Years after the Nano exit, Singur's farmers now seek industry and jobs, as the land remains caught between failed promises and political contest.
TVK founder Vijay, upon becoming Chief Minister, approved free electricity units and special forces for women's safety and anti-drug efforts. He pledged a commitment to secularism and social justice, asserting his authority as the sole power centre.
The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh Police's approach to citizen security, emphasising that preserving human life should be the state's top priority, not just prosecuting murderers. The court was hearing a petition from a Badaun resident who sought police protection due to a land dispute.
A young woman and her brother were allegedly beaten to death by their uncle and his son over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district.
A BJP MP from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that his son was subjected to casteist abuse and misbehaviour. The MP claims the incident occurred on April 27, but no formal complaint has been filed. Police have arrested the accused's brother in connection with a separate case.
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested three individuals, including a patwari in Jaipur and an e-Mitra operator in Ajmer, for allegedly accepting bribes related to land division and lease deed registration.
Police in Anantnag district attached properties worth over Rs 6.5 crore, allegedly acquired through illicit drug trafficking, marking the single largest attachment under the NDPS Act in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Delhi High Court is reviewing Lalu Prasad Yadav's petition challenging corruption charges in the land-for-jobs scam, where railway jobs were allegedly exchanged for land during his tenure as railway minister.
The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to severely impact the supply of affordable housing in India, as rising input costs further erode already thin developer margins. Fluctuations in crude oil and gas prices, coupled with higher freight costs, are driving up prices of essential construction materials like cement and steel, making new projects increasingly unviable for developers.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP-led central government of playing 'dangerous games' with Punjab, alleging the misuse of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI for political purposes.
A farmer couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide due to mounting debt and a family dispute over land. Santosh Kumar, 66, and his wife Radha Devi, 60, were found unconscious near Adurpur village after consuming a poisonous substance.
A government employee in Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe to provide land-related records.
In West Bengal's political circles, it was widely believed that after Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikhari was perhaps the only leader with a truly significant mass base of his own.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid and subsequent arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, calling it a politically motivated act by the BJP-led central government. AAP leaders allege the BJP is misusing central agencies to suppress opposition voices and destabilise the AAP government in Punjab.
The Delhi government is considering taking over the management of a private school in Janakpuri following allegations of a sexual assault on a three-year-old girl. The Directorate of Education issued a show-cause notice to the school, citing serious lapses in child safety and compliance with norms, which remains unanswered.
Police in Thane have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old man in 2014, stemming from a land development dispute.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of engaging in divisive politics and attempting to incite violence in Punjab for electoral gains, while reaffirming his government's commitment to peace and communal harmony.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering case investigation.
The Bombay High Court has expressed shock over the demolition of a printing press set up by Dr B R Ambedkar in Mumbai in 2016 and has criticised the city police for their inaction despite complaints.
A woman and her two minor daughters were found dead at their residence in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
A 28-year-old man was killed and five family members seriously injured in a violent clash over a land dispute in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
The Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, has launched a search operation following the suspected killing of a cow by a leopard in Kanjikode. The incident occurred near forest land, prompting officials to investigate and consider further measures like camera traps and cage traps.
Rameswaram temple elephant enjoys refreshing pool bath amid intense summer heat.
Authorities in Hoshiarpur demolished an illegal structure built on panchayat land by a family allegedly involved in drug trafficking, as part of the state government's campaign against drugs.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST purchases and round-tripping of funds. Raids were conducted at multiple locations, and Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This follows previous actions against Arora and other politically connected individuals in Punjab.
Lawyers for Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have requested an adjournment in the 190 million-pound Al Qadir case, citing difficulties in obtaining instructions from their clients in jail. The case involves allegations of corruption related to the Al-Qadir Trust.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation. Raids were carried out at multiple locations, including Arora's residence and business premises, following a new case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Gurugram police demolished illegal structures on government land in Kasan village, allegedly linked to a criminal, as part of an ongoing drive to dismantle criminals' financial networks.
Actor-politician Vijay's TVK party is likely to form the government, bringing focus to their election promises, including gold for marriage, financial assistance for women, and job creation.
A man was arrested for allegedly shooting his father dead in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over family property. The accused was apprehended with the weapon used in the crime.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a money laundering case after he evaded multiple summons.
Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties worth over Rs 1.46 crore and froze bank accounts of four alleged drug peddlers in Samba district under the NDPS Act.
A mortar shell explosion in a civilian area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in the deaths of at least six people and injuries to 13 others.
A woman in Lucknow, frustrated by alleged inaction in a land dispute, attempted self-immolation near Lok Bhawan but was rescued by police. The incident highlights the woman's grievances regarding encroachment and lack of resolution despite multiple applications.
Delhi Police have arrested Praveen Kumar, a key operative linked to a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. Kumar, an associate of gangster Rohit Chaudhary, is accused of being a 'receiver' for the module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 14.
A loco pilot was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants near Tatanagar station in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Police are investigating a possible land dispute as the motive.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in West Bengal, has announced he will vacate one of the constituencies within 10 days, leaving the decision to the party leadership.
Jammu and Kashmir police have attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district.
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