BJP faced a tough defeat in Pir Panjal region, securing only one of eight assembly seats in Rajouri and Poonch, attributed to political dynamics post-abrogation of Article 370, polarisation over the Pahari quota row, and rising terrorist activities. National Conference and Congress dominated the remaining seats.
Read MoreLiquor smugglers in Bihar assaulted a police team sent to arrest a wanted criminal in Katihar district, critically injuring a sub-inspector. The attackers attempted to snatch police rifles, forcing the team to retreat. Raids are ongoing to apprehend those involved.
Read MoreIn a cabinet meeting before the assembly elections, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar abruptly left after 10 minutes, while major decisions with significant financial implications were made. Speculations arise about Pawar’s dissatisfaction and potential friction within the Mahayuti alliance, amid warnings of fiscal deficits.
Read MoreAir India has firmed an order for 85 Airbus planes, including 75 A320s and 10 A350s. This follows Tata Group’s massive 470-plane order worth $70 billion and includes an option to purchase more planes from Airbus and Boeing. Tata is also merging AirAsia India and Vistara into AI Express and AI, respectively.
Read MoreLokayukta police have interrogated Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s brother-in-law BM Mallikarjuna Swamy and land-owner J Devaraju for over nine hours in connection with an alleged land allotment scam involving fraudulent documents and legal violations concerning the transfer of three acres of land in Mysuru.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz India warns that raising GST rates on electric vehicles above Rs 40 lakh could hinder investment, employment, and EV adoption. CEO Santosh Iyer argues that higher taxes on imported and locally-produced EVs would reduce demand and potentially neutralize government revenue gains from increased duties.
Read MoreA 45-year-old accused in the gang rape of a teenager in Surat died in police custody after falling ill. Arrested alongside another suspect, he was transferred to a hospital after complaining of breathlessness but succumbed during treatment. The incident unraveled when the duo attacked the victim and her friend, leading to a swift police...
Read MoreRoad transport minister Nitin Gadkari warns petrol pump owners of penalty for locking or poorly maintaining toilets, suggesting the cancellation of NOCs for non-compliance. The initiative is linked to NHAI’s Humsafar policy aiming to standardize and improve facilities along highways and expressways.
Read MoreA Kasganj court sentenced Ghamandi Singh, his three sons, and two relatives to life imprisonment for the fatal beating of Bacchu Singh in 2021. The judge also imposed a Rs 72,000 fine on each convict. The crime stemmed from a family dispute, and despite seeking leniency, the court upheld the life sentences based on...
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