Budget 2026: Five Demands for Indian Agriculture

As the February 1 budget approaches, Indian agriculture needs focused interventions on price support, soil health, research funding, subsidy rationalization, and non-farm schemes to boost rural incomes.

Experts Analyze Last Seconds of Ajit Pawar's Learjet Crash

Senior pilots analyzing CCTV footage reveal low visibility triggered events leading to the Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. The aircraft showed an abrupt 90-degree roll before disappearing from view.

Smart Meter Pakhwada: Power Ministry's Mandatory Drive

Union Power Ministry directs all discoms to observe Smart Meter Pakhwada from Feb 9-23 with mandatory house-to-house demonstrations to address growing complaints about smart prepaid meters across India.

UP Rehab Plan for Bahraich Village After Boat Tragedy

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a comprehensive rehabilitation package for 136 families in Bharthapur village, Bahraich, following a fatal boat accident that claimed nine lives in October 2023.

Rs 1,000 Crore Sewerage for Gorakhpur & Varanasi

A massive budget of nearly Rs 1,000 crore has been approved to provide proper sewerage networks to thousands of households in Gorakhpur and Varanasi under the AMRUT scheme's second phase.

High Court Lifts Bike Taxi Ban in Karnataka

The Karnataka High Court has officially lifted the ban on bike taxis, leading to faster bookings and reduced fares for commuters in Bengaluru. This decision overturns previous restrictions and clarifies legal status for ride-hailing services.

Tribute to Journalist Sahdev Mali in Lucknow

A tehri bhoj was organized by the UP Press Club and UP Working Journalist Union in Lucknow to honor the memory of journalist Sahdev Mali, attended by political leaders and media figures.

Aviation Safety, Duopoly Flagged in Rajya Sabha

CPI(M) MP John Brittas highlighted falling safety standards and duopoly in civil aviation following recent crashes, while other MPs raised issues on food security and surrogate advertising.

Salem Man Murders Daughter, Surrenders to Police

In a shocking incident in Salem district, a 58-year-old butcher murdered his daughter by slitting her throat with a hatchet. The accused, M Selvaraj, surrendered at Vazhapadi police station early Thursday morning.

DGP Rajeev Kumar's Farewell Speech Highlights Courage

Outgoing West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar emphasized that courage means standing firm by conscience during his farewell ceremony, while uncertainty looms over his successor appointment amid legal challenges.

UP Cabinet Approves Rehabilitation for 99 Displaced Families

The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet has approved a plan to rehabilitate 99 Hindu families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, who were living illegally in Meerut division. They will be resettled in Kanpur Dehat district with land leases.

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