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The Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government for misusing CAMPA funds meant for forest re-creation on non-permissible items like laptops and iPhones. The court demanded a detailed explanation from the state’s chief secretary by March 19, warning of potential personal appearance in court if unsatisfactory. …

Khalistani extremists in London heckled and attempted to attack external affairs minister S Jaishankar. The incident occurred during Jaishankar’s UK visit to strengthen the India-UK strategic partnership. Police officers present appeared unresponsive to the vandalism. …

An active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International, Lajar Masih, was arrested by Uttar Pradesh STF and Punjab Police in Kaushambi district. Recovered items include explosives, arms, and an Aadhaar card. Masih had escaped custody in Punjab in 2024 and was linked to ISI operatives. …

India and the UK are enhancing their bilateral ties to address key international issues and boost economic cooperation. Foreign ministers discussed strategic coordination and the progress of ongoing trade talks, while also covering the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, and developments in Bangladesh and the Commonwealth. …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin led an all-party meeting to oppose population-based delimitation, calling it a threat to India’s federal structure. The resolution requests PM Modi to maintain the 1971 census-based Lok Sabha seat allocation for 30 more years to avoid penalising states for successful welfare programmes. …

Indiscipline at Jadavpur University must not spread across Bengal campuses, warns Calcutta High Court. The court ordered the registration of an FIR based on a student’s complaint after education minister Baratiya Basu faced violence at the university. The government is urged to act as a guardian for students. …

An Indian Army havildar, Yaali Ansari, has allegedly deserted his unit in Chandimandir, Panchkula, leaving a note that he has obtained a visa and is pursuing his dream job abroad. He left behind his military ID, a provident fund amount, and salary totaling Rs 10 lakh. …

The cabinet has approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, reducing travel time significantly. These projects, Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib, will be implemented on a public-private partnership basis, costing around Rs 6,811 crore. The ropeways will provide fast, eco-friendly connectivity and are expected to boost pilgrimage and…

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav engaged in a heated exchange in the assembly, with Nitish claiming he made Tejashwi’s father, Lalu Yadav, what he was, and Tejashwi countering that he made Nitish CM twice. RJD’s Manoj Jha criticized Nitish, while BJP supported Nitish’s statement, asserting his significance in…

Prashant Kishor who was expelled from JD(U) in 2020 made his chief minister prediction and said anybody except Nitish Kumar could be the chief minister after the November elections. “You can take it from me in writing. If I am proven wrong, then I will give up my own political…

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the historic and religious significance of Ayodhya, emphasizing the strong ties between Hindus and Sikhs. He mentions Guru Gobind Singh’s instructions for the Nihang army to protect Ayodhya and Lord Ram’s birthplace. Puri also praises PM Modi’s efforts in resolving the historical conflict, leading…

A massive avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonmarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday, with no casualties reported. A video by ANI captured the avalanche barreling toward a stationary vehicle. This comes days after an avalanche at a BRO camp in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli killed eight workers. The…

Actor-politician Kamal Hassan joins Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in opposing the increase in Lok Sabha seats, suggesting a state-level expansion if necessary. Haasan believes the current 453 seats are sufficient to represent the country and criticizes the implementation of central decisions at the state level. …

Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sparks political clash between BJP and SP after SP leader Abu Azmi praised him. Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath calling for his expulsion. Azmi’s controversial remarks were criticized as an attempt to rewrite history, while opposition claims BJP scripted the…