Congress Leader Dies by Suicide in Sasaram Over Financial Stress
A Congress district vice-president in Sasaram died by suicide, citing financial pressure from land transactions in a note. Police investigation ongoing.
Category : Politics
Orissa HC Orders State to Use Rule 12(1)(ee) for Iron Ore Mines
The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to invoke Rule 12(1)(ee) of the Odisha Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016, to ensure optimum extraction of iron ore and prevent revenue losses.
Bihar Cabinet Clears Subsidies for GCCs, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Bihar's state cabinet approved 32 proposals including subsidies for global capability centers and semiconductor manufacturing, social media guidelines for employees, and enhanced support under Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
Bihar Agristack Project: Free Registration for Farmers
Bihar government holds review meeting on Agristack project, mandates free farmer registration from Feb 2-6 with district-level incentives and targets for PM-Kisan beneficiaries.
Bihar's Chaur Scheme Highlighted in Economic Survey Report
The Economic Survey of India has spotlighted Bihar's Mukhyamantri Samekit Chaur Vikas Yojana, which aims to transform wetland areas into productive aquaculture zones across 22 districts as part of the state's fourth agriculture roadmap.
Bihar Family Murder in Chennai: Five Arrested
The bodies of a family of three from Sheikhpura, Bihar, were discovered in Chennai. Police have arrested five suspects, including a relative, as the investigation continues.
Bihar Approves Rs 172 Crore Police Data Centre in Patna
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced approval for a permanent ERSS-112 building and police data centre in Patna's Rajiv Nagar, costing Rs 172 crore to enhance emergency response.
Starmer Revisits Chagos Deal After Trump's Criticism
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer initiates fresh dialogue with Donald Trump after U.S. pushback on the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, citing security risks involving China and Russia.
Freedom Fighter Padmacharan Nayak Turns 100 in Kendrapada
Padmacharan Nayak, a Gandhian freedom fighter from Kendrapada district, celebrates his 100th birthday. The former MLA and social activist reflects on witnessing India's transformation.
17-Year-Old Gang-Raped in Madhepura After Marriage Promise Lure
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by her boyfriend and four friends in Madhepura district after being lured with a marriage promise. Found unconscious near a temple, she later recorded her statement, leading to one arrest.
Sena UBT Demands Probe Into Ajit Pawar Crash, Slams BJP Ads
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut and Sushma Andhare demand a transparent investigation into Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash, questioning DGCA's effectiveness and criticizing BJP's tribute advertisements.
Karnataka Defends Kogilu Colony Demolitions in High Court
Karnataka government tells High Court that Kogilu colony settlers re-encroached landfill land, citing Google Earth images showing no constructions till 2013 and most built after May 2025.
Court Seeks Report on 11-Year Undertrial Delay in Mumbai
The Bombay High Court has demanded a report on why a man accused of sexual assault has spent over 11 years in jail as an undertrial without trial completion, citing violations of fundamental rights.
Trump: Putin Agreed to Halt Ukraine Bombing During Cold Snap
US President Donald Trump says he convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin to temporarily stop bombing Ukrainian cities as extreme cold threatens the country, while Ukraine reports ongoing attacks.
Bhojpur Woman Shot by Husband, Condition Critical
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly shot by her husband in Khairaha village, Bhojpur district. The victim, Lovely Singh, sustained a gunshot wound to her forehead and is in critical condition at a private hospital in Ara.
Orissa HC Orders Alternative Water Supply for Keonjhar Village
The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to implement an alternative water supply mechanism for Raipur village in Keonjhar district, where pipelines laid in 2020 remain dry, forcing villagers to rely on distant tube wells.
Shivakumar Urges BJP to Direct CBI on Belagavi Rs 400 Cr Case
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar demands BJP to instruct CBI investigation into Rs 400 crore Belagavi case, dismisses resignation rumors about KJ George, and criticizes central government's handling of MGNREGA scheme.
Ludhiana to Reinstall Martyr's Statue After Public Demand
Ludhiana civic body begins preparations to reinstall the statue of martyr Major Bhupinder Singh MVC at Bharat Nagar Chowk, fulfilling demands from activists and ex-servicemen after a four-month protest.
Mumbai Coastal Road Bio-Toilets: BMC Proposes Rs 5 Fee
BMC plans to implement a Rs 5 user fee for six bio-toilets along Mumbai Coastal Road to ensure cleanliness and maintenance, featuring solar power and waste management systems.
Ludhiana Singer Accuses Man of Rape and Rs 1.9 Lakh Fraud
Ludhiana police book Rajwinder Singh for allegedly raping a female singer and cheating her of Rs 1.9 lakh after promising to help release her music recordings.
Court Convicts C K Ramees in Astrologer Murder Case
Thalassery additional sessions court finds C K Ramees guilty of murdering astrologer Kunhiraman Kurikkal in 2012. The sentencing will be announced on Saturday.
Indian Workers Rescued from Myanmar Cybercrime Trafficking
Seven Indian workers rescued from Myanmar detail being lured by fake Thailand job offers, trafficked across borders, and forced into cybercrime operations under brutal conditions of captivity and torture.
Buxar Block Officer Arrested for Rs 10,000 Bribe
Vigilance sleuths arrested Ekta Bhaikendra Lucky, block welfare officer-cum-block education officer of Brahmapur block in Buxar district, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to release pending arrears.
Chandigarh: 3 Killed, 7 Hurt in SUV-Auto Rickshaw Crash
A tragic road accident on Chandigarh's Airport Road resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries after an SUV collided with an auto-rickshaw. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the area.
Motorcycle Riders Injured in Ludhiana-Bathinda Road Crash
Two youths on a motorcycle suffered leg fractures after a car allegedly hit them head-on near Mullanpur Dakha on the Ludhiana-Bathinda main road. They were rushed to a private hospital in Sudhar and are in stable condition.
Kolkata Fire Death Toll 25, Probe Stalled by Forensic Delays
The death toll in Kolkata's Nazirabad godown fire tragedy has risen to 25 as body parts of four more missing persons were recovered. Forensic sample collection remains stalled due to debris, hampering the investigation into the fire's cause.
Patna's Bakarganj Nala Project to Transform Central Areas
The Bakarganj Nala Development Project under Patna Smart City Mission is 80% complete, aiming to eliminate foul odors, garbage piles, and open drains in central Patna before monsoon. The Rs29 crore initiative will improve drainage, reduce waterlogging, an
UGC Regulations Stay Triggers Bihar Political Row
The Supreme Court's stay on UGC's Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 has ignited sharp political reactions in Bihar, with opposition parties criticizing the move while NDA leaders welcome the judicial intervention.
Jharkhand Urban Polls: Nomination Process Begins
Nomination window opens for 48 urban local body elections in Jharkhand. Six mayoral aspirants in Ranchi, former mayor files in Dhanbad. Process continues until February 4.
Canada PM Carney's China Visit Marks Policy Shift from US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing signals a strategic realignment as Canada seeks stronger ties with China, calling it a 'more predictable' partner than the US amid new trade deals.
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