Raninder Singh Skips ED Summons in FEMA Probe
Raninder Singh, son of former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, did not appear before the ED in a FEMA probe into alleged foreign assets. Amarinder was also summoned but is unlikely to attend due to surgery.
Category : Politics
BJP MP Kashyap Flags Delay in Himachal's Key Four-Lane Road Project
Former BJP state president and Shimla MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap raised concerns in Lok Sabha about delays in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh four-lane road, citing impacts on industry, employment, and public safety in Himachal Pradesh.
Punjab CM's Lok Milni in Jalandhar Resolves Public Issues
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann conducted a Lok Milni at his Jalandhar residence, listening to residents' grievances and ensuring immediate redressal through on-the-spot directives to officials.
Acid Attack Survivor Wins Rs 8 Lakh After 15-Year Fight
Saleema, an acid attack survivor, secured Rs 5 lakh compensation plus Rs 3 lakh interim relief after 15 years. The attack in 2010 burned 25% of her body, costing over Rs 10 lakh in treatment.
SC's Inconsistent Rulings Risk Judicial Finality
The Supreme Court's recent rulings revising earlier positions have applied inconsistent standards, potentially diluting judicial finality and creating jurisprudential confusion in India's legal system.
Ludhiana MC Bond Plan Stalls, Pune Model Eyed for Funds
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation's plan to issue bonds for public investment has resumed after eight years but faces delays due to lack of expertise. Officials cite need for credit rating and technical skills, while looking to Pune's successful bond issuanc
AAP MLA Alleges Haryana CM Offered BJP Ticket for 2027 Polls
AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj claims Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini offered her a BJP ticket for the 2027 Punjab elections, which she refused, reaffirming her loyalty to AAP.
Congress Leader Slams Indo-US Trade Deal as Anti-Farmer
Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira criticizes the proposed Indo-US trade deal, warning it poses a serious threat to Punjab's agricultural economy and Indian farmers' livelihoods.
Laser Attacks on Delhi Airport Aircraft Increase, Safety Risk
Delhi's IGI Airport faces a surge in laser beam incidents targeting aircraft, with pilots reporting blinding effects during critical flight phases. Authorities struggle to curb this global menace.
PSPCL Approves Land Transfer to PUDA Amid Protests in Patiala
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited board has approved transferring 50 acres of prime land in Badungar village to PUDA, despite fierce opposition from engineers and staff who call it 'selling family silver'.
Australian Arrested in Kochi for Job Scam, Luxury Flat Raid
Kochi police arrested Australian citizen Zakiyullah Parker for defrauding a UAE-based woman of Rs 5.8 lakh with fake job promises. Separately, a gang was busted for gift voucher scams targeting elderly victims.
World Bank Reviews Ludhiana Canal Water Project Progress
A high-level World Bank delegation visited Ludhiana to assess the canal-based water supply project funded by the World Bank and AIIB, noting 22% progress in 11 months and satisfaction with environmental compliance.
Buddha Dariya Green Belt in Ludhiana Left to Decay
The once-promising green belt along Buddha Dariya in Kundanpuri, Ludhiana, has deteriorated into an overgrown, desolate area. Despite initial development, lack of maintenance and unresolved pollution issues have rendered it unusable, drawing criticism fro
Bombay HC Dismisses Petition on IPS Cadre Rules in Goa
The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking enforcement of AGMUT cadre rules for IPS appointments in Goa, ruling it as a service matter outside PIL jurisdiction.
Cabinet to Approve Rs 40,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects
The Union Cabinet is expected to approve over half a dozen infrastructure projects worth over Rs 40,000 crore, including a major road-cum-rail tunnel through the Brahmaputra river in Assam, at its meeting on Friday.
Kushavati District Committee Reviews Forest Rights Act Claims
The newly formed Kushavati district committee held its inaugural meeting to assess 37 Forest Rights Act claims from Sanguem taluka villages, facing challenges with gram sabha quorum and documentation.
Goa CM Opens Valpoi Fire Station with Gym, Training Facilities
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated a modern fire station in Valpoi, Goa, featuring advanced infrastructure, recreational facilities, and a multipurpose training hall to enhance firefighter fitness and skills.
Mother-in-Law & Daughter-in-Law Lead Panchayat in Mapusa
In a unique political development, Sangeeta Naik was elected unopposed as deputy sarpanch of Agarwada-Chopdem panchayat, joining her daughter-in-law Shilpa, the sarpanch, creating a family leadership duo.
UK NATO Envoy's Romance with Intern Sparks Diplomatic Row
Britain's ambassador to NATO, Angus Lapsley, faces criticism after bringing his Italian girlfriend, an intern, into his official Brussels residence, raising concerns among senior officials.
Digha Commercial Expansion Accelerates After Temple Economic Boom
West Bengal government fast-tracks hotel and commercial development in Digha following unprecedented economic surge from Jagannath Dham. Land parcels to be e-auctioned with strict construction timelines.
Bangladesh Election Causes Historic Petrapole Border Shutdown
The normally bustling Petrapole-Benapole land border between India and Bangladesh fell eerily silent on Thursday as Bangladesh suspended all passenger movement for its landmark general election—a first in the route's 77-year history.
Panaji Residents Evicted from CCP Meeting Over Casino Protest
Panaji residents and Padma Shri awardee Libia Lobo Sardesai were removed by police from the CCP council hall while protesting a new offshore casino vessel. The scheduled meeting was cancelled, sparking political accusations.
Goa Commission Fines Panchayat PIO Rs 50,000 for RTI Violation
The Goa State Information Commission has imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on a panchayat secretary for denying CCTV footage under the RTI Act, ordering recovery from salary by Feb 15.
Ponda Police Probe Temple and Bungalow Thefts
Unidentified thieves targeted two temples and a former sarpanch's bungalow in Ponda, stealing ancient gold ornaments, cash, and liquor. Police are investigating with fingerprints and CCTV footage.
YSRCP's Ambati Rambabu Gets 14-Day Judicial Custody in Lottery Case
Former minister Ambati Rambabu remanded to 14-day judicial custody by Guntur court in alleged Sankranti lucky draw scam involving pension fund deductions.
Hawley and Ellison Clash in Senate Hearing Over Fraud
A Senate hearing turned heated as Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of complicity in a fraud scheme, leading to a shouting match and calls for resignation.
Bangladeshi Migrant Wins UK Asylum Over Political Charges
A Bangladeshi migrant, known as MM, has won the right to remain in Britain after a court ruled he cannot be deported due to a 20-year prison sentence on explosives charges in Bangladesh, deemed false and politically motivated.
Calangute Temple Robbed Again: Thieves Steal Cash
In a second burglary within a year, four unidentified thieves broke into Shree Shantadurga temple in Verem, Calangute, stealing cash from donation boxes. CCTV footage captured the hour-long heist.
FIR Against Man Impersonating GSPCB Official in Goa
Anjuna police have registered an FIR against Suraj Pendse for posing as a Goa State Pollution Control Board official and cheating Club Goya of Rs 14.2 lakh. The accused is already in custody for similar offences.
Delhi Family Tragedy: Mother, Son Die in Accident from Dehradun
A Delhi family is devastated after a fatal accident claimed the lives of Neelam Garg and her son Deepanshu while traveling from Dehradun. Relatives mourn as the family grapples with the loss.
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