Breast, cervical cancers rising steadily; deaths also climbing, govt data shows
Karnataka: Congress seeks apology from BJP MLC over Pakistan remark
Bengaluru: The controversy surrounding the Pakistani tongue remark made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi continued, disrupting proceedings in the Karnataka Legislative Council as Congress members pressed for an apology from MLC Ravi. As BJP MLC Ravi remained absent from the Assembly House, State Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti said on Wednesday, February Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump and Xi talk Iran in broad call amid US pressure on China
Washington: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, February 4, that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call as the US administration pushes Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran. Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other critical issues in the US-China relationship, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hardcover Politics: BJP-Congress Clash Turns Parliament Into Literary Battlefield
The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments, culminating in the cancellation of the Prime Ministers scheduled reply to the Motion of Thanks on February 4
Invite To PM Modi, Rs 100 Crore Budget: Bengal Set For Grand Ram Mandir Bhoomi Poojan | Exclusive
The temple will preserve the legacy of Krittibas Ojha, a famous medieval Bengali poet best known for writing a Bengali version of the Hindu epic Ramayan
ECI to hold meet of all state poll chiefs on February 24
Pawar visits Sunetra at home, reignites reunification buzz
Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometown late Wednesday, reigniting the reunification buzz. Pawar Senior and his wife Pratibha offered condolences to Ajit Pawars family, and together, they all met locals who visited them.
Wheres your respected dad: SC to Choksi Junior
SC notice to govt on relaxation of NEET cut-off
Expect CJs of HCs to ensure speedy disposal of bail petitions: SC
After learning that issues relating to bail and pleas for suspension of sentence after conviction were pending in HCs for months and getting routinely adjourned, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said, We are extremely disappointed over the manner in which matters relating to personal liberty of individuals are dealt with by the HCs.
'Father Of Taekwondo In Assam' To Now Fight For Peace As New Manipur CM: Meet Khemchand Singh
YumnamKhemchand Singhwill be at the helm of Manipur following the end of one year of Presidents rule
Nishikant takes a page out of Rahuls book to attack Congress
Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Army chief Gen M M Naravane (retd), and it further riled up the protesting opposition MPs in LS, who turned up the noise and tore papers, but not before the fourth-term member had his say for over a couple of minutes.
Branded traitor by Rahul, Beants grandson hits back, calls Gandhi scion desh ke dushman
The exchange which took place at the main entrance of the Parliament building, where Rahul was standing in solidarity with the eight MPs who are on protest since being suspended from the Lok Sabha a day earlier was caught on video and promptly went viral. It was also circulated by Congress.
Bengal SIR row: Will rectify errors of logical discrepancy, says SC
A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls because of errors creeping into spelling of names during translation from Bengali to English or vice-versa. We will ensure that it is rectified, the bench said.
At 93, Apollo founder still has big dreams for Indian healthcare
Dr Reddy, who turns 93 Thursday, lobbied PM Indira Gandhi to ensure import duties on equipment fell from 300% to zero. Banks funded the build; cement and steel came cheap, and he built Apollo Chennai, Indias first multispecialty hospital, in 1983 with a promise to offer treatment to 25% of patients free.
India crude buy helps global market stability: Russia
ED achieved 95% conviction rate in PMLA cases: Govt
As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which conviction orders have been passed in 55 cases, convicting 123 accused, MoS for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Rajya Sabha in a written response to a question.
SC flags undervaluation, sham auctions under IBC, seeks probe
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Anil Ambani group, said such a sale was a public process, whether the buyer was a brother or anyone else. But the CJI-led bench said, Unfortunately, IBC proceedings are misused nowadays. The assets of a company in debt are undervalued. Then it is put on a sham auction and, in a planned manner, a family member or a friend buys it.
Supreme Court asks Centre to review Wangchuks detention
SC had earlier directed authorities to conduct Wangchuks medical examination by a specialised doctor and file a report before it. The activist is currently lodged in Jodhpur jail. The medical report was placed before the apex court during the last hearing. Wangchuk was detained on Sept 26 last year under the National Security Act following protests in Leh over demands of statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
Regulator orders probe into IndiGos unfair business practices
Bengaluru-based Kartikeya Rawal had moved CCI after his flight on Dec 5 last year was cancelled and alternative ones were available only at higher prices. He alleged the overcharging by IndiGo was abuse of dominance. The airline contested the claim, while arguing that CCI did not have jurisdiction in the case.
Prevent systematic pattern of violence, threats against our WB staff: EC to SC
Comparing smooth conduct of SIR in other states to that in Bengal where those involved in the roll revision have been targeted, EC, in its affidavit, said, It unequivocally illustrates that the challenges encountered in West Bengal are not intrinsic to the SIR process itself, but are a direct result of the inadequacies of the state machinery and the prevailing climate of political interference therein.
PMs reply deferred as protest stalls Lok Sabha; scared Modi ran away, says opposition
The adjournment was a fallout of the stand-off between the two sides over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis insistence on citing the unpublished book of former Army chief, Gen M M Naravane. The confrontation intensified due to what was seen as a tit-for-tat response by BJP member Nishikant Dubey, who sought to quote from books replete with unflattering references to members of the Gandhi-Nehru clan.
Energy security of 1.4bn Indians govts supreme priority: Goyal in Parliament
On choice of oil suppliers, Piyush Goyal said Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this. All of Indias actions are taken with this in mind. The remark stood out against the backdrop of US President Donald Trumps claims that India had decided to stop the purchase of Russian oil to secure a trade deal.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP Imran Masood came to the rescue when Shashi Tharoor missed a step while coming down the stairs of the Parliament building
No breakthrough in crucial talks between Ladakh team, MHA
Asgar Ali Karbali, co-chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, said detailed deliberations were held on statehood and the sixth schedule. Before holding talks on these issues, we raised the issue of four youths who were martyred in September last year and those who have been detained, he said. The first round of talks between the committee and Ladakhi representatives was held on Oct 22, 2025, in New Delhi.
Kashmir BEd colleges face large-scale de-affiliation
According to the notification issued by UoK for the 2025-2027 session, only two colleges are recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and have invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to two-year BEd programmes. Syed Masroor Andrabi, chairperson of Chinab Valley College of Education, said BEd colleges in Kashmir stood at the verge of closure.
'Who Resigned For Scams Under BJP?': DK ShivakumarDefends Congress Govt On 'Excise Corruption'
Shivakumarhighlighted in the assembly that no one took responsibility for numerous scandals under BJP, including the high-profile PSI recruitment scam
Delhi Metro completes pollution-control installations at its elevated stations: CM Gupta
CM Rekha Gupta likely to present report on first anniversary of BJP government in Delhi
Enemy properties worth Rs 2930 crore sold till Jan 28, says government
Congress says Goyals trade deal claims contradict US version
New Delhi: Terming Union minister Piyush Goyals remarks on the India-US trade deal in Parliament non-statement, the Congress on Wednesday, February 4, said his high-sounding claims go completely contrary to what the US side has put out, and claimed that the real damage to Indian farmers will become evident once the details of the agreement Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Revanth highlights welfare push, appeals for Congress votes
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, on Wednesday, February 4, appealed to people to vote for the ruling Congress party in the upcoming municipal elections to ensure that welfare and development programmes continue in the state. Launching the partys campaign for the February 11 municipal elections at Miryalguda in Nalgonda district, he promised that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Movers, shaker, and beggars': Pakistan's national meltdown over the India-US trade deal
Perhaps, Pakistan felt it had returned to its older role of indispensable intermediary as New Delhi remained the insouciant child who refused to bow to Trumps diktats. Overnight, the illusion shattered as Trump announced the US had reached a trade agreement with India lowering tariffs on Indias exports to 18%. While most of the details about the deal are still being worked out, that didnt stop a full-blown meltdown on Pakistani (or South Asian) Twitter.
Rahul-Bittu spat, gherao of PMs chair, adjournments - what happened in Parliament today
Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions on Wednesday as opposition protests and clashes with ruling party MPs led to multiple adjournments in the Lok Sabha. Opposition members raised allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized the India-US trade deal, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal defended it. Heated exchanges also occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu.
Balochistan is on boil as the rebels are controlling more areas
Pakistan Govt is still not caring to redress the grievances of the tribals By Tirthankar Mitra Balochistan is on the boil. As gun battles and bomb attacks hit Balochistan province of Pakistan, the Sharief Government as also the Pak military which are the real rulers , are in bind. Day after day, their loss [] The post Balochistan is on boil as the rebels are controlling more areas appeared first on Northlines .
Congress, BRS same same: BJP President Nitin Nabin on maiden visit to Telangana
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday, February 4, alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reached the peak of appeasement politics and also suppressed the Telugu language and culture. Nabin, who kicked off the BJPs campaign for the February 11 municipal polls in Telangana at a convention of party workers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
High Tech companies have to adjust to new market realities globally
Old norms for investment have become irrelevant in new tech era By T N Ashok For generations of investors across Asia and the Indian subcontinent, the Golden Rule of wealth has been simple: when the world trembles, buy gold. But this week, that age-old wisdom faced a brutal reckoning. In a historic two-front market [] The post High Tech companies have to adjust to new market realities globally appeared first on Northlines .
BRS plunged Telangana into debt, Congress correcting flaws: Minister
Hyderabad: Minister for Employment and Labour Vivek Venkataswamy criticised the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Kalvakuntla family for plunging Telangana into debt and reiterated that the Congress government is rectifying the flaws of the previous government. Speaking to Congress party candidates of Medak Municipality on Monday, Venkataswamy, who is also te Medak Parliament election in-charge Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
No PM Modi speech in Lok Sabha: What happened in a minute that led to adjournment
Operation 'Trashi-I': One terrorist killed in J&K's Kishtwar
Security forces neutralised one terrorist in Kishtwar during Operation 'Trashi-I'. This follows a series of encounters targeting Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad militants. Separately, two Pakistani terrorists, including a top JeM commander, were killed in a cave in Udhampur during Operation 'Kiya', concluding a prolonged gunfight.
Archival Warfare: Nishikant Dubey Uses 1961 Letter To Target Jawaharlal Nehru, Counter Rahul Gandhi
The document shared on X by the BJP MP is a letter dated January 30, 1961, addressed to Field Marshal KM Cariappa
Congress Women MPs Surrounded PM's Seat Before Speech, Refused To Budge: Inside Lok Sabha Ruckus
The Chair adjourned the House amid repeated disruptions with sources saying women MPs from the opposition were planning to'gherao' PM Narendra Modi during his address
Era Of Hit-And-Run Politics Over: Himanta Sarma To Sue Congress Leaders Over Land Grab Allegations
Assam Chief Minister says allegations are malicious and politically motivated, challenges Gogoi to prove charges in court.
After engine fire, Turkish flight diverts safely to Kolkata
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Takes Oath As Manipur Chief Minister After President's Rule Ends
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Manipur after leaders from both the Meitei and Kuki communities have come together to form the government.
Revanth backed KLSR Infratech despite insolvency, claims KTR
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday, February 4, alleged that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was involved in irregularities associated with the insolvent KLSR Infratech company. Referring to the Supreme Court notices issued to the state government seeking clarification on large-scale financial transactions continuing in the company despite Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
WHO calls for action on Cancer Prevention, Child Nutrition and Emergency Care
Mohammad Hanief The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a series of urgent warnings highlighting how preventable diseases, poor nutrition and underfunded health systems are converging into a global health crisis, placing millions of lives at risk. New analyses released ahead of World Cancer Day, alongside updated guidance on school food environments and a [] The post WHO calls for action on Cancer Prevention, Child Nutrition and Emergency Care appeared first on Northlines .
Manipur gets another BJP CM: Y Khemchand Singh sworn in after one year of President's rule
Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges over remarks on the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad mourned three sisters' deaths, with online gaming addiction a focus. The Supreme Court heard Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal's voter roll revision, as Putin and Xi hailed strong Russia-China ties.
IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty
By Shivanand Pandit The United States has recently announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and has also removed the extra 25% penalty imposed because of Indias imports of Russian oil. This decision has brought major relief to Indian exporters and government officials. After almost a year of tense [] The post IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .
Uttarakhand's Auli to host Skiing Winter Carnival and National Winter Games from February 1316
'Medical condition is not good': SC asks Centre to rethink Sonam Wangchuk's detention
Mamata Banerjee In Supreme Court: Decoding The Politics, Narrative & SIR Battle
The chief minister attempted to establish the narrative that she is personally battling in the Supreme Court to protect citizens voting rights
Ruckus In Lok Sabha Over Nishikant Dubeys Nehru Remark, Congress Complains To Speaker
Citing some books, Dubey made some comments on former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, drawing the ire of the Congress party.
Union territory with French soul: Laws that set Puducherry apart
Father, his two wives, five children - all lived together in Ghaziabad before triple death
Three minor sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, died after jumping from the ninth floor of their Ghaziabad residence. Police are investigating the incident, focusing on the girls' alleged addiction to a Korean online game and excessive mobile phone use. Family members had recently restricted their phone access, reportedly causing distress.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 pm amid uproar over BJP leaders attack on Gandhis
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 5 pm on Wednesday, February 4, following an uproar over remarks by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeting the Gandhi family. As the House re-assemble at 2 pm, TDP MP Harish Balayogi resumed his address on the motion of thanks on the Presidents address. After Balayogi, Krishna Prasad Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa have strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against former Congress MP Ravneet Bittu. Puri defended Bittu, a respected Sikh leader, stating he is not a traitor and that Gandhi's slur is an affront to the Sikh community.
Shashi Tharoor trips and falls at Parliament stairs; Akhilesh Yadav helps - video
Jammu, Feb 4: Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Tuesday objected to referring Rajouri and Poonch districts as part of the Pir Panjal region, asserting that no such region exists in Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as a single, undivided unit. Sharma is in the eye of a storm in [] The post J&K: LoP Sharma Objects To Referring Rajouri, Poonch As Region; Says It Was Earlier Called Chandrabhaga appeared first on Northlines .
'Haath Milata Meri Jutti': Ravneet Bittu Says Rahul Gandhi Behaved Like A 'Street Goon'
The incident took place right outside Parliament where Rahul Gandhi was standing in solidarity with suspended Congress MPs, mostly from Punjab.
BJP MLAs Walk Out Of J&K Assembly Accusing Speaker Of Bias
JAMMU, Feb 4: BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of bias in allowing members of the ruling party more time to speak during proceedings. The BJP members left the House despite the Speakers attempt to persuade them to remain seated, with Rather asserting [] The post BJP MLAs Walk Out Of J&K Assembly Accusing Speaker Of Bias appeared first on Northlines .
'2 fell while trying to save the third': Man who saw Ghaziabad sisters jump from 9th floor at 2am
Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor Ghaziabad flat early Wednesday. An eyewitness reported one sister appeared to plan the jump, while the other two fell trying to stop her. Police are investigating their alleged addiction to an online gaming app and a handwritten note found at the scene.
J&K: 2 Terrorists Neutralized in Basantgarh Encounter
UDHAMPUR, Feb 4: Security forces on Wednesday neutralized two terrorists during a focused joint counter-terror operation in the Jophar Forest area of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, the Armys White Knight Corps said. The operation, code-named Operation KIYA, was launched based on specific intelligence inputs provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Troops [] The post J&K: 2 Terrorists Neutralized in Basantgarh Encounter appeared first on Northlines .
RajouriPoonch MLAs Protest Outside Assembly Over Pir Panjal Remarks
JAMMU, Feb 4: Several MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch on Wednesday staged a dharna outside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, demanding an apology from the Leader of Opposition (LoP) over remarks allegedly denying the existence of the Pir Panjal region. The protest followed the adjournment of the House by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather after [] The post RajouriPoonch MLAs Protest Outside Assembly Over Pir Panjal Remarks appeared first on Northlines .
Shab-e-Baraat Observed Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Feb 3: Shab-e-Baraat, the night of forgiveness, was observed across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday night with traditional fervour as special prayers were offered at mosques and shrines, officials said. Devotees gathered in large numbers at religious places to seek forgiveness and pray for peace, while the occasion was marked with customary rituals across [] The post Shab-e-Baraat Observed Across Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .
A heated exchange occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Parliament steps, escalating into a political war of words. This confrontation happened amidst Opposition protests and the Lok Sabha's adjournment due to the suspension of eight MPs for disrupting proceedings.
Slap That Shattered a Students Hearing Lands Teacher in Jail
Gujarat: A court in Gandhinagar has sentenced a private school teacher to three years and three months imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for assaulting a Class 9 student over unfinished homework, an act that ruptured the girls eardrum and caused permanent hearing damage. The verdict, delivered by the Third Additional Chief Judicial [] The post Slap That Shattered a Students Hearing Lands Teacher in Jail appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held
Amritsar: Punjab Police have dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three operatives and the recovery of seven sophisticated pistols, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. The arrested accused have been identified as Resham Singh alias Ghulla (30), a resident of Daleri village in Tarn Taran; Sumit alias [] The post Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held appeared first on Northlines .
Opinion | The Vishwaguru Paradox
I believe the last eleven years have been the weakest phase for Indias external affairs. There is no polite way to soften this assessment. Our foreign policy lacked clarity, consistency, and strategic depth. It was driven more by optics than outcomes, more by perception than preparation. Situations were misread, priorities... The post Opinion | The Vishwaguru Paradox appeared first on HW News English .
J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur
JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing to launch a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday, adding that no exchange of fire took place during the night. The terrorists were traced to the cave by joint search teams [] The post J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .
'My Traitor Friend': Rahul Gandhi's Swipe At Ex-Aide Ravneet Bittu Triggers War Of Words
The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred when suspended MPs and Rahul Gandhi were posing for a video on the steps of Parliament
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha raised concerns about airlines charging heavy fees for extra baggage while not offering compensation when flights get delayed or cancelled.
'Love game': What is the Korean task-based app the Ghaziabad sisters were addicted to?
Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after allegedly jumping from a ninth-floor balcony in Ghaziabad. Police are investigating the role of a Korean 'love game' they were reportedly addicted to and had refused to give up. The girls had been excessively playing the task-based game since the Covid-19 period.
Poetic protest: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pens 26 poems against SIR
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a elentless campaign of fear in Bengal.
India releases first national lung cancer care guidelines ahead of World Cancer Day
India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to standardize care, improve early diagnosis, and reduce treatment gaps across the country. They offer a common clinical framework for both public and private healthcare systems, emphasizing patient-centric care and quality of life.
Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR
West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.
MHA: 364 Maoists, including 12 top leaders, killed last year; 2,337 surrendered
Security forces neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1,022, and saw 2,337 surrender last year as Left-wing extremism incidents dropped significantly. The number of affected districts has fallen to 32 from 61 since 2019, with a substantial dip in violence and casualties. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
Rivers, groundwater under threat as STPs in societies fall into disuse in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
MHA: Reverse migration seen in Arunachals vibrant villages
Arunachal Pradesh villages along the China border are witnessing reverse migration, a positive sign for the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative, aimed at boosting living conditions and livelihoods, has seen significant investment. Over 8,500 activities were conducted nationwide, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the largest share of funds for development projects.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Named Next Manipur Chief Minister In Power-Sharing Breakthrough
Singh, a BJP politician from Manipur, was elected to the assembly from the Singjamei constituency in both the 2017 and 2022 assembly elections. He also served as the Speaker
PM Modi To Reply In Parliament Today As Lok Sabha Braces For Uproar Over MPs Suspension
The government has also urged the Speaker to engage with other opposition parties, some of whom are said to be unhappy with the Congress holding the House to ransom.
European journal retracts study on homeopathy vs standard care for infants
India, US press ahead with deal but challenges remain
The first is the India-Pakistan re-hyphenation Trump has brought upon India through his courting of Rawalpindi. It is here US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who seems to have found a way out of the trade impasse within weeks of arrival, may have an important role to play. Suspense still looms over his dual role as Trumps special envoy for south Asia and any false move bracketing India with Pakistan, let alone playing sheriff, will be met with resistance.
Wipros stand on dispute over ex gratia with ex-staffer abuse of law, says HC, imposes costs
In recognition of his contribution, he was offered an ex gratia lump sum amount of Rs 6,32,000, payable after 18 months from the date of cessation of employment, subject to the condition that from the date of cessation he would not join competing companies, namely Philips India Limited or Bajaj Electricals Ltd.
Fine cant exceed twice the value of bounced cheque: Karnataka HC
Wooing voters on caste, religion lines no ground to bar party: HC
A division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice AK Chaudhary passed the verdict on a PIL filed by Motilal Yadav in 2013, seeking direction against holding of caste-based rallies by political parties. In an interim order in July 2013 itself, a bench of Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justice Mahendra Dayal had stayed caste-based rallies with immediate effect throughout UP.
Take fresh call on CCI probe against Flipkart: SC to NCLAT
Woman not entitled to maintenance if living apart sans valid reason: HC
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha held that the family courts order showed no illegality or defect warranting interference by the HC. The HC noted that when the husband had filed a petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights, the woman could have returned to her matrimonial home to resume marital life.
