Patna- The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Thursday arrested a junior engineer posted in Sahibganj under Muzaffarpur district while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 9,000, officials said. The accused, identified as Aman Kumar, was apprehended during a trap operation conducted by the SVU following a complaint regarding alleged demand for illegal gratification….
Jammu- District Magistrate (DM) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday issued an order to regulate, monitor and maintain vigil on donations during the holy month of Ramadan. An order issued by DM Kishtwar said today: “Whereas, it has been observed that during the Holy Month of Ramadan, there is a tendency for unregulated…
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. Both leaders engaged…
New Delhi- Days ahead of Nepal’s scheduled parliamentary election, former king Gyanendra Shah on Wednesday called for its postponement, warning that holding polls amid ongoing nationwide dissatisfaction could deepen political instability and spark further conflict, said media reports. Gyanendra Shah was removed by parliamentary decision in July 2008, ending the centuries-old monarchy in Nepal, according…
Chandigarh- Haryana will begin the first phase of Census 2027, India’s first fully digital population count, from May 1 to 30. Chairing a one-day virtual conference of Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday described the Census as far more than a statistical exercise, calling it the foundation for…
Patna- The Patna High Court has served notices to 42 MLAs of the Bihar Assembly in response to a petition that accuses them of submitting false information in their election affidavits and cites purported voting irregularities that occurred during the Assembly elections. Among those served notices is Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, who represents the…
Chennai- A 29-year-old teacher, employed at a private school in Tamil Nadu’s Palayamkottai, has been arrested on the charges of sexually harassing minor girl students. The accused, identified as Jobin Solomon, had been working at the institution for the past three years.He was handling mathematics classes for students in Classes 9, 10 and 11.The case…
New Delhi- The India AI Summit in the national capital featured an inspiring address by one of its youngest keynote speakers, student Ranvir Singh Sachdeva, who spoke about blending India’s ancient philosophical traditions with modern artificial intelligence and highlighted the transformative role of youth in shaping the future. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of…
Gandhinagar- The Gujarat government will commence the purchase of tur (pigeon pea) at the minimum support price (MSP) across the state from February 23, Agriculture and Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Thursday. Over 1.33 lakh farmers in the state have registered to sell their produce at the MSP.The announcement came following a State Cabinet…
New Delhi- Amid the controversy involving Galgotias University over a robotic dog displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Thursday questioned the role of the organisers and demanded strict action, including penalties, against the university. The MPs said the incident was not only a matter of national embarrassment but…
