India has firmly rejected China’s claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request from the Pakistani DGMO to his Indian counterpart. …
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Murder charge dropped, alcoholic son gets 6.5-year jail term for mom’s death
A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother. The court considered his alcoholism and lack of intent to kill, ordering his release after accounting for time already served….
View More Murder charge dropped, alcoholic son gets 6.5-year jail term for mom’s deathMadhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivor
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court’s 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their subsequent marriage and child. Justices Vivek Agarwal and R K Choubey stated that a minor’s consent is immaterial and only the Supreme Court can suspend sentences…
View More Madhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivorPragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi highlighted Pragati’s role in accelerating over Rs 85 lakh crore in projects over a decade, signifying a governance transformation. He emphasized “reform, perform, transform” for simplified processes and citizen-centric outcomes. Modi also reviewed five infrastructure projects and stressed PM SHRI schools becoming a national benchmark for holistic…
View More Pragati-led ecosystem accelerated projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore in 10 years: PM ModiED recovers Rs 5 crore cash, suitcase full of jewellery from premises linked to ‘gangster’ Inderjit Yadav
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered over Rs 5 crore in unaccounted cash, Rs 8 crore in gold and diamond jewellery, and property documents worth Rs 35 crore during searches on alleged gangster Inderjit Singh Yadav’s premises. The investigation into money laundering stems from Yadav’s alleged illegal extortion and coercive…
View More ED recovers Rs 5 crore cash, suitcase full of jewellery from premises linked to ‘gangster’ Inderjit YadavEx-Bengal party chief Ghosh back in BJP spotlight
Dilip Ghosh’s return to party meetings during Amit Shah’s Kolkata visit signals a potential larger role for the former Bengal BJP chief. However, the absence of key Matua and Rajbangshi leaders from a recent BJP meeting highlights underlying unease within the party ahead of the 2026 polls. …
View More Ex-Bengal party chief Ghosh back in BJP spotlightWon’t tolerate intimidation of staff by political workers, says EC
The Election Commission has issued a stern warning against the intimidation of electoral staff by political workers, vowing stringent action. Following a meeting with a TMC delegation, the poll panel urged parties to prevent their representatives from threatening election duty personnel. The EC also pressed the West Bengal government to…
View More Won’t tolerate intimidation of staff by political workers, says ECJ&K court acquits 3 accused held for possessing AK-47, grenades
A Jammu and Kashmir court acquitted three individuals arrested in 2022 for alleged arms possession, citing a lack of independent witnesses and corroborative evidence. The prosecution failed to prove conscious and unauthorized possession of the recovered arms and ammunition, leading to the acquittal of all three accused. …
View More J&K court acquits 3 accused held for possessing AK-47, grenadesSearch op in Rajouri after VDG opens fire at terror suspect; high alert in Chenab region
A village defence guard fired shots after reportedly spotting a terror suspect in Rajouri’s Kalakote area. Security forces have intensified surveillance and anti-terror operations in the Chenab region and frontier districts. Meanwhile, village defence guards are receiving enhanced training to bolster grassroots security, and a suspected Pakistani drone was briefly…
View More Search op in Rajouri after VDG opens fire at terror suspect; high alert in Chenab region791 drone incursions in 2025: Defense ministry cites Pakistan-backed infiltration attempts; spoofers, jammers counter threat
India faced nearly 800 drone intrusions along its western border in 2025, highlighting increased smuggling and infiltration attempts. Forces successfully neutralized 237 drones, some carrying weapons and narcotics. Pakistan’s persistent proxy war strategy was evident, though the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains under control with a focus on…
View More 791 drone incursions in 2025: Defense ministry cites Pakistan-backed infiltration attempts; spoofers, jammers counter threatGoa nightclub fire: Illegal salt pan structure, collusion with officials; what probe report revealed
A magisterial inquiry found a Goa nightclub, where 25 died in a fire, was illegally built on a salt pan and operated without valid permissions. Systemic failures and alleged collusion by local authorities were highlighted, as the village panchayat issued a license despite it not being renewed, allowing the club…
View More Goa nightclub fire: Illegal salt pan structure, collusion with officials; what probe report revealedDGCA seeks explanation from Air India: Dreamliner operated despite repeated snags; safety lapses flagged
The DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air India, demanding an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANI) despite recurring technical issues. The notice highlights safety concerns related to aircraft dispatch, Minimum Equipment List compliance, and flight crew decisions on specific flights, including operations on the Delhi-Tokyo route….
View More DGCA seeks explanation from Air India: Dreamliner operated despite repeated snags; safety lapses flaggedBengal SIR: EC orders Mamata govt to clear pending BLO honorarium immediately; warns against intimidation of election staff
The Election Commission of India has ordered the West Bengal government to release enhanced honorariums for Booth Level Officers. The commission also warned against intimidating election staff. Polling stations will be established in diverse locations to ensure voter access. This comes amid a dispute over the Special Intensive Revision of…
View More Bengal SIR: EC orders Mamata govt to clear pending BLO honorarium immediately; warns against intimidation of election staffBank Holiday on New Year 2026: Are banks closed on January 1? Know state-wise details here
Happy New Year: Not all offices are closed on the first day of the new year. All states have their own rules and so bank holidays differ statewise. They are different from nationwide bank holidays. Bank holidays on January 1, 2026 do not disrupt online and digital services like UPI,…
View More Bank Holiday on New Year 2026: Are banks closed on January 1? Know state-wise details hereWill BNP reset India-Bangladesh ties after Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman at Khaleda Zia funeral?
Will BNP soften its anti-India rhetoric after S Jaishankar met Tarique Rahman in Dhaka during Khaleda Zia’s state funeral? Can India-BNP ties shift ahead of Bangladesh Election 2026? Read More | Source: DNA…
View More Will BNP reset India-Bangladesh ties after Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman at Khaleda Zia funeral?