Thane Court Acquits Man After 8-Year Jail Term
A Thane court acquitted a man who spent over 8 years in jail in a POCSO case, citing prosecution's failure to prove victim's age and unreliable testimony.
Category : Politics
Modi-Lula Talks Focus on Critical Minerals, Trade Expansion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals, boost bilateral trade, and enhance strategic supply chain partnerships.
CAG: Lucknow Metro Dropped Mahanagar Station Without Approval
A CAG report reveals the Mahanagar station was omitted from Lucknow Metro's Phase-1A despite high ridership projections, violating binding documents and lacking government approval.
UK May Remove Prince Andrew from Royal Succession via Legislation
The UK government is reportedly drafting legislation to permanently remove former Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession, preventing him from becoming king. This follows his arrest and ongoing police investigation.
Bengal Seeks Recognition for Languages & Tribal Religions
The West Bengal government has formally requested the Centre to include Rajbanshi and Kurmali languages in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule and recognize Sari Dharam and Sarna Dharam religions.
SC Warns Bengal DGP on Poll Violence, Seeks Report
The Supreme Court warned West Bengal DGP Peeyush Pandey of serious consequences if law and order is not maintained during poll roll revision, citing 28 violence instances and inaction.
Mamata Banerjee to Attend Bengal's Dol Yatra and Holi Milan Event
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will grace the state government's grand Dol Yatra and Holi Milan event at Netaji Indoor Stadium on March 2, aiming to foster community unity with 500 performers and industrialists participating.
BJP Criticizes Bengal Govt on SIR, SC Order Deemed 'Shameful'
BJP leaders accuse West Bengal government of disrupting Special Intensive Revision exercise, Supreme Court intervention sparks political row over electoral roll integrity.
CPM: Seat-Sharing Talks Complete for 260 Bengal Seats
CPM state secretary Md Salim announced that seat-sharing talks with alliance partners are finalized for nearly 260 seats in West Bengal, with decisions on remaining seats coming soon.
SC Order on Voter List Cases: TMC Calls It Historic Victory
Trinamool Congress celebrates Supreme Court order replacing EC-appointed officers with judicial officers for SIR logical discrepancy cases, calling it a vindication of claims of voter harassment.
Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb Wants 2026 Ticket from Siliguri
Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb announces his desire to contest the 2026 assembly polls from Siliguri, not Dabgram-Phulbari. BJP MLA Sikha Chatterjee responds with criticism, calling it a move driven by fear of defeat.
UP Honour Killing: Brother Strangles Sister Over Love Affair
In a tragic honour killing case in Uttar Pradesh, a brother allegedly strangled his sister to death over her love affair, highlighting ongoing social issues in the state.
Pune Driver Arrested for Rape of Minor Girl in Vehicle
Pune police have arrested a 29-year-old private car driver for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl inside his vehicle. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the girl was on her way to school.
Yogi Slams Congress Protest at AI Summit as National Disgrace
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly criticized Congress workers for protesting at the AI Impact Summit, accusing them of tarnishing India's global image in front of world leaders.
Vinod Jakhar Named NSUI President, First from Rajasthan
Congress appoints Dalit activist Vinod Jakhar as NSUI president, marking a historic first from Rajasthan. Jakhar, close to Sachin Pilot, vows to champion student issues and combat hatred in education.
Mumbai Youth Arrested for Murder Over Phone Call Argument
Pydhonie police arrested a 19-year-old unemployed youth for allegedly killing a 39-year-old acquaintance after an argument over speaking loudly on a video call in Masjid Bundar area.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Rajasthan High Court, Targets CJI
The Rajasthan High Court's Jaipur bench was evacuated Friday due to a bomb threat email demanding cancellation of CJI Surya Kant's cyber security event. Police found no explosives, marking the 10th hoax threat since last October.
Congress Slams UP Budget Spending, Demands Job Policy Changes
Congress legislative leader Aradhana Mishra criticizes Uttar Pradesh's budget allocations as ineffective due to low spending, raises concerns about youth employment and MGNREGA implementation.
Shahjahanpur's 9-Year Growth: Medical College, University, Industry
Shahjahanpur district has seen significant development over nine years, including a new medical college, upcoming university, industrial corridor, and revival of traditional crafts under government initiatives.
Kalraj Mishra Slams Police Over Magh Mela Incident with Seer's Disciples
BJP veteran Kalraj Mishra expresses displeasure over alleged police heckling of Swami Avimukteshwaranand's disciples at Prayagraj's Magh Mela, calling for restraint and respect towards seers.
UP Budget 2026-27 Targets Trillion-Dollar Economy: Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declares Uttar Pradesh's 2026-27 budget as a milestone for growth, highlighting fiscal improvements, infrastructure spending, and MSME expansion.
UP Opposition Slams Govt Over Budget, Health, Education Failures
Mata Prasad Pandey criticizes Uttar Pradesh government for stalled projects, inadequate health infrastructure, and education crisis, comparing current budget with previous SP administration.
Lucknow Police Bust GST Fraud Racket, Rs 37 Lakh Tax Evasion
Lucknow police have dismantled a sophisticated GST fraud operation, arresting three individuals for tax evasion of Rs 37 lakh and suspicious transactions over Rs 4.7 crore through fake firms and documents.
High Court Questions Traffic Management for New Schools in Lucknow
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the state government to examine traffic control management while granting permissions for new school constructions and consider delegating this responsibility to schools themselves.
Jaipur Calf Head Controversy: Police Say Head Was Dummy
The Ashokpura calf beheading controversy intensifies as police claim medical report shows recovered head was a dummy, while Congress demands transparency and alleges political interference in investigation.
Rajasthan Sends 35 IAS Officers to Speed Up Complaint Redressal
The Rajasthan government has assigned 35 senior IAS officers to the Sampark Helpline to accelerate complaint resolution. Officers will directly handle citizen calls and address long-pending issues from March 4 to April 28.
Jaipur Hit-and-Run: 1 Dead, 2 Injured; Police Search for Driver
A man was killed and two others critically injured in a hit-and-run accident in Jaipur. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the fleeing car and driver.
Jaipur's 2055 Mobility Plan: Metro, E-Buses, Feeder Routes
Jaipur Development Authority and RITES have crafted a comprehensive mobility plan for 2055, featuring 138 km of metro alignments, e-buses, and feeder services to support a population over one crore.
UP Aims to Become Data & AI Hub with New Authority
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces the establishment of a State Data Centre Authority, targeting 5GW data centre capacity by 2030 and positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leader in the data and AI economy.
Canada Seeks to Withhold Evidence in Nijjar Murder Trial
Canadian prosecutors aim to withhold sensitive national security evidence in the trial of Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder, citing security concerns. This move could impact the high-profile case involving Khalistani separatist ties.
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