Sankranti Cockfights Become Gambling Spectacles in AP
Traditional Sankranti cockfights in Andhra Pradesh transformed into large-scale gambling events with rampant betting and animal cruelty, openly defying high court orders.
Category : Politics
India in Talks with US on Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver
India remains in contact with the US to implement a sanctions waiver for the Chabahar port, valid until April 2026, despite recent US tariffs on Iran trade.
Punjab Speaker Slams Centre's Medical College Accreditation Move
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan criticizes the Central government's decision to cancel MBBS accreditation of a Jammu and Kashmir medical college, calling it unjust and politically motivated.
Punjab School Campaign Against Food Adulteration Starts
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan announces a statewide awareness drive in schools to combat adulteration in milk, ghee, and dairy products, beginning in Kotkapura.
Autopsy Confirms Murder of 3-Year-Old Boy in Azamgarh
The autopsy of a 3-year-old boy in Azamgarh's Chevarpur Puran village confirmed he was murdered by an antemortem throat injury. Police arrested the accused neighbor after exhumation and investigation.
Congress vs Administration Over Varanasi Ghat Development
Congress leaders in Varanasi accuse district administration of destroying culture at Manikarnika Ghat during development work. Officials say all artworks and idols are preserved and will be reinstalled.
Kanpur DM Orders Stray Dog Control in Public Areas
Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh directs officials to eliminate stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and transport hubs, appointing nodal officers for monitoring.
Yogi Orders Action on Land Lease Irregularities in Gorakhpur
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs officials to investigate land lease complaints and ensure welfare benefits during Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple.
Two Women Die in Bhadohi Road Accidents
Two women lost their lives in separate road accidents in Bhadohi district on Thursday. One died in a truck-motorcycle collision, another in a head-on car crash.
Varanasi Plans Vending Zones to Ease Ramnagar Traffic
Varanasi Municipal Corporation is establishing organized street vending zones in Ramnagar to reduce traffic congestion. Plans include parking facilities and public toilets.
India-Japan Launch AI Dialogue, Critical Minerals Group
India and Japan have launched an AI Dialogue and a joint working group on critical minerals during strategic talks in New Delhi, aiming to de-risk the global economy and strengthen their partnership.
BJP's Shinde Wins BMC Ward 106 by 164 Votes in Mulund
Prabhakar Shinde of BJP secured a narrow victory over MNS's Satyawan Dalvi in Mumbai's BMC elections, winning Ward 106 in Mulund East with 11,897 votes.
US Resumes Deportation Flights to Venezuela with 231 Migrants
A flight carrying 231 Venezuelan migrants deported from Phoenix landed in Caracas, marking the resumption of US deportation flights after a pause since December.
Goa CM Announces Khazan Board Formation in Two Months
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the Goa Assembly that a khazan board will be established within two months. The board aims to protect agricultural lands and ensure transparency in land management.
Cockfight Violence in Vijayawada Leaves Man Critical
A violent clash erupted at a cockfighting event in Krishna district's Bhusanugulla village, leaving one man with severe knife injuries. The incident caused panic and forced the event's abrupt cancellation.
Property Row Leads to Murder in Mandya Village
A 35-year-old man was brutally murdered by his elder brother and nephews in Mayappanahalli village, Mandya, following a seven-year property dispute, just days after his marriage was finalized.
Body Found in Samastipur, Murder Suspected
Police recovered a young man's body with head injuries in Samastipur's Larua Chaur area, suspecting murder. The deceased, identified via Aadhaar card, is from Begusarai.
Kerala HC Upholds Ban on KSRTC's Indefinite Driver Use
The Kerala High Court dismissed KSRTC's appeal, banning indefinite engagement of empanelled drivers and requiring discharge after 180 days, citing Supreme Court violations.
Delhi Man Arrested in Vizag After 4-Year Evasion
Nathavaram police arrest Rohit Kumar from Delhi after four years on the run in a cannabis case. The accused faced a non-bailable warrant under NDPS Act.
Heaven's Gate Cult Video Resurfaces After 27 Years
The final video recorded by Heaven's Gate cult members has resurfaced online, showing calm farewells before their 1997 mass suicide. The footage reveals eerie composure as 39 people prepared for death.
Goa CM: Court Order Needed to Sell Seized Job Scam Assets
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the assembly that the government awaits a court order to dispose of property seized from job scam accused. He revealed details of 51 cases registered between 2024 and 2025.
Goa Opposition Demands CBI Fire Probe, Targets Shilpa Shetty
Goa's opposition cornered the government, demanding a CBI inquiry into the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 and action against illegal clubs, including one linked to Shilpa Shetty.
Goa CM Warns on Tourist Reckless Driving, Demands Action
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed deep concern about tourist reckless driving in Goa, citing high accident rates. The assembly debated road safety measures amid rising fatalities.
Goa Opposition Demands Land Sale Halt, Identity Protection
Yuri Alemao moved a resolution to preserve Goa's identity by stopping land sales, illegal hill cutting, and defining carrying capacity on Opinion Poll Day.
Punjab CM Mann to Meet Amit Shah in Delhi on Saturday
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss pending state issues, including flood relief and financial demands.
Goa Opposition Demands Identity Protection, CM Denies Land Sale
Yuri Alemao moved a resolution to preserve Goa's identity, demanding action on land sales, hill cutting, and pollution. CM Pramod Sawant denied government involvement in land sales.
Ex-Panchayat Secretary Arrested in Arpora Fire Case
Anjuna police arrested former Arpora-Nagoa panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar on Friday. He was wanted in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people in Arpora.
Court Orders Bank to Unfreeze Accounts in Arpora Fire Case
A Mapusa court directed a New Delhi bank manager to immediately defreeze accounts of four companies linked to Surabh and Gaurav Luthra, ruling the investigating officer exceeded jurisdiction in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case.
BJP Wins Big in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Elections
The BJP secured a landslide victory in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections, winning 120 and 84 seats respectively. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP alliance faced a massive defeat, raising questions about its strategy.
Russian Man Held in Goa for Double Murder of Russian Women
Goa police arrested Alexei Leonov, 37, after two Russian women were found dead in Pernem. The victims include his partner and a mutual friend, with similar methods used in both killings.
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