Bihar IPS Officers Daljit Singh, Rajiv Mishra Sent to BSF, CISF
Senior Bihar cadre IPS officers Daljit Singh and Rajiv Mishra have been sent on central deputation to BSF and CISF respectively, as per a home department notification issued on Friday.
Category : Politics
Farmer Set on Fire Over Affair Objection in Cuddalore
A 64-year-old farmer in Cuddalore district suffered 70% burns after being doused in petrol and set ablaze by his daughter-in-law's lover for opposing their relationship, leading to multiple arrests.
Karnataka HC Orders Probe into Illegal Sand Mining After Minister's Claim
Karnataka High Court directs investigation into illegal sand mining after Home Minister G Parameshwara flags political connections. The court cited media reports quoting the minister's statement about cross-party involvement in the illegal activity.
ECoR Cancels 8 MEMU Trains for Jakhapura Safety Works
East Coast Railway cancels 8 MEMU trains between Feb 1-13 for safety modernization at Jakhapura station in Jajpur district, Odisha, affecting multiple routes including Cuttack-Bhadrak and Puri-Jaleswar.
Besa Pipla Nagar Panchayat Forms First Standing Committee
The Besa Pipla Nagar Panchayat in Nagpur has constituted its inaugural standing committee, along with five subject committees, to enhance local governance and decision-making processes.
CBI Court Discharges HPSC Official in Haryana Scam
In a significant development, a Special CBI court has discharged Pawan Gupta, HPSC's chief controller of examinations, in the cash-for-job scam linked to former HCS officer Anil Nagar, dealing a blow to the Haryana ACB's case.
Nagpur Minor Missing: Police Delay Case Despite SC Guidelines
A 17-year-old girl from Nagpur's Hudkeshwar area went missing, with obscene photos circulating online. Police failed to register a kidnapping case despite Supreme Court mandates, raising serious concerns about child protection protocols.
Hyderabad: Ganja Cultivation in Ashram Busted, Man Arrested
Excise officials in Hyderabad arrested Avunti Narsaiah Maharaj for allegedly cultivating ganja in his ashram in Panchagam village, Sangareddy district, seizing plants and drugs worth ₹70 lakh.
Telangana Speaker Adjourns Nagender Disqualification Case to Feb 18
Telangana Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar adjourned the disqualification hearing against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender to February 18, missing the Supreme Court's two-week deadline. BJP leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy requested postponement citing municipa
Congress, BJP Name Leaders for Pune Municipal Corporation
Congress appoints Ramchandra Kadam, BJP appoints Ganesh Bidkar as leaders in Pune Municipal Corporation. Bidkar to lead as house leader with BJP's 119 corporators.
BRS MLA Apologizes for Objectionable Remark Against Police Commissioner
Huzurabad BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy issued an apology following controversy over his objectionable remark against Karimnagar police commissioner Ghaus Alam. The Telangana IPS Officers' Association demanded an unconditional apology.
BWSSB Summer Plan: Groundwater Study to Prevent Shortages
BWSSB initiates summer preparedness plan with groundwater analysis to address potential water shortages in Bengaluru's peripheral areas dependent on borewells.
Activist Files Complaint Against NICE MD Over BMIC Record Destruction
An activist has filed a formal police complaint against NICE MD Ashok Kheny and others, alleging destruction of BMIC project records. The case was registered at Vidhana Soudha Police Station in Bengaluru.
CBI Raids MCL Mines Over Coal Diversion in Sundargarh
CBI teams conducted simultaneous searches at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited mines and railway siding in Sundargarh district, probing alleged illegal diversion of 75,000 tonnes of coal.
Congress Nomination Rush in Telangana Municipal Polls
Multiple Congress candidates file nominations in Telangana municipal wards as party delays finalizing candidates. With 2,996 wards up for election, internal coordination challenges emerge ahead of February 11 polls.
Punjab BJP-RSS Leader Gets Death Threats from Pakistan Caller
Former Punjab BJP state secretary Sukhpal Singh Sra reports death threats from Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti and Dubai-based Akram over his campaign against Love Jihad. Police register FIR.
Ajit Pawar's Death Creates NCP Leadership Void in Marathwada
The sudden demise of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has plunged NCP into political uncertainty in Marathwada, where he served as organizational anchor, leaving ministers, MLAs and workers uneasy about future leadership and unity.
Rotational Mayor System in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Mira-Bhayander
Shiv Sena and BJP have agreed to restrict mayor and deputy mayor tenures to 15 months in Thane, leading to four different mayors in five years. Similar rotational arrangements planned for Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Mira-Bhayander municipal corporat
HC: Valmiki's Dacoit Past Not Hurting Religious Sentiments
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that references to Maharishi Valmiki's early life as a dacoit do not hurt religious sentiments, quashing an FIR against a preacher for his sermon.
Akhilesh Yadav Attacks BJP Over Gold Prices, Caste Census
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for rising gold and silver costs, accuses party of hoarding. He demands caste-wise census and investigation into Ajit Pawar's death.
Manisha Mhaiskar Named Maharashtra Home Secretary
Manisha Mhaiskar, a 1992 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new home secretary of Maharashtra, replacing Iqbal Chahal who retires on Saturday. She brings extensive administrative experience from various key positions.
Kanpur Youth Dies by Suicide, Family Alleges Conversion Pressure
A 23-year-old man in Kanpur died by suicide, with his family alleging harassment for religious conversion. A viral video shows the deceased citing this pressure. Police are investigating.
Sreedharan: Kerala RRTS Not Workable, High-Speed Rail Needed
E Sreedharan criticizes Kerala's RRTS project as an election stunt, advocating for high-speed rail with 135km/hr speed versus RRTS's 70-75km/hr.
Explainer: Core Issues in Recent Political Developments
An in-depth analysis of the fundamental matters driving current political discourse in India, examining key factors and implications for governance.
Jalandhar MC Opens Renovated Guru Ravidas Chowk
The Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar has officially opened the newly renovated Guru Ravidas Chowk, enhancing urban infrastructure and honoring the spiritual legacy of Guru Ravidas in the city.
India, Venezuela Set 2026 Roadmap to Revive Relations
India and Venezuela have established a common roadmap to revitalize bilateral relations by 2026, following a high-level phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
CEA Seeks to Ease Green Norms for Hydro Pumped-Storage Projects
The Central Electricity Authority recommends allowing hydro pumped-storage projects in eco-sensitive zones and simplifying environmental clearances to boost India's energy storage capacity to 100 GW by 2035-36.
Nagendra Rebuts Reddy's Ballari Violence Allegations
Karnataka Minister Nagendra refutes Janardhana Reddy's claims about Ballari violence and clarifies Deputy CM Shivakumar's security cover statement, emphasizing only Centre grants Z-category protection.
Indore's Dancing Cop Demoted After Misconduct Probe
Ranjit Singh, Indore's famous dancing cop, has been stripped of his officiating head constable rank and reverted to constable following a departmental inquiry into misconduct allegations by a woman.
HC Slams UP Police Over Routine Leg-Shooting Encounters
Allahabad High Court criticizes Uttar Pradesh police for making leg-shooting encounters routine, questioning if such actions are to please senior officers or teach lessons to accused.
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