Raipur: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has arrested Shashank Chopda, a partner of M/s Mokshit Corporation, in connection with an alleged large-scale medical equipment and reagent procurement scam in Chhattisgarh. The arrest was made on January 14, 2026, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Chopda was … Read more
Tokyo:Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan are increasingly facing uncertainty as the government moves forward with a stricter crackdown on illegal employment, amid rising public resentment and labor market pressures. Minh, a Vietnamese worker who arrived in Japan in 2015 under the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), represents thousands caught in this difficult situation. For nearly … Read more
KOTTAYAM, Kerala The Kerala government has suffered a significant legal defeat in its long-running battle over the ownership of the Cheruvally Estate, a 2,263-acre tract of land earmarked for the proposed Sabarimala Greenfield Airport. A Pala Sub Court today rejected the state’s lawsuit seeking declaration of ownership, dealing a blow to government plans and intensifying … Read more
Beijing:China’s birth rate dropped to a historic low in 2025, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis that threatens to weigh on the world’s second-largest economy for decades, even as the country met its annual growth target despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States. According to data released Monday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the … Read more
New Delhi: Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a three-day official visit to India, aimed at further strengthening the India–Poland Strategic Partnership and exploring new areas of bilateral cooperation. Sikorski was received at the airport by Additional Secretary Pooja Kapur. His visit focuses on deepening … Read more
New Delhi: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi on Monday for the second round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case. The development comes as the agency intensifies its probe ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Earlier, the CBI had questioned … Read more
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit the United States around March 20 for talks with President Donald Trump, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. The planned meeting is seen as an important step toward reaffirming the strong Japan–U.S. alliance ahead of President Trump’s anticipated visit to China. Preparations are already underway for … Read more
Tokyo/New Delhi: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s blockbuster film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which created history at the box office in 2024, has now made its way to Japan. The film was officially released in Japan on January 16, and its premiere received an overwhelming response from fans. During the promotional visit, Rashmika Mandanna was … Read more
New Delhi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, popularly known as MBZ, is arriving in India today, January 19, on an official visit. This marks his third official visit to India as UAE President and is expected to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Alongside diplomacy, MBZ’s … Read more
Dhaka: With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 drawing closer, uncertainty continues to loom over Bangladesh’s participation. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has remained firm on its stance that the national team faces security risks in India and has demanded that its World Cup matches be shifted to Sri Lanka. In response, the International … Read more
As 2026 begins, one question continues to dominate the minds of telecom users across India: Where is BSNL’s 5G? While private players like Jio and Airtel have aggressively rolled out 5G services, BSNL’s absence has led many to believe that the state-run telecom operator is lagging far behind. However, the reality is quite different. According … Read more
Mungeli: The 19th National Two-Day Seminar organised by Sonkar College, Mungeli concluded successfully with great academic dignity and enthusiasm. Held on January 17 and 18, 2026, the seminar was based on the theme “Disability Discourse: A Study”, and witnessed participation from academicians, researchers, principals, professors and social workers from Chhattisgarh and various other states across … Read more
Singur (West Bengal):Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought to counter the Trinamool Congress’s long-standing “outsider” narrative by underscoring his government’s initiatives aimed at honouring Bengal’s culture, language and legacy. Addressing a public rally in Singur ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Prime Minister highlighted the installation of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose’s statue … Read more
As winter tightens its grip, extreme cold has become a part of daily conversation. From icy winds to coughs and colds, people everywhere are struggling to stay warm. To protect themselves, many are wearing thick clothes—often layering one garment over another before stepping out of the house. In some cases, the number of layers makes … Read more
Bilaspur । In line with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the energy sector, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organised its first-ever Chintan Shivir on Friday at its Headquarters auditorium in Bilaspur. The high-level brainstorming conclave focused on reviewing the company’s performance, identifying gaps and formulating time-bound strategies to strengthen SECL’s future growth. Chairman-cum-Managing … Read more
Raipur: Achyutanand Dwivedi, currently the Managing Editor of The Pioneer Hindi, has now been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Editor of The Pioneer English edition. With this appointment, he has become the first editor in the history of Chhattisgarh to oversee both the Hindi and English editions of the same newspaper. The Pioneer, one … Read more
OpenAI has announced that it will begin testing advertisements within ChatGPT for users in the United States in the coming weeks, marking a significant step toward diversifying its revenue streams beyond subscription services. In a statement released on Friday, the company said the ads will be introduced on a trial basis and will be visible … Read more
Popular television actress Munmun Dutta, best known for her role as Babita Ji in the long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is once again making headlines—this time for her candid views on love and marriage. At 38, Munmun remains unmarried and continues to be one of the most admired faces on Indian television. Recently, … Read more
Bilaspur । Shraddha Mahila Mandal of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Bilaspur, celebrated its 20th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and dignity at the Vasant Club, SECL Vasant Vihar Colony. The grand event witnessed the active participation of around 200 members from the headquarters as well as various operational area committees. The programme was graced … Read more
New Delhi । Bharti Airtel and Tata Group telecom companies—Tata Teleservices (TTSL) and Tata Teleservices Maharashtra (TTML)—are likely to approach the government seeking relief on their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, following the recent support extended to Vodafone Idea (Vi). According to a report by The Economic Times, the companies are considering joint discussions with … Read more
California, USA:A new lawsuit filed in the United States has reignited global concerns over the growing reliance on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. A California woman has accused OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of responsibility in the death of her 40-year-old son, alleging that interactions with the AI chatbot pushed him toward suicide. The … Read more
Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) inaugurated a state-of-the-art Samsung V7 ultrasound (sonography) machine at its Indira Vihar Health Centre in Bilaspur on Thursday. The machine was formally inaugurated after a traditional puja ceremony by Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resources), SECL. On this occasion, CMS (Medical Services) Dr. Shruti Dev Mishra, In-charge of Indira … Read more
A new statewide poll of the 2026 U.S. Senate races in Texas shows an increasingly competitive primary season on both sides of the political aisle. According to the latest Emerson College/Nexstar Media survey, State Representative James Talarico currently holds the lead in the Democratic primary, capturing 47% support from likely Democratic voters, while U.S. Representative … Read more
Mungeli । In a major crackdown to ensure transparency and smooth functioning of the paddy procurement system, the district administration of Mungeli has taken strict action against irregularities in custom milling. Acting on alerts received from the State Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and following the instructions of the Chief Secretary Mr. Vikas Sheel, … Read more
