Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 19 national highway projects worth ₹4,000 crore in Odisha on Thursday. The projects, aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting infrastructure, span a total length of 105 kilometers across key districts, including Khurda, Puri, Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Nayagarh. The event,…
Tensions are escalating in Eastern Europe as Poland and the Baltic states—Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia—remain on high alert following open threats from Russia. Sergei Naryshkin, Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, issued a stark warning, stating that if NATO continues its “aggressive actions,” Russia will retaliate against Poland and the Baltic nations. This comes amid…
In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a child, and injuring at least 30 others. The attack, which occurred late Wednesday, caused widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, a dormitory,…
As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) convened a crucial meeting in Patna on Thursday to strategize for the upcoming polls. The meeting, held at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state office, focused on finalizing the alliance’s election agenda, seat-sharing arrangements, and the Common Minimum Programme. A key highlight of the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to the Palestinian group Hamas for facilitating the release of three Russian hostages who were held captive in Gaza for over a year. The hostages, including Alexander Trufanov, his mother Elena Trufanova, and his fiancée Sapir Cohen, were freed as part of a ceasefire agreement in February 2025….
In a significant breakthrough against trans-border narcotics trafficking, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully intercepted a consignment of 43,800 Yaba tablets near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seized contraband, valued at approximately ₹4.5 crore, underscores the BSF’s intensified efforts to curb illegal activities along the international border. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF…
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has directed District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) across the state to conduct regular field visits and address public grievances promptly. The directive was issued during a review meeting held via video conference at the Secretariat on Wednesday, where the CM assessed the state’s development work, law…
The Assam government is making significant strides to transform the ambitious announcements made during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit into actionable realities. The summit, which concluded earlier this year, secured investment commitments worth ₹4.91 lakh crore, nearly five times the amount garnered in its inaugural edition in 2018. These investments span diverse sectors, including energy,…
Mizoram’s Home Minister, K. Sapdanga, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to resolving its long-standing border dispute with Assam through peaceful negotiations. Speaking at the Mizoram State Boundary Committee (MSBC) meeting in Aizawl on Wednesday, Sapdanga expressed optimism about achieving a lasting resolution that ensures the well-being of residents along the border. The MSBC meeting, attended…
In a decisive action against illegal immigration, Assam Police intercepted and deported five Bangladeshi nationals from the Sribhumi district early Thursday morning. The operation, part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on infiltration, underscores Assam’s commitment to securing its borders and upholding immigration laws. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the efforts of the Sribhumi Police,…
