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ED raids 9 places in Chhattisgarh in Bharatmala land case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out search and seizure operations at nine locations across Chhattisgarh as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the payment of land compensation under the Bharatmala Project, officials said.

2025-12-29T05:49:18.094583+00:00 IST

TISF holds candle march demanding justice for Angel Chakma

Members of the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation (TISF), the student wing of Tipra Motha Party, held a candle march at Astabal Maidan in Agartala on Sunday, demanding justice for Angel Chakma, a student hailing from Nandanagar, Debram Thakur Para, who was killed in Dehradun on December 9.

2025-12-29T05:39:06.289287+00:00 IST

Kisan Mela held in Udhampur to educate farmers about govt schemes

The Agriculture and Rural Development Minister on Sunday inaugurated a Kisan Mela at Subash Stadium, aimed at educating farmers about various government schemes.

2025-12-29T05:37:47.072863+00:00 IST

‘No fuel without PUC certificate from Feb 1 in Odisha’

The minister acknowledged concerns over penalties and enforcement, noting that the issue would be reviewed. "People are complaining that a hefty fine is being imposed. I will deliberate on this matter," he said, while confirming that the rule will come into effect from February 1.

2025-12-29T05:23:21.958832+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: Protest turns violent in Rishikesh

Despite repeated requests by the police and Forest Department officials, the protesters refused to clear the highway and railway tracks. Given the sensitivity of the situation, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, visited the site late at night to assess the situation and gather information from on-duty officers.

2025-12-29T05:18:10.487525+00:00 IST

UP: Police registers complaint against two in Bareilly brawl

A fight broke out at a restaurant in Prem Nagar, Bareilly, on December 27, prompting police intervention. Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam reported that a team swiftly restored order, and a complaint was filed, leading to a case being registered against two named individuals and others under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

2025-12-29T05:15:19.552298+00:00 IST

WB: Man arrested for assaulting partner with knife in Kolkata

A man was arrested for assaulting his partner with a knife at a guest house in West Bengal's Kolkata, police said in a statement.

2025-12-29T05:13:57.945336+00:00 IST

BSF refutes Bangladeshi media reports on entry of Hadi’s killers

The Border Security Force (BSF) has strongly refuted reports in sections of the Bangladeshi media claiming that two accused in the murder of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had entered India through the Haluaghat border area of Bangladesh.

2025-12-29T05:02:19.098136+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Fire breaks out at SS Plaza in Korba

A massive fire broke out at SS Plaza in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, engulfing several shops and causing panic among the people.

2025-12-29T04:27:47.240578+00:00 IST

BSF refutes Bangladeshi media reports on Hadi murder accused

Meghalaya Border Security Force (BSF) chief Inspector General OP Opadhyay on Monday refuted Bangladesh's media reports claiming two accused in student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's murder had entered India.

2025-12-29T04:26:57.661038+00:00 IST

Dense fog in Delhi delays flights, causing schedule disruptions

The airport is operating under Category-III conditions, which allow flights to land in low visibility. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra travel time.

2025-12-29T04:10:50.724215+00:00 IST

BMC Polls: Man arrested for assaulting SST officer

The incident occurred amid heightened security arrangements and routine checking procedures being carried out as part of the election process. According to police, the accused not only verbally abused the nodal officer and his colleagues but also physically assaulted them, obstructed government work and issued threats to harm the team on duty.

2025-12-29T04:08:15.694231+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP-SP join hands for Jalgaon Municipal polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) will contest the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elections in alliance on 38 and 37 seats, respectively, NCP-SP leader Santosh Choudhary said.

2025-12-29T03:52:00.683389+00:00 IST

Delhi: 16-year-old dies after falling from shed between shops

A 16-year-old boy lost his life after falling from the plastic shed between two shops in Gujranwala Town, Delhi, police said on Monday.

2025-12-29T03:45:31.176567+00:00 IST

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats: Doctor

Medical experts have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in his latest Mann Ki Baat address, calling it a crucial step in raising public awareness about what is increasingly being described as a "silent pandemic".

2025-12-29T03:37:32.473997+00:00 IST

Dr Rajeev Jayadevan highlights misuse of antibiotics

Speaking with ANI, Jayadevan, a leading expert, warned that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness against dangerous bacteria due to overuse, making infections harder to treat. He pointed out that the primary reason behind this growing problem is the overuse and inappropriate consumption of antibiotics.

2025-12-29T03:27:29.593251+00:00 IST

Irresponsible use of antibiotics fuelling AMR: Dr. Bansal

In a self-recorded video message released after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Mann Ki Baat address, Dr. Bansal underscored the urgent need for public awareness and responsible behaviour.

2025-12-29T03:26:23.128901+00:00 IST

What govts couldn’t do, we've done: Bali on Amritsar non-veg ban

Speaking to ANI, Bali said, "This is the land of Guru Sahib. Guru Ramdas Sahib established this city, so it should be said with reverence that we should appreciate that what the governments of the Panth couldn't do, we have done, and these people are with us," he said.

2025-12-29T03:24:44.348539+00:00 IST

SSP Haridwar constitutes SIT to probe Laksar firing incident

In connection with the firing incident on gangster Vinay Tyagi while he was in police custody in the Laksar police station area, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Haridwar, has ordered a fair and transparent investigation and constituted the SIT. SSP Haridwar Pramendra Singh Dobal has directed that the case be investigated impartially, factually, and thoroughly, examining every aspect of the incident.

2025-12-29T03:23:45.073218+00:00 IST

'Testament to hard work of our people': CM Sarma as Assam emerges

He said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised Assam as the fastest-growing state in terms of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) over the last five years, with a growth rate of 45 per cent.

2025-12-29T03:19:07.199374+00:00 IST

Dense fog chokes Delhi as AQI hits 402

The national capital, Delhi, woke up to a chilly morning on Monday, with air quality deteriorating as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 402 at 8 am, slipping into the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2025-12-29T03:01:32.268737+00:00 IST