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Tensions arose in Baharampur, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, after local TMC leader Pradip Dutta was shot dead while out for a morning walk on Wednesday. Unidentified assailants fired 7 bullets at him from close range. Locals heard the shots and found him bleeding; he was taken to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on […]
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal launched the ‘Jan Sampark’ campaign ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, with party workers distributing his letter to residents until October 29. In the letter, Kejriwal claims his arrest and that of other leaders were politically motivated, aimed at disrupting AAP’s governance. He insists, “I am not corrupt; BJP jailed me […]
Amit Shah urged young Indian Police Service officers to adopt a ruthless approach against anti-national activities. Speaking to the 2023 IPS probationers, he emphasized protecting citizens’ fundamental rights and minimizing crime. Amit Shah highlighted that national security encompasses not only border safety but also the protection of citizens’ rights as enshrined in the Constitution.
The new liquor policy has began on Wednesday, October 16, in Andhra Pradesh. As part of the new liquor policy, the govt has allocated it to private individuals. As per poll promises, guidelines for new shops have been finalized, and branded liquor prices have also changed. The government has also revealed that liquor shops can […]
The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairperson and close aide of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, K Marigowda, resigned on Wednesday, citing health reasons. His resignation comes amid an ongoing probe into the MUDA site allotment case involving Siddaramaiah. Last month, Marigowda was hospitalized for severe discomfort and exhaustion, receiving treatment in Bengaluru and Mysuru.
The AP Cabinet meeting is currently underway under the chairmanship of CM Chandrababu. During the meeting, the cabinet approved the clean energy policy and the new Industrial Development Policy 4.0 for 2024-29, which aims to create 20 lakh jobs. A green signal was also given for the new MSME policy. Additionally, the cabinet will pass […]
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced a 4% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, raising it to 50% of their basic salary. This change will benefit approximately 3.9 lakh employees and will take effect from November 1. The hike aligns the state’s DA with that of the central government, ahead […]
During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, EAM S Jaishankar criticized Pakistan, asserting that cross-border activities marked by extremism and separatism hinder bilateral trade and relations. He further stated that if borders are characterized by terrorism, they will not foster trade, energy flows, connectivity, or people-to-people exchanges, as outlined in the Charter.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticized the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), labeling it a “toothless wonder.” The court also ordered the CAQM to take action against Haryana and Punjab government officials for their failure to address violations.
In the new J&K govt, 4 National Conference MLAs and 1 Independent were sworn in as Cabinet ministers on Wednesday, with no current representation from the Congress. Omar Abdullah, taking the oath as CM for a second term, will be joined by Surinder Singh Choudhary as his deputy. The ministers who took oath are Sakina […]
The Bombay High Court has rejected a petition challenging Anil Desai’s election as the Shiv Sena (UBT) representative for the Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha seat. Desai won by 53,384 votes against the Eknath Shinde faction’s Rahul Shewale. The petition, filed by advocate Mahendra Bhingardive, sought to invalidate Desai’s nomination papers and declare him the […]
Omar Abdullah took the oath as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in a grand ceremony attended by prominent leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, and Kanimozhi on Wednesday. While the Congress party, which secured 6 seats in the recent elections and is part of the INDIA alliance, will […]
Resident doctors from major Delhi hospitals will protest outside Bengal Bhawan on Wednesday evening, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Organized by the Joint Delhi Resident Doctors’ Association, the protest will feature participants from AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, and others, continuing a movement that began with a nationwide strike.
Several IAS officers filed a lunch motion plea in the High Court of Telangana, challenging the verdict of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The court accepted the plea and will hear it on Wednesday at 2:30 PM. The petition was filed by IAS officers Amrapali Kata, Ronald Rose, and others. The CAT had earlier instructed that […]
On Wednesday, Oct 16, PM Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to National Security Guard (NSG) officials on the 40th foundation day of the NSG. Known as India’s elite counter-terrorism force, the NSG is popularly referred to as the “Black Cats.” It was established on Oct 16, 1984, following ‘Operation Blue Star.’ An official bill was […]