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K'taka minister alleges honey-trap attempt by rivals; Home Minister orders high-level probe

In a major development, Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna claimed on Thursday, on the floor of the House, that an attempt to honey-trap him was made by political rivals and that the matter needs to be investigated.

Mar 20, 2025

200 square km plantation in Assam in last 5 years: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government has taken a mass plantation initiative in the last five years and plantations were done that take account for more than 200 square kilometre which is bigger than the area of Guwahati city.

Mar 20, 2025

US Indo-Pacific Command chief visits India to discuss future of defence cooperation

US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J. Paparo recently visited India to strengthen military ties and discuss the renewal of a key defence framework between the two nations.

Mar 20, 2025

30 Maoists killed, one jawan martyred in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh

In a decisive crackdown on Maoist insurgency, security forces in Chhattisgarh have gunned down 30 Maoists in two intense encounters that began on Thursday morning in the Bastar region.

Mar 20, 2025

'Indigenous defence': Govt greenlights Rs 54,000 crore purchases of India-made military hardware

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved eight proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore that include the purchase of more powerful engines for the Army's T-90 tanks, anti-submarine torpedoes for the Navy, and Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft Systems for the Air Force.

Mar 20, 2025

Move to protect encroachments, says BJP on Siddaramaiah govt's Waqf resolution

The resolution passed by the Congress-led government in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly against the Centre's move to amend the Waqf Act has triggered a major political slugfest in the state with the BJP alleging that the move is to protect encroachments.

Mar 20, 2025

Disha Salian death case: Continuous attempts to defame me for the last five years, says Aaditya Thackeray

Amid the raging controversy over the death of Disha Salian, Shiv Sena-UBT leader and former Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Thursday that there has been a continuous attempt to defame him for the last five years.

Mar 20, 2025

Over 32,000 govt posts vacant in J&K, health dept tops with over 7800 vacancies

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly that 32,474 government posts remain vacant across 38 departments, despite 13,466 non-gazetted vacancies being referred for recruitment over the past two years.

Mar 20, 2025

Autonomy at IIM Rohtak under threat: Alleged government overreach sparks legal showdown

Government scrutiny of IIM Rohtak under Section 10A raises concerns over autonomy, legal battles, and political overreach in India's higher education system.

Mar 20, 2025

BJP leader, ex-MLA Faqir Khan's alleged suicide raises questions; probe ordered

Faqir Mohammad Khan, a senior BJP leader and former MLA from Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez Assembly segment, allegedly died by suicide inside the high-security Tulsi Bagh government quarters in Srinagar. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mar 20, 2025

22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh

In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, security forces on Thursday eliminated 22 Maoists in two separate operations conducted in the Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.

Mar 20, 2025

Yuzvendra Chahal - Dhanashree Verma officially divorced; lawyer releases official statement [Watch]

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma tied the knot in 2020 but reportedly lived separately for two years before officially filing for divorce in 2025. The couple have been granted divorce today, March 20, 2025.

Mar 20, 2025

Arrest, interrogate Aditya Thackeray in Disha Salian death case: Maha BJP Minister

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday demanded that Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray should be arrested and interrogated in the Disha Salian death case.

Mar 20, 2025

Dhanashree trolled for Rs 4.75 crore alimony; Yuzvendra Chahal arrives for divorce at Bandra Court

The family court had initially refused to waive the mandatory six-month cooling-off period on February 20, prompting the couple to challenge the decision in the high court. According to the Hindu Marriage Act, couples are required to observe this cooling-off period before a divorce is granted.

Mar 20, 2025

BEL staffer in B'luru arrested for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan

The central intelligence agencies have arrested an Indian national, a Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) staffer, for spying for Pakistan in Bengaluru, sources said on Thursday. The operation was carried out jointly by the state, Central and Military Intelligence Agencies.

Mar 20, 2025