Bhubaneswar, India: In what officials are calling the largest cash recovery ever by the state’s anti-corruption agency, Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday seized more than ₹4 crore (about USD 480,000) in cash during raids at the Bhubaneswar residence of Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle. The massive haul came just hours after Mohanty was … Read more
New Delhi: In a move aimed at improving passenger convenience and reducing congestion at enquiry counters, Indian Railways has introduced a QR code–based live train information system at Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh. Passengers can now scan a QR code displayed across the station to instantly access a live webpage on their mobile phones. … Read more
Jammu, India: Congress leaders and workers took to the streets in Jammu on Wednesday to protest the arrest of Uday Bhanu Chib, the National President of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC). Demonstrators termed the arrest politically motivated and an attack on democratic rights. Chib, a native of Jammu, was arrested in New Delhi on Tuesday … Read more
Gurdaspur, India: A major security breakthrough has been reported in the deadly attack on the Adiyan police post in Punjab’s border district of Gurdaspur, with investigators confirming links to Pakistan-based handlers. One of the accused was killed in a police encounter, another has been arrested, while a third suspect remains on the run. The incident … Read more
Hyderabad: Reports circulating on social media have set fans buzzing about an upcoming wedding involving South Indian stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, with claims that the couple will tie the knot on February 26 in a private ceremony near Udaipur. While the actors have not made an official announcement, excitement among fans—fondly calling the … Read more
New Delhi: In a strong signal against VIP culture and misuse of official privilege, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has issued a show-cause notice to a senior official of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) after details of an extravagant travel protocol went viral on social media. The controversy centers on a proposed visit to Prayagraj … Read more
New Delhi: The Government of India has released draft income tax rules and forms under the proposed Income Tax Act, 2025, introducing stricter disclosure norms aimed at curbing fraudulent tax claims and improving transparency in the tax system. The new law is scheduled to come into effect on April 1, 2026. Stakeholders have been invited … Read more
Los Angeles: Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Donald Trump administration, challenging recent changes to federal childhood vaccination recommendations that they say undermine decades of medical science and put children at risk. The lawsuit targets a policy shift announced in January by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) … Read more
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O. P. Chaudhary on Wednesday presented a ₹1.72 lakh crore state budget for the financial year 2026 in the Legislative Assembly. This is the third budget of the government led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, and it has been themed “SANKALP”, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. … Read more
Surguja: A jaundice outbreak has triggered serious concern in the Surguja region of Chhattisgarh after the death of a 13-year-old boy in Ambikapur on Tuesday. Health authorities have confirmed the death and issued urgent instructions to set up medical camps in affected areas. The deceased has been identified as Divyansh Rai, a resident of Namnakala … Read more
Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur: In a tragic road accident, three people riding a single motorcycle were killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in the Dhanhar area of the district on Tuesday. Among the deceased were two real brothers, triggering widespread grief in their native village. The accident occurred near the Tilokhan forest stretch under the Dhanhar … Read more
