Six Bihar Sugar Officials Convicted in 1990 Fraud Case
A Muzaffarpur court convicted six Bihar State Sugar Corporation officials for corruption and forgery in a 1990 sugar embezzlement case. Two received two-year sentences, four got three years.
Category : Politics
Bihar Police Launches First Drone Unit for Modern Policing
Bihar Police will deploy 50 drones across 40 districts and the Special Task Force to enhance surveillance, traffic enforcement, and crowd management, with operations expected by March.
Patna: 42 Watershed Schemes Launched, 61 Commissioned by Minister
Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav inaugurated 42 new watershed schemes and commissioned 61 existing ones under PM Agricultural Irrigation Scheme 2.0 at Bihar Watershed Mahotsava 2026 event in Patna.
White House Press Secretary Confronts Reporter Over ICE Question
A White House press briefing turned heated as Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clashed with an Irish journalist questioning ICE's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
Patna: Accused Shot in Leg During Police Encounter
An accused in a firing incident involving a businessman was shot in the leg during an encounter in Patna. Police identified him from CCTV footage of a failed robbery attempt.
Dhemaji Makes Helmets Mandatory for Two-Wheeler Riders
Dhemaji district magistrate Rahul Suresh Javir orders helmet use for all two-wheeler riders entering government and private offices, schools, and colleges to reduce road accidents.
BJP's Landge Pledges Unity After PCMC Victory
BJP MLA Mahesh Landge promises to work with all 128 corporators for Pimpri-Chinchwad's development, steering clear of Ajit Pawar's corruption allegations after the party's decisive poll win.
Badaun: 8 Injured in Police Lathi-Charge at Procession
Tension erupted in Badaun's Byor Kasimabad village after police lathi-charged devotees during a Prabhat Pheri procession, injuring over eight people including women and children.
Mangaluru Police Surprise Drug Tests Show Positive Results
Mangaluru City police conducted surprise drug tests on students in college buses as part of a drug-free initiative. Results show significant improvement with most tests negative.
Meerut Woman, Kids Die by Suicide After Family Row
A 30-year-old woman and her two young children died after allegedly consuming poison following a quarrel with in-laws in Saharanpur's Baliyakhedi area. Police have arrested the husband.
SAD Seeks Governor's Help for Majithia's Safety
Shiromani Akali Dal leaders met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, expressing no faith in AAP government or DGP to protect former minister Bikram Singh Majithia from alleged threats.
Delhi Assembly May Hold Special Session Over Video Row
Speaker Vijender Gupta says a special session may be called to protect democratic dignity in the Atishi video case. Assembly seeks forensic report by Jan 22.
PAC Jawans Dismissed for Robbing Trader in Mathura
Two PAC jawans from Agra have been dismissed after allegedly robbing a trader of silver and cash in Mathura while posing as SOG personnel.
Aizawl Municipal Elections Delayed Until April-May
Mizoram's election commissioner H Lalthlangliana announces Aizawl Municipal Corporation polls cannot be held before March term expiry, citing logistical hurdles and EVM constraints.
Mangaluru: Instagram User Booked for Sword Reel, Accident & Leopard Attack
Mangaluru police filed a case against an Instagram user for posting a reel with weapons. In separate incidents, a two-wheeler rider died in an accident and a man was injured in a leopard attack.
India-Myanmar Border Fencing Cut Again in Manipur
A 120-meter section of newly constructed border fencing in Manipur's Chandel district has been cut, marking the second such breach in recent weeks and raising security concerns.
Assam Delimitation Boosts BJP in Guwahati Seats
The 2023 delimitation in Assam has reshaped Kamrup (Metro) district, creating new constituencies that favor BJP's electoral strategy in Guwahati.
Prasad Criticizes Mamata's ED Raid Actions, Opposition Silence
Former Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad condemns West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's actions during ED raids, citing Supreme Court observations and questioning opposition leaders' silence on constitutional violations.
Shillong Volunteer Invited to Republic Day in Delhi
Iarisha Kharbhoi, an Aapda Mitra volunteer from East Khasi Hills, receives special invitation to Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi for her exceptional disaster management work.
Trump Warns Tariffs on Allies Over Greenland
US President Donald Trump escalates his bid for Greenland, threatening tariffs on countries opposing the move. European leaders reject the proposal, risking NATO tensions.
PM Modi Assam Visit: Bodo Culture, Kaziranga Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam for two days, launching projects worth Rs 6,950 crore, attending Bodo cultural event, and flagging off Amrit Bharat Express trains.
Demand Revived for Gauhati High Court Bench in Barak Valley
Senior advocate Dharmananda Deb has formally revived the demand for a Gauhati High Court circuit or permanent bench in Silchar's Barak Valley, citing severe hardships due to distance and poor connectivity with Guwahati.
Patna: Weekly Public Hearings for Revenue Grievances Start Jan 19
Bihar's revenue department mandates public hearings every Monday and Friday at block offices. Digital complaint tracking ensures transparency under Saat Nischay-3 programme.
Delhi on High Alert: Terror Posters Before Republic Day
Security agencies intensify vigilance in Delhi with updated wanted posters targeting Khalistani terrorists and jihadi elements to prevent disruptions during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
CISF Returns Lost Bag with Valuables at Mangaluru Airport
CISF personnel at Mangaluru International Airport safely restored and returned an unattended bag containing a laptop, iPad, phone, passport, and boarding pass to passenger Fazmine Aqil after thorough security checks.
Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gun Syndicate Before Republic Day
Delhi Police dismantled an interstate illegal firearms network, arresting five criminals and seizing 20 pistols, ammunition, and machinery in a major pre-Republic Day operation.
Delhi Road Accident Deaths Up 4.2% in 2025
Delhi reports 1,617 road accident deaths in 2025, a 4.2% increase from 2024. Injuries also rose by 2%, while police cite speeding and drunk driving as major causes.
IPS Officer Praveen Vashista Joins CVC as Vigilance Commissioner
Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as vigilance commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, restoring the body to its full three-member strength.
Surat Man Gets 3-Year Jail Under IT Act, Acquitted of Rape
A Surat court sentenced a man to three years in prison under the IT Act for sending private photos, while acquitting him of rape charges in a case that led to marital separation.
Odisha Migrant Worker Abducted, Tortured and Set on Fire in AP
A 50-year-old migrant labourer from Odisha's Nuapada district was abducted, given electric shocks and set ablaze by brick kiln agents in Andhra Pradesh after attempting to escape. The victim filed a police complaint after hospital discharge.
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