The hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Siwan and Saran districts has claimed 35 lives, with recent deaths also reported in Gopalganj. Authorities have launched extensive raids, seizing large quantities of illicit liquor and arresting 15 people. The district administrations confirmed the fatalities and ongoing efforts to combat the liquor mafia in the region. Read More
Two members of a family in Sakti, Chhattisgarh, were found dead and four others in critical condition following a weeklong ‘tantric ritual.’ Neighbours alerted police after hearing faint chants. An autopsy revealed traces of poison, suggesting possible murder amid prolonged fasting and ritualistic practices. Read More
Haryana Congress is awaiting a decision on its next legislature party chief, with the final decision pending a report from three observers. Despite criticism of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, he still retains the support of the majority of the MLAs. Read More
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced free dialysis for chronic kidney patients in Haryana’s government hospitals, fulfilling a key BJP election promise. The cabinet will implement the Supreme Court’s decision on sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes for reservations and reaffirmed support for farmers, including subsidies to prevent stubble burning. Read More
Congress is pressing for three seats in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, despite ally Samajwadi Party (SP) initially granting two. Congress is likely to contest in Ghaziabad and Khair, with Kundarki also under negotiation. An announcement is expected soon. Read More
Shiv Sena (UBT) has urged the Election Commission to investigate the Mahayuti for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by issuing 359 government resolutions and appointing over 50 supporters to state-run corporations on the day the MCC was announced. They seek nullification and stringent action. Read More
