Haj Fraud Accused Arrested in Hyderabad After Kuwait Escape
Mohammad Mahabur Mondal, prime accused in a Rs 2 crore Haj pilgrimage fraud case in Kolkata's New Town, arrested in Hyderabad after returning from Kuwait. Nearly 400 pilgrims cheated.
Category : Politics
Gujarat Police Bust Lavish Liquor Party, Seize Rs 3 Crore Assets
Sanand police raided a luxury weekend home in Ahmedabad district, arresting 81 people at an anniversary party. Foreign liquor, hookahs, high-end cars, and phones worth nearly Rs 3 crore were seized under Gujarat's prohibition laws.
Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP Voter List Fraud, Urges SC Action
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges systematic misuse of Form-7 by BJP to delete voter names, particularly targeting PDA and Muslim communities. He calls for Supreme Court intervention and judicial probe.
Two Injured in Trichy-Karur Highway Accidents, Safety Concerns Raised
Two separate accidents on the Trichy-Karur national highway left a woman and a shopkeeper injured. Police investigations reveal causes, while residents renew calls for speed breakers on the dangerous stretch.
Kolkata Police Boosts Patrols After Vehicle Thefts Near Ghats
Kolkata police have launched round-the-clock surveillance and special bike patrols near Prinsep Ghat and Judges Ghat following a series of vehicle thefts. Investigations revealed stolen bags and evidence in dense bushes, with police suspecting drug users
Traffic Signals Return to Avinashi Road in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police plan to reinstall traffic signals on Avinashi Road after a two-year removal led to increased speeding and accidents, with a Rs1.10 crore fund allocated for the project.
Air India Flight Aborts Landing, Performs Safe Go-Around in Jaipur
An Air India flight from Mumbai to Jaipur aborted its initial landing attempt Thursday, performing a go-around that caused passenger anxiety before a safe second landing minutes later.
Jaipur No-Parking Zones Announced to Reduce Traffic Jams
Jaipur Police has declared no-parking zones from Statue Circle to Ambedkar Circle and Assembly T-point to ensure smooth traffic flow, with strict enforcement and public cooperation urged.
CPWD Installs 405 Air Purifiers in Government Offices
The Central Public Works Department has acquired 405 air purifiers in the past four years for various government facilities, including ministers' chambers and courtrooms, as revealed in a Lok Sabha reply.
Rahul Gandhi Jabs Modi Over 'Scared of Truth' Comment
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi's Rajya Sabha speech, alleging avoidance of questions on national security and China relations, while Congress MP Jairam Ramesh called it an 'election rally speech' filled with distortions.
IAF Official on Constant Pressure at India-China Border
A senior Indian Air Force official discusses ongoing border tensions with China, emphasizing constant pressure and complex territorial disputes in eastern regions.
Karnataka Minister Seeks PM Modi's Nod for Bullet Train Study
Karnataka Minister M B Patil has formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate a feasibility study for a high-speed bullet train project connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, citing major economic and connectivity benefits for both states.
Netravathi-Hemavathi River Linking Not Feasible: C R Patil
The long-proposed Netravathi-Hemavathi river linking project in Karnataka has been declared unfeasible by C R Patil, with no studies conducted since the 1994 pre-feasibility report.
Hope for Missing Mother of Savannah Guthrie Amid Ransom Notes
Investigators have no proof that Nancy Guthrie, 84, is alive but believe she was taken against her will. A chilling ransom note with specific details has emerged as the search enters its fifth day.
50 Projects Get Post-Facto Green Nod Since 2021
Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh disclosed in Rajya Sabha that 50 projects across 13 states and one UT received post-facto environmental clearances since 2021, with Rs 327.43 crore recommended for remediation.
UP CM: Chinese Manjha Deaths to Be Treated as Murder
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to treat any death caused by banned Chinese kite strings (manjha) as murder. This follows at least eight fatalities in the state over the past year.
Kanpur Police File Chargesheet in Rs 1,500 Cr Ponzi Case
Kanpur police have filed a 360-page chargesheet against Ravindranath Soni, accused of duping over 700 people of Rs 1,500 crore through international ponzi schemes. The chargesheet includes witness statements and electronic evidence.
SWAT Commando Kajal's Tragic End After Dowry Harassment
Kajal Chaudhary, a Delhi Police SWAT commando and former national basketball player, was allegedly murdered by her husband while four months pregnant. Her journey from Haryana village to special forces ended in dowry death tragedy.
Telangana HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Man's Death
The Telangana High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a letter alleging a man was denied treatment, mistakenly placed in a mortuary while alive, and later died. The court converted the letter into a PIL.
ED Confronts Ex-MLA Baljit Yadav in Jaipur PMLA Probe
The Enforcement Directorate's Jaipur office confronted former MLA Baljit Yadav with key witnesses in a PMLA case, focusing on alleged tender irregularities and money laundering through family-linked companies.
Ludhiana MC Advances Waste Management Project in F&CC Meeting
Ludhiana's Finance and Contracts Committee approved key resolutions, including a major integrated solid waste management project with an estimated annual cost of Rs 140-150 crore, as the city aims to comply with NGT guidelines.
WB Governor Avoids Confrontation in Assembly Address
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose delivered a brief four-and-a-half-minute speech, avoiding the confrontations seen in southern states. The session featured heated exchanges between CM Mamata Banerjee and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Indian Men Freed After 2.5 Years in Pakistan Jail Post-Floods
Two men from Punjab, swept across the Satluj river during floods in 2023 and arrested in Pakistan, have been released after over two and a half years, returning home to tragic personal losses.
Rajasthan: No Immediate Change to Urban Election Norms
The Rajasthan government has clarified there are no immediate plans to amend eligibility norms for urban local body elections, including the two-child rule and educational qualifications, following a query by an MLA.
Telangana HC Questions Aadhaar Mandate for Emergency Ambulances
Telangana High Court has raised concerns over requiring Aadhaar cards for emergency medical transport, directing the state to clarify its policy within two weeks following a PIL alleging denial of services.
Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi Visits Sri Lanka to Boost Ties
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi's official visit to Sri Lanka focuses on reinforcing bilateral relations rooted in shared cultural and civilizational heritage, highlighting economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Phagwara Retirees Protest DA Delay, Seek Officer Transfer
Retired employees of Phagwara Municipal Council staged a protest demanding immediate release of pending dearness allowance and the transfer of a senior officer, citing administrative delays.
Amritsar Farmers Protest Outside AAP MLA Homes
Farmers in Amritsar staged a dharna outside the residences of ruling AAP MLAs, demanding government intervention on agricultural issues and policy reforms.
Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Drug Peddling Network
Amritsar police have arrested multiple drug peddlers linked to an international smuggling network operating across the Punjab border. Authorities seized narcotics and are investigating deeper connections.
Jalandhar Police Anti-Narcotics Drive: Arrests and Seizures
Jalandhar police have intensified their anti-narcotics campaign, resulting in multiple arrests and significant drug seizures across the district. Authorities are targeting supply chains and dealers to curb substance abuse.
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