SC Orders Free Sanitary Pads, Separate Toilets in Schools
Supreme Court directs states and UTs to provide free sanitary napkins and gender-segregated toilets in all schools within three months, declaring menstrual hygiene a fundamental right.
Category : Politics
Bajwa Seeks PM Modi's Support for Punjab in India-EU FTA
Punjab opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa has written to PM Narendra Modi, advocating for a cooperative federal approach to ensure Punjab benefits from the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, highlighting the state's export potential.
Delhi Court Refuses to Cancel Bail for Illegal Immigrant
A Delhi sessions court has refused to cancel bail for Bilal Hosen, a Bangladeshi illegal immigrant, stating that being an illegal immigrant alone cannot justify indefinite custody without evidence of bail misuse.
Gorakhpur: Woman's Murdered Body Found Under Bridge
The naked body of an unidentified 35-year-old woman was discovered under Bairghatta bridge in Gorakhpur's PP Ganj area, with police suspecting murder and body dumping to conceal identity.
Hooda Criticizes BJP on Haryana Debt, Water and Ration Issues
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticizes BJP government for rising state debt, SYL canal implementation failure, and alleged ration card scam in Haryana.
Kolkata Man Cleared of Fake Doctor Charges After 9 Years
Aradeep Chatterjee from Lake Town, Kolkata, has been fully exonerated by courts after facing allegations of being a fake doctor. Both criminal and money laundering charges have been dismissed, with frozen properties released.
Mumbai Power Outage: Western Suburbs Hit for 1.5-2 Hours
A widespread power outage affected multiple western suburbs of Mumbai on Tuesday evening, lasting up to 2 hours and impacting Adani Electricity and Tata Power consumers across areas including Andheri, Bandra, and Malad.
Madurai Shows Accident Cars for Road Safety Awareness
District Collector K J Praveen Kumar inaugurated an exhibition of accident-damaged cars at MGR Bus Stand in Madurai to promote road safety during the 37th Road Safety Month.
Chandrapur Mayor Election: Congress Leads but Needs Support
Chandrapur's mayor and deputy mayor election is set for February 10, with Congress holding 30 seats but needing 34 for a majority. Political negotiations intensify as BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) vie for alliances.
Lokesh Alleges YSRCP's 'Drama' Over Tirupati Laddu Quality
TDP leader Nara Lokesh accuses YSRCP of politicizing Tirupati laddu issue, claims TDP ensured quality ghee supply while YSRCP ignored failed tests.
Haryana's Digital Farm Credit System to Simplify Loans
Haryana government introduces a transparent, technology-driven rural credit system linking agricultural loans directly with digitized land records, eliminating bureaucratic delays for farmers.
Lokesh Unveils Development Plans in Kakinada
HRD Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated infrastructure projects in Kakinada and outlined comprehensive plans for student development, flood forecasting technology, and industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh.
Naidu Inaugurates Rs 100-Crore MCH Centre, Stresses Philanthropy
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Mother and Child Health Care Centre at Guntur Government General Hospital, funded by alumni donations. He emphasized reducing economic inequalities through philanthropy and community service.
Lokesh: TDP Cadre Must Counter Opposition with Data
TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh emphasized using facts to counter opposition propaganda and strengthening party coordination during cadre training in Vijayawada.
Pawan Kalyan Warns Officials: No Tolerance for Negligence
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan issued a stern warning to officials in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing strict action against negligence and failure to meet targets in government schemes.
Venezuela Criticizes US Cuba Sanctions, Warns of Crisis
Venezuela condemns new US measures targeting Cuba as punitive, warning of severe humanitarian consequences. The move follows Trump's order threatening tariffs on Cuba's oil suppliers.
HC Seeks State Reply on Plea for Safety Audit of Pudukottai Schools
Madras High Court has sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government on a PIL demanding emergency safety audits and reconstruction of dilapidated primary and middle schools in Pudukottai district.
Bhitiharwa: Gandhi's First Mass Movement in Bihar Village
Explore Bhitiharwa, the quiet Bihar village where Mahatma Gandhi began his mass leadership by championing oppressed indigo farmers, sparking a peasant revolt that shaped India's freedom struggle.
Iran Offers Nuclear Talks to Trump, Warns Against Military Threats
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offers to resume nuclear negotiations with the US from NATO territory, but demands halt to military threats and hostile rhetoric from Washington for meaningful diplomacy.
Kolkata: Iron Rod Assault Over Shoe Price at New Market
A 33-year-old man was assaulted with an iron rod by a shoe hawker following an argument over prices on Market Street in Kolkata. The victim suffered head injuries and was treated at Medical College Hospital.
Dehradun Man Held for School Lewd Comments, Teacher Assault
A 27-year-old man from Dehradun's Doiwala area has been arrested for allegedly making lewd comments at girl students and assaulting teachers at a government primary school. Police registered a case under relevant BNS sections.
Kolkata Biker Assaults Cops, Snatches Equipment
A 32-year-old biker was detained in Kolkata after allegedly assaulting two police personnel on traffic duty and snatching government-issued equipment at a busy crossing.
NMC Restores Perks for Corporators as Elected House Returns
Nagpur Municipal Corporation reinstates monthly honorarium, medical reimbursements, staff support, and official vehicles for elected representatives after nearly four years of administrator rule.
Nainital Shootout: Six Charged, Social Activist Also Booked
Six individuals, including a party functionary and district panchayat vice-president, face charges in the Panjanhedi shootout case. A social activist and others also booked in parallel FIRs over the land dispute clash.
Nagpur IAS Officer Manisha Patankar-Mhaiskar Named ACS Home
Senior IAS officer Manisha Patankar-Mhaiskar from Nagpur takes charge as Additional Chief Secretary of Maharashtra Home Department, bringing Nagpur's strong imprint to the state's key administrative wing.
TTD Ghee Row: NDA, YSRCP Clash Over CBI Chargesheet
A fierce political battle erupts in Tirupati as NDA and YSRCP exchange accusations over CBI chargesheet on adulterated ghee supplied to TTD. YSRCP leader performs ritual, demands apology from CM Naidu.
Punjab Police's 'Gangstran Te Vaar': 12,275 Raids in 11 Days
Punjab Police's 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign conducted 12,275 raids, rounded up 8,671 individuals, and arrested 3,721 persons in 11 days. DGP Gaurav Yadav vows to bring gangsters from abroad to justice.
Aligarh Karni Sena Leader Arrested Over Inflammatory Video
Aligarh police arrested the district president of Yuva Karni Sena after a video showing him making derogatory remarks while garlanding Subhash Chandra Bose's statue went viral on social media.
Four Booked in Vasai for Assault Over Thackeray Post
Tulinj police registered an FIR against four individuals after a video showing them assaulting and parading a man in inner-wear went viral. The victim had posted offensive content against Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.
Uttarakhand Receives Rs 734 Crore Additional Capital Investment Funds
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that Uttarakhand has received Rs 734 crore additional funding under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment, bringing total assistance to Rs 1,806.5 crore this fiscal year.
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