Russia Accuses UK of Covert NATO Ops in Ukraine
Russian diplomat alleges British military officers are secretly operating in Ukraine under diplomatic cover, advising and training forces, amid rising UK-Russia tensions.
Category : Politics
Three Naxals Killed in Gadchiroli Encounter with Security Forces
In a significant security operation, three Naxal insurgents were neutralized during a fierce encounter with security forces in the Fodewada forest area of Gadchiroli, near the Narayanpur border in Bhamragad tehsil.
Parliament Motion Passed Amid Disruption, Budget Debate Starts
The Motion of Thanks to the President's address was passed in both houses of Parliament amid fiery sessions and opposition allegations of procedural violations. The Lok Sabha passed it without PM Modi's speech, while the Rajya Sabha approved after his add
MSRDC Emergency Plan After Expressway Gridlock
Following a 1.5-day traffic standstill on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway due to a gas tanker accident, MSRDC is creating a special emergency traffic plan to prevent future crises.
Saudi Arabia Starts 2026 Hajj Visa Process Four Months Early
Saudi authorities have launched the visa process for the 2026 Hajj season nearly four months before rituals begin, aiming to enhance planning, service readiness, and pilgrim comfort as part of Vision 2030 goals.
AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead in Jalandhar Gurdwara Attack
Aam Aadmi Party local leader Lucky Oberoi was fatally shot by unidentified assailants on a scooter outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town. Police have launched an investigation into the motive behind the killing.
Odisha Merchant Navy Officer Missing Near Mauritius
An Indian Merchant Navy officer from Odisha has gone missing from his vessel near Mauritius. His family urgently seeks intervention from the Indian government to locate him.
ED Seizes ₹2.2 Crore in Arunachal Highway Scam Raids
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh, seizing ₹2.2 crore in cash linked to a money laundering probe into the Trans-Arunachal Highway compensation scam involving inflated assessments and fake beneficiari
Farmer Leaders Detained in Bathinda Ahead of Protest
Several farmer leaders were detained by police in Bathinda ahead of a planned protest, with BKU Ekta Ugrahan alleging betrayal and raising tensions in Punjab's agricultural community.
India's Russian Oil Imports Hit 11-Month Low
India's imports of Russian crude oil have dropped to their lowest level since February 2025, according to December data. This decline follows US sanctions on Russian oil majors and comes as Washington increases pressure on New Delhi to reduce energy ties
Rajasthan Murder: Wife, Lover Allegedly Kill Husband on Evening Walk
A young man's routine evening walk with his wife in Sri Ganganagar ended in a brutal murder, allegedly orchestrated by his spouse and her long-time boyfriend just months after their arranged marriage.
Wanted Criminal Killed in UP Encounter; Constable Injured
A wanted criminal with around 90 cases in Delhi and NCR was shot dead in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, leaving a constable injured, police confirmed.
Puducherry Housing Subsidy Scheme for Concrete Homes Announced
Chief Minister N Rangasamy reveals a housing subsidy initiative in Puducherry aimed at providing concrete structures for the poor, targeting a 'hut-free' Union Territory.
Nagpur's Old Bhandara Road Widening Project Advances with Demolition
Nagpur authorities launched a demolition drive to clear acquired properties for the long-pending Old Bhandara Road widening project, supervised by District Collector Vipin Itankar, aiming to accelerate the Rs70 crore infrastructure initiative.
Victoria Hospital Digital Fraud: Rs 23 Lakh Diverted via UPI
Outsourced staff at Bengaluru's Victoria Hospital allegedly replaced government QR codes with personal UPI IDs to divert patient payments, with Rs 23 lakh suspected stolen and more potentially siphoned off.
Iran Seizes Two Foreign Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf
Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, alleging fuel smuggling. The vessels carried 1 million litres of fuel, with 15 crew detained. This occurs ahead of crucial US-Iran nuclear talks in Muscat.
MP HC: Official Complaints Not Defamation, Sets Legal Precedent
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that accusations made before official investigative authorities do not constitute defamation under Indian law, dismissing a case involving a marital dispute. This decision could protect more legal complaints from defama
Digvijaya Singh Demands GI Tag for MP Basmati Rice
Congress MP Digvijaya Singh raised the issue of basmati rice in Rajya Sabha, alleging that Madhya Pradesh produces superior quality grains but lacks the GI tag, causing farmers to lose profits to traders from other states.
Nagpur Doctor Arrested in Daughter's Suicide Case
Wardha police arrest Dr Arun Wankhede after handwritten notes and helium gas cylinder evidence emerge in the death of his 18-year-old daughter Nakshatra. The case involves allegations of years of mental harassment.
Bengal Forms Panel on SC DA Order for 20 Lakh Staff
West Bengal government establishes a 5-member committee led by Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty to examine the Supreme Court's directive on paying 25% of outstanding dearness allowance to state employees by March 31, with financial implications of Rs 1
Bengal Budget: Rs 4,000 Aid for Landless Farm Workers
West Bengal's budget introduces annual Rs 4,000 support for landless agricultural labourers, increases MGNREGA work days, and announces a new Agro-Industrial Park in Singur.
Bengal Assembly Clashes Over Electoral Roll Revision
The West Bengal assembly witnessed intense political sparring as the speaker blocked a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing the matter's sub judice status before the Supreme Court.
BJP Criticizes Bengal Budget as 'Visionless' and 'Manifesto'
Bengal BJP leaders harshly criticize the state's vote-on-account budget, calling it a 'visionless' document that lacks financial clarity and fails to address job creation and industrial growth.
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Union Budget, Praises Bengal's Budget
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Union budget as visionless, while highlighting Bengal's people-friendly budget with new schemes and economic discipline.
Nagpur HC Criticizes NMC Over Sanitation Failures, Orders PIL
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court criticized Nagpur Municipal Corporation for sanitation failures, noting 'Swachh Nagpur' remains a slogan. The court ordered a PIL registration and may allow zone-wise complaints via WhatsApp.
West Bengal DMs Seek Extension for Electoral Roll Hearings
District Magistrates in West Bengal, including Malda and South 24 Parganas, request deadline extension for Special Intensive Revision hearings due to high logical discrepancy cases.
Congress to Contest All 294 Bengal Seats Alone in 2026
The Congress party has officially severed its decade-long alliance with the Left Front in West Bengal, announcing it will contest all 294 assembly seats independently in the 2026 state elections, creating a four-cornered political contest.
Governor's Short Speech Sparks Bengal Assembly Clash
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose delivered a truncated four-and-a-half-minute speech before the budget session, avoiding controversies but failing to prevent fiery exchanges between CM Mamata Banerjee and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Congress Faction Withdraws Court Petition in Chandrapur
Eighteen Congress corporators aligned with Vijay Wadettiwar withdrew their High Court petition against the divisional commissioner after resolving disputes amicably with government officials.
12 Maoists with Rs 54 Lakh Bounty Surrender in Bijapur
At least 12 Maoist cadres, including eight women, surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, turning in automatic weapons and a large cache of explosives. The group carried a combined bounty of Rs 54 lakh.
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