Congress MLAs' Dinner Fuels Karnataka Leadership Tussle
A dinner meeting of over 30 Congress legislators in Belagavi sparks fresh speculation about the party's leadership in Karnataka. Key details and reactions inside.
Category : Politics
Maharashtra Minister Kokate Resigns After Jail Sentence
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year jail term in a 1995 EWS housing scam. Nashik police move to execute arrest warrant. Read the full story.
SIT Probes Messi Event Vandalism, Focus on Stadium's AD Block
SIT investigation reveals the Lionel Messi event vandalism in Kolkata began from the lower tiers of Salt Lake stadium's AD block. Organisers questioned, CCTV footage seized.
Hubballi's Historic Lady Sykes Garden Revamp Faces Delays
Hubballi's historic Lady Sykes Garden, or Chitaguppi Park, sees slow progress after 8 months. HDMC's Rs 80 lakh project faces delays, frustrating citizens. Officials promise action.
SC Empowers HCs to Appoint Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
Modi in Oman: Touts India's Growth, Diaspora Role
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Oman, highlighting India's 8.2% economic growth, Diwali's UNESCO heritage status, and strong bilateral ties. Read the full speech highlights.
Nagpur Police 'Operation Thunder' Raids Slums, Seizes Cannabis
Nagpur Police, led by CP Ravinder Singal, conducted massive 'Operation Thunder' raids in central slums using drones & canine squads. 1,200gm cannabis seized, key gangster networks targeted. Read more.
Himachal Governor Calls CAG an Instrument of Systemic Reform
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressed young auditors, urging them to see the CAG as a tool for systemic reform and transparency. Read his full vision for governance.
Manali Gets Shock Water Bills Despite Govt Promises
Manali residents receive inflated water bills up to Rs 1 lakh, despite assurances from CM Sukhu and Deputy CM Agnihotri. Locals protest, demand immediate resolution. Read more.
HC Allows Demolition of Illegal Sanjauli Mosque Structure
Himachal Pradesh High Court clears the way for demolition of an illegally constructed mosque in Sanjauli, Shimla. The court has vacated its earlier stay order, directing authorities to proceed.
Haryana Farmers Bear Rs 60,816 Crore Loan Burden
Haryana CM reveals over 25.67 lakh farmers have Rs 60,816 crore in outstanding loans. Details on district-wise debt and state relief schemes like zero-interest crop loans and OTS extensions.
HC Sets Aside Roorkee Double Murder Convictions
Uttarakhand High Court quashes Piran Kaliyar murder convictions due to serious procedural lapses. Case sent back for fresh trial. Read the full details of the judicial order.
Court Acquits Shabnam Hashmi in 2020 Covid Norms Case
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
India Passes SHANTI Bill, Overhauls Nuclear Safety & Opens Sector
India's new SHANTI Bill transforms nuclear governance, embeds lifecycle safety in law, and allows private participation to meet clean energy targets by 2047. Read the full analysis.
UP Police Seeks Explanation for Guard of Honour to Kathavachak
UP Police headquarters demands explanation from Bahraich police after a viral video shows a guard of honour for Kathavachak Pundrik Goswami on a parade ground. DGP calls it a norm violation. Read the full story.
SIT Records 10 Statements in IPS Officer Suicide Probe
The SIT probing IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide has recorded statements of 10 out of 14 officers named. The case reaches a decisive stage. Read the latest updates.
UP Sanctions ₹9.89 Cr for Advanced Bomb Detection Equipment
Uttar Pradesh government allocates ₹9.89 crore for 10 liquid explosive detectors and 10 multi-functional electronic detection systems to enhance state BDDS. Funds from 2025-26 budget must be used by March 2026.
Maize MSP Fails: Farmers Skip Distant Dharwad Centre
Karnataka's maize MSP scheme falters as farmers refuse to transport crop to distant Dharwad. State govt procures 7 lakh tonnes, but logistics undermine support price. Read the full report.
Lucknow Scrap Warehouse Fire Caused by Children's Bonfire
A major fire erupted at a scrap warehouse near a hospital in Lucknow's Chowk area, causing lakhs in damage. No casualties reported. Read how firefighters battled the blaze.
UP Cuts Expressway Speed Limits for Fog Safety
UPEIDA enforces strict 40-50 kmph night speed limits for buses and trucks on UP expressways until Feb 15 due to dense fog. New rules aim to reduce fatal crashes.
Balrampur man held for assault on minor daughter, son
A 40-year-old man in Balrampur was arrested for attempting to rape his minor daughter and trying to murder his son who intervened. The accused was earlier out on bail for his wife's murder.
Woman murdered at lover's house in Barabanki, 5 arrested
A 30-year-old woman from Gorakhpur was found murdered at her lover's house in Barabanki. Police have booked seven, including the lover's family, and arrested five. Conflicting claims emerge during interrogation.
7-year-old girl killed in leopard attack in Bahraich
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurwa village. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict in the region. Read the full report.
UP PAC Conference Charts Course for Modernisation & Efficiency
A high-level conference on PAC Foundation Day in Lucknow focused on enhancing training, technology, and operational readiness. DGP Rajeev Krishna and ADG PAC R.K. Swarnkar outlined key priorities.
Smart Meter Price War Erupts in UP Regulatory Meeting
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Kharge's Stark Warning to Centre Over MGNREGA Cuts
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge warns the government against ending MGNREGA, saying it will provoke public outrage. He defends the scheme as a vital right for the poor. Read more.
Army Chief pitches IKIGAI framework for Indo-Pacific nations
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi proposes the IKIGAI framework for regional stability at the 3rd Land Forces Summit hosted by Japan. Read his strategic vision.
Congress to Protest MGNREGA Changes, Cites Govt Bypassing Panel
Congress to hold special CWC session on Dec 27 to discuss MGNREGA 'dilution' and plan nationwide protests. MP Saptagiri Ulaka accuses BJP of avoiding his committee. Opposition march held in Parliament.
UP Assembly Winter Session to Begin on Stormy Note
The UP Assembly's winter session begins Friday with SP and Congress set to corner the government on voter list revision, law & order, and unemployment. Get the full political showdown details.
Mayawati holds BSP national meet in Delhi, reviews party work
BSP chief Mayawati convenes a crucial national-level party meeting in New Delhi. Agenda includes organisational review and plans for Jan Kalyankari Diwas on her birthday. Read for details.
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