49 Bids for 24 Coal Blocks in 14th Commercial Auction
India's 14th commercial coal auction attracted 49 bids for 24 blocks from 11 firms, including 5 new entrants. This round also introduced underground gasification provisions. Explore the details.
India's 14th commercial coal auction attracted 49 bids for 24 blocks from 11 firms, including 5 new entrants. This round also introduced underground gasification provisions. Explore the details.
Orissa High Court gives state until Jan 8 to investigate PIL alleging massive under-utilisation of iron ore mining capacity, causing crores in revenue loss. Read the full details.
ISRO begins countdown for LVM3-M6 rocket launch carrying the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite. Watch LIVE on December 24 at 8:54 AM IST from Sriharikota.
Delhi's new Transit-Oriented Development policy draft removes key planning safeguards, raising concerns over chaotic growth. Experts warn of infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
A forgery case registered against 4 Uttarakhand officials for fraudulent payments of Rs 1.1 lakh for non-existent development works in Almora villages. Investigation underway.
A 45-year-old man in Chatra died allegedly after being treated by a quack. The accused ran a clinic from a rented house. Authorities have promised a probe. Read the full story.
Supreme Court advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, known for filing PILs on major issues like the coal scam and Rafale deal and for defending a Nirbhaya convict, died at 69. Read about his controversial legal career.
Rajasthan government restarts the auction process for two significant gold mine blocks in Banswara and Udaipur, aiming to join India's gold-producing states. Bids open until Jan 2, 2026.
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
Western Railway cancels up to 80 local trains daily on Borivali-Kandivali line for 30 days due to sixth line work. Commuters advised to plan journeys, check timetables.
ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission on December 24 will launch the massive BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile, aiming to deliver direct-to-smartphone 5G broadband globally and bridge the digital divide.
A newborn girl was rescued after being abandoned near a health centre in Hazaribag. The baby is now under treatment and Child Welfare Committee care. Read the full story of the rescue.
Western Railway cancels 80 suburban services daily & regulates long-distance trains for 30 days from Dec 30 to Jan 18 for crucial 6th line extension work up to Borivli. Details inside.
SAD President Sukhbir Badal claims party's performance matched Congress in zila parishad & block samiti elections, alleges AAP used unfair means. Read the full analysis.
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
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A victory celebration for AAP in Ludhiana's Bachitar Nagar turned violent after a clash with Congress workers, leaving five injured. Police are investigating the incident.
BJP wins a crucial Block Samiti seat in Khadoor Sahib, Punjab, marking a significant morale boost for the party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read the full analysis.
Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses AAP govt of large-scale electoral fraud in Punjab's block samiti & zila parishad elections. Details inside.
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa hails party's win in Qadian's zila parishad polls as a moral victory against AAP's pressure. He predicts Congress will form Punjab govt in 2027.
Wife and relative of gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon win Zila Parishad seats in Ferozepur. SAD extends support, AAP alleges misuse of power. Details inside.
AAP suffers defeats in Patiala's Nabha block zila parishad elections. Congress, SAD candidates win amid allegations of nomination snatching and public confrontations with local MLA. Details inside.
Two-time member Gagandeep Kaur secures a decisive victory in the Jandali Kalan panchayat by-election, defeating her nearest rival by a margin of 799 votes. Read the full results and analysis.
Congress candidate Pawan Kumar Bhambar wins the Manuke Block Samiti by-election in Ludhiana, defeating SAD's candidate by 1,100 votes. Read the full results and analysis.
Independent Malwinder 'Mala' Singh wins Jhaneri zone election, defeating AAP whose candidate came fourth. The result is a setback for AAP's campaign narrative.
Shiromani Akali Dal secures victory in Dhuri block samiti bypoll, defeating AAP in Punjab Assembly Speaker's stronghold. A major setback for the ruling party.
Male villagers in Bihar's Darbhanga refuse to refund Rs 10,000 mistakenly credited to their accounts under a women's scheme, alleging it was for votes. Officials face strong resistance in recovery efforts.
Eternal Ltd, parent of Zomato & Blinkit, shares fell 5.3% to ₹282.65, marking worst intraday drop since July. Heavy volumes & new labour codes weigh. Read full analysis.