Punjab Speaker Seeks Arms License Validity in Chandigarh

Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting amendments to the Arms Act to allow Punjab arms licenses to be valid in Chandigarh, citing inconvenience for residents.

UP to Resettle 99 Hindu Families from East Pakistan in Kanpur Dehat

The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a plan to resettle 99 Hindu Bengali families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, in Kanpur Dehat district. They will receive 0.50-acre land leases for up to 90 years under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana.

WB Govt Seeks Revision of EC's Central Observer List

The Mamata Banerjee government has requested the Election Commission to revise its list of central observers, proposing alternative names for nine IAS officers including the Home Secretary, citing their crucial state duties.

Delhi Mourns Pilots Lost in Baramati Crash: Final Farewells

Families and friends gathered in Delhi to bid farewell to Captain Sumit Kapur and First Officer Shambhavi Pathak, victims of the Baramati Learjet crash. The tragedy claimed five lives, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

NCP Merger on Track, Announcement Was Planned for Feb 8

NCP factions were set to announce reunification on February 8, but Ajit Pawar's death delayed it. Leaders confirm the political process remains intact, aiming for Sharad Pawar-led faction to join the government.

Gandhi's Gram Swaraj Vision: Why Villages Still Struggle

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes MGNREGS name change, recalling Gandhi's Gram Swaraj. Decades after Independence, Indian villages face hurdles in achieving self-reliance despite policy efforts.

Delhi Police Saves Five in Paharganj Hotel Fire

Delhi Police personnel rescued five guests and evacuated several others from a four-storey hotel in Central Delhi's Paharganj after a major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday.

EU Gateway Office Won't Fast-Track Indian Visas

The EU's new Legal Gateway Office in India will serve as an information hub but won't grant preferential visa treatment. Decisions remain with EU member-states under national laws.

Indore's 'Dancing Cop' Demoted After Misconduct Inquiry

Ranjeet Singh, the famous traffic policeman from Indore known for his moonwalking style, has been demoted from Acting Head Constable to Constable following a departmental inquiry into serious misconduct allegations.

Gas Balloon Blast Injures Family in Durg

A gas-filled balloon explosion near Jayanti Stadium in Durg district left a woman and her two children with critical burns. Police are investigating safety lapses.

Two Foetuses Found in Punjab Village Nullah

Residents of Rupana village in Punjab's Muktsar district discovered two foetuses in a nullah. Police and health officials are investigating to identify the mother(s) and circumstances.

UP Cabinet Passes Condolence for Ajit Pawar

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet passed a condolence resolution expressing deep grief over the sudden demise of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic air crash in Baramati.

Bengaluru Hoardings Return Sparks Safety Concerns

Civic activists in Bengaluru warn of clutter and safety risks as roadside hoardings make a comeback, with former corporator Padmanabha Reddy highlighting outdated necessity in digital age.

Budget 2026: Five Demands for Indian Agriculture

As the February 1 budget approaches, Indian agriculture needs focused interventions on price support, soil health, research funding, subsidy rationalization, and non-farm schemes to boost rural incomes.

Experts Analyze Last Seconds of Ajit Pawar's Learjet Crash

Senior pilots analyzing CCTV footage reveal low visibility triggered events leading to the Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. The aircraft showed an abrupt 90-degree roll before disappearing from view.

Smart Meter Pakhwada: Power Ministry's Mandatory Drive

Union Power Ministry directs all discoms to observe Smart Meter Pakhwada from Feb 9-23 with mandatory house-to-house demonstrations to address growing complaints about smart prepaid meters across India.

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