STATE GOVERNANCE

Punjab Police arrest third accused in Batala grenade attack case. Accused linked to an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International module. Police say he was planning more attacks on security establishments. Investigation underway to…

Two express trains merged into one direct service. Passenger capacity doubled from 12 to 24 coaches. Direct connectivity to Chitrakoot and Pratapgarh enhanced. Move expected to reduce overcrowding on the Kanpur–Pratapgarh…

Eight people, including driver and conductor, killed in Chamba bus accident. Ten passengers injured, six shifted to Chamba Medical College. Bus overturned and fell onto a lower road in Churah Valley. Investigation underway to…

NFR restores flood-damaged railway tracks in Simaluguri and adjoining areas. Diesel locomotives to operate initially due to safety concerns. Long-distance trains will continue on the diverted route for now. Himanta Biswa Sarma…

Assam Police arrest three youths in connection with alleged gang rape of two minor girls. Victims approached Dholai Police Station in the early hours of August 3. Case registered under BNS provisions and the POCSO Act. Police…

Bombay High Court’s Goa Bench sentenced Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison in the 2013 rape case. Court highlighted the professional power imbalance between Tejpal and the junior journalist. Tejpal claimed political vendetta and…

Special audit to examine cash, jewellery and valuables received over five years. Additional Chief Secretary Asim Gupta tasked with preparing a detailed report. Raj Thackeray alleged annual donation theft of ₹18 crore at the…

Nine accused, including four juveniles, apprehended in Punjab. Police recovered three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs and nine live cartridges. One module was allegedly tasked with an attack at Jantar Mantar, police…

IMD issues red alert for Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in several Assam districts. SDRF, NDRF and district administrations placed on alert. Residents advised to avoid travel in…

Congress approves induction of 20 legislators into Karnataka Cabinet. Several senior MLAs express disappointment after missing ministerial berths. Shivakumar urges disgruntled leaders to remain patient, promising future…