Guwahati- The Assam government has announced a holiday on Thursday in the Cachar district as a mark of respect to the veteran BJP leader and ex-Minister of State for telecommunications, Kabindra Purkayastha, who died due to a prolonged illness. A senior official said, “This solemn gesture reflects the collective grief of the people and honours…
Patna- The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has once again landed in controversy following the sudden resignation of its chairman, Alok Raj, barely six days after assuming charge on December 31, 2025. The abrupt exit of the officer, widely regarded for his clean image and integrity, has triggered strong reactions from student organisations.Reacting sharply, student…
Jammu- An encounter is underway between the security forces and the terrorists in the hilly Billawar area of J&K’s Kathua district. Officials said that the encounter started in Kahog village of Billawar tehsil on Wednesday evening after the security forces started a search operation following information about the presence of two to three terrorists in…
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underlined the importance of staying calm and confident during examinations as registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 crossed the 4-crore mark, with four days still remaining before the application window closes on January 11. As per official data, a total of 4,03,12,346 participants had registered for…
Lucknow- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the cancellation of the Assistant Professor recruitment examination conducted in April 2025 by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), citing serious irregularities and compromise in the exam’s integrity due to a question paper leak. The decision comes after a detailed investigation by the Uttar Pradesh Special…
Gorakhpur- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday inspected temporary night shelters in Gorakhpur and directed authorities to ensure that no person is forced to sleep in the open during the severe cold wave that has gripped the state. The Chief Minister visited night shelters at Bargadwa and Raptinagar, reviewed facilities, interacted with residents,…
Shimla- In a relief for the farmers in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, the deadline for insuring wheat and barley crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi season has been extended to January 15. The extension in deadline follows an appeal by the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department, which sought extension…
New Delhi- China’s rare earth weapon has emerged as one of the most sophisticated instruments of modern economic statecraft as it exploits Western dependencies on materials essential for defence systems, renewable energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing processes, according to an article. “The strategic implications extend far beyond mining and metallurgy. These materials represent a fundamental…
Mumbai- Amid a “war of words” between the BJP and NCP chief Ajit Pawar following irrigation “scam” remarks, state NCP chief Sunil Tatkare on Wednesday downplayed the friction between the two parties, saying that there won’t be further tug of war among ruling allies. Tatkare told reporters that he spoke to party chief and Deputy…
Bhubaneswar- The Odisha government has taken several key decisions to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in the state, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. These decisions were taken by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during a high-level review meeting of various programmes being implemented by the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department, held in…
