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IPS Ashok Tewari assumes additional charge as Himachal DGP

IPS Ashok Tewari takes charge as Himachal Pradesh's DGP, pledging to combat drugs and align police operations with the chief minister's vision, emphasizing honesty and team spirit.

Manipur: Weary locals pin hope on PM Modi’s visit

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Manipur raises hopes for displaced residents affected by ethnic violence. Locals seek intervention, compensation, and security, with expectations of potential resettlement and justice for those who lost homes, livelihoods, and loved ones.

Kolkata metro: Displaced families’ long wait continues

Kolkata metro construction caused 52 buildings to crack in Bowbazar, displacing families since 2019. Residents live in rented homes, receiving partial compensation. Reconstruction plans aim to complete buildings by October 2026, with authorities hoping to resolve the long-standing issue.

Karnataka: 8 dead as truck ploughs into Ganesha procession

A truck crashed into a Ganesha immersion procession in Mosale Hosahalli, Hassan, killing eight and injuring over 20, with eight in critical condition. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for victims' families. The driver was apprehended after attempting to flee. Eyewitnesses reported that most victims were young boys. The government will cover medical expenses for the injured.

Pune suburbs under AI-based CCTV watch in safety push by police

Pune Police launches AI-powered CCTV surveillance in suburbs, installing 2,886 cameras across the city in 2025. The ₹438.22 crore project aims to enhance public safety, monitor traffic, and deter crime using advanced technologies like facial recognition and number plate tracking.

Hearing on draft ward structure concludes

Pune Municipal Corporation held a two-day hearing on draft ward structure, receiving 5,922 objections. Only 828 citizens attended, raising concerns about ward boundaries. The government will review the report for upcoming civic polls, which will now have 41 wards.

Defence secy calls for balancing India’s soft power with hard power

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh advocates balancing soft and hard power, emphasizing technological innovation, defence manufacturing, and private sector collaboration to strengthen India's global geopolitical standing amid changing international dynamics.

₹12k in state’s disaster kitty: Punjab govt’s claim deflated by CAG report

Punjab CM Mann disputes PM Modi's ₹12,000 crore disaster fund claim, revealing only ₹1,582 crore received. CAG report shows ₹9,041.74 crore in State Disaster Relief Fund, with ₹61.18 crore spent on relief measures, and funds lying uninvested.

Ghazipur: UPCC chief meets kin of BJP worker who died after police ‘lathicharge’

UPCC chief Ajay Rai met the family of BJP worker Sitaram Upadhyay, who died after alleged police lathicharge during a protest. Rai demanded ₹2 crore compensation and a government job, criticizing the BJP government's silence and lack of support.

Karnataka fixes cinema ticket price at ₹200, with small premium theatres exempted: Report

Karnataka government caps movie ticket prices at Rs 200, excluding taxes, for most theatres. Small premium cinemas with 75 seats or fewer are exempted. The move aims to make cinema more affordable for audiences across the state.

Calcutta high court raps Bengal govt on film industry impasse

The Calcutta high court criticized the West Bengal government over the film industry impasse, dismissing a petition by 13 directors against the Cine Technicians' Workers union. The court suggested resolving disputes through legal remedies, leaving the conflict unresolved.

Religious places desecrated by invaders should be restored: UP CM

Yogi Adityanath calls for restoring religious sites desecrated by foreign invaders, emphasizing respect for religious and national symbols. He highlights Sanatan Dharma's principles of gratitude, unity, and societal service during a memorial event in Ayodhya.

Two kids killed, woman injured in wild animal attacks in Bahraich

Two children killed and an elderly woman injured by wild animals in Bahraich. Attacks occurred in sugarcane fields, prompting forest department deployment of cages, drones, and cameras. Experts from Wildlife Institute of India called to investigate.

Will create a fund for farmers if voted to power: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav promises to create a farmer-focused fund, establish government-supported markets, and build world-class infrastructure if elected in Uttar Pradesh, criticizing the current government's treatment of farmers.

Sonauli border: Tension eases slightly, essential goods’ supply to Nepal resumes

Essential goods and fuel supplies resumed at the Sonauli border after four days of disruption. Nearly 60 trucks, including oil tankers, entered Nepal under tight security. Around 90 stranded Indian truck drivers returned safely, bringing relief to both nations.

UPITS expanding its ambit every year since its debut in 2023: Govt

Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) has grown exponentially since 2023, attracting increasing exhibitors, visitors, and foreign buyers. The third edition in 2025 aims to host over 500,000 visitors, 2,500 exhibitors, and showcase the state's industrial potential globally.