Bihar to Install CCTV Cameras in All 537 Block Offices
Bihar government allocates Rs 6.71 crore to equip all 537 block offices with CCTV cameras at Rs 1.25 lakh per office, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in administration.
Category : Politics
Gaya's Smart Traffic Plan: AI Cameras, Adaptive Signals to Ease Congestion
Gaya Municipal Corporation launches a comprehensive traffic management plan featuring adaptive traffic control systems, AI-powered cameras, and 668 CCTV units at 75 locations to combat congestion and improve safety.
White House Urges Iran Nuclear Deal, Australia Bans IS Citizen
Breaking news: White House advises Iran to strike nuclear deal with US. Australia bans citizen with alleged IS ties from returning. Denmark royal visits Greenland, Meta CEO testifies, and Thane truck accident injures six.
Odisha Workers Held Captive in Thai Factory, Allege Torture
Six workers from Kendrapada, Odisha, allege being held captive and tortured in a plywood factory in Thailand. Their families appeal for rescue after receiving a distressing video.
SAD Pledges to Stop Punjab Water to Rajasthan, End Gangster Culture
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced plans to divert Punjab's water from Rajasthan to local fields, restart the Rahat tax scheme, and combat drugs and gangsters if elected.
Haridwar Court: Life Term for Man Who Killed Partner in 2020
A sessions court in Haridwar has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his live-in partner in 2020. The court also gave five years to a woman for destroying evidence in the case.
Patna HC Questions Bihar's Mental Healthcare Deficiencies
The Patna High Court has directed state and central officials to respond to severe gaps in mental health facilities for abandoned individuals in Bihar, following a suo motu PIL based on a BALSA report.
Bihar Rajya Sabha Elections: NDA Set to Win All 5 Seats
Intense lobbying begins in Bihar for five Rajya Sabha seats as the NDA, with its assembly strength, is positioned to secure all five berths, potentially leaving the opposition RJD empty-handed in the Upper House.
Silchar-Sairang Train Service Starts Feb 20, Enhances Mizoram Rail Link
Northeast Frontier Railway announces the Silchar-Sairang passenger train service commencing February 20, operating five days a week with seven coaches, improving rail connectivity to Mizoram's capital region.
Army Man Held for Rape, Blackmail of Agra Shooter
An Army personnel was arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 22-year-old rifle shooter from Agra, promising her a job. He faces multiple charges under BNS and IT Act.
Kolkata Mounted Police Misses Championship for T20 World Cup Duty
Kolkata Mounted Police withdraws from All-India Police Equestrian Championship to manage T20 World Cup crowds at Eden Gardens, despite recent gold medal wins in 2025.
Car Overturns on Bulandshahr-Sambhal Highway: 1 Dead, 5 Critical
A 55-year-old man died and five others were critically injured when their car overturned on the Bulandshahr-Sambhal highway early Wednesday. Police suspect driver fatigue as the cause.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu's Anti-Congress Rant Fuels BJP Return Talk
Navjot Kaur Sidhu's scathing social media attack on Congress leadership intensifies speculation about her imminent return to the BJP fold, with analysts noting her strategic image reinvention.
Bihar Declared Maoist-Free After Fugitive's Surrender
Bihar government claims state is now Maoist-free following surrender of Suresh Koda, a top Maoist leader absconding for 25 years with Rs 3 lakh reward. Police recovered weapons and ammunition.
Congress Leader Slams On-Stage Scuffle at UDF Yatra in Kerala
Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran stated that the public scuffle during the Puthu Yuga Yatra reception at Kuttiady should have been avoided, criticizing MP Shafi Parambil's reaction.
15-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead by Boyfriend in Muzaffarpur
A 15-year-old girl was fatally shot by her 20-year-old boyfriend in Muzaffarpur after he suspected her of cheating. The accused entered her home stealthily and surrendered to police after the crime.
70-Year-Old Woman Beaten to Death in Family Dispute in Rudrapur
A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Udham Singh Nagar after intervening in a violent altercation between her son and daughter-in-law. Six suspects are in custody as police investigate the tragic incident.
Patna Couple Dies in Canal Car Crash; Two Survive
A married couple died when their car plunged into a canal in Patna district. Two other occupants survived by jumping out before the vehicle overturned. The accident occurred during a trip for medical treatment.
Russia Sends Oil to Cuba Amid US Energy Blockade
Russia has announced plans to send crude oil and fuel to Cuba, providing relief from the US-imposed energy blockade that has caused blackouts and jet fuel shortages in Havana.
Odisha Discoms Collect Rs 500 Crore+ in Penalties
Power distribution companies in Odisha have amassed over Rs 500 crore in penalties from consumers for violations like delayed payments and meter tampering, as revealed in the state assembly.
SSB Seizes Major Nepali Liquor at Madhubani Border
In a pre-dawn operation, SSB personnel intercepted 1,845 litres of illegal Nepali liquor near the India-Nepal border in Madhubani, arresting two suspects and seizing motorcycles and equipment.
Turkey Enters Iran-US Conflict, Reveals Trump Call Details
Turkish President Erdogan opposes military strike on Iran, warns of regional destabilization. Turkey reveals diplomatic talks with Trump and Iran, urging dialogue over escalation as tensions rise.
MPA Seeks Court Order to Remove Illegal Shivaji Statue at Sada
The Mormugao Port Authority has petitioned the Bombay High Court for immediate removal of an illegally erected statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on its property in Vasco da Gama, citing encroachment under public premises law.
Hawley Exposes 'Dark Money' Networks in US Senate Hearing
Senator Josh Hawley calls for DOJ investigation into 'dark money' networks tied to George Soros and Neville Roy Singham, urging transparency in political funding during a Senate hearing.
Congress Expels Two Senior Bihar Leaders for Criticizing Party
The Congress party has expelled former MLA Chhatrapati Yadav and former research wing chairman Anand Madhav for six years for allegedly undermining party discipline and dignity after they criticized leadership over poor election results.
Patna's Land Reclamation to Process 20 Lakh Tonnes of Waste
The Patna Municipal Corporation is reclaiming land at Ramchak Bairiya to process 20 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste, with a target deadline of May 2026. The project includes segregation into RDF, bio-soil, and inert waste for environmental safety.
Odisha Assembly Adjourned Over Paddy Procurement Protests
The Odisha Assembly faced severe disruptions as BJD and Congress MLAs protested alleged paddy procurement mismanagement, forcing multiple adjournments. Opposition parties accused the BJP government of being anti-farmer.
Remote Vavurla Village Finally Gets Road Connectivity
After years of delays due to forest department objections, landslides, and cost overruns, the 3.5 km road linking Vavurla to Kude in Goa enters its final construction phase, promising to end the tribal village's painful isolation.
ECR Danapur Fines 549 in Ticket Checking Drive at Station
East Central Railway's Danapur division conducted a rigorous ticket checking drive at Danapur station, penalizing 549 passengers and collecting Rs 3 lakh in fines to enhance safety and convenience.
Aviation Firm Liable for Baramati Learjet Crash: Praful Patel
Praful Patel states the aviation company is mainly responsible for the Baramati plane crash that killed Pawar and four others on January 28, 2026, involving a VSR Ventures Learjet 45.
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