Greater Berhampur Plan: 34 Villages to Merge with BMC
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
Category : Politics
Assam CM Sarma: 2026 is election year, BJP ready
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
Night Curfew on Meghalaya-Bangladesh Border
West Garo Hills administration enforces night curfew along India-Bangladesh border to curb infiltration and smuggling. Read the full order details and security implications.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections see 813 nominations
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Hathras woman dies by suicide, neighbour held for abetment
A 19-year-old woman in Hathras died by suicide after her neighbour allegedly refused to marry her. Police have arrested the man under BNS Section 108. Read the full details of the tragic case.
Guwahati GMC's Rs 132 Cr Plan to Combat Urban Flooding
Guwahati Municipal Corporation announces a major drive to de-silt 549 drains by March, plans Rs 132 crore for infrastructure, and offers tax rebates for eco-friendly practices. Read more.
Modi's Personal Tribute to Khaleda Zia, Letter Handed by Jaishankar
PM Modi sent a personal condolence letter to Tarique Rahman, praising former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia as a leader of rare resolve. Read how her legacy is seen shaping bilateral relations.
BJP's Major Candidate Shakeup Ahead of Nashik Civic Polls
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
Delhi's Rs 17,000 Cr Power Plan for Rising Demand
Delhi govt unveils multi-pronged strategy including rooftop solar expansion under Surya Ghar, infra under flyovers & major grid upgrade to meet power demand set to hit 20,000 MW by 2040.
Fake CBI officers rob trader of Rs 50 lakh, held
Five men arrested for posing as CBI officers and looting cash & jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from a Bulandshahr trader. Police solved the case with CCTV footage and a tip from a former servant.
HC Orders Probe Into Fake Disability Certificates in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand High Court forms a medical committee led by an AIIMS Rishikesh neurologist to investigate fraudulent reservation claims using invalid disability certificates. Report due by March 15.
Operation Sindoor: India's Decisive Anti-Terror Strike
India's Operation Sindoor delivered a calibrated, decisive blow against terror, eliminating over 100 terrorists in response to the Pahalgam attack. Read the full details of the military action.
Finnish Police Seize Ship Over Suspected Undersea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities detain vessel 'Fitburg' suspected of damaging a key telecom cable between Helsinki and Estonia. 14 crew members held. Read the full investigation details.
New automated fitness test rules for private cars, bikes in India
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory automated fitness & pollution tests for private vehicles over 15 years old. New rules include geotagged video uploads to curb malpractices. Learn the key changes.
791 Drone Intrusions on India's Western Border in 2025
India reports 791 drone intrusions from Pakistan in 2025 for smuggling & infiltration. Defence Ministry details counter-measures & security improvements in J&K. Read the full report.
Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Approved
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
Nadda Hits Back at Kharge Over 'Falsehoods' Against Govt
BJP chief J P Nadda accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of peddling falsehoods against the Modi government. Read the full point-by-point rebuttal on key issues like MGNREGA, economy, and elections.
Moradabad: Sisters Run Over by Train, Killed on Spot
Two teenage sisters from Beejna village died after being hit by a passenger train while crossing tracks to pluck bathua. Police are investigating the tragic accident. Read more for details.
Assam couple killed by mob over witchcraft suspicion
A couple was killed after a mob set their house on fire in Assam's Karbi Anglong district over witchcraft suspicions. Police have launched an investigation. Read more.
Jaishankar hands Modi's letter to BNP's Tarique Rahman
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met BNP chief Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, delivering a personal letter from PM Modi. The meeting focused on bilateral ties and condolences for Khaleda Zia.
Police Constable Dies in Hit-and-Run, SUV Flees Scene
A police constable, Sebak Dutta, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Panchgram–Dhaleswar bypass in Hailakandi district. Police are searching for the speeding SUV using CCTV footage. Read the full report.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK Return Triggers New Controversy
Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release to the UK ignites a firestorm over past online posts, citizenship vetting, and the complex legacy of Arab Spring icons. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand HC: Not every failed relationship is rape
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail in a rape case, observing that not every consensual relationship that doesn't lead to marriage is coercive. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Goa Fire Probe Finds Illegal Club, Collusion by Authorities
Magisterial inquiry reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan, operated with forged permits, pointing to systemic failure and official collusion. Read the shocking details.
Nashik Civic Polls: BJP Nomination Rejected, 77 Invalid in Cidco
Scrutiny for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections sees BJP's Mukesh Shahane nomination rejected. 2,357 papers checked, many invalid. Key triangular contests emerge. Read for full analysis.
Fire Destroys Garage at Nainital's BD Pandey Hospital
A major fire destroyed an outhouse garage at BD Pandey District Hospital in Nainital early Wednesday. No lives were lost, but vehicles were damaged. This is the town's third fire in three months. Read the full report.
Uttarakhand HC extends soapstone mining ban in Bageshwar
Uttarakhand High Court extends the ban on mechanised soapstone mining in Bageshwar, forms a high-powered committee to assess environmental damage. Read the full story.
Police Revisit Racial Slur Claims in Dehradun Murder
Dehradun police will consider new statements from Anjel Chakma's family about alleged racial slurs. The attack on Dec 9 led to his death on Dec 26. Read the latest updates.
Two farmers injured in gaur attack in Sangli's Mandur village
Two farmers were seriously injured in a wild gaur attack in Sangli. This marks the fourth such incident in the Kolhapur-Sangli belt in five days, sparking fear and anger among locals over forest department inaction.
BJP ticket row intensifies: Cars painted black, protests continue
BJP's internal crisis deepens in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as denied ticket aspirants protest, vandalize leaders' cars. Hunger strike called off after mediation. Read the full story.
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