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A fierce encounter broke out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Wednesday. The gunfight began at 1 pm in the forested Abujhmad area during an anti-Naxal operation. Security forces, including the District Reserve Guard from Narayanpur and Kondagaon districts, along with the Border Security Force, are involved. The exchange of fire […]
Madhya Pradesh is introducing the ‘Birth Waiting Scheme’ to reduce maternal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries. Pregnant women from tribal areas will receive Rs 100 per day to stay in Birth Waiting Homes at community health centres, encouraging hospital deliveries. The scheme, initially launched in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Barwani, will expand to 71 civil hospitals [&hell...
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suggested that Congress MP Shashi Tharoor can sit on a ‘dharna’ (protest) to acquire land for a railway project in Kerala. His comments came while replying to a question on Nemom railway terminal. Tharoor mentioned the delay and insufficient funds for the project. Vaishnaw said the government’s focus is to make […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government will ban the serving and consumption of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public places. The decision, made during a state cabinet meeting, will amend the existing law on beef consumption. This move aims to regulate beef usage in public settings, reflecting a shift in […]
AP Congress President YS Sharmila accused former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of deflecting allegations of receiving ₹1,750 crore in bribes from Adani. Citing reports from an American investigative agency, Sharmila questioned Jagan’s involvement in power agreements with Adani, asking, “If not Jagan, who was the Chief Minister in 2021 when these deals were […]
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the central government to assist those affected by the Wayanad landslide. She highlighted the massive devastation, with people losing homes and families. Despite PM Modi’s visit, the victims have not received promised help. Vadra stressed the need for a humanitarian response, calling for politics to be […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha criticized the govt for failing to deliver on its promise of affordable domestic airfares. During a Rajya Sabha discussion on the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, Chadha highlighted several issues faced by passengers, including rising ticket prices, overcrowded airports, and high baggage charges, pointing out the government’s inability to address [&he...
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese business mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for masterminding the world’s largest bank fraud, embezzling $12 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank. From a market vendor to property magnate, Lan orchestrated fraudulent loans, leaving citizens with massive losses. Despite efforts to repay $9 billion, she battles to sell […]
A Pakistani high court has criticized both the federal government and Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party over a violent protest on Nov 24 that disrupted Islamabad. The court deemed the protest unlawful and questioned the government’s handling of public order. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq highlighted the disregard for court orders by PTI while also […]
The Assam government has requested film distributors to allocate premium slots for the Hindi political drama The Sabarmati Report due to its popularity in the state. With advance bookings for Pushpa 2 already in place, exhibitors are facing challenges. The state has previously supported films like The Kashmir Files, even declaring half-day leave for state […]
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said that Mahayuti leaders took a joint decision on the government formation. He emphasized that no one is big or small in Mahayuti alliance led by him, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar. “I am very happy with the completion of two and a half years. The work done by our […]
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied any power-transfer deal with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, dismissing reports about stepping aside before the end of their five-year term. Shivakumar had earlier mentioned a power transfer agreement in a media interview. Siddaramaiah clarified there was no such agreement and stated that the party high command’s decision would be final.
Over 1 lakh vacancies remain in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles (AR), as of September 30, with steps underway to address the shortfall. Minister Nityanand Rai announced 71,231 new posts created over five years and ongoing recruitment efforts through UPSC, SSC, and other channels. The government is also prioritizing the well-being […]
The Indian government has doubled fines for stubble burning to combat air pollution, now reaching up to ₹30,000 based on land size. Despite a reported 68% decline in burning incidents from November 6 to 27, experts like horticulturist Rakesh Kumar argue that financial penalties alone won’t solve the issue. Farmers emphasize the need for practical […]
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP and RSS of “tearing the Constitution to shreds” after Rahul Gandhi was barred from visiting violence-affected Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Stopped by police at the Ghazipur border, Kharge condemned the action as part of a divisive agenda. He emphasized that the Congress would continue to promote harmony and unity.