Rajasthan Excise Policy Amended: Extended Hours, Price Hikes
Rajasthan government approves amendments to the 2025-29 excise policy, extending liquor shop hours to 10pm, revising prices, and introducing new fees for hotels and renewals.
Category : Politics
Lonar Lake Agitation Halted After Pawar's Death
The agitation launched to save Lonar Lake in Nagpur has been temporarily halted following the demise of veteran politician Sharad Pawar. Environmentalists and local activists have paused their protests to pay respects.
HC Frames Charges Against Ex-MLA in Engineer Assault Case
Rajasthan High Court frames charges against former MLA Girraj Singh Malinga for alleged assault on engineers in Dholpur. Case transferred to Jaipur for witness safety.
Police Seal Rs 1.85 Crore Property in Drug Case
Ghazipur police have sealed immovable property worth Rs 1.85 crore linked to accused Shubham Singh in a codeine cough syrup case, purchased in his mother's name with illegal drug trade proceeds.
Gujarat Reallocates Unused Narmada Dam Land for Industry
The Gujarat government has decided to allocate 6,247 hectares of unused land reserved for Narmada dam project rehabilitation to industrial and development projects across nine districts.
Yogi Adityanath: Inclusive Development Reflects Real Ram Rajya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that true development cannot be based on caste or religion, calling for discrimination-free progress during the Siddharthnagar Mahotsav inauguration.
NGT Seeks Affidavit from Alwar DFO in Illegal Mining Case
The NGT's Central Zone Bench in Bhopal has directed the Alwar DFO to submit a personal affidavit regarding alleged illegal mining on forest land, citing serious concerns over forest officers' conduct and contradictory departmental actions.
HC Orders Jaipur to Remove Illegal Temples from Footpaths
Rajasthan High Court directs Jaipur Municipal Corporation to file affidavit on removing illegal temple constructions from footpaths, orders demolition and idol relocation.
Woman Commando Dies After Assault by Husband, Accused a Defence Clerk
A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando, Kajal, died from head injuries after being allegedly attacked by her husband with a dumbbell. The accused, a Defence Ministry clerk, was arrested as police investigate dowry demands and marital disputes.
Jaishankar Heads to US for Minerals Meet, Trade Talks
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Washington DC for the Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, hosted by US Secretary Marco Rubio. The meeting focuses on supply chains but also offers a chance to repair strained bilateral relations a
Gurgaon: Two Arrested for Marriage Fraud, Forced Conversion
Gurgaon police arrested two men for allegedly tricking a woman into marriage by concealing identity, assaulting her, and pressuring conversion to Islam under Haryana's anti-conversion law.
MCD Budget Focuses on Dog Shelters, Pollution Control
Delhi's Municipal Corporation allocates Rs 10 crore for dog shelters across 12 zones and forms a special group to combat air pollution in its revised budget for 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Trump Nominates First Assistant AG for National Fraud Enforcement
President Donald Trump nominates federal prosecutor Colin McDonald to lead new Justice Department division targeting large-scale fraud in federal programs, pending Senate confirmation.
Global News Pics: Mumbai, Texas, Lagos Events
A visual journey through global events: Mumbai artist honors Ajit Pawar, Texas immigration protest turns tense, and Lagos authorities clear historic fishing community structures near power lines.
Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash, Maharashtra Mourns
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, 66, died in a tragic plane crash in Baramati. The NCP leader's last rites are scheduled for Thursday. PM Modi, Amit Shah, and other leaders to attend. Maharashtra announces three days of mourning.
Nitin Nabin Targets Mamata Over Infiltration, Security in Bengal
BJP national president Nitin Nabin criticized the TMC government in West Bengal for appeasing infiltrators, corruption, and lawlessness during his first visit as party chief, warning of demographic threats.
RJD MP Jha: EC Cannot Delete Voters Over Citizenship Doubts
RJD MP Manoj Jha argued in Supreme Court that Election Commission lacks authority to delete voters as non-citizens, stating only Union government can decide citizenship disputes.
Ajit Pawar's Body Identified by Wristwatch and Seating in Crash
Police identified Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's body through his distinctive wristwatch and seating position in the Baramati aircraft crash. The investigation reveals the final moments before the tragic incident.
Congress Protests, Criticizes Governor's Address in Rajasthan
Rajasthan's Budget Session began with Congress MLAs staging a symbolic protest with spades and brooms, alleging corruption and criticizing the Governor's address for ignoring government failures on exams, agriculture, and employment.
Nagpur VIP Road Narrowed by Streetlight Project, Safety at Risk
Nagpur's crucial VIP Road faces dangerous narrowing due to ill-planned streetlight installation by NMC, creating hazardous bottlenecks and raising serious safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians in West and South West Nagpur.
Student Wins Rs 9.1 Lakh for Train Delay Missing Exam
A Basti student receives Rs 9.1 lakh compensation after a delayed train prevented her from taking a Lucknow University entrance exam in 2018, with the consumer commission holding railways accountable.
Chandigarh Court Accepts Cancellation Report in 2021 Rape Case
Chandigarh district court accepted police cancellation report in 2021 rape case against former JJP functionary Ramesh Godara, citing lack of evidence to substantiate allegations.
Yogi Adityanath Warns Officials on Land Mafia in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to act swiftly against illegal land encroachments and land mafia during his weekly janata darshan in Gorakhpur.
Nagpur Police Excels in Maharashtra e-Governance Programme
Nagpur Rural Police SP Office achieves second position in Maharashtra's 150-day e-Governance Improvement Evaluation Programme, scoring 161/200 marks. The force implements AI chatbot, MahaCrimeOS, and blockchain technology for modern policing.
Man With Criminal History Accused of Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, with a lengthy criminal record and pro-Trump social media posts, was arrested for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with liquid during a Minnesota town hall.
Haryana Dhaba Owners Meet Minister Over Pollution Norms
Dhaba owners in Haryana met Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh regarding prosecution for environmental violations. The minister emphasized strict compliance with water conservation and pollution control norms.
Ajit Pawar's Death Leaves Secular Void in Mahayuti Alliance
The demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has created a significant leadership and ideological vacuum in Maharashtra's Mahayuti coalition, removing its most prominent secular voice who consistently balanced hardline positions.
Panchkula: 1 Dead, 3 Hurt as SUV Falls into Gorge Near Morni
A tragic accident in Panchkula's Morni area claimed the life of a 23-year-old student and left three others injured when their Mahindra Thar fell into a 100-foot-deep gorge early Wednesday morning.
Congress Accuses BJP of Delaying Panchayati Raj Polls
Rajasthan Congress leaders allege BJP government deliberately postponing civic body elections, weakening grassroots democracy and halting rural development funds in Jaipur conference.
MERC Fresh E-Public Hearing in Nagpur for Power Tariffs
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission schedules new e-public hearing in Nagpur on February 10 for MSEDCL tariff review petition, raising consumer concerns about delays and repeated proceedings.
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