Ahmedabad Police Seize Rs 8 Cr Hybrid Cannabis, Arrest Siblings
Ahmedabad SOG arrests brother-sister duo, seizes 22.78kg hybrid cannabis worth Rs 7.97 crore linked to Thailand network. Total recovery valued at Rs 8.01 crore.
Category : Politics
Seventh Suspect Under Probe in Thiruvalla Spa Rape Case
Kerala police are investigating a seventh individual suspected of driving the accused to the spa in the Thiruvalla rape case. Six persons have already been arrested for the February 1 incident.
Nagpur AI Traffic System Delayed, Misses February Deadline
Nagpur's ambitious AI-powered traffic management system faces significant delays, with only 10 of 171 junctions fully functional. The contractor Keltron is unlikely to meet the February 14 deadline, raising concerns about project execution.
Haryana GRP Arrests Two with 15 Kg Charas at Chandigarh Station
Haryana Government Railway Police arrested two individuals with 15 kg of charas valued at Rs 30 lakh at Chandigarh railway station. DGP Ajay Singhal praised the team's efforts under a 'Zero Tolerance' policy against drug trafficking.
HC Dismisses Retired Vets' Plea for Pension NPA Inclusion
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed petitions from retired veterinary doctors seeking non-practising allowance in pension, ruling benefits cannot be applied retrospectively.
Kolhapur-Mumbai Flight Service Doubles Frequency, Evening Schedule
Kolhapur-Mumbai flights will now operate twice weekly in both morning and evening sessions, with plans for daily service. Rajya Sabha MP Dhananjay Mahadik announced the enhanced schedule for passenger convenience.
MP Arvind Booked for Intimidating Police, Poll Staff
Police in Hyderabad have registered a criminal case against Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind and associates for allegedly intimidating policemen and election staff at a polling station during municipal elections.
Defence Ministry Signs Rs 2,312 Cr Contract with HAL for Dornier Aircraft
The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for production of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard, boosting Make-in-India and maritime security.
Johnson Screams 'Despicable' at Ellison in Senate Hearing
A Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing turned explosive as Sen. Ron Johnson confronted Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over anti-ICE protests, accusing him of encouraging dangerous activism.
Hawley Demands Jail for Minnesota AG Over Fraud Donations
A Senate hearing erupted as Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of accepting campaign funds from convicted fraudsters in a scheme costing taxpayers hundreds of millions.
Mahadevappa: No Question of CM Siddaramaiah Stepping Down
Karnataka Minister Mahadevappa firmly denies rumors of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stepping down, stating the issue does not arise and highlighting Siddaramaiah's commitment to the party high command's decisions.
Chalavadi Urges CM Siddaramaiah on Internal Quota and Vacancies
Chalavadi urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to implement internal quota and fill vacancies, questioning the use of SC/ST funds for Congress guarantees.
India Approves Historic $40B Defence Deal for 114 Rafale Jets
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal worth approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore, marking the country's largest defence procurement since independence.
Kerala BJP LSG Winners Meet PM Modi, Discuss Development
101 BJP candidates who won in Kerala's LSG polls met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss deepening party connect, good governance, and urban development projects.
Karnataka Farmers Demand Legal MSP Guarantee from CM
Farmers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to push the central government for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, implementing the Swaminathan Commission's C2+50% formula.
Karnataka HC Orders Municipal Trust Property Management System
The Karnataka High Court has mandated the state government to create a municipal trust property management system to ensure proper oversight and prevent misuse of public assets.
BJP Alleges Congress MLAs' Tour is Political Junket
The BJP accuses 25 Congress MLAs from Karnataka's Siddaramaiah camp of using an official study tour for political lobbying, sparking controversy despite ministerial denials.
Kerala Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Bike, Rider Arrested
A 66-year-old man was fatally struck by a speeding motorcycle while walking with his grandson in Kaliyikkavila. Police used CCTV footage to arrest the fleeing rider.
Surat Police Seize Rs 1.55 Cr Poppy Straw, Arrest Two
Surat Rural police's LCB seized 1,034kg of poppy straw worth Rs 1.55 crore from a truck near Kadodara, arresting two and declaring one wanted in a major drug bust under NDPS Act.
Surat Deputy Municipal Commissioner Swati Desai Resigns
Deputy municipal commissioner Swati Desai of Surat Municipal Corporation resigns, citing health and personal reasons. Her resignation is under consideration, sparking speculation in the civic body.
Junagadh Farmer's House Burgled, Rs 7.4 Lakh Gold & Cash Stolen
A farmer's house in Muktupur village, Junagadh, was burgled while the family attended a wedding. Thieves stole 80g gold jewellery and Rs 1,800 cash, totaling Rs 7.4 lakh. Police have registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Chennithala Exposes Rs 7 Crore Ayyappa Sangamam Corruption
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleges massive corruption in the Global Ayyappa Sangamam event, citing a Rs 7 crore expenditure and significant financial discrepancies revealed in a special commissioner's report.
Kerala's NAWO-DHAN Scheme to Revive Fallow Farmland
Kerala launches NAWO-DHAN, a collaborative farming model under the World Bank-backed KERA project, targeting 30% of 1 lakh hectares of unused land for cultivation through investor-landowner partnerships.
Kerala Fisheries Gets Rs 1,418 Crore Boost Under PMMSY
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh reveals Kerala received Rs 1,418.51 crore for fisheries projects in five years under PMMSY, including deep-sea vessels, artificial reefs, and climate-resilient villages, with strict environmental safeguards.
Muslim Board, Left Oppose Mandatory Full Vande Mataram Recitation
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Left parties have strongly objected to the government's notification mandating recitation of all six verses of Vande Mataram, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of religious freedom.
Ashoka Accuses Siddaramaiah, Rahul of Excise Scam Involvement
Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka makes explosive allegations, claiming CM Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi have financial stakes in excise scam proceeds while criticizing the state's healthcare funding crisis.
Kozhikode School Clash, Bar Vandalism in Kerala Strike
Tension erupted in Kozhikode as trade union activists clashed with residents outside a school during Kerala's nationwide strike, with a teenager allegedly assaulted. In a separate incident, protesters vandalized a bar in Changanassery.
Nashik Police Arrest Six in Coaching Centre Attack
Nashik police arrested six individuals for attacking a coaching centre employee, allegedly over demands for Hindi-speaking teachers to resign. The accused claimed political affiliation.
Kerala Leader Seeks Public Debate on Hartal Strikes
Opposition leader V D Satheesan questions the conversion of nationwide strikes into hartals in Kerala, calling for public discussion on whether this practice has become outdated.
Karnataka's 41 Agriculture Labs Get NABL Accreditation
Forty-one laboratories under Karnataka's agriculture department have secured NABL accreditation, including soil, fertilizer, pesticide, and seed testing facilities. This enhances reliability for farmers in soil analysis and fertilizer management.
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