President Murmu's 5-Day Odisha Visit: Key Events & Projects
President Droupadi Murmu begins a five-day visit to Odisha on February 2, attending convocations, inaugurating projects, and engaging with tribal communities across multiple districts.
Category : Politics
Haryana Regularizes 26 Colonies, Panchkula Left Out
Haryana government regularized 26 colonies statewide, but Panchkula district received none despite repeated promises. Nearly 70 colonies await regularization, facing poor living conditions and civic neglect.
HC Admits Petition on Panchkula MC Ward Delimitation Issues
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has admitted a petition challenging ward delimitation and SC population figures for Panchkula MC elections, with hearing set for February 18.
Chandigarh School Head Alleges Fund Irregularities
Sonia Sharma, president of GMSSS Sector 46-D school committee, alleges unauthorized signatory changes and improper handling of Samagra Shiksha scheme funds in Chandigarh.
Mohali Court Acquits Four in 2019 Drug Case Over Police Failures
A Mohali district court has acquitted four men in a 2019 drug smuggling case, ruling that police failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to procedural lapses and witness contradictions.
Chandigarh May Study State Policies for Outsourced Job Security
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria indicates Chandigarh may examine other states' policies to strengthen job security for outsourced employees, following BMS delegation concerns over recent terminations.
Triple Talaq Case Widens to Include POCSO in Amroha
An FIR under the triple talaq law in Amroha has evolved into a major criminal case involving sexual violence and child abuse allegations, highlighting unresolved legal questions around Muslim personal law.
Bhopal Meat Seizure: SIT Takes Two on Remand for Questioning
The SIT investigating the banned meat seizure in Bhopal has taken slaughterhouse operator Aslam Qureshi and driver Shoaib on three-day police remand. The probe now targets the entire meat supply chain, including transportation documents and interstate lin
1.33 Lakh Flaws Found in MGNREGA Social Audits
Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights CAG report showing 1.33 lakh flaws in MGNREGA, with only Rs 2.47 crore recovered against Rs 24.12 crore recommended by Lokpal authorities.
EC Orders FIR Against TMC MLAs Over Farakka, Itahar Vandalism
The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh FIRs against TMC MLAs Manirul Islam and Mosharaf Hossain for vandalism incidents in Farakka and Itahar, with six arrested individuals released on bail and felicitated.
Governors' Powers & Conflicts with Non-BJP State Governments
Examining the constitutional framework under Schedule 6 (Articles 152-237) that defines Governor's role in state executive, amid ongoing tensions with non-BJP state governments over addresses and powers.
Governor Gehlot: Polite Yet Firm in Rajasthan Politics
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra praises former CM Ashok Gehlot for his courteous approach and steadfast determination in governance, highlighting his political resilience.
Macron's Sunglasses Steal Davos Spotlight
French President Emmanuel Macron's reflective aviator sunglasses at Davos created unintended global buzz, with analysts seeing political symbolism and shares of the Italian owner surging.
School Bus Hits Motorcycle in Faridabad, 3 Children Injured
Three schoolchildren sustained injuries after a private school bus collided with a motorcycle in Faridabad's Sector 16. Police are investigating allegations of speeding and negligence while examining CCTV footage.
Mohali Mayor Alleges Bias in Anti-Encroachment Drive
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh 'Jeeti' Sidhu has accused local officials of selective enforcement in demolition drives, claiming political bias and procedural violations while announcing infrastructure relief.
Tamil Nadu 2026 Polls: NDA's Alliance Strategy Unveiled
As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approach, political parties are strategizing alliances. The NDA is evaluating potential partners, with key contenders emerging in the state's dynamic political landscape.
Netaji Disappearance: Gumnami Baba Mystery and Theories
On Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, explore the enduring mystery of his disappearance and the theories linking him to Gumnami Baba, a reclusive figure in Uttar Pradesh.
SAD Accuses Punjab Govt of Misleading Health Insurance
Shiromani Akali Dal criticizes Punjab's new health insurance, alleging it offers only Rs 1 lakh coverage instead of promised Rs 10 lakh and is an election data collection tool.
Ahmedabad Woman Attacked with Knife, Files Police Complaint
A 21-year-old homemaker in Ahmedabad has filed a police complaint alleging she was attacked with a knife by a youth she knew before her marriage. The incident occurred in Behrampura when she stepped out to buy items.
Ahmedabad Murder: Mobile Game Dispute Leads to Stabbing
A 25-year-old salesman was stabbed to death near a police station in Ahmedabad. Police attribute it to a mobile game quarrel, while the family alleges drug-fueled personal enmity.
Calcutta HC Orders Review of 32-Year Inmate's Release
Calcutta High Court directs judicial department to reconsider premature release of man serving 32 years for murder, emphasizing correctional home reforms.
UP Leads Compliance Reforms: Yogi Govt Implements Phase-II
Uttar Pradesh government, ranked first in compliance reduction phase-I, implements phase-II reforms across 9 themes including land use, construction, energy, and environment with digital integration.
Ahmedabad Man Booked for Fake Degrees in US Visa Case
Ahmedabad Crime Branch registers case against resident Jay Patel and unidentified accomplice for allegedly using forged educational certificates to obtain US H-1B visa through fraudulent means.
Acid Attack Injures Mother, Baby in Gurdaspur
A mother and her seven-month-old child were injured in an acid attack in Chol Chakk village, Gurdaspur. The attackers fled, leaving containers behind. Police are investigating.
Border Village Chaugurji Gets Bridge, Water & Solar Power
Chaugurji village on Indo-Nepal border receives pontoon bridge, tap water connections and solar street-lights, ending years of isolation and improving access to essential services.
BJP, SGPC Criticize Sajjan Kumar Acquittal in 1984 Riots Case
Political rivals BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal-backed SGPC have jointly condemned the acquittal of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, calling it a grave injustice to victims' families after 41 years of waiting for justice.
Judge Recuses from Amritpal Singh's Parliament Plea
A Punjab and Haryana High Court judge recused himself from hearing radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh's petition to attend Parliament's Budget session. The case will now be heard on Friday by a special bench.
Greater Noida: Two Arrested for Fatal Drunken Brawl
Two men were arrested in Greater Noida's Sector Beta 2 for fatally assaulting their friend during a drunken argument. The victim succumbed to injuries at Yatharth Hospital.
BJP's Nabin Sparks Rajasthan Leadership Speculation
Nitin Nabin's appointment as BJP national president has ignited intense speculation about Rajasthan leaders' roles in his core team, with age, RSS background, and organizational skills as key criteria.
ED Attaches Rs 11.3 Crore Properties in Godhra Smuggling Case
The Enforcement Directorate's Ahmedabad office has provisionally attached 14 properties worth Rs 11.3 crore in Godhra linked to illegal khair wood smuggling from Gujarat wildlife sanctuaries.
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