Cuba Rejects US Security Threat Claims Amid Pressure
Cuba has firmly rejected recent US claims labeling it a security threat, amidst escalating diplomatic and economic pressure from Washington, highlighting ongoing tensions in bilateral relations.
Category : Politics
CBI Takes Over Ankita Bhandari Murder Case Probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken over the high-profile Ankita Bhandari murder case from the Uttarakhand Police, marking a significant development in the investigation into the 19-year-old's death in September 2022.
Centre Allocates Rs 1,086 Crore for J&K Rail Infrastructure
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 1,086 crore allocation for Jammu and Kashmir rail infrastructure, highlighting Vande Bharat's crucial role in winter connectivity.
Odisha Splits Sambalpur Tehsil, Creates Burla Tehsil
Odisha government announces bifurcation of Sambalpur tehsil, establishing new Burla tehsil covering Burla and Hirakud areas. Revenue minister Suresh Pujari reveals broader administrative restructuring plan.
Ludhiana Police Arrest Drug Peddler, Seize Heroin & Meth
Ludhiana police arrested Taranvir Singh Dhanna, a repeat offender, and seized 273g heroin, 61g crystal meth, Rs 60,000 cash, and a vehicle in a major drug bust under Punjab's War on Drugs campaign.
Ludhiana MC Cracks Down on Canal Pollution, Fines Violators
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has relaunched enforcement against waste dumping in Sidhwan Canal, imposing Rs5,000 fines and rejecting ritualistic excuses. Special teams monitor canal banks to combat pollution surge.
HC Dismisses Petitions Against Navi Mumbai Ward Delimitation
The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions challenging Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's ward delimitation for local polls, upholding the process as legal and proper.
Gridco Seeks Power Price Hike in Odisha, OERC Hearing On
Gridco, Odisha's bulk power supplier, has requested a 57.57 paise per unit increase in bulk supply price for 2026-27. The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission began public hearings, with 16 objectors participating.
Goa NH 66: Rs 50 Cr Safety Works in Pernem Taluka
Major road safety works worth Rs 50 crore are set to begin on NH 66 in Pernem taluka, Goa. This includes constructing a vehicular underpass at Naibag and landslide protection measures at Malpem to address accident blackspots and improve safety.
Congress Launches 'Kadakku Purathu' Campaign Against Kerala CM
The Congress party has initiated a new political campaign titled 'Kadakku Purathu' aimed at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, referencing his controversial 2017 remark to journalists during a peace meeting with BJP-RSS leaders.
Nancy Mace Accused of Erratic Behavior by Former Staffers
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace faces allegations from former aides of erratic behavior, ethical violations including alcohol demands and burner accounts, amid her gubernatorial campaign in South Carolina.
Congress Demands Probe After 6th BITS Pilani Student Death
Congress calls for independent judicial inquiry into sixth student death at BITS Pilani Goa campus since December 2024, accusing state government of criminal inaction and institutional negligence.
Ludhiana Delivery Boy Attacked by 10-15 Persons
A 19-year-old delivery boy was brutally attacked by 10-15 persons in Ludhiana's Jassiyan Road area. The victim suffered serious head injuries and was hospitalized unconscious.
AP Minister Studies London Urban Projects for Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh's Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana visited London to study urban development projects, seeking insights for Amaravati's construction and planning during a two-day official tour.
Ludhiana Residents Protest Sewage, Threaten Election Boycott
Frustrated residents of Dhoka Mohalla in Ludhiana, supported by Congress councillors, protested at the municipal corporation office over persistent sewage overflows and years of governance neglect, threatening to boycott future elections.
Khanna Murder: Police Question Suspects, Rule Out Robbery
Khanna police investigate the murder of 81-year-old NRI woman Jagpal Kaur, questioning multiple suspects while ruling out robbery as motive in the case.
Parents, Husband Arrested for Minor's Marriage in Ludhiana
Police in Ludhiana have arrested the parents and husband of a 15-year-old pregnant girl after hospital staff discovered her age. The case emerged from Jagraon hospital where doctors verified her minor status via Aadhaar card.
Bengaluru Boy's Death in BWSSB Sump Sparks Negligence Complaint
Parents of a 14-year-old boy found dead in an open BWSSB pipeline sump in Bengaluru's Thathaguni have filed a criminal complaint alleging negligence. Police investigation points to uncovered sump as cause.
Vistara Fined Rs 1.9 Lakh for Refund Delay
Panaji consumer commission orders Tata SIA Airlines to refund Rs 91,745 with interest and pay Rs 1 lakh compensation for mental stress and litigation costs.
Usgao Communidade AGM Chaos Over Land Lease Dispute
Police were summoned to evict unauthorised persons at Usgao comunidade's AGM after allegations surfaced about land being leased for cow slaughter, though officials clarified it's for a dairy farm.
Kejriwal Criticizes BJP's Goa Rule, Vows Health Insurance
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal criticizes BJP's governance in Goa, highlighting poor medical facilities and unemployment. He promises Rs 10 lakh health insurance for all families if AAP forms government.
UDF Fields TMC's Anvar Against CPM's Riyas in Beypore
KPCC president Sunny Joseph confirms Trinamool Congress leader P V Anvar will be UDF's candidate against CPM's Mohamed Riyas in Beypore, marking the front's first informal candidate announcement.
TN Slow in Land Acquisition for Railways: Union Minister
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights Tamil Nadu's sluggish land acquisition, with only 24% of required land secured for key railway projects, urging the state to expedite the process.
Kolkata KMC Birth Certificate Racket: Tatkal Slots for Rs 30k
Kolkata Municipal Corporation birth certificate wing workers allegedly run a racket selling certificates for Rs 20,000-30,000, exploiting passport verification needs and SIR hearings.
Masked Robbers Loot BJD Leader's House in Keonjhar
A gang of 7-8 masked robbers looted jewellery worth Rs 11 lakh and Rs 6.8 lakh cash from BJD leader Sangram Keshari Nayak's house in Keonjhar district, threatening family members at gunpoint and locking them in a room.
Goa's 40% Water Loss Needs Rs 2,000 Crore Pipeline Fix
Goa reports 40% non-revenue water loss due to aging Portuguese-era pipelines and faulty meters. Minister Subhash Phal Dessai seeks Rs 2,000 crore funding for replacement to achieve 24x7 water supply.
TN Seeks Tribunal for Pennaiyar River Dispute with Karnataka
Tamil Nadu government has formally requested the Centre to constitute a tribunal regarding the Pennaiyar river dispute with Karnataka over check dams and diversion works.
Pawan Kalyan: Animal Fat in Tirumala Laddu Ghee
Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan alleges chemicals in Tirumala laddu synthetic ghee originate from animal fat, sparking controversy. The party passes a resolution at its general body meeting.
Record Rs 10,928 Crore Railway Budget for Odisha Announced
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces highest-ever budgetary allocation of Rs 10,928 crore for Odisha's railway development, with AI-based elephant protection measures and high-speed rail corridors planned.
Patna HC Stops VC Salary Over Unpaid Arrears
Patna High Court orders suspension of Munger University VC's salary until dues of former financial advisor Brajendra Narain Das are cleared, citing two-year delay in processing claims.
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