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Residents of Sinduriya village in Sonbhadra staged a ‘Jal Satyagraha’ on the Son River, alleging delays and corruption in the Centre’s tap water scheme. With handpumps dry, villagers say pipelines were laid years ago but taps remain missing. Officials claim 90% connections are complete and testing is underway, promising regular water supply soon.
Dy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha announced that the Bihar government will ban the open sale of meat and fish near educational institutions, religious places, and crowded public areas to maintain hygiene and public order. He said the decision followed Urban Development meetings and aims to protect health, social harmony, sentiments, and prevent environmental pollution.
The Central Government will soon launch a 24-hour international toll-free helpline to assist with passport-related emergencies from anywhere in the world. Through a single universal number, citizens can directly connect with ‘Passport Seva Kendra’ representatives and resolve issues without any charges. The govt is moving swiftly to implement this initiative.
The government has exempted tailings recycling within existing mine leases from fresh environmental clearance, easing norms for the mining sector. The move enables firms to reprocess waste without separate approvals, reducing delays. Hindustan Zinc Ltd. COO Kishor Kumar welcomed the step, calling it supportive as India accelerates mining for energy transition.
An indefinite bus strike will begin March 2 across 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, with 6,000 buses going off roads over a new PPP-based transport policy and fare hike from ₹1.25 to ₹1.75 per km. Operators demand a tax rollback and policy withdrawal. In Rajasthan, transporters have also announced a statewide blockade from midnight today, […]
In a rare and shocking incident at Tirumala Temple, a 27-year-old woman devotee, Mounika, was bitten by a snake while waiting in the Rs. 300 special darshan queue. Alert TTD staff immediately took her to Ashwini Hospital for treatment. More details about her condition are yet to be confirmed. As per the TTD, the woman […]
The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh has launched the AP Intermediate Exams 2026, with first-year tests starting today, Feb 23, and ending March 24, while 2nd-year exams run from Feb 24 to March 23. Officials instructed students to reach centers an hour early and plan travel carefully. Aspirants are striving to perform well in […]
IIT Bombay security was tightened after five live 7.65mm bullets were found in a hostel bag. Anand Chaudhary, a 23-year-old college dropout, was arrested on February 19 for keeping the cartridges in his friend Apoorva Mishra’s bag. Police are investigating a possible link to Bihar, while the hostel dispute triggered the security check.
A preliminary report on the plane crash that killed NCP leader Ajit Pawar will be released on or before February 28, Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said. Pawar and four others died on January 28 when their Learjet 45 crashed near Baramati airport. The DGCA is investigating the incident, and the report will be made public […]
Delhi Police arrested eight terror suspects, including a Bangladeshi, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. They allegedly planned attacks in India with Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladeshi terror links, used fake IDs, spread extremist content on social media, received foreign funding, and were involved in Free Kashmir posters and other suspicious activities in Delhi.
A significant study by the Indian Council of Medical Research reveals that one in seven stroke patients in India is below 45 years of age. Alarmingly, over half either die or face severe disability within 3 months. The findings also show higher rates of hypertension and diabetes among women, while men exhibit greater tobacco and […]
Uncertainty remains in West Bengal over how many voter documents will need court review during the Special Intensive Revision. Around 45 to 50 lakh cases may go to 250 judicial officers, as directed by the Supreme Court. The final voters’ list will be published on February 28, excluding disputed names, with supplementary lists released later.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Meerut to launch infrastructure projects worth ₹12,930 crore. He will flag off the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor and Meerut Metro services. The 82-km corridor will connect Delhi and nearby cities, reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion, and improve public transport in the region.
PM Modi will address all citizens today, Feb 22, at 11 AM IST during the 131st episode of his popular radio program, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The speech will be broadcast across all AIR channels, Doordarshan, Sansad TV, and other national media, highlighting key achievements, deals, and developments of regional, national, and international significance.
PM Modi is set to visit Israel on Feb 25th and 26th, aiming to strengthen defense ties. A landmark deal is expected, enabling collaboration on laser weapons, anti-ballistic missile systems, long-range standoff missiles, and drones. The deal underscores growing strategic and technological cooperation between the two nations in defense innovation.