Government Extends TRP Suspension for News Channels Amid West Asia Tensions

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to extend the suspension of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels by another four weeks, citing concerns over sensational and speculative coverage of the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Turbine Blast Triggers Major Fire at Bhilai Steel Plant, Five Injured

Raipur/Durg: A massive fire broke out on Tuesday at Power Plant-2 of the Bhilai Steel Plant, operated by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), following an explosion in the 25 MW turbine section.

The blast led to towering flames and thick…

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…