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28 Apr

India Secures Major Blow to D-Company as Drug Kingpin Salim Dola Is Deported from Türkiye

anuprova EditorNews

In a high-profile victory for India’s "zero-tolerance" policy against narcotics, Mohammad Salim Dola, a notorious drug lord and key associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, was deported from Türkiye to India on April 28, 2026. Landing at the Delhi Technical Airport under heavy security, the 59-year-old was immediately taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and intelligence agencies for intensive interrogation. Dola, who had been operating a transnational synthetic drug empire estimated at over ₹5,000 crore, was apprehended in Istanbul’s Beylikdüzü district last Saturday following a coordinated strike by Turkish intelligence and local police. His capture was facilitated…

25 Apr

Northeast Operations: ULFA-I Militants Held, NSCN(IM) Cadre Surrenders

riya EditorNews

In a common operation, security forces restrained three configurations of the banned ULFA- I in Nagaland’s Mon quarter on Friday night.The three configurations have been linked as tone- nominated Lieutenant Gajendra Asom( 35) from Tezpur in Assam, tone- nominated Lance Corporal Brojen Asom( 27) from Jorhat quarter, and tone- nominated Sergeant Puhor Asom( 26) from Golaghat district.According to police sources, the configurations were active in the Phomching area and were moving towards Shangnyu vill when they were nabbed. “Gajendra Asom had joined the outfit in 2011, while Brojen Asom and Puhor Asom joined in 2022 and 2019 independently. They were…

23 Apr

Amidst an atmosphere of intense conflict over voter lists: High-voltage Assembly elections commence in West Bengal

anuprova EditorNews

Voting for the first phase of one of the most significant Assembly elections in West Bengal's political history commenced today amidst tight security. However, right from the inception of this electoral battle, intense conflict and legal skirmishes regarding the 'Voter Roll' between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the principal opposition party, the BJP, have heightened tensions. The opposition camp alleges that the final voter list has been subjected to widespread manipulation, and that the inclusion of hundreds of thousands of 'bogus voters' has cast serious doubts upon the integrity of the electoral process. Conversely, the ruling party has dismissed these…

21 Apr

North Bengal on Edge: Political Rivalries and Voter Disputes Fuel Pre-Poll Unrest

anuprova EditorNews

As West Bengal approaches the first phase of its crucial Assembly elections on April 23, North Bengal has emerged as a volatile epicenter of political friction. The region, particularly the Dooars, is witnessing a sharp escalation in tensions driven by aggressive campaigning, persistent allegations of voter list irregularities, and a high-stakes battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With both parties trading fierce accusations over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, ground-level confrontations have become increasingly common, prompting concerns among residents about maintaining law and order during this sensitive period. The atmosphere…

15 Apr

Samrat Choudhary Sworn in as Bihar’s First BJP Chief Minister

riya EditorNews

On April 15, 2026, the swearing-in ceremony of Samrat Choudhary, the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held at Lok Bhawan, Patna, by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, during which JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers. At the time of Mr. Choudhary's appointment, he had just been elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA Legislature Parties the previous day, following considerable suspense surrounding the process of selection. This change of government occurred just after Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, after holding that…

17 Mar

Parliament’s Rajya Sabha Honors Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi at Farewell

riya EditorNews

The Rajya Sabha paid tribute to former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who retired after a six-year tenure. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan commended Gogoi's legal expertise and his significant contributions to parliamentary discussions, highlighting his profound understanding of the legislative process and public interest. Radhakrishnan expressed that Gogoi's wise counsel and gravitas would be sorely missed in the House. He extended best wishes for Gogoi's future endeavors, hoping he would continue to serve the nation with the same dedication and integrity as he had during his career. Gogoi was nominated to the Rajya Sabha on…

13 Mar

Shielding the Fields: Finance Minister Assures Robust Fertilizer Stocks Amid Global Volatility

anuprova EditorNews

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm agricultural markets by reaffirming that India is well-stocked with essential soil nutrients, dismissing concerns of potential shortages ahead of the 2026 Kharif season. Speaking against a backdrop of regional tensions in West Asia that have threatened global supply chains, the Minister emphasized that the government’s proactive procurement strategy has resulted in a significant 36.6% year-on-year surge in total fertilizer reserves. As of mid-March 2026, the country’s stockpiles have reached a record 180.12 lakh metric tonnes, up from approximately 131 lakh metric tonnes the previous year. Sitharaman noted that the "adequate provision" is…

12 Mar

48 projects worth Rs.6,044.36 cr sanctioned under PM-DevINE scheme: DoNER Minister

riya EditorNews

Minister of State of Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) Dr Sukanta Majumdar today said that a total of 48 projects worth Rs.6,044.36 cr have been sanctioned under the PM-DevINE scheme till Feb 28, 2026. The Minister stated this in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for Northeast Region (PM-DevINE) scheme was announced in the Union Budget of 2022–23 and was approved by the Cabinet with an outlay of Rs 6,600 crore for a period of four years from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26. "Till February 28, 2026, a total of…

01 Mar

Large Flock of Greylag Geese Photographed for First Time in West Kameng

riya EditorNews

The arrival of a large flock of Greylag geese in Bichom village of West Kameng district has resulted in the first-ever photographic documentation of the species in the district and only the second confirmed record in Arunachal Pradesh. While there had earlier been a claimed sighting at Sela Pass, it lacked photographic evidence. The species had previously been recorded in Ziro in Lower Subansiri district. The latest sighting in Bichom has now added an important verified entry to the district’s avian records. The geese were documented by Harnam Hagam, gram panchayat member from East Bichom and a noted conservationist and…

26 Feb

Centre approves green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port: Sonowal

Paromita EditorNews

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with alliedfacilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo atParadip Port at an estimated cost of Rs 797.17 crores, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.The project will be implemented by Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes perannum and is designed to strengthen Paradip Port’s role as a hub for greenenergy cargo. The infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment and associated facilities.Sonowal said the approval reflects…