New Delhi,9 April 2025– Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, held a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to assess how Odisha is progressing in implementing the newly introduced criminal laws. Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi was present along with top officials, including the Union Home Secretary, Odisha’s Chief Secretary…
Kolkata, Apr 9 ,2025 : Amid ongoing unrest in West Bengal over the recently amended Waqf Act, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday reassured the Muslim community that it is her government’s responsibility to safeguard their rights and properties. Speaking at the Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Divas event hosted by the Jain community in Kolkata, Banerjee…
Bihar : In a significant move aimed at aligning the remuneration structure of junior ministerial ranks with inflation and evolving administrative responsibilities, the Bihar government has approved a 30 percent hike in the salary and allowances of Ministers of State (MoS) and Deputy Ministers. The decision was taken during a state cabinet meeting chaired by…
New Delhi : Karnataka-based writer, activist, and lawyer Banu Mushtaq’s short story collection Heart Lamp has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025. Translated from Kannada to English by Deepa Bhasthi, the book has carved its name in history as the first-ever Kannada language title to be recognized at this prestigious global platform. Heart…
Gopalganj: The vibrant stage of Gopalganj Thawe Mahotsav lit up with mesmerizing performances by the artists of Samayik Parivesh, leaving the audience spellbound. The highlight of the evening was the soulful rendition of ghazals written by renowned Indian litterateur and the founder-president of Samayik Parivesh, Mamta Mehrotra. Popular singers Neetu Kumari Navgeet and Rajesh Kesari…
Jaipur : In the wake of the tragic hit-and-run incident in Jaipur’s Nahargarh area, the Jaipur City District Congress Committee has taken swift disciplinary action by expelling Usman Khan from its district executive committee. Khan, the alleged driver of the SUV involved in the horrifying incident, was reportedly intoxicated at the time and has been…
New Delhi : The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Mumbai Police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel in response to a plea filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is seeking to quash the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him over remarks allegedly made against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Mumbai Police during…
New Delhi : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan, Saurashtra, and Kutch for today, warning residents to take necessary precautions against extreme temperatures. The alert indicates a very high likelihood of heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups and calls for proactive measures by authorities.…
Hyderabad : In a conciliatory move, the Telangana State Government has agreed to withdraw the cases filed against students of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) in connection with their protest against the large-scale felling of trees on 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli, located near the university campus. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka…
Noida : In a shocking case of domestic violence, a man allegedly murdered his wife by bludgeoning her with a hammer at their residence in Noida’s upscale Sector 15 on Friday afternoon, before walking over two kilometres to the nearest police station to surrender. The horrifying incident has sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood and raised…