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India’s Services PMI Rises to 58.5 in January, Signaling Strong Demand and Hiring Recovery

New Delhi | India’s services sector began 2026 on a strong note, with business activity accelerating in January as demand improved and companies stepped up hiring. According to data released by S&P Global, the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 58.5 in January, up from 58.0 in December, marking a solid expansion … Read more

SECL Hosts Coal India Inter-Company Hockey Tournament After a Decade

Bilaspur, India |South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) on Tuesday hosted the grand inauguration of the Coal India Inter-Company Hockey Tournament 2025–26 at the Late Shri B.R. Yadav International Hockey Stadium, Bahtarai, marking the return of the prestigious event to SECL after nearly ten years. The four-day tournament, scheduled from February 4 to February 7, features … Read more

Fake Journalist Accused of Extortion and Obstructing Government Work; Complaint Submitted to SP Office

Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh: A serious case involving alleged misuse of journalism as a cover for extortion and intimidation has surfaced in Janjgir-Champa district. Public representatives from Gram Panchayat Putpura have submitted a formal memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, demanding strict legal action against a youth accused of posing as a journalist and obstructing government development … Read more

Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling in Mungeli Fake Disability Certificate Case

Mungeli, Chhattisgarh — In a significant setback for government employees accused of securing jobs using fake disability certificates, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Chhattisgarh High Court’s verdict in the widely discussed Mungeli case. The apex court clearly stated that there is no need for any interference in the High Court’s decision, allowing … Read more

District Marketing Officer Suspended in ₹7 Crore Paddy Shortage Case in Chhattisgarh

Kawardha, Chhattisgarh: In a major administrative action, District Marketing Officer (DMO) Abhishek Mishra has been suspended in connection with a ₹7 crore paddy shortage case in Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh. The suspension was ordered by the Managing Director at the state level in Raipur, citing the officer’s misleading and irresponsible statements made to the media. … Read more

Fishermen Community Protests Against Fisheries Department in Janjgir-Champa, Alleges Irregularities

Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh: Members of the fishermen community staged a major protest against the Fisheries Department in Janjgir-Champa district on Tuesday, accusing officials of corruption and irregularities in the allotment of ponds for fish farming. The protestors blocked the main road outside the Fisheries Department office at Kulipota, bringing traffic to a standstill for nearly three … Read more

Burglars Break Into Locked Home, Steal Valuables Worth Nearly ₹ 250,000 in Chhirmiri

Manendragarh–Chirmiri–Bharatpur, India:A major burglary has shaken residents of Chhirmiri city after unidentified thieves broke into a locked house and stole valuables worth an estimated ₹22–25 lakh (approximately 250,000). The incident occurred while the homeowner’s family was out of town for medical treatment. According to police and local residents, the burglary took place in the SECL … Read more