 'Vande Mataram' and Rabindranath Tagore's legacy, with TMC accusing BJP of cultural appropriation and BJP highlighting the song's historical significance among Bengal's freedom fighters.
SP Warns BJP of 2027 Defeat Over Bulldozer Politics in UP
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary accuses UP government of using bulldozers to create fear, predicting BJP's electoral wipeout in 2027 as consequence of anti-democratic tactics.
BJP Pays Tribute to Former UP General Secretary Vindhyavasini Kumar
Senior BJP leaders and workers gathered in Lucknow to honor former state general secretary and ex-MLC Vindhyavasini Kumar, with tributes led by state general secretary Dharampal Singh.
UP Opposition Leader Slams BJP on Sanatan Dharma, Corruption, Employment
Mata Prasad Pandey, Leader of Opposition in UP Assembly, launched a scathing critique of the BJP-led government, alleging failures in upholding Sanatan principles, curbing corruption, ensuring effective policing, and generating employment.
Bengal STF Busts Arms Racket, Two Arrested in Murshidabad
West Bengal Police's Special Task Force arrested two men in Murshidabad district for allegedly running an illegal weapons smuggling operation, seizing firearms and ammunition.
Mamata Banerjee Congratulates Tarique Rehman on Bangladesh Win
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extended congratulations to BNP chief Tarique Rehman following his party's victory in Bangladesh elections, emphasizing cordial bilateral relations.
SC Rules Ex-Servicemen Entitled to Full Disability Pension Arrears
The Supreme Court has ruled that eligible ex-Servicemen are entitled to full arrears of disability pension from applicable cut-off dates, rejecting the three-year limitation period. The court emphasized that pension is a deferred compensation, not charity
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