Tag Archive: National / India

Maharashtra CEO Seeks Greater Powers for Local Officers in SIR

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam has written to the Election Commission seeking changes in ECINet to give local officers more flexibility in SIR cases.

Supreme Court Suggests Linking Traffic Challan Recovery to Power Bills

The Supreme Court suggested considering linking unpaid traffic challans with electricity bills and discussed other measures to recover pending e-challan fines.

High Court directs delivery of judge’s message to child rape survivor

The Delhi High Court has directed that an encouraging message written by a trial court judge be delivered to a 10-year-old rape survivor, along with Rs 10.50 lakh compensation.

Supreme Court to hear plea against proposed UPI payment charges today

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL today challenging the proposed 0.4 per cent MDR on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.

Jamshedpur bank heist: Rs 42 lakh cash, 23 kg gold looted

Police have intensified the probe into the Jamshedpur Canara Bank robbery, where criminals fled with about Rs 42 lakh cash and nearly 23 kg gold.

PM Modi says service aims to reach the last person

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the aim of service is not political gain, but reaching the last person, during an interaction under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

Ganesh immersion accidents leave youths drowned in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana

Several accidents were reported during Ganesh idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, with youths drowning and rescue teams searching for the missing.

Deep Depression Crosses Andhra-Odisha Coast, Heavy Rain Batters Odisha Districts

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has crossed the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast, bringing heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds.

Wangchuk Says Marchers Came to Support Ladakh, Not Help Him

A symbolic foot march led by Sonam Wangchuk in Leh on September 23 sought support for Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule constitutional safeguards.

WHO Warns 67 Countries Face Health Worker Shortages by 2030

A WHO report warns that 67 countries may lack enough health workers by 2030, while India has about 12 percent doctors aged above 55.

Google to Share Child Sexual Abuse Case Reports With Government

Google has proposed sharing India-linked child sexual abuse material case information directly with I4C to speed up action by Indian law enforcement agencies.

Southwest monsoon withdrawal begins; 43% of India faces rainfall deficit

The southwest monsoon has begun withdrawing from western Rajasthan, while about 43% of India’s geographical area remains rainfall-deficient as of September 19.

DUSU vote counting begins as High Court bars victory processions

Counting of votes for the DUSU election 2026 began on Saturday as the Delhi High Court barred victory processions after the results.

Christian Forum Alleges 26 Cases, Seeks Bengal CM Intervention

Bangiya Christiya Pariseba (BCP), a Christian forum in West Bengal, has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleging 26 cases of p...

IPS Bushra Bano says Jazakallah, meaning sparks debate on social media

West Bengal-cadre IPS officer Bushra Bano faces social media debate after using Assalamu alaikum, Inshallah and Jazakallah in a video for UPSC aspirants.

Supreme Court orders HPEC probe into Jantar Mantar violence allegations

The Supreme Court has directed the five-member HPEC to begin its probe into allegations of police action and violence during July’s student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Floods Affect 5 Million in Bihar, Alerts Issued Across States

Around 5 million people in nearly 15 Bihar districts are affected by floods as alerts for heavy rain and strong winds are issued across several states.

AAP captures Congress stronghold in Rajasthan after Baran civic poll upset

In Rajasthan’s Baran Municipal Council election, AAP ended Congress’s nearly 15-year dominance by winning 31 of 60 wards and securing a clear majority.

BJP, Congress Make Big Claims After Rajasthan Civic Poll Results

Political rhetoric has intensified after Rajasthan municipal body election results, with the BJP and Congress both claiming major achievements and eyeing future polls.

UP cabinet may raise PRD allowance, decide on smart schools

Several important proposals may be decided at the Uttar Pradesh cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, September 15.