Ludhiana Crackdown on Illegal Collections at Mandis
Ludhiana district administration has initiated a strict crackdown on illegal collections at grain markets, targeting unauthorized fees and ensuring fair trade practices for farmers and traders.
Category : Politics
Snatching Incidents in Amritsar Leave Women Feeling Unsafe
A surge in snatching incidents in Amritsar has heightened safety concerns among residents, especially women, prompting calls for improved policing and community vigilance.
Amritsar's Fatahpur: Jail Came, Growth Did Not Follow
Residents of Fatahpur in Amritsar express disappointment as the establishment of a central jail has not led to the anticipated infrastructure and economic development, highlighting ongoing challenges in the area.
U T Khader Joins Panel on Constitution's 10th Schedule
U T Khader has been appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee reviewing the Constitution's 10th Schedule, which deals with anti-defection laws. The panel is chaired by Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar.
SC to Examine Muslim Women's Right to Unilateral Divorce
The Supreme Court will hear a case on April 22, 2026, examining whether Muslim women can divorce unilaterally using khula, challenging a Kerala High Court ruling.
SC Halts Assam Forest Encroachment Drive, Upholds Law
The Supreme Court has suspended an anti-encroachment drive in Assam's reserved forests, emphasizing that environmental protection must occur through lawful means. The court mandated a committee to review documents and provide due process to alleged encroa
Niti Aayog's Net Zero Transport Plan: Diesel Phase-Out
Niti Aayog proposes a detailed roadmap to achieve net zero emissions in India's transport sector by 2070, including phasing out diesel vehicles and promoting cleaner technologies like EVs, CNG, and biofuels.
Congress Seeks Action on Officials at BJP Event in Gujarat
The Gujarat Congress has written to the governor, alleging that three senior officials violated service rules by attending a BJP budget screening event at the state party headquarters on February 1.
Man Arrested in Vadodara for Illegal Steroid Sales
Vadodara police have arrested a man for allegedly operating an illegal steroid distribution network, seizing significant quantities of banned substances in a crackdown on pharmaceutical crime.
Ahmedabad's Rs 18,518-Crore Budget Aims for Beggar-Free City
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approves a massive budget for 2026-27, focusing on making the city beggar-free, installing CCTV cameras, AI traffic signals, and major infrastructure upgrades without tax hikes.
Gujarat HC Stays Vadodara Notice on Land Sale Dispute
The Gujarat High Court has stayed a notice seeking to cancel a 2018 land sale in Vadodara, questioning the authority's contradictory actions of approving a second sale while challenging the first.
Telangana DGP Outlines Security for Municipal Elections
DGP Shivadhar Reddy announced comprehensive security measures for Telangana's municipal elections, including webcasting, check-posts, and seizures totaling ₹3.09 crore. Hyderabad is exempt from the model code of conduct.
Court Acquits Builder, Contractor in 2001 Ahmedabad Building Collapse
A local court in Ahmedabad has acquitted builder Rashmin Patel and contractor Bhupendra Patel of criminal charges related to the 2001 earthquake collapse of Sarvadarshan Apartments, citing lack of evidence for negligence.
Nashik Excise Seizes Rs 1.3 Crore Smuggled Liquor
State excise officials in Nashik intercepted a truck on the Nashik-Pune highway, seizing Indian Made Foreign Liquor worth Rs 1.3 crore and a truck valued at Rs 20 lakh. The consignment of 65,760 bottles was allegedly being smuggled into Nandurbar.
Ahmedabad Police Arrest Two Fugitives in High-Risk Operation
Ahmedabad crime branch arrested two notorious fugitives from Kota, Rajasthan, after a seven-hour operation, preventing extortion activities linked to the Ravi Godara gang.
Special NIA Courts to be Set Up in 17 States as per SC Order
The Centre has agreed to establish at least one special court in each of 17 states for pending NIA terror cases, with Rs 1 crore funding per court, following Supreme Court intervention.
JD Vance Hints at 2028 Presidency with Wife VP Remark
US Vice President JD Vance hinted at a 2028 presidential bid during a press conference in Azerbaijan, joking about his wife Usha Vance getting ideas to become Vice President, mirroring Azerbaijan's First Lady.
SC Seeks Centre's Report on SC/ST Sub-Classification Action
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit an action-taken report on implementing its 2024 verdict allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and extending the creamy layer principle to SCs and STs.
Delhi HC Advises Kapur Family to Mediate Wealth Dispute
Delhi High Court has advised the family of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur to pursue mediation to resolve their bitter inheritance dispute, warning that wealth should not become a curse.
EC Transfers Poll Officials Ahead of Assembly Elections in 4 States
The Election Commission has directed the transfer of poll-related officers in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry to ensure impartiality ahead of assembly elections. Officers in home districts or with long tenures must be shifted by dea
Opposition Criticizes AMC Budget as 'Election-Oriented'
Opposition leader Shehzad Khan Pathan criticizes Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Rs 18,518 crore budget for 2026-27, calling it misleading and highlighting persistent civic issues despite massive past spending.
BJP Candidate Suicide Sparks Political Storm in Parliament
The suicide of BJP candidate E Mahadevappa in Telangana's municipal polls has triggered heated debates in Parliament, with BJP leaders accusing Congress of harassment and violence.
Ahmedabad Customs Seizes Rs 30 Crore Heroin in Soap Boxes
The Air Intelligence Unit at Ahmedabad airport intercepted a passenger from Malaysia with 6.8kg of heroin hidden in soap packaging. The sophisticated concealment method involved triple-layered wrapping to evade X-ray detection.
Gujarat Traffic: 29 Online Challans Every 2 Minutes
Gujarat's traffic enforcement is witnessing a digital revolution, with online challans issued every two minutes. January 2025 saw 6.89 lakh e-challans, nearly double 2024's daily average, driven by the Parivahan portal and CCTV networks.
Rs 23 Lakh Heist in Ahmedabad: Jewellery, Cash Stolen
A daring burglary in Ahmedabad's Navrangpura area saw thieves steal jewellery, cash, and foreign currency worth Rs 23.03 lakh from a third-floor flat while the occupants were briefly away.
Congress Slams BJP Over Suicide Politics in Telangana
Congress alleges BJP is politicizing a suicide case for municipal election gains, claiming internal BJP politics led to E Mahadevappa's death. Minister orders impartial inquiry.
Gujarat APMC Elections Announced for Nine, 15 Extended
The Gujarat government has announced elections for nine agriculture produce marketing committees (APMCs) and extended the terms of 15 others by six months due to ongoing voter list revision work.
West Bengal Electoral Roll Final Date Now February 28
The Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision schedule in West Bengal, moving the final electoral roll publication to February 28 following Supreme Court directives.
PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Semicon Plant & BJP Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on February 28 to inaugurate a semiconductor facility in Sanand, launch the first Swadeshi chip, and kick off BJP's local election campaign with a major rally.
Jaisalmer Commission Orders Rs 4.08 Lakh Compensation for Fire
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jaisalmer has held the electricity department guilty of serious negligence after a house fire caused by contact between domestic and agricultural power lines. The commission ordered compensation of Rs
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