Teen Girl Electrocuted by Illegal Farm Fence in Bijnor

An 18-year-old girl died after accidental electrocution from an illegal electric fence on farmland in Rawali village, Bijnor district. Police investigation points to accidental death while awaiting autopsy report.

Kerala's Rare Earth Corridor Gets Union Govt Support

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced support for Kerala's rare earth corridor connecting Vizhinjam to Chavara in Budget 2026. The initiative aims to boost mining, processing, and manufacturing of critical minerals.

India Invited to Observe Bangladesh Elections

India has been formally invited by Bangladesh to send observers for its upcoming national elections. The invitation comes as Bangladesh prepares to form an interim government to oversee the electoral process.

India Hikes Duty-Free Baggage Limit to ₹75,000

The Indian government has increased the duty-free baggage allowance for passengers from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000, effective February 2, to ease travel norms and align with growing overseas travel trends.

₹5,000 Crore for Visakhapatnam Economic Region in Budget 2026

Union Budget 2026 announces ₹5,000 crore allocation for Visakhapatnam Economic Region over five years through challenge mode funding. The initiative aims to transform VER into $125-135 billion economy by FY32 with focus on port-led trade, IT hubs, tourism

Hapur Highway Heist: Rs 64 Lakh Looted from Trader

Three masked men on a scooter looted Rs 64 lakh at gunpoint from a Rajasthan rice trader near GS Medical College on NH-9 in Hapur. This is the second major highway robbery in the area within 45 days.

AP's Rs 6,300 Cr Burden in New Rural Job Scheme

Despite increased central allocations in Budget 2026, Andhra Pradesh may see sharp decline in rural employment generation as states must now bear 40% of expenditure under VB-G Ram G scheme, up from 10% earlier.

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