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Durg/Bhilai, Chhattisgarh — Durg police have arrested a retired government officer in connection with a serious gang rape case involving a minor, marking another major breakthrough in the long-running investigation. With this arrest, the total number of accused taken into custody in the case has risen to three. The case relates to incidents that allegedly … Read more
Kawardha, Chhattisgarh — The dense forests and rolling hills of the Bhormadev Wildlife Sanctuary in Kawardha district are echoing once again with the presence of tigers, bringing renewed hope and excitement for wildlife lovers and conservationists alike. Recent images captured by trap cameras installed by the Forest Department have confirmed the presence of a tiger, … Read more
Raipur : The shadow of Chhattisgarh’s infamous ₹6,000-crore Mahadev online betting scam has resurfaced, prompting swift action from the state police to prevent the emergence of a new organized betting syndicate. Acting on intelligence inputs from Kanker and Rajnandgaon districts, police headquarters moved quickly to disrupt the network at a nascent stage and suspended a … Read more
Mumbai: In a major scientific and ethical breakthrough, a pilot project supported by Coal India and developed at IIT Bombay has successfully demonstrated a non-violent method of silk production that allows silkworms to complete their natural life cycle. The project, titled ‘Jeevodaya’, has been developed by IIT Bombay’s Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas … Read more
New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget for FY 2026–27 on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major cultural and heritage initiative to transform 15 archaeological sites across India into “vibrant and experiential cultural centers” accessible to the public. In her ninth consecutive budget speech, Sitharaman named seven sites that will be developed in … Read more
Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh: Police in Janjgir-Champa district have cracked down on a violent gang responsible for a series of brutal robberies and attempted murders across Shivrinayan and Pamgarh police station areas over two nights in late January. The crime spree left 13 civilians injured, including two critically wounded victims still hospitalized in Bilaspur and Raipur, one … Read more
Hyderabad: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth Union Budget today, bringing her close to Morarji Desai’s record of presenting 10 budgets, attention has once again turned to some of the lesser-known but dramatic chapters in India’s budgetary history. One such episode dates back to 1950—just three years after Independence—when a budget leak triggered … Read more
Raipur: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has expressed strong skepticism ahead of the Union Budget, saying he has “no expectations” from the central government. Criticizing past budget announcements, Baghel claimed that earlier promises failed to deliver any real benefits to the public. Speaking to the media in Raipur, Baghel pointed out that even last … Read more
Hyderabad — Global Markets Global financial markets saw sharp moves in the latest trading session as the U.S. dollar staged its strongest one-day rally since July, sending shockwaves through commodities, currencies, and bonds. The sudden strength in the dollar pushed gold and silver sharply lower, reigniting debate over whether a political signal from Washington was … Read more
New Delhi With just hours to go before India’s Union Budget 2026 is unveiled in Parliament, the official documents are sealed, the Finance Minister’s speech is locked in, and the markets are holding their breath. But as always on Budget Day, the silence of the early morning has been filled with speculation. From whispers of … Read more
NEW DELHI — GAIL (India) Limited on Monday announced the superannuation of Shri Supriyo Halder, Executive Director (Contracts & Procurement), marking the end of a long and impactful tenure at one of India’s leading energy companies. During his years of service, Halder played a key role in strengthening GAIL’s procurement and contracting framework, contributing significantly … Read more
NEW DELHI — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget for 2026–27 marks a decisive break from decades of parliamentary tradition, with the government choosing to unveil its core reform agenda in Part B of the Budget speech—historically reserved for tax proposals—rather than in the policy-heavy Part A. Officials have dubbed the approach the “Reform Express,” … Read more
Hyderabad। Just hours before the Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented, India’s oil marketing companies have delivered an inflationary shock by increasing the prices of LPG cylinders. As is customary on the first day of every month, LPG prices were revised on Sunday, February 1, with a hike announced for commercial gas cylinders. … Read more
Bilaspur, India |The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has assigned Shri Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the additional charge of Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), according to an official order issued on Friday. The additional responsibility will come into effect from February 1, 2026, and will … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh |Durg Police have registered a serious criminal case involving the repeated sexual assault and gang rape of a minor girl over an extended period, officials said on Thursday. The case has been filed at the Women Police Station, Durg district, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of … Read more
Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Headquarters, Bilaspur, organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony on Friday to honor three employees retiring from service. The event was held in the CMD Conference Room at the SECL Headquarters. The program was graced by the presence of Director (Human Resources) Mr. Biranchi Das as the chief guest, along … Read more
Raigarh, India |Raigarh Police have arrested a 32-year-old man within 24 hours for allegedly posting objectionable and offensive content about Shri Satyanarayan Baba Ji on social media, officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Saroj Ratre, a resident of Salihabhantha village under Urga police station limits in Korba district, was apprehended from Korba with … Read more
Mangalore, India Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise and a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has strengthened its reputation as a leader in innovation after winning two prestigious honors at the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) Awards, held alongside India Energy Week (IEW) 2026. … Read more
Mumbai/Shimla, India: SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has announced a six-month extension of the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) to Bhupender Gupta, who currently serves as CMD of NHPC Limited. In a regulatory filing submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to interfere with the bail conditions imposed on YouTuber and journalist Shankar, popularly known as “Savukku” Shankar, questioning his conduct after being granted bail on medical grounds. The court remarked that if he was genuinely unwell, he should have focused on treatment instead of creating … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown on illegal moneylending, Durg Police have arrested a notorious loan shark accused of extorting large sums of money from borrowers by charging exorbitant interest rates. The accused was found in possession of multiple cheque books, written agreements, and moneylending-related documents, triggering panic among those involved in unlawful lending activities … Read more
Hyderabad: In a major push toward becoming a circular economy, the Government of India has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will come into force from April 1, 2026. The new rules will replace the decade-old SWM Rules, 2016 and aim to transform how waste is handled across the country. The rules … Read more
New Delhi: India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has outlined a major overhaul of the country’s rural employment framework with the introduction of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB G-RAM G) Act, 2025. The government describes the new law as a transformative upgrade to the long-running Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act … Read more
New Delhi, India — Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna public sector oil and gas company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX) to improve access to liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification infrastructure and deepen market-driven participation in India’s natural gas sector. The MoU was signed on the … Read more
