Category: Indian News
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Southern Railway to Double Train Capacity in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Kochi by 2030: Vaishnaw
Chennai/Kochi: In a major announcement aimed at bolstering railway infrastructure and meeting rising passenger demand in southern India, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Sunday that the Southern Railway will double train capacity in key cities, including Chennai and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Ernakulam (Kochi) in Kerala, by 2030. This ambitious initiative forms part of a larger vision to
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4% of Assam Voters Marked for Deletion Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Guwahati: In a major update to Assam’s electoral rolls, the Election Commission (EC) has marked 1.06 million names for deletion, accounting for roughly 4% of the draft voter list, officials said on Saturday. The revision comes amid heightened scrutiny of voter rolls ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, scheduled in less than six months. Following the special revision (SR) exercise,
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Allu Arjun Named Among 23 Accused in Pushpa 2 Stampede Case
Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun has been named among 23 accused in the charge sheet filed in connection with the stampede during the screening of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, in December 2024, which left a woman dead and her young son critically injured. The stampede occurred on the night of December 4, 2024, at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during a benefit screening
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CBI Challenges Delhi High Court’s Narrow Definition of “Public Servant” in Sengar Bail Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The agency contends that the high court adopted an unduly narrow interpretation of the term “public servant”, undermining the legislative intent behind child protection laws, and argued that a
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Supreme Court Clarifies Life Sentence Suspension, Emphasizes Limits of Presumption of Innocence
The Supreme Court of India has reiterated a key principle of criminal jurisprudence, clarifying that the presumption of innocence applies only until an accused is tried and convicted, and does not survive once a court records a finding of guilt. In a significant ruling, the apex court cautioned lower courts and high courts against treating applications for suspension of sentence as opportunities to
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Army Intensifies Winter Counterterror Operations in Jammu, Adopts Proactive Snow-Bound Strategy
The Indian Army has significantly revamped its winter counterterror strategy in the Jammu region, marking a decisive shift in operational tactics in the snowbound districts of Kishtwar and Doda. Traditionally, security forces reduce their activities during the coldest phase of winter, known locally as “chillai kalan” (from December 21 to January 31), when heavy snowfall isolates the region and
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Supreme Court to Hear CBI Appeal Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s Bail in Unnao Rape Case
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal on December 29 challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the high-profile Unnao rape case. The case, which has drawn widespread national attention since 2017, has once again brought issues of
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Andhra Pradesh CM Seeks ₹200-Crore Central Aid for Integrated Coconut Development Programme
In a move aimed at boosting farmer incomes and strengthening market infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has formally requested the central government to provide financial assistance of ₹200 crore for rolling out an Integrated Coconut Development and Market Strengthening Programme in the southern state. The initiative is expected to stabilise coconut prices, enhance processing
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India Introduces National Standard for Bomb Disposal Systems to Strengthen Security Preparedness
In a significant step toward enhancing India’s internal security infrastructure, the government has introduced a national standard for bomb disposal systems, marking a milestone in the country’s preparedness to counter evolving threats. The new benchmark, officially released as IS 19445:2025, was formulated under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which operates under the Ministry of Consumer
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Amid Controversy, Karnataka Leadership Defends Demolition Drive in Bengaluru’s Kogila Layout
The recent demolition and eviction drive at Kogila Layout in Bengaluru has sparked a political row, drawing sharp criticism from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while Karnataka’s leadership, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, have defended the operation, citing legal and administrative imperatives. The episode has raised questions over urban land
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