SPECIAL | Canal promises, power cuts and the growing crisis in Punjab’s paddy belt
Punjab's canal expansion plans have come under the spotlight as widespread power cuts disrupt paddy transplantation, triggering farmer protests across the state.
Punjab's canal expansion plans have come under the spotlight as widespread power cuts disrupt paddy transplantation, triggering farmer protests across the state.
Punjab has launched a multi-agency security operation ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, deploying police, the Army, BSF and CAPF along key routes leading to Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have also strengthened surveillance, checkpoints and emergency response systems before pilgrims begin arriving.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and was named the Mahayuti candidate for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson election, dealing another setback to Uddhav Thackeray's camp.
Punjab is a step closer to appointing a permanent Director General of Police as the UPSC is expected to finalise a three-member panel from senior IPS officers eligible for the state's top police post.
Ayush Malik, whose conversion to Islam led to an investigation under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law, has returned to Hinduism, saying he made the decision voluntarily after witnessing the emotional pain his parents endured.
Tensions erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Sunday after a mob clashed with security forces over the detention of two youths for allegedly vandalising banners and cutouts installed to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, police said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday upgraded its earlier orange alert to a red alert for Mumbai, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in the city and adjoining districts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Sir Visvesvaraya, a renowned engineer and statesman, on the occasion of Engineers' Day and said that engineers continue to play a vital role in transforming India into a Viksit Bharat.
A technical glitch caused a temporary suspension of the Mumbai Monorail service early Monday morning in the Wadala area, leaving several passengers stranded mid-journey, who were evacuated safely.
Search operations continued on Monday for three persons washed away in two drains in Hyderabad following heavy rains on Sunday evening.
