PWD Upgrades Sangam Vihar Roads, Plans New Corridor
Delhi's PWD initiates comprehensive road upgrades in Sangam Vihar, including safety enhancements and a proposed new corridor to improve connectivity and reduce congestion in south Delhi.
Category : Politics
Bengaluru Child Marriage Alert Turns Out to Be Misunderstanding
A suspected child marriage case in Bengaluru's Roopena Agrahara was a misunderstanding from a father's argument with his daughter's boyfriend. Police intervened, counseled the family, and warned the boy about legal consequences under the Pocso Act.
Minister Defends Phone-Tapping Probe, Promises Action
Hyderabad's Excise and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao asserts the phone-tapping investigation is democratic, with severe punishment for guilty parties, dismissing claims of political vendetta.
Khattar Praises ITBP Chief, Details Haryana's Job Reforms
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized transparency in Haryana's employment and praised former DGP Shatrujeet Kapur's work at a Rozgar Mela event in Chandigarh.
KTR Sends Legal Notices to BJP MPs Over Defamatory Remarks
BRS working president KT Rama Rao issues legal notices to Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and MP Dharmapuri Arvind, demanding apology for defamatory statements.
Karnataka Survey Finds 10,365 Transgender Persons
A comprehensive baseline survey in Karnataka has identified 10,365 transgender persons across 31 districts, with Vijayapura reporting the highest numbers. The report recommends welfare measures.
Senior Advocate Urges More Lawyers for SC/ST Atrocity Cases
Senior advocate Lajapathi Roy emphasizes the need for more lawyers to serve as special public prosecutors in courts handling SC/ST Act cases. Evidence NGO data reveals rising caste-based violence in Tamil Nadu districts.
Congress Launches MGNREGA Rally in Hyderabad
Congress leaders in Hyderabad launched the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' rally, accusing the Modi government of undermining the rural job scheme by centralizing control and reducing workers' rights.
Kavitha Plans Municipal Polls via AIFB in Telangana
Telangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha is exploring an alliance with All India Forward Bloc to contest upcoming municipal elections in key towns, testing political waters post-BRS exit.
PM Modi to New Recruits: Remember Past Govt Hurdles, Ensure Citizen Ease
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed 61,000 new recruits at Rozgar Mela, urging them to recall difficulties faced with government offices and ensure citizens don't encounter similar problems during their tenure.
Varanasi Police Busts Sex Racket, Arrests 5 in Raid
Varanasi Cantt police dismantled a sex racket operating from a Kunj Vihar apartment, arresting five individuals including four women. The raid followed an anonymous tip and led to the recovery of incriminating evidence.
Ballia: Youth Held for Forced Conversion, Minor Molestation
Police in Ballia's Rasra area arrested a 20-year-old man on charges of forced religious conversion, molesting a minor girl, pressuring for marriage, and issuing threats under multiple sections of BNS, UP Prohibition Act, and Pocso Act.
72-Year-Old Gets 25 Years for Granddaughter's Sexual Abuse
A POCSO court in Hamirpur sentenced a 72-year-old man to 25 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his minor granddaughter over 5 years. The court also ordered ₹10.30 lakh compensation for the victim's rehabilitation.
Bengaluru Parking Fight: 12 Arrested After Temple Brawl
A routine parking argument in Bengaluru's Vidyaranyapura escalated into a violent mass fight near a temple, leading to 12 arrests. The incident involved assault on a family and police obstruction.
Bengaluru Prison Bans Oranges, Grapes Over Alcohol Fears
Bengaluru Central Prison has banned citrus fruits like oranges and grapes to prevent inmates from fermenting them into alcohol. New restrictions also limit clothing, bedding, and outside food.
ED Attaches Properties Worth Rs 19.4 Crore in Bengaluru Seat Scam
Enforcement Directorate attaches three properties worth over Rs 19.4 crore linked to educational trust trustees in Bengaluru engineering seat-blocking scam investigation.
Bengaluru's Kasavanahalli Area Faces Civic Crisis After Delimitation
Bengaluru's Kasavanahalli, Junnasandra, and Haralur areas have become civic no-man's lands after delimitation, with administrative paralysis halting projects and basic services due to unclear jurisdiction between corporations.
UP Blackout Mock Exercise with NDRF Teams Across Districts
Uttar Pradesh Civil Defence Department organized a comprehensive 'Black Out Mock Exercise' across all state districts to prepare citizens for potential air attacks and enhance emergency coordination.
Virginia Bill to End Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Violent Crimes
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia propose eliminating mandatory minimum prison sentences for violent felonies including rape and manslaughter, sparking intense debate between criminal justice reformers and public safety advocates.
India Votes Against UN Iran Resolution, Backs Tehran
India joined China and Pakistan in opposing a UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran's crackdown on protests. The vote highlights India's strategic autonomy and interests in Chabahar port.
Madras HC: Collectors Can't Decide Senior Citizen Fraud Cases
Madras High Court rules district collectors lack jurisdiction to adjudicate fraud, coercion, or undue influence claims by senior citizens under the Maintenance and Welfare Act, directing such matters to civil courts.
Varanasi Police Seize Rs 30.52 Cr Assets of Drug Kingpin's Father
Rohania police in Varanasi have issued notices to forfeit movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 30.52 crore belonging to Bhola Jaiswal, father of codeine syrup smuggling kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, under SAFEMA.
Bengaluru Ward Reservations Miss 50% Women's Quota
The draft ward reservation matrix for Bengaluru's new city corporations reveals a shortfall in women's representation, with only 47.7% seats reserved for women, sparking criticism from former councillors and rights advocates.
Gurgaon Toll Plaza Shift & Highway Projects Reviewed
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh reviewed progress on shifting Kherki Daula toll plaza to Pachgaon and multiple highway projects in Gurgaon, emphasizing minimal disruption to commuters and quality construction.
Delhi Banquet Hall Fire Injures Four, Owner Uncooperative
A fire at a banquet hall in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar injured four people, with one in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident and have summoned the uncooperative owner for questioning.
Delhi to Build Flyover on Outer Ring Road for Traffic Relief
Delhi government approves construction of a flyover on Outer Ring Road connecting Keshopur to Haiderpur to ease chronic traffic congestion in northwest Delhi areas including Punjabi Bagh and Rohini.
SC Judge Criticizes Collegium's Transfer of Justice Sreedharan
Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan expressed dissent over the collegium's transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from MP to Allahabad HC, calling it executive intrusion that compromises judicial independence.
Man Arrested for Looting Videographers' Cameras in Varanasi
Ghosi police in Mau district arrested Arpit Mishra for allegedly looting cameras from videographers through fake event bookings. Police recovered seven cameras worth Rs20 lakh and an SUV.
Bengaluru Cop Arrested for Molesting Minor at Freedom Park
A 30-year-old police constable from RT Nagar station was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a 16-year-old student at Freedom Park. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody under Pocso Act sections.
CBI Case: Puducherry Engineer's Assets 200% Higher Than Income
CBI has registered a disproportionate assets case against Puducherry PWD chief engineer M Dhinadayalan and his wife Vahida, after finding assets worth ₹2.67 crore unexplained. The case follows a bribery arrest where ₹73 lakh cash was recovered.
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