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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.
Following BJP’s Rajya Sabha nomination of Nitish Kumar, Bihar leader Pappu Yadav stated Nitish remains the top choice for Chief Minister in the NDA alliance. If Nitish is unavailable, he suggested Nishant as an alternative, describing him as the most decent, civilized, and well-mannered leader capable of shaping Bihar’s future positively.
From quiet riverside study by the Ganga to the eye of a national storm, 73-year-old Sushila Karki rose from former chief justice to Nepal’s first female prime minister. After Generation Z’s Instagram-fueled revolt left parliament and the prime minister’s residence in flames, Karki now steers the nation toward elections and a fragile political calm.
Polling in Nepal has officially begun and will continue until 5 PM today. Citizens across the country are heading to polling stations to cast their votes in the national elections. Authorities have ensured security and smooth arrangements, urging voters to participate actively. The process is expected to conclude by the evening as scheduled.
Nepal holds general elections today to choose a 275-member legislature, with nearly 19 million voters casting ballots. The vote follows deadly youth-led protests demanding jobs and cleaner politics that brought down the government. Years of instability and economic strain have pushed millions abroad, while young voters seek major political reforms.
Petrol pumps in Hyderabad saw long queues after rumours of a fuel shortage spread on social media. People rushed to fill their vehicles and some even collected petrol in bottles, though there was no official fuel supply problem. The panic followed claims linking Middle East tensions to local petrol availability, but prices and supplies remain […]
Sri Lanka rescued 32 crew members from the sinking Iranian ship “Iris Dena” off its southern coast, and all were admitted to a hospital. The ship had 180 people on board. Dr. Anil Jasinghe said 1 is in critical condition, 7 receive emergency care, and others have minor injuries. There were no immediate details on […]
The Karnataka BJP accused the Congress government of diverting nearly ₹39,000 crore from SCSP and TSP funds to finance guarantee schemes, calling it a “year-on-year loot.” R. Ashoka urged Rahul Gandhi to speak up, criticized the misuse of SC/ST welfare funds, and warned of protests, demanding CM Siddaramaiah ensure proper allocations in the budget.
Senior journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee HK Dua passed away in New Delhi at 88. Former Editor-in-Chief of “The Tribune,” he also served as media adviser to PMs Vajpayee and Deve Gowda, represented India as Ambassador to Denmark, and was a Rajya Sabha member. Dua was widely respected for his integrity, editorial independence, and warmth.
Actor Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha, filed for divorce in late February, citing his alleged extramarital affair. Rumours suggest a ₹250 crore settlement for Sangeetha and their children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha, though distribution details remain undisclosed. Discussions are reportedly discreet, and Vijay has made no public comments as the legal process unfolds.