Car rams Delhi Assembly gate, masked man leaves bouquet; security lapse triggers alarm

New Delhi — A major security scare unfolded at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday afternoon after a car broke through a high-security gate and entered the premises, police officials said.

According to Delhi Police, the vehicle…

West Bengal reports highest seizure of poll freebies, cash at Rs 319 crore

New Delhi: West Bengal has recorded the highest seizure of cash, liquor and other inducements among poll-bound regions, with enforcement agencies recovering items worth ?319 crore so far, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

No Address Proof Needed for 5 Kg LPG Cylinders, Says Government

New Delhi — In a move aimed at improving access to cooking fuel, the government has announced that 5 kg LPG cylinders can now be purchased without providing address proof.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, consumers…

ECI seeks report from Bengal Police on withdrawal of security cover for tainted leaders

Kolkata — The Election Commission of India has sought a status report from the West Bengal Police on the implementation of its directive to withdraw state-provided security cover for tainted political leaders, regardless of party affiliation.

Supreme Court takes serious exception to attack on judicial officers in West Bengal

New Delhi — The Supreme Court of India on Thursday strongly condemned an incident in West Bengal’s Malda district where judicial officers deployed for work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were allegedly…

Govt cushions jet fuel spike; domestic airfares likely to stay stable

New Delhi: The Centre has stepped in to shield the domestic aviation sector from a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, indicating that airfares within India are unlikely to see a steep increase.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural…

Seven Dead in Stampede at Bihar Temple During Prayers

Nalanda: A tragic stampede at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda on Tuesday claimed the lives of seven devotees, while one person was left seriously injured, according to police.

The incident took place at the Madhda Sheetla Temple in…

Modi Government’s ‘Iron Fist and Velvet Glove’ Strategy Claims Success Against Maoist Insurgency

The government has asserted that a calibrated mix of strong security action and welfare-driven policies has effectively dismantled the decades-old Maoist insurgency in India.

Speaking in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged…

Indian Worker Killed in Iran Strike on Kuwait Facility; Toll Rises to 8

Kuwait City — An Indian national was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait early Monday, pushing the death toll of Indian citizens in the ongoing West Asia conflict to at least eight.

According…

Govt Assures Adequate Fertiliser Stocks Despite West Asia Crisis

New Delhi — The government on Monday reassured that fertiliser availability remains stable despite ongoing tensions in West Asia, with current stock levels standing at around 180 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), significantly higher than 147 LMT recorded…