India paid solemn tribute to the brave personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force on the occasion of its Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, with top leaders remembering the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the force. The day commemorates the historic 1965 battle at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, where CRPF personnel displayed unmatched bravery against overwhelming odds. Prominent leaders including Om Birla, Amit Shah, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led tributes to the fallen heroes, highlighting the force’s enduring contribution to national security, internal stability, and…

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a return of hot and humid weather conditions across Odisha from April 12, following a brief spell of thunderstorms and relatively stable temperatures over the coming days. According to the latest advisory, while parts of the state will continue to experience thunderstorms until April 10, a noticeable rise in temperatures is expected thereafter. The shift in weather patterns is likely to bring discomfort to residents, particularly in coastal and low-lying districts where humidity levels are typically higher. Thunderstorms to Persist Till April 10 Before…

In a significant step towards strengthening global democratic cooperation, a group of 12 foreign delegates from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) representing seven countries arrived in Guwahati on April 8 under the International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP). Accompanied by three representatives from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the delegation began a two-day visit aimed at observing and understanding India’s electoral system. The delegates were received at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, marking the beginning of an engagement designed to foster knowledge exchange, transparency, and best practices in election management. The…

In a significant anti-corruption action, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has arrested two officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) in Baramulla district for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹13,000. The arrests were made during a carefully planned trap operation, following a complaint regarding delayed payment clearance linked to a bribe demand. The accused officials, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad, a Senior Assistant, and Farooq Ahmad, a Junior Assistant, were posted in the PWD (R&B) Mechanical Division in North Kashmir’s Baramulla. According to officials, both were caught “red-handed”…

Traffic on the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained suspended for the second straight day on April 8 after multiple landslides triggered by persistent rainfall blocked key stretches in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. Authorities confirmed that restoration work is ongoing, but adverse weather conditions continue to hamper progress, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded along the route. The highway, which spans approximately 270 kilometers, serves as the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. Its closure has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the…

BEL secures 75 hectares in Chitrakoot defense corridor, boosting Uttar Pradesh’s defense manufacturing, job creation, and industrial growth in Bundelkhand. Chitrakoot Emerges as Key Defense Manufacturing Hub In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defense manufacturing capabilities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has handed over an allotment letter for 75 hectares of land to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in the Chitrakoot node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor. This move marks a major milestone in the systematic development of the Chitrakoot defense node, positioning it as a critical…