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Bhilai Councillor Stages Unusual Protest, Begs to Highlight Civic Body’s Financial Crisis

Durg, India: In a dramatic and unconventional protest, a municipal councillor in Bhilai has resorted to begging in public to draw attention to the severe financial crisis facing the Bhilai Municipal Corporation. Santosh Maurya, councillor from Ward No. 15 (Sundar Nagar), staged a symbolic demonstration by sitting outside a Sai Temple for several hours, holding … Read more

Durg Police Arrest One in ₹2.6 Million Medical Franchise Fraud Case

Durg, Chhattisgarh | Durg Police have arrested one accused in a major fraud case involving the alleged cheating of nearly ₹2.6 million (approx. USD 31,000) under the pretext of providing a medical store and OPD franchise. According to police officials, the case was registered at Mohan Nagar Police Station following a complaint filed on January … Read more

₹2.68 Million Government Fund Embezzlement Uncovered at Central Bank of India, Mungeli

Mungeli, India — Serious concerns have been raised over the security of government funds following the exposure of a major financial irregularity at the Central Bank of India’s Mungeli branch. An amount of ₹2.687 million (approximately USD 32,000) from a government infrastructure account maintained by the Mungeli Collectorate was allegedly transferred without authorization, triggering administrative … Read more

SJVN Awards ₹837 Crore E&M Contract to BHEL for 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Project

Shimla |SJVN Limited, a leading public sector power producer, has awarded an Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works contract worth ₹837.43 crore to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh, marking a major milestone in the execution of the project. The contract agreement was finalized in the presence … Read more

Bilaspur Police Range Launches ‘Anubhav’ QR Code System for Direct Public Feedback

Bilaspur, India |In a significant step toward transparent and citizen-centric policing, the Bilaspur Police Range on Wednesday launched an innovative public feedback system titled “Anubhav”, based on QR code technology. The initiative has been conceptualized by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shri Ramgopal Garg and aims to enable citizens to directly share their experiences and … Read more

Washington Post Lays Off Over 300 Employees; Shashi Tharoor’s Son Ishaan Tharoor Among Those Affected

New York — The Washington Post, one of the world’s most influential newspapers, has laid off more than 300 employees as part of a major restructuring effort, delivering a significant blow to its newsroom and global operations. Among those affected is Ishaan Tharoor, an international affairs columnist and the son of senior Indian Congress leader … Read more

Why the Korean Wave Holds Such Power Over Young Minds: Ghaziabad Tragedy Sparks a Larger Debate

Ghaziabad, India — The deaths of three sisters in Ghaziabad have sent shockwaves across the country, reopening a difficult but necessary conversation about youth culture, digital addiction, and the powerful emotional pull of global pop trends—particularly the Korean Wave, known as Hallyu. The sisters allegedly jumped from a ninth-floor building, leaving behind a handwritten note … Read more

Russia Pushes Back at Trump’s Claim on India’s Oil Purchases

Moscow/New Delhi/Washington, D.C.: Russia has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil as part of a broader trade understanding, insisting that India’s decisions on where it buys oil are its own sovereign, market-driven choices. Kremlin officials clarified in a statement that India has always maintained a … Read more

NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Faces Delay After Hydrogen Leak Detected in SLS Rocket

Washington, D.C.: NASA’s plan to send astronauts back to the Moon has encountered a major technical setback, raising fresh uncertainty over the agency’s 2026 lunar launch timeline. The Artemis II mission, intended to carry humans to lunar orbit for the first time in more than five decades, has been delayed following the discovery of a … Read more

Bitcoin Soars Past $78,000 as ‘Satoshi Era’ Wallets Reactivate During 2026 Bull Run

New York: Bitcoin surged past the $78,000 mark on Tuesday, extending its 2026 rally and igniting fresh excitement across global cryptocurrency markets. The latest price breakout comes amid strong institutional inflows and an unusual on-chain development—the reactivation of long-dormant “Satoshi Era” wallets. Return of Early Bitcoin Holders Blockchain analytics firms have reported movement from several … Read more

Abu Dhabi Peace Summit 2026: Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. Launch Trilateral Ceasefire Talks

Abu Dhabi: In a major diplomatic development, senior officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have convened in Abu Dhabi for the second round of trilateral peace negotiations, marking what diplomats describe as the most serious effort yet to secure a ceasefire since the conflict intensified several years ago. The talks are being hosted … Read more

ACC Approves Premature Repatriation of DFS Joint Secretary Prashant Kumar Goyal

New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the premature repatriation of Shri Prashant Kumar Goyal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, to his parent cadre, according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Shri Goyal, a 2007-batch IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, is currently … Read more

Railway Board Appoints Rajesh Kumar Singh as GGM (Commercial & Operations) at CONCOR

New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has approved the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), as Group General Manager (Commercial & Operations) at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR). The appointment has been made on an immediate absorption basis, according to an official order … Read more

NTPC Appoints Kishore Chandra Patra as Head of Project at NTPC Korba

New Delhi, India: State-owned power producer NTPC Limited has appointed Kishore Chandra Patra as the Head of Project at NTPC Korba, one of the company’s flagship power stations with a capacity of 2,600 megawatts. Patra assumed charge on February 4, 2026, bringing more than three and a half decades of experience in power plant operations, … Read more

NTPC Bongaigaon Signs Agreement With Cosmic Foundation to Install Solar-Powered RO Water Systems

New Delhi, India: NTPC Limited’s Bongaigaon project has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for the installation of solar-powered water purification systems under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The agreement was signed on February 2, 2026, as part of NTPC’s ongoing CSR initiatives in Assam. The MoA signing … Read more

Power Grid Receives Government Approval to Merge 17 Subsidiaries Into Two Entities

New Delhi, India: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has received final approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to merge 17 of its wholly owned subsidiaries into two larger entities, marking a major step toward streamlining its corporate structure and improving operational efficiency. In orders dated January 27, 2026, the MCA approved … Read more

Additional Tehsildar and Revenue Officer Arrested While Taking Bribe in Chhattisgarh

Janjgir-Champa, India: Officials from India’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested an additional tehsildar and a revenue officer (patwari) in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district after allegedly catching them red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹35,000, authorities said on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Karuna Aher, Additional Tehsildar at the Pamgarh tehsil office, and Ayush Dhruv, a … Read more

Former Chhattisgarh Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma Released on Interim Bail, Vows to Continue Bastar Rights Struggle

Raipur, India: Former Chhattisgarh excise minister and Konta legislator Kawasi Lakhma was released from Raipur Central Jail on Tuesday after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in the alleged liquor scam case. Lakhma had spent nearly a year in custody. Calling his release a “victory of truth,” Lakhma thanked the judiciary and said he … Read more

Tiger Kills Police Officer in Arunachal Wildlife Sanctuary; Authorities Issue Travel Advisory

Tezpur, India: A police officer was killed in a tiger attack inside the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred late at night on February 2, when the officer was traveling on a motorcycle through the forested Roing–Mayodia road. The victim has been identified as Head Constable Chikseng … Read more

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express to Offer Non-Vegetarian Meals, Featuring Regional Flavors

New Delhi: Passengers traveling on the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will now have the option to enjoy non-vegetarian meals, as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) continues to upgrade onboard services. The move applies to the Howrah–Kamakhya and Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains. According to IRCTC, the enhanced menu includes chicken-based non-vegetarian … Read more