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The US tested its nuclear-capable Minuteman III “doomsday” missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, capable of striking anywhere on Earth. Equipped with two reentry vehicles, the launch aimed to collect data on accuracy and reliability. The test coincides with escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict.
5 people, including a woman, died and 2 were injured in a road accident at Phulparas, Madhubani, Bihar, today, police said. An SUV carrying them rammed into a truck. One person died on the spot, while 4 others succumbed to injuries during treatment. The injured are being treated, and all deceased are reportedly from Haryana, […]
Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha announced she will launch a new political party within two months, seeking Lord Balaji’s blessings during her Tirupati visit. She urged proper preparation of the temple laddu amid recent rumours. Recently, a Delhi court discharged her, Arvind Kejriwal, and others in the liquor policy case, citing no criminal intent.
The Maharashtra CID questioned VK Singh, owner of VSR Ventures, which operated the Learjet 45 that crashed near Baramati on January 28, killing deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. Investigators are probing possible sabotage or negligence. Jay Pawar demanded grounding of all VSR aircraft, citing a video allegedly showing the chief pilot dozing mid-flight.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin filed his Rajya Sabha nomination today, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, and other leaders, marking a major political show of strength. The BJP also nominated Shivesh Kumar, while RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha joined as an NDA candidate. Five Bihar RS seats are up for […]
PM Modi said India and Finland are strengthening ties through a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability. After talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, he highlighted cooperation in AI, 6G, clean energy, and quantum computing. He said the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement will boost trade, investment, and technology collaboration.
The Kerala High Court today declined to entertain a PIL seeking to change the title of the film “The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond.” The bench criticized remarks made against a division bench that cleared the film’s release. Petitioners later apologized, and the court allowed them to file a fresh plea after removing the objectionable portions.
Delhi Traffic Police booked over 1,200 motorists for drunk driving during a special Holi enforcement drive across the city. Data showed 1,204 challans for drunken driving and 3,725 for other violations. The western range reported the highest cases. Police set up checkpoints and breath analyser tests, urging citizens to celebrate responsibly and follow traffic rules.
In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a four-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his grandmother, Sindhu Thackeray, poured boiling water on him during Holi celebrations. CCTV footage showed the child splashing colored water on her, prompting the attack. He sustained burns over 45% of his lower body while another woman tried to cool him with normal water.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a DANICS officer’s plea challenging a disciplinary penalty over a 2016 land acquisition order allowing a ₹3.26 crore refund. Upholding the CAT decision, the court cited delay in filing and said the officer lacked authority to reverse acquisition proceedings. It found no procedural illegality and rejected claims of discrimination.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to file his Rajya Sabha nomination today, triggering speculation about his successor. BJP leader Nitin Nabin will also file papers, with Amit Shah expected in Patna. If Kumar shifts to Parliament, a BJP leader may become Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, while his son Nishant Kumar may debut […]
Three Congress MLAs, Kamalakhya De Purkayastha, Sashikanta Das, and Basanta Das, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, shocking local political circles. They were inducted by state BJP chief Dilip Saikia in the presence of Union minister Pabitra Margherita, dealing a major setback to the Indian National Congress.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G. Ravi Kumar said the state government is spending Rs 6,000 crore to build 200 new electric substations across the state. Addressing the Assembly, he stated the project targets areas facing heavy power loads, aiming to strengthen electricity infrastructure and ensure a reliable power supply.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is expected to file his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections today, JD(U) leaders confirmed. He is likely to submit them at the state assembly around 11 am. Meanwhile, BJP state president Nitin Nabin is also scheduled to file his nomination papers, marking the formal start of the Rajya Sabha poll […]
Transporters in Maharashtra have announced a statewide “chakka jam,” followed by an indefinite strike protesting e-challans and other challenges. After talks at the Maharashtra Transport Commissioner’s office failed, the M-TAC confirmed demonstrations at Azad Maidan in Mumbai and outside RTO offices across the state before the strike begins.