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.
Category : Politics
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
PM Modi Assam Visit Feb 14 to Launch Moran-ELF Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on February 14 for a day-long tour, launching the Moran-ELF project and other key initiatives to boost the state's development and energy sector.
UP Police Busts 'Looteri Dulhan' Gang Extorting Grooms
UP Police arrested four members of a 'fraud bride' gang that extorted cash and jewelry from grooms' families after marriage ceremonies by threatening false criminal cases.
Electrician Killed at Gurgaon Wedding Over LED Light Malfunction
A 23-year-old electrician was fatally shot at a wedding in Pataudi, Gurgaon, after a dispute over a malfunctioning LED light. The groom and associates are accused, with one arrested for murder.
EC Warns Bengal Officials on Voter Rolls and Foreigners
The Election Commission has issued strict directives to West Bengal officials, emphasizing that no genuine voter should be barred and no foreigner's name should appear on electoral rolls. Officials face prosecution for lapses.
HC Judge Quits Bail Roster After SC Rebuke Over Dowry Death Case
Justice Pankaj Bhatia of the Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has expressed unwillingness to handle bail matters following severe remarks from the Supreme Court over his handling of a dowry death case.
Akhilesh Yadav Slams BJP Over UP Mafia, Infrastructure Issues
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government for fostering new mafia elements and failing to provide infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, hindering investment in Kanpur.
Gurgaon Domestic Worker Killed by Speeding Dumper Truck
A 35-year-old domestic worker, Jhulan Kumari, was fatally run over by a dumper truck on the Dwarka Expressway service road in Gurgaon. The driver was arrested after eyewitnesses caught him fleeing the scene.
Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Polls, BJP Surprises in Key Cities
The Congress party secured a decisive victory in Telangana's municipal elections, winning at least 83 of 116 municipalities and leading in five of seven corporations. BJP emerged as the single largest party in Karimnagar and Nizamabad, while BRS faced sig
Rs 1.80 Lakh Laptop Theft at Pune College During Workshop
In a brazen theft at a private college in Kothrud, Pune, four laptops collectively valued at Rs 1.80 lakh were stolen from a classroom while students were away in a workshop. A 20-year-old student has filed a police complaint.
Noida Car Falls into Open Drain, Ignites Safety Concerns
A parked car rolled into an uncovered roadside drain in Noida's Sector 70, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries. The incident has reignited residents' anger over neglected infrastructure and safety hazards posed by open drains across the city.
Ghaziabad Traffic Diversions for Mahashivratri 2024
Ghaziabad traffic police have implemented extensive diversions from Feb 13-16 due to Mahashivratri and Kanwariya devotees, with heavy vehicle bans and 900 personnel deployed.
UP Congress Holds Statewide MNREGA Bachao Padyatra
The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee organized a statewide MNREGA Bachao Padyatra across all districts, accusing central and state governments of weakening the rural job guarantee framework and demanding restoration of the scheme in its original form.
Pune Sandalwood Heist: Thieves Steal Three Trees
A gang of four unknown men stole three sandalwood trees from Pune's Shelarmala area in the early hours of Thursday. The theft occurred at three different spots, prompting a police complaint from a 66-year-old woman.
Noida to Install Dog Feeding Boards in Rs 1.2 Crore Project
Noida Authority begins installing boards marking dog feeding points across the city to streamline stray dog feeding and reduce conflicts in residential and commercial areas.
TMC's O'Brien Proposes Universal Minimum Wage Citing Yuva Sathi
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien urges implementation of a universal basic minimum wage, inspired by Bengal's Yuva Sathi scheme, to combat India's employment crisis and stagnant worker earnings.
Pune Police Hunt for Worker After Roommate Murder
Pimpri Chinchwad police are searching for a daily wage worker who allegedly killed his roommate by cutting his neck with a sharp weapon in Ambewadi village near Urse. The victim, Lokesh Nishad from Chhattisgarh, was found dead late Thursday night.
Noida Stray Cattle Drive Intensifies After Crash, 272 Impounded
Following a severe motorcycle crash involving a stray bull, Noida Authority has intensified its drive to remove stray cattle from key sectors, impounding 272 animals in two months. Residents report ongoing hazards on arterial roads, especially after dark.
Political Clash Over India-US Trade Deal's Farmer Impact
Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the India-US trade pact sparks heated exchanges with ministers Piyush Goyal and Shivraj Chouhan, who defend the agreement's safeguards for agriculture.
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