Visakhapatnam to Get Immigration OCR Complex on 9,000 Sq Yd Land
VMRDA approves land allotment for Bureau of Immigration's OCR complex in Visakhapatnam. The facility will enhance border security through tech-driven passenger processing.
Category : Politics
BJD Demands Mines Minister's Dismissal Over Illegal Mineral Extraction
The BJD demands immediate dismissal of Odisha's mines minister, alleging his involvement in widespread sand and mineral theft, citing ED search revelations.
BKU Charuni Plans Farmers' Rally, Demands CBI Probe
BKU Charuni concluded a national seminar in Kurukshetra, resolving to intensify preparations for a March 23 farmers' rally. The union demands a CBI probe into a paddy scam and criticizes corporate influence.
Hooda: BJP Ruined Haryana's Law & Order, Economy in Crisis
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda accuses BJP government of failing on law and order, with organized crime at peak and economy in alarming state with rising debt.
Supreme Court Simplifies Voter Verification in Kolkata
The Supreme Court directs the Election Commission to make voter roll revisions more transparent and less burdensome for Kolkata residents, extending deadlines and clarifying document requirements.
Kurukshetra Man Gets 14 Years for Raping Minor
A fast track court in Kurukshetra has convicted a Thanesar resident to 14 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine for abducting and raping a minor schoolgirl in 2022.
Patna DM Inspects Republic Day Preparations
District Magistrate Thiyagrajan S M inspected Republic Day arrangements at Gandhi Maidan. He detailed security, lighting, and maintenance plans for the January 26 celebrations.
Odisha's Nuapada District Now Maoist-Free After Surrender
Odisha police announce Nuapada district as Maoist-free following the surrender of nine active naxals. The development marks significant progress in anti-naxal operations.
Police Attacked in Fatehabad Village, Two Injured
A Dial-112 team in Fatehabad district faced a violent assault while responding to a complaint of a son beating his father. Two police personnel sustained serious injuries in the incident.
Bengal Ministers Get SIR Notices, Cry Foul Play
Two West Bengal MLAs, including a junior minister, have been summoned for SIR hearings. They accuse the Election Commission and BJP of a conspiracy over name discrepancies.
AI Errors in Kolkata Voter Lists Cause Unnecessary Harassment
Kolkata voters face hearing notices due to AI-generated errors in electoral rolls, with names appearing as 'Y', 'Ya', or 'Eso'. BLOs call the process illogical as citizens suffer for system mistakes.
SC Stays Calcutta HC Order on SSC Teacher Age Relaxation
The Supreme Court has halted a Calcutta High Court order granting age-relaxation benefits to a waitlisted candidate from the 2016 SSC teacher recruitment process.
Youth Performs Dangerous Stunts on Hisar's Jindal Tower
A young man from Rajasthan performed risky stunts without safety gear atop the 90-meter Jindal Tower in Hisar, going viral online. Police released him after counseling.
Kolkata Peace Rally by Christians Seeks PM's Help on Attacks
Thousands from Bengal Christian Council will march in Kolkata, demanding peace and protection for minorities after recent church attacks. They plan to submit a memorandum to PM Modi.
Patna HC Backs Aadhaar Face Reading Attendance for Doctors
Patna High Court ruled that Aadhaar-based face reading attendance with GPS tracking for medical college doctors in Bihar is constitutional and does not violate privacy rights.
Nitish Kumar Inaugurates 170 Projects in Bihar Districts
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 170 development projects worth Rs 613 crore during his Samriddhi Yatra in Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts.
Bihar's New 'Sabka Samman-Jeevan Aasaan' Program Launched
The Bihar government has introduced the 'Sabka Samman-Jeevan Aasaan' initiative to provide responsive administration through technology and weekly public meetings.
Nepal's Rapper Mayor Balen Shah Launches PM Campaign
Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-mayor of Kathmandu, kicks off his prime ministerial campaign in Janakpur ahead of March elections, aiming for national leadership.
India-UAE Boost FATF Cooperation Against Terror Finance
India and the UAE have agreed to enhance their collaboration under the FATF framework to tackle terror financing and anti-money laundering more effectively.
Assam Named Fastest Growing State, Sarma Seeks Investment at Davos
Assam has officially become India's fastest growing state, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Davos summit, where he extended invitations to global investors.
Mapusa Office Ceiling Collapse Injures Clerk, Exposes Safety Crisis
A senior clerk was injured when a concrete slab fell from the ceiling at Pernem's child development office. Officials declared the building unsafe, blaming PWD for ignoring repeated warnings about structural damage.
Three Dead in Bihar Truck-Dumper Crash and Fire
A head-on collision between a truck and dumper on NH-327E in Kishanganj district sparked a massive fire, killing three people including both drivers and injuring one.
Goa Enhances Committee Powers After Nightclub Fire
Goa government strengthens enforcement committee powers after tragic nightclub fire. Authorities can now seal tourism units lacking clearances. 22 establishments already sealed across state.
Patna Student Death Triggers Protests Over Police Negligence
Massive protests erupted across Bihar after a medical aspirant's death in a Patna hostel. Congress workers and activists demand justice, alleging police negligence and a cover-up in the sexual assault case.
Goa Road Deaths Hit 30 in December, Tourist Season Blamed
Goa recorded 30 road deaths in December 2025, a sharp increase from 24 in December 2024. Police attribute the rise to peak tourist traffic and reduced enforcement after complaints of harassment.
Bombay HC Reserves Judgment in Sarpanch's Bail Plea Over Fire
The Bombay High Court has reserved its judgment on anticipatory bail for disqualified sarpanch Roshan Redkar, linked to the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people last month.
Bihar Enhances Forensic Power After New Criminal Laws
Bihar's CID ADG Parasnath reveals state's forensic expansion with new labs, equipment, and staff recruitment following implementation of three criminal laws from July 2024.
Margao Court Gives 10-Year Jail for Attempted Murder
Bharat Bhomaram Choudhary received 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 1 lakh fine for trying to kill his employer Dungraram Lalit Choudhary in January 2023.
Starmer Slams Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat, Supports NATO
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly criticizes former US President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, emphasizing respect for alliances, Arctic security, and Denmark's sovereignty under NATO principles.
Trichy Villagers Protest Over Temple Fund Misuse
Over 300 residents of Malvai village staged a protest at Trichy collectorate, demanding inquiry into alleged misappropriation of 2 crore from temple hundi collections.
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