New Delhi: In a major passenger-friendly move, Indian Railways has announced the introduction of an Emergency Quota (EQ) on two of its most modern train services — Amrit Bharat Express and Vande Bharat Sleeper.The decision aims to ensure confirmed seats for travelers facing urgent and unavoidable situations. According to a new circular issued by the … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has postponed the bail hearing of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in a long-running check bounce case, meaning the actor will remain in custody for at least four more nights. Justice Swarnakanta Sharma, presiding over the case, issued a notice to the complainant and scheduled the next hearing for February … Read more
Surguja, India: Police in central India have cracked down on a long-running coal theft racket, arresting 21 people and recovering more than 1.5 metric tons of stolen coal along with vehicles and equipment worth nearly ₹6 million (approx. $72,000). The operation was carried out by the Lakhanpur police following a complaint from South Eastern Coalfields … Read more
New Delhi: India’s decision not to send election observers to Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections on February 12 has drawn significant attention, especially as regional neighbors Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan deployed representatives to monitor the polls. New Delhi’s absence is being widely interpreted as a deliberate and carefully calibrated diplomatic signal rather than indifference. The elections … Read more
Raipur: Political tensions escalated in Chhattisgarh after former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel claimed he had received an offer to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Responding sharply, state Forest Minister and senior BJP leader Kedar Kashyap dismissed the claim, saying neither Chhattisgarh nor the BJP needs Bhupesh Baghel. Speaking to reporters, Kashyap accused Baghel of … Read more
Odisha, India: A tragic incident from India’s Odisha state has shocked health experts and parents alike, after a 12-year-old girl died due to complications caused by a severe and untreated head lice infestation. The case has raised urgent concerns about how a commonly ignored childhood problem can escalate into a life-threatening medical emergency. According to … Read more
New Delhi: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route for the implementation of a major intra-state transmission project in Maharashtra, the company said in a regulatory filing. POWERGRID informed stock exchanges that it has secured the project titled “Network Expansion Scheme … Read more
New Delhi/Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha, a seasoned development economist from Nepal, as the new Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), signaling a renewed push toward inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient growth across the region. In her new role, Shrestha will lead ADB’s strategic planning and operations in Bangladesh, … Read more
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday made it clear that fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya must first indicate his willingness to return to India before the court considers hearing his petition. The bench observed that there is little purpose in hearing a plea filed by someone who continues to stay abroad to evade Indian … Read more
Sakti: Report: Tula Ram A serious case of alleged large-scale illegal cutting and storage of Arjun trees has surfaced in Sakti district, particularly in Tushar Gram Panchayat and Jaijaipur, where several sawmills are reportedly involved. According to local sources, thousands of tractor-loads of Arjun wood have been cut and stored illegally over a long period. … Read more
Dhaka: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in one of the most consequential elections in its political history, with more than 127 million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots amid tight security arrangements across the country. The election is being closely watched as a potential turning point for the South Asian nation, coming at a … Read more
Raipur : The Chhattisgarh government is facing mounting pressure over its prolonged delay in reimbursing private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, with school managements warning of a statewide non-cooperation movement if an immediate decision is not taken. The Chhattisgarh Private School Management Association has submitted a final memorandum to the State Education … Read more
New Delhi |South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (SECL) digital transformation initiative, DigiCOAL, was presented as a model of transparent and accountable governance during a national workshop organized by India’s Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on Wednesday. The workshop, titled “Digital Initiatives for Increasing Transparency in Governance,” was held at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi and … Read more
Bilaspur, India |A 15-member media delegation from Sikkim visited the Gevra Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, gaining firsthand exposure to modern, environmentally responsible coal mining practices at Asia’s largest coal-producing site. The visit was organized jointly by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Sikkim and Chhattisgarh, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of … Read more
New Delhi: A nationwide strike scheduled for February 12, 2026, is expected to cause widespread disruptions across India’s tertiary sector, particularly impacting banking, financial services, transport, and government offices. The strike—popularly referred to as Bharat Bandh—has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, with strong backing from farmers’ organizations. The participating … Read more
Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh: A joyous wedding celebration turned into chaos late Tuesday night after a truck rammed into a group of wedding guests dancing in a procession in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district. Several people, including women, were injured in the horrific road accident. According to local authorities, the wedding procession was moving along the road around midnight, … Read more
16 booked, including 12 minors, after viral video triggers swift action Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh: Police in Baloda Bazar district have taken strict action against dangerous vehicle stunts performed during a school farewell ceremony in Kasdol, after videos of the incident went viral on social media. The reckless behavior, which put lives at risk, led to … Read more
Korba, Chhattisgarh : As many as 260 couples tied the knot on the same day under the Chhattisgarh government’s Chief Minister Kanya Vivah Yojana, but the mass wedding ceremony in Korba district drew criticism after newlyweds were made to sit for nearly four hours in intense sunlight due to inadequate arrangements. The event was organized … Read more
New Delhi, After years of legal battles and administrative uncertainty, the long-pending demand for EPS-95 Higher Pension has reached a decisive turning point in 2026. Backed by the Supreme Court’s final stance and improved digital systems of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), thousands of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) retirees are now closer to receiving … Read more
Durg, India |Durg Police have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged prostitution racket operating from a lodge in the Chhawani area of Durg district, officials said on Sunday. According to the police, a tip-off was received on February 9 regarding immoral trafficking activities being carried out at a hotel located within the Chhawani … Read more
Durg, India |Durg Police have arrested a three-member gang involved in motorcycle thefts across multiple police station areas in Bhilai, successfully solving four separate cases linked to the group. According to police officials, on February 10, Supela Police received a tip-off that three individuals were searching for buyers to sell a motorcycle near Supela Chowk. … Read more
Durg, India |In a major action against drug trafficking, Durg Police arrested a 21-year-old man and seized more than two kilograms of illegal marijuana during a joint operation in Bhilai Nagar, officials said on Tuesday. The arrest was made on February 9 after Bhilai Nagar Police received a tip-off that a man was roaming around … Read more
New Delhi : Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued detailed instructions regarding the transfer and posting of officials directly involved in the conduct of elections. The guidelines apply to Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, where elections are … Read more
Raipur : The ongoing protest by D.Ed-qualified candidates over the Chhattisgarh Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2023 has now gained national attention, with former Union Minister and ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda stepping in to support the agitating aspirants. His intervention has significantly increased political pressure on the Vishnu Deo Sai-led state government. In a letter addressed … Read more
