Jaisalmer Gas Agency Seized for Distribution Irregularities
District administration in Jaisalmer seized Bharat Gas Agency's godown after a surprise inspection revealed serious violations in commercial gas cylinder distribution and record-keeping.
Category : Politics
Tucker Carlson: CIA Read Texts to Frame Me as Iranian Agent
Tucker Carlson claims the CIA read his text messages to frame him as an unregistered foreign agent for Iran, amid tensions over his interviews and views on the Israel-Iran conflict.
Congress Accuses BJP of Bribing MLAs in Rajya Sabha Race
Haryana Congress alleges BJP attempted to poach legislators with bribes ahead of Monday's Rajya Sabha election, a charge denied by the ruling party as tensions escalate.
Ludhiana Factory Burglars Drill Wall, Steal Aluminium & Machinery
Police in Ludhiana are searching for two sophisticated burglars who drilled through an industrial facility's wall to steal aluminium goods and specialized machinery, with CCTV footage proving insufficient for identification.
Thane MACT Awards Rs 24.3L Compensation for 2018 Accident Death
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane has ordered Rs 24.3 lakh compensation with 9% interest to the family of Chandrabhan Danbahadur Singh, killed in a 2018 West Bengal road accident by a motor tanker.
Fire Destroys Wedding Venue Stage in Thane's Diva, No Injuries
A sudden fire broke out at an unoccupied wedding venue in Diva, Thane, early Sunday, completely destroying the 2,400 sq ft stage area. No injuries were reported as staff alerted firefighters who quickly contained the blaze.
Bengaluru Man Wins Insurance Fight Over Stolen Car Silencer
A Viveknagar resident in Bengaluru faced months of struggle after his car's silencer was stolen, with his insurance claim initially rejected. The consumer commission has now ordered full reimbursement, highlighting service deficiencies.
CPI Announces 25 Candidates for Kerala Assembly Elections
The CPI surprised by releasing its full candidate list for Kerala's legislative assembly elections shortly after the schedule was announced, including ministers and key contests.
CPM Names 81 Candidates for Kerala Assembly Elections
CPM has announced its candidates for the Kerala assembly elections, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan contesting from Dharmadom. The party will field 75 party candidates and 6 independents across 86 constituencies.
Ludhiana Hit-and-Runs Kill Grandmother and Young Man
Two separate hit-and-run incidents in Ludhiana over the weekend resulted in fatalities. A 56-year-old grandmother died on Pakhowal Road, while a young man was killed in Lalton Kalan. Police have arrested one driver and are searching for another.
Congress Gets 963 Applications for Bengaluru Civic Polls, 45 Wards Vacant
Ahead of Bengaluru's civic elections, Congress receives 963 applications across 369 wards but faces no applicants in 45 wards. Party leaders emphasize voter list verification and criticize the Special Intensive Revision process.
Thane Lok Adalat Awards Rs 2.1 Crore Compensation in Fatal Accident
A Lok Adalat in Thane settled a motor accident claim, awarding Rs 2.1 crore to the family of a software engineer killed on Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The court also settled 83,424 cases worth Rs 187 crore.
Fake IRS Officer Marries Woman, Flees with Gold and Cash in Chennai
Chennai police are searching for a man who posed as an IRS officer, married a woman, and fled with 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery and 27 lakh in cash, after deceiving her family with false claims.
Kerala Cabinet Approves 50% Amnesty on Traffic Fines
Kerala cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending e-challan fines until Dec 2024, expands farmer pension to 10,115 more beneficiaries, and clears crop loss assistance worth Rs 76.68 crore.
Rs 2 Crore Jewellery Theft at Travancore Royal Palace
Jewellery valued at over Rs 2 crore has been stolen from Kowdiar Palace, the official residence of the Travancore royal family. Police suspect insiders or outsiders familiar with the palace.
Indian Tanker Leaves UAE's Fujairah Safely Amid Attack
An Indian-flagged oil tanker has safely departed from the UAE's Fujairah port following a recent attack in the region, highlighting maritime security concerns.
Congress Alleges BJP Offered Rs 5 Crore to Odisha MLAs
Karnataka Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar accuses BJP of 'Operation Lotus' at Bidadi resort, claiming Odisha MLAs were offered Rs 5 crore each to switch parties amid political tensions.
Congress Alleges BJP Bribed MLAs in Haryana RS Polls
Haryana Congress claims BJP leaders tried to bribe its MLAs to influence Rajya Sabha votes, filing a police complaint in Himachal Pradesh. BJP denies allegations, calling it a sign of Congress mistrust in its own members.
EC Sets 2026 Assembly Poll Dates: Bengal 2-Phase, Results May 4
The Election Commission has announced the 2026 Assembly election schedule. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and 29, while Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry vote on April 9. Tamil Nadu polls are set for April 23, with all results declared on May
Two Held for Extortion in Ludhiana; Journalist, Activist Accused
Sudhar police arrest a social activist and a journalist for allegedly demanding Rs 5-7 lakh in extortion, with a third suspect, a panchayat member, still at large in a case linked to harassment of a minor migrant girl.
Haryana Crop Relief for Meham Sparks Farmer Protests
Haryana government disburses Rs 6.46 crore to 8,676 farmers in Meham for kharif crop losses from waterlogging. All India Kisan Sabha alleges many affected farmers excluded, demands compensation and protests ongoing.
Three Reserve SIs Die in Car-Lorry Crash in Karnataka's Challakere
Three reserve sub-inspectors lost their lives after their car collided with a lorry in Karnataka's Challakere. The accident occurred on a highway, raising concerns about road safety in the region.
Rajasthan: Commercial LPG Supply to Normalize in 7-10 Days
Rajasthan's state government announced that commercial LPG cylinder supply will normalize in phases over the next 7-10 days, following discussions with the Union petroleum minister. Officials confirmed domestic cylinder supply remains unaffected.
Major Fire Destroys 40-50 Shops at Delhi's Nature Bazaar
A massive fire gutted 40-50 shops at Nature Bazaar in Delhi's Chhatarpur area, causing estimated losses of Rs 10-20 crore. No injuries reported; short circuit suspected as cause.
Delhi Police Arrests Two Fugitives in Murder Cases
Delhi Police's crime branch has arrested two absconding accused in separate murder cases. Babul Kumar was held for a Bihar robbery-murder, while Devraj Dabas was arrested for a property dispute killing in Delhi.
Rajasthan Day Exhibition Features ODOP and Jewellery Fair
A state-level exhibition for Rajasthan Day highlights One District One Product items and the Jaipur Ratnam gems and jewellery fair, with 120 stalls open until March 19.
Police Probe 'Death to IDF' Chants by Bobby Vylan at London Protest
The Metropolitan Police Service has launched an investigation after rapper Bobby Vylan led controversial 'death to the IDF' chants during an Al-Quds Day protest in central London. Authorities are examining whether the remarks cross legal thresholds for cr
UAE Rejects Iran's Aggression Accusations Amid Regional War
The UAE has strongly denied Iranian accusations of aggression, asserting its actions are purely defensive amid escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US in the Gulf region.
Vadodara Steps Up LPG Monitoring, Assures Adequate Supply
Vadodara district administration deploys police and revenue officials at gas agencies to monitor LPG distribution, while data shows over 20,700 cylinders available with a surplus of 5,000 after daily demand.
Chennai Mayor Awards 70 Students for Football Training Program
Mayor R Priya distributed certificates to 70 Chennai Corporation school students who completed a football training program organized by GCC and the Australian Consulate-General in Chennai.
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