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Ultras Open Fire at Stone Crusher Plant in Jharkhand's Khunti, Demand RS 20 Lakh Ransom
The banned extremist outfit -- People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) -- has once again asserted its presence in Jharkhand's Khunti district by opening fire at a stone crusher plant and demanding a hefty ransom from its owner, officials said on Thursday.According to...
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Constable Shoots Himself Dead in Chhattisgarh
In a tragic incident, a constable posted at the Kodnar security camp under Kohkameta police station in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, allegedly died by suicide on Thursday.The constable, on duty in this Naxal-affected Bastar region, shot himself with his service rifle,...
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Vajpayee Was Visionary Leader Who Made India Nuclear Power: Chandrababu Naidu
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a visionary leader who transformed India into a nuclear power and demonstrated the capabilities of Indians to the world, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.The Chief Minister paid tributes to Vajpayee on...
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Bengal: Child Mistakes Crude Bomb for Ball, Injured in Explosion
A child was seriously injured in a crude bomb explosion after he mistook it for a ball, said the police on Thursday.The incident occurred in the Basanti area in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district late Wednesday night.The child has been brought to Kolkata and admitted...
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State-level Function Held in Patna to Mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary
The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee was observed across the country on Wednesday with reverence and solemnity. In Bihar, a state-level function was organised at Patliputra Park in Patna to commemorate the...
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TN steps up surveillance after bird flu outbreak in neighbouring Kerala
In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border between the two states to prevent any possible spread of the...
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Abhishek Banerjee to Hold Meetings with Party Leaders on Bengal Assembly Polls
Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, will hold two virtual meetings with the party leaders and workers at different levels in the next three days on two different issues.The first meeting will be on December 26, a day...
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ED Conducts Searches in Several States in Digital Arrest Fraud Linked to Industrialist
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, has conducted search operations across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Assam under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a money laundering probe linked...
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Govt Launches 5 Digital Reforms to Boost Transparent, Citizen-centric Administration
The Union government on Thursday launched five digital reforms to boost transparent and citizen-centric administration in the country.The reforms -- Ex-Servicemen Reservation Compendium, AI Recruitment Tool, e-HRMS 2.0 App, iGOT AI Platforms, and Karmayogi Digital Learning...
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HM Shah Lays Foundation Stone for 1,655 Industrial Units Ensuring RS 2 Lakh Crore Investment in MP
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah delivered an inspiring address at the 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit' here on Thursday, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee.Speaking on the theme...
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Union Budget 2026-27: CII Outlines 4-point Strategy for Macroeconomic Stability
Apex business chamber CII on Thursday proposed a four-pronged fiscal strategy ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 that includes debt stability, fiscal transparency, revenue mobilisation and expenditure efficiency.According to a CII statement, at the core of the roadmap is...
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HM Shah Lays Foundation for 1,655 Industrial Units to Create Nearly 2 Lakh Jobs in MP
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, along with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, inaugurated the 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit' on Thursday, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.In a major boost to industrial...
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Gautam Adani Hails War Heroes, Workers, Farmers, and Specially-abled as NMIA Commences Operations
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, hailed war heroes, farmers, and the specially abled as the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) -- India's newest Greenfield airport -- welcomed its first passengers on Thursday.The airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister...
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Madhya Pradesh becoming growth engine of Viksit Bharat: HM Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that in the BJP's double-engine government, Madhya Pradesh is becoming the growth engine of Viksit Bharat.The Union Home Minister said this after inaugurating Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit - 2025 in Gwalior to mark the birth...
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Indore's Prominent AB Road Renamed after Atal Bihari Vajpayee
On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Indore Municipal Corporation has named the city's vital AB Road as Atal Bihari Marg, paying tribute to the revered leader's legacy.The decision was taken during a meeting of the...
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Days before SIR Hearing Process, BLO Goes Missing in Bengal's East Burdwan
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) has gone missing in West Bengal's East Midnapore district before the start of the hearing process of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, said the police on Thursday.According to his family members, he has been untraceable for the past...
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K'taka Bus Tragedy: CM Siddaramaiah Announces RS 5 Lakh Each Solatium for Families of the Deceased
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced Rs 5 lakh each solatium to the families of victims who lost their lives in the bus tragedy in Karnataka's Chitradurga district in the wee hours of Thursday.Taking to social media X, CM Siddaramaiah announced, "An ex-gratia...
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Three Killed as Motorcycle Rams into Parked Tractor-trolley in MP'S Maihar
Three young labourers lost their lives in a devastating road accident near the Gujra toll plaza in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district.A speeding motorcycle carrying the trio collided violently with a tractor-trolley parked on the roadside close to the Indian Gas Agency under...
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Historic Labour Code Reforms to Accelerate Growth, Create More Jobs in 2026
The Narendra Modi government rolled out a spate of Big Bang economic reforms in 2025, aimed at accelerating growth and creating more employment in the country as India retained its tag as the world's fastest-growing economy amid the global slowdown.The hectic winter session...
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Karnataka Tragedy: Four Charred Bodies Recovered from Bus
Four bodies were recovered from the bus, which caught fire after being hit by a container truck in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on Thursday.The body of the container truck driver has also been recovered.Preliminary investigations have revealed that three bus passengers...
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Tenant Slits Man's Throat, Throws Him from 2ND Floor in MP'S Pithampur
In a shocking case, a tenant allegedly slit the throat of the landlord's son and threw him from the second floor of the building, resulting in his death on the spot in Pithampur industrial town of Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.The heart-wrenching incident occurred under...
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'India's Opportunities in Sports Unlimited': PM Modi to Young Athletes at Sansad Khel Mahotsav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually addressed players participating in the finals of the 'Sansad Khel Mahotsav' and the country's youth during the concluding programme held in Gujarat's Junagadh, highlighting the growing strength of India's sporting ecosystem...
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Robust GST Reforms Herald Positive Impact on Economy, Boost Consumption
Over the past years, the government has undertaken a historic wave of reforms, abolishing over 40,000 unnecessary compliances and repealing more than 1,500 outdated laws, thus creating a modern, efficient, and citizen-friendly ecosystem. The GST rate rationalisation, which...
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Bengal SIR: ECI directs 2-level checking of supporting documents of voters during hearing sessions
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed a two-level verification to confirm the authenticity of the supporting identity documents of voters during the hearing session on claims and objections on the draft voters' list starting from December 27.The "unmapped"...
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Bihar BJP Leader Murder Case: Khanpur SHO Suspended for Negligence
The Bihar Police on Thursday suspended Khanpur Station House Officer (SHO) in connection with the murder of BJP leader Rupak Sahani in Samastipur district.Samastipur Superintendent of Police Arvind Pratap Singh suspended the Khanpur Station House Officer for...