Ahmedabad Police Arrest Two Fugitives in High-Risk Operation
Ahmedabad crime branch arrested two notorious fugitives from Kota, Rajasthan, after a seven-hour operation, preventing extortion activities linked to the Ravi Godara gang.
Category : Politics
Special NIA Courts to be Set Up in 17 States as per SC Order
The Centre has agreed to establish at least one special court in each of 17 states for pending NIA terror cases, with Rs 1 crore funding per court, following Supreme Court intervention.
JD Vance Hints at 2028 Presidency with Wife VP Remark
US Vice President JD Vance hinted at a 2028 presidential bid during a press conference in Azerbaijan, joking about his wife Usha Vance getting ideas to become Vice President, mirroring Azerbaijan's First Lady.
SC Seeks Centre's Report on SC/ST Sub-Classification Action
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit an action-taken report on implementing its 2024 verdict allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and extending the creamy layer principle to SCs and STs.
Delhi HC Advises Kapur Family to Mediate Wealth Dispute
Delhi High Court has advised the family of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur to pursue mediation to resolve their bitter inheritance dispute, warning that wealth should not become a curse.
EC Transfers Poll Officials Ahead of Assembly Elections in 4 States
The Election Commission has directed the transfer of poll-related officers in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry to ensure impartiality ahead of assembly elections. Officers in home districts or with long tenures must be shifted by dea
Opposition Criticizes AMC Budget as 'Election-Oriented'
Opposition leader Shehzad Khan Pathan criticizes Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Rs 18,518 crore budget for 2026-27, calling it misleading and highlighting persistent civic issues despite massive past spending.
BJP Candidate Suicide Sparks Political Storm in Parliament
The suicide of BJP candidate E Mahadevappa in Telangana's municipal polls has triggered heated debates in Parliament, with BJP leaders accusing Congress of harassment and violence.
Ahmedabad Customs Seizes Rs 30 Crore Heroin in Soap Boxes
The Air Intelligence Unit at Ahmedabad airport intercepted a passenger from Malaysia with 6.8kg of heroin hidden in soap packaging. The sophisticated concealment method involved triple-layered wrapping to evade X-ray detection.
Gujarat Traffic: 29 Online Challans Every 2 Minutes
Gujarat's traffic enforcement is witnessing a digital revolution, with online challans issued every two minutes. January 2025 saw 6.89 lakh e-challans, nearly double 2024's daily average, driven by the Parivahan portal and CCTV networks.
Rs 23 Lakh Heist in Ahmedabad: Jewellery, Cash Stolen
A daring burglary in Ahmedabad's Navrangpura area saw thieves steal jewellery, cash, and foreign currency worth Rs 23.03 lakh from a third-floor flat while the occupants were briefly away.
Congress Slams BJP Over Suicide Politics in Telangana
Congress alleges BJP is politicizing a suicide case for municipal election gains, claiming internal BJP politics led to E Mahadevappa's death. Minister orders impartial inquiry.
Gujarat APMC Elections Announced for Nine, 15 Extended
The Gujarat government has announced elections for nine agriculture produce marketing committees (APMCs) and extended the terms of 15 others by six months due to ongoing voter list revision work.
West Bengal Electoral Roll Final Date Now February 28
The Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision schedule in West Bengal, moving the final electoral roll publication to February 28 following Supreme Court directives.
PM Modi Gujarat Visit: Semicon Plant & BJP Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on February 28 to inaugurate a semiconductor facility in Sanand, launch the first Swadeshi chip, and kick off BJP's local election campaign with a major rally.
Jaisalmer Commission Orders Rs 4.08 Lakh Compensation for Fire
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jaisalmer has held the electricity department guilty of serious negligence after a house fire caused by contact between domestic and agricultural power lines. The commission ordered compensation of Rs
Gujarat Duo Rescued from Azerbaijan Trafficking, Safe at Embassy
Two individuals from Gujarat, lured abroad by Mumbai agents, were rescued from Azerbaijan after ransom demands and threats. They are now safe at the Indian embassy following MEA intervention.
Police Officer Assaulted in Gujarat Village Liquor Seizure Incident
A police officer was attacked in Jesawada village, Dahod district, after a patrol team seized illegal liquor. The incident involved physical assault and threats from villagers during the enforcement operation.
Union Counters Mohandas Pai's Attack on Auto Drivers
The Bengaluru Auto Drivers' Union has strongly refuted former Infosys executive Mohandas Pai's allegations of overcharging and harassment by auto-rickshaw drivers in the city.
India-China Talks Focus on Border Peace, UNSC Aspirations
India and China stressed peace in border areas for bilateral progress, with Beijing acknowledging India's UNSC membership aspirations but not explicitly endorsing it. Talks covered trade, visas, and cultural exchanges.
36 Chargesheets Filed in Muttil Tree Felling Case
Kerala's SIT has filed chargesheets in 36 cases against the Augustine brothers and others for illegally felling ancient trees worth crores by misusing a government order.
Kerala Influencer's Death Ruled Suicide, Police Probe Friend
The autopsy of social media influencer Reshma K, known as Chinnu Papu, confirms suicide. Police investigate a dispute with a male friend based on family allegations, collecting digital evidence.
Migrant Workers Shot in Punjab, Social Media Claims Responsibility
Three masked assailants opened fire on migrant mill workers in Punjab's Moga district, injuring two. Police investigate as social media posts claim responsibility with anti-migrant rhetoric, sparking industry concerns.
ED Summons Anil Ambani, Tina in Rs 40,000 Crore Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Anil Ambani and his wife Tina for questioning next week in a Rs 40,000 crore money laundering probe. Assets worth Rs 12,000 crore have been attached, and the Delhi High Court has restricted dealings with these asse
Telangana Urban Polls: 52 Lakh Voters Decide 123 Local Bodies
Over 52 lakh urban voters in Telangana will cast ballots in 123 urban local bodies on Wednesday. The triangular contest between Congress, BRS, and BJP will shape municipal governance across the state.
PWD Deputy Engineer Caught Taking Rs 8 Lakh Bribe in Nandurbar
The Dhule ACB arrested a PWD deputy engineer for accepting a Rs 8 lakh bribe from a government contractor involved in a solar streetlight project. The trap followed a complaint about extortion over bill clearances.
Hindu Group Protests CTET Mangalsutra Removal in Security Checks
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has strongly objected to CTET officials asking candidates to remove mangalsutras and jewellery during security checks in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, calling it an attack on religious freedom and women's dignity.
BJP Wins Mayor and Deputy Mayor Posts in Nanded, Ending Congress Rule
BJP secured the mayor and deputy mayor positions in Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation for the first time since 1997, ending nearly three decades of Congress dominance with a clear numerical advantage.
Jalandhar Eviction Leads to Water Tank Protest, Families Relocated
Families evicted from Latifpura in Jalandhar after 2022 demolition climbed a water tank in protest. Officials cite court orders, relocated them to flats, with negotiations ongoing.
Ahmedabad Car Theft: Rs 2.05 Lakh Stolen in South Bopal
Two helmeted men on a motorcycle smashed a car window and stole cash and a tablet worth Rs 2.05 lakh in Ahmedabad's South Bopal area. The incident occurred outside a furniture shop on Monday evening.
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