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.
Category : Politics
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.
Maihar School Scandal: Firms Face FIRs Over Rs 4.37 Crore Fraud
Maihar district administration orders criminal cases and bank account freeze against three private firms for an alleged Rs 4.37 crore school construction fraud involving fabricated projects at 21 government schools.
Amravati Murder: Partner Arrested in Ahmedabad After 4 Months
Frezarpura police arrested Subhash Wankhade from Ahmedabad for murdering his live-in partner Kavita in Amravati. The crime occurred after a domestic dispute escalated four months ago.
Nagpur Leaders Honor Ajit Pawar's Discipline at Cross-Party Condolence
Political rivals and civic leaders gathered in Nagpur for an all-party condolence meeting for former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, highlighting his exceptional work ethics, administrative discipline, and cross-party respect.
Vidarbha River-Linking Project Advances, Work to Start Soon
The ambitious Wainganga-Nalganga river-linking project in Maharashtra is progressing through clearances, with officials confident that on-ground work could begin within a year to irrigate over 4 lakh hectares across eight districts.
Natural Farming Vital for Vidarbha Amid Climate Change
Dr KB Kathiria emphasizes natural farming as the only sustainable path for Vidarbha farmers facing climate change, water scarcity, and rising costs. PDKV awards 2,936 degrees and implements a successful rural development program.
Sunali Khatun's Aadhaar Hearing Coincides with Mamata's Speech
As CM Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP and central forces in the Assembly, Sunali Khatun attended an Aadhaar deactivation hearing nearby, highlighting her struggle with documentation.
Vaishnaw: Assess Social Media's Role in Societal Harmony
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasizes evaluating social media's impact on societal harmony and trust, citing Economic Survey concerns about digital addiction and harmful content.
PM Modi Attacks Congress in Rajya Sabha Over 'Kabr' Slogan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha, referencing the 'Modi teri kabr khudegi' slogan. Also, FM Sitharaman's interview, India-Russia ties, and Suryakumar Yadav's comeback story.
Telangana CM Challenges BJP, Criticizes Shah on Minority Quota
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has publicly challenged the BJP to form a government while strongly criticizing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on minority reservations. He also announced plans for anti-hate speech legislation with legal e
Meghalaya Mine Blast: CM Sangma Warns of Strict Action
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has issued a stern warning of strict action following a devastating mine blast in Meghalaya, emphasizing accountability and safety reforms.
Nagpur Police Seals 100+ Rooms in Anti-Trafficking Operation
Nagpur police have sealed over 100 rooms across 23 premises in the past year under 'Operation Shakti', their flagship anti-trafficking initiative. The action targets properties facilitating prostitution under PITA laws.
NHRC Orders Odisha Govt to Reply on Koraput Villages' Power Crisis
The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Odisha government to file a reply within four weeks regarding 34 unelectrified villages in Koraput district, citing potential human rights violations under Article 21 of the Constitution.
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