Chandigarh Mayor's Janata Darbar: Civic Issues Dominate
Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi's inaugural Janata Darbar saw residents highlighting sewerage problems, waterlogging, and poor roads. Street vendors and labor unions also raised key concerns.
Category : Politics
Costa Rica Elects Second Female President Laura Fernández
39-year-old political scientist Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado wins Costa Rica's presidential election, becoming only the second woman to lead the nation. She promises economic stability and government reform.
PM Modi on Self-Confidence After India-US Trade Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the power of self-confidence in achieving national goals, following the recent India-US trade agreement. He underscores its role in diplomacy and economic growth.
Mohali MC Removes 60 Encroachments in Phase 2, Sukhna Catchment
Mohali Municipal Corporation removed 60 illegal structures in Phase 2, targeting parks and commercial areas. Commissioner warns against private construction on public land, with parallel action in Sukhna catchment.
Budget 2026-27 Boosts Tourism & Jobs: Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting focus on infrastructure, MSMEs, and mountain tourism to benefit hill states.
Air India Dreamliner Fuel Switch Issue in London Raises Questions
An Air India Boeing 787 experienced a fuel control switch malfunction at London Heathrow, moving from 'run' to 'cut-off' without proper lifting action. This incident challenges the pilot error theory in the Ahmedabad crash, suggesting potential technical
Hoax Bomb Threats Evacuate Gujarat Courts, Collectorates
Rajkot and Gir-Somnath district courts along with Ahmedabad Collectorate were evacuated following bomb threat emails that police later confirmed as hoax. Investigations reveal email routing anomalies.
Rajewal Fears Punjab River Waters May Go to Haryana
Balbir Singh Rajewal, a prominent farmer leader, voices apprehension about the potential diversion of Punjab's river waters to Haryana, citing historical agreements and political pressures.
SGPC Resumes Building Taller Than Akal Takht, Activists Protest
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has resumed construction of a building taller than the Akal Takht in Amritsar, sparking protests from activists who demand an immediate halt to the project.
Budget 2024-25: Agri-Tech, High-Value Crops & Diversification
The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasizes agri-tech, high-value crops, and diversification to boost farmer incomes and agricultural sustainability. Key initiatives include digital infrastructure and crop diversification.
Bikram Singh Majithia's Possible Release from Punjab Jail Today
Speculation mounts as Bikram Singh Majithia, a prominent SAD leader, awaits potential release from Punjab jail today, with legal proceedings and political implications under close watch.
23 Held for Highway Blockade, Police Attack in Pratapgarh, UP
In Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, police have arrested 23 individuals, including nine women, for blocking a national highway and allegedly attacking officers during a protest. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
Telangana HC: Visa Compliance Not Coercive, Denies Relief to Resident
The Telangana High Court has ruled that ensuring compliance with visa regulations is not coercive, denying relief to a Karachi-born Hyderabad resident who challenged police actions under new government guidelines.
India's First Bullet Train to Run Through Bihar, Connect Cities
India's inaugural bullet train project will pass through Bihar, connecting Varanasi, Patna, and Siliguri. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hails it as a transformative infrastructure development set to revolutionize regional connectivity by 2026.
Baba Clothes Shopkeeper's Son: 'Why Change Name? Everyone With Us'
The son of Baba Clothes shopkeeper in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal reveals they won't change the store name after harassment incident. Gym owner Deepak Kumar intervened when a mob demanded name removal.
RTI Act: 20 Years from Dawn to Weakening Amendments
The Right to Information Act, introduced in 2005, faces re-examination in the Economic Survey 2025-26. Congress calls proposed changes a 'murder' of the law after years of amendments that activists say have weakened its democratic accountability.
Gurgaon Traffic Officials Suspended for Rule Violations
Three zonal traffic officials in Gurgaon were suspended after a surprise inspection by DCP Rajesh Mohan found violations including non-use of body cameras and improper vehicle registration.
UP STF Nabs Murder Accused Brothers After 10-Year Manhunt
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrests two notorious murder and loot accused brothers in Ayodhya after they evaded capture for nearly a decade by living under fake identities as a tailor and delivery executive.
Police, SSB Rescue 4 Nepalese from Traffickers Near Border
In a late-night operation near the Indo-Nepal border, police and SSB rescued three women and a minor girl from human traffickers, arresting two suspects. The victims were handed to an NGO for rehabilitation.
Gurgaon Man's Suicide Note Blames Wife, Friend
A 55-year-old school owner in Gurgaon died by suicide using an unlicensed pistol. Police recovered a note blaming his wife and her friend for mental harassment over property disputes.
BJP MLA's Nephew Found Dead in Lucknow; Family Cites Fraud
Shivam Tripathi, nephew of BJP MLA Vinay Kumar Dwivedi, was found hanging in his Lucknow flat. Family alleges business partners cheated him, causing severe mental distress.
Bengal Assembly's Final Session: Vote-on-Account, SIR Debate
The West Bengal Assembly's vote-on-account session begins Tuesday, with key discussions on the interim budget and Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls ahead of April elections.
SP Alleges BJP Voter List Fraud in UP via Form-7
Samajwadi Party alleges BJP is misusing Form-7 to delete minority voters from electoral rolls in UP's Special Intensive Revision, citing specific cases and demanding ECI action.
Mumbai Coastal Road Crash: Businessman, Granddaughter, Minor Friend Booked
Mumbai police register case against 75-year-old Agripada businessman, his 18-year-old granddaughter, and her minor friend after a high-end car crash in the coastal road tunnel injuring one person.
Anupriya Patel Reviews Apna Dal (S) Election Strategy in Lucknow
Union minister Anupriya Patel directs Apna Dal (S) workers to intensify voter outreach for upcoming panchayat and assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing grassroots mobilization.
Mamata Deploys Bengal Police to Delhi, Sparks Standoff
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sent a 25-member police team to Delhi to protect SIR victims' families, clashing with Delhi Police over security protocols and sparking political protests in Parliament.
Chhindwara Peda Poisoning: In-Laws Arrested for Revenge
The mysterious deaths of three people in Chhindwara from arsenic-laced pedas have been solved with the arrest of three family members seeking revenge over a marital dispute.
Yogi Adityanath Orders Crackdown on Land Mafia in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated zero tolerance on crime, directing officials to take strict action against encroachers and land mafia during Janata Darshan in Lucknow.
Pharma Owner Arrested in Lucknow Codeine Syrup Racket
Balrampur police arrested Varun Lath, proprietor of Shyam Pharma, for illegal sale of codeine-based cough syrup. The investigation has expanded to include multiple pharmacies suspected of manipulating sales records.
Court: Flying Kisses, Winks Are Sexual Harassment
A Chandigarh district court convicted a 62-year-old man for sexual harassment, ruling that obscene gestures like flying kisses and winking violate a woman's personal dignity under IPC Section 354A.
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