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18 Aug

46% Of Lok Sabha MPs Have Criminal Cases, 170 Face Serious Charges: ADR Report To SC

Preeti SinghLatest

A recent report filed in the Supreme Court has revealed a worrying picture of the criminalisation of politics in the country. According to data presented in the apex court on Monday, criminal cases have been registered against 251 out of 543 members of the Lok Sabha. Similarly, various criminal cases have also been registered against 75 out of 233 members of the Rajya Sabha. Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist the Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation, filed this affidavit. Based on data from the 'Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR), the report states that…

16 Aug

CRPF’s CoBRA Units Conduct 40,231 Ops Till June 2026, Neutralise 641 Maoists

Preeti SinghLatest

More than 40,000 operations conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) units underline the scale of the security forces’ sustained campaign against Left Wing Extremism (LWE), with thousands of Maoists apprehended or surrendering and large quantities of weapons and explosives recovered. According to an assessment of the CRPF’s operational performance, the force’s counter-LWE strategy has increasingly shifted from individual encounters to sustained security campaigns aimed at weakening Maoist organisational networks, disrupting their logistical capabilities and preventing armed groups from regaining control of areas once cleared by security forces. Official cumulative figures cited…

12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo And Georgina Rodriguez Officially Get Married After 8 Years Together

Preeti SinghInternational, Latest

World-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and famous model and entrepreneur Georgina Rodriguez officially got married on Tuesday. After spending nearly eight years together, their engagement took place in August 2025. Ronaldo first met Georgina in 2017 while she was working at the 'Gucci' showroom in Madrid. This is when their romantic relationship began. Currently, they are parents to five children — Cristiano Jr., twins Eva Maria and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella. Born in Argentina, Georgina later became a well-known name in the fashion world. Apart from working with global brands like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Gucci and Prada, she also participated…

11 Aug

Delhi Capitals Cricketer Arrested on Rape Charges After Medical Student’s Complaint

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Indian cricketer and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by police on Tuesday in connection with a complaint alleging sexual relations with a woman on the promise of marriage. Porel was taken into custody from Hooghly in the morning and questioned for several hours. He was formally arrested later in the afternoon, following which police took him for a medical examination. He was subsequently produced before the Chinsurah Court, while an anticipatory bail hearing in the matter was also scheduled for Tuesday. The case was registered after a medical student approached Mogra Police Station with a complaint against Porel.…

10 Aug

15,000 Native Seed Balls Deployed In Khalingduar As Part Of New Restoration Pilot

Preeti SinghLatest

Premier research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has undertaking an integrated habitat restoration programme that includes the removal of invasive alien plants (IAPs), and deployment of native seed balls, to facilitate natural forest regeneration and improve the ecological integrity of degraded elephant habitats. Aaranyak is implementing this science-based, community-driven habitat restoration programme with support from the International Elephant Foundation (IEF) at a 2-hectare demonstration restoration site at Samrang in Khalingduar Reserve Forest under the Dhansiri Forest Division in Udalguri district of Assam. The initiative was launched on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026 with the objective of engaging local communities…

08 Aug

CID Personnel Also Spotted Near House, Alleges Kokrajhar Janata Party Founder Abhijit Deepak

Preeti SinghAssam, India, Latest

Kokrajhar Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepak has hit out at the police over allegations that people coming to meet him are being stopped. Speaking to the media on Friday, the young leader said that despite not wanting it, a Sub-Inspector has been deployed outside his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He alleged that the officer is preventing people who come to meet Deepak. Even as police personnel have been deployed at Deepak’s residence for security, the Kokrajhar Janata Party founder has now raised allegations against the officer. According to Deepak, whenever people come to his residence to meet him, the Sub-Inspector…

05 Aug

Assam Floods: Vedanta Contributes Rs 7 Cr To ASDMA For Relief And Rehabilitation

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Vedanta Group has come forward to support Assam with a donation of Rs 7 crore for flood relief and rehabilitation work. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his appreciation for the contribution made by Vedanta Group and its Chairman Anil Agarwal. In a post on X, the CM said Agarwal has long been a partner in Assam’s growth journey and the group has made major investments in the state. "As Assam battles this severe flood, Vedanta has once again extended help with Rs 7 crore for relief and rehabilitation," Sarma wrote. He added that the donation reflects Vedanta’s commitment…

01 Aug

Jaisalmer Road Tragedy: Army Major Dies, 2 Officers Critical After Safari Overturns

Preeti SinghIndia, Latest

A new life’s dream was left incomplete. Indian Army Major Hamza Arif had tied the knot just a month ago. But while returning to the military camp after completing his duty, a horrific road accident took his life. Major Hamza died in this accident in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer. Two lieutenants travelling with him were seriously injured. The accident occurred on Thursday night around 12:30 AM in a military area at Thaiyat, about 18 km from Jaisalmer district headquarters. According to reports, Major Hamza Arif, Lieutenant Abhinav Rathore and Lieutenant Ayushman were returning to the military camp after finishing duty. Major Hamza…

29 Jul

7 Bodies Recovered In Sivasagar As Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 75

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

This year's monsoon floods have claimed the lives of 75 people. Although the flood situation in the state has eased somewhat, bodies are now being recovered one after another as the water recedes. With the recovery of 7 more bodies in Sivasagar district recently, the death toll in this flood tragedy has risen to 75. According to information shared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), all 7 bodies recovered in the last 24 hours were from Sivasagar district. As a result, the number of deaths due to the current year's floods has gone up to 75. At present,…

28 Jul

Tripura Enters Capital Market: Govt Signs MoUs With NSE For Youth, MSMEs And Skill Development

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In a step towards economic prosperity through entry into the capital market, the Tripura Government today signed three historic agreements with the National Stock Exchange.The MoUs were signed at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.The Chief Minister said that this agreement is a significant milestone towards strengthening financial literacy, skill development, and entrepreneurship in the state.He stated that the core objectives of this initiative are:Empowering Youth - by providing financial education and enhancing job-oriented skills.Supporting MSMEs - by creating opportunities for local businesses and industries to access the capital market.Skill Development -…