SC to hear PIL against irrational poll freebies promises by political parties

NEW DELHI: The irrational freebees turning to burden on the state exchequer in the country  and pushing the development work on backseat. The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list for hearing in March a PIL seeking direction…

12 Maoists Lay Down Arms in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Raipur/Bijapur — Twelve Maoist members belonging to the South Sub-Zonal Bureau surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Thursday under the state government’s ‘Poona Margem: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation’ programme,…

Between Hindutva and Mandal: Is the BJP Recalibrating Its Political Strategy?

By Nityanand Shukla
Ranchi: Is a new political equation emerging within BJP. If the recent developments are any indication BJP is now passing through in new era of social engineering. Prime Minister Narendra…

Yumnam Khemchand Singh Takes Oath as Manipur Chief Minister; Two Deputy CMs and Ministers Inducted

Imphal – Senior BJP leader and former Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on Wednesday. His oath-taking followed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s announcement in New Delhi appointing the 61-year-old…

Supreme Court Urges Government to Review Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Under NSA

New Delhi – The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally advised the Union government to reconsider the continued preventive detention of Ladakh-based social activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA).

A bench comprising Justices…

J&K Operations: One Terrorist Killed in Kishtwar, Two Neutralised in Udhampur

Jammu – Security forces eliminated three terrorists in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with one militant killed in Kishtwar district and two others in Udhampur district, officials said.

The Army stated that…

Gujarat: Commuter Boat Capsizes in Mahisagar River, All Passengers Rescued

Vadodara: A potential tragedy was narrowly avoided on Tuesday morning after a boat carrying daily commuters capsized in the Mahisagar River near Padra in Gujarat’s Vadodara district. More than eight passengers were rescued safely, officials…

Chhattisgarh: Communal Clash in Gariaband Leaves Several Policemen Injured, Situation Stabilised

Raipur/Gariaband: Tension gripped Dutkaiyan village under the Fingeshwar police station in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district after violent clashes between two communities on Sunday evening left several police personnel injured. Authorities said…

Union Budget 2026–27: Sitharaman Unveils Roadmap for Growth, Jobs and Global Competitiveness

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 presented the Union Budget 2026–27, outlining the government’s economic vision amid global uncertainties, trade challenges, and domestic development priorities.…

Sensex, Gold and Silver Slide Sharply After Union Budget Announcements

Mumbai: Domestic financial markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Saturday after the presentation of the Union Budget, with equities as well as precious metals coming under pressure. The benchmark Sensex plunged in early trade, while…