Enforcement Directorate arrested Congress minister Alamgir Alam, 74, in Jharkhand after 2-day interrogation for corruption and money laundering, seizing Rs 37 crore. Raid revealed cash at his office and residence. Arrest seen as 'political vendetta' by JMM, Congress coalition.
Sankarshan Barik, a 41-year-old barber and CPI candidate from Bhubaneswar-North, offers free haircuts to voters to address pressing issues like the dumping yard problem, unemployment, and the impact on city youths. Through personal interactions, he aims to engage voters in discussions and advocate for positive change in the community.
Amit Shah criticizes Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for setting the state back 50 years. Shah accuses Naveen of hindering Ram Utsav attendance and misusing Modi's rice aid. V K Pandian hints BJP will regress state 25 years if elected. Shah pledges to open Puri's Sri Jagannath Temple gates and protect Ratna Bhandar's glory if BJP wins.
GMDA is installing waste-to-art structures in Gurgaon, to promote sustainability.
In Hubballi, Girish Savant fatally stabbed a woman, his former high school classmate, at her home in Veerapur Oni. The attack followed her rejection of his advances and his criminal history, including house theft charges. The woman had been working at a catering firm and had recently returned home after three months.
Rajput politicians in UP change stance ahead of LS polls impacting Jaunpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh seats. Dhananjay Singh supports BJP after BSP withdraws ticket. Raja Bhaiya's Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) stays neutral, surprising SP & BJP. Thakur voters in Jaunpur pivotal for BJP candidate Kripa Shankar Singh. Raja Bhaiya's influential role in Pratapgarh and Kaushambi surprises SP & BJP.
Arunachal Pradesh Police busted an inter-state sex trafficking ring in Itanagar, rescuing 5 minor girls from poor families in Dhemaji and Udalguri, Assam. 21 arrests made, including govt employees. Girls trafficked between 2020-2023, some as young as 8 years old, with 3 infected with STDs. Raids at Techi Rina aka Ania and Jamlo Tagung's residence-cum-brothel in Chimpu.
A road accident on National Highway 520 near Rimuli in Keonjhar claimed the lives of six persons of a family, including Heralal Palei, returning from a marriage party in Banspal block. The accident involved an iron-loaded truck, requiring the fire brigade team to use a cutter machine to recover the bodies.
Mangalore University VC P L Dharma expressed confidence in overcoming challenges and restoring the university during a felicitation program by the Teachers' Association. Professors Vishwanath, Ravindra Achari, A M Khan, Narayana, and Prashant Naik praised his contributions to education. Mohan Singhe, president of the association, presided over the programme.
Passengers at Rajkot International Airport confronted IndiGo staff over a delayed flight amid chaos. A passenger complained about diabetic passengers being forced to eat sugary food and missing a flight to Seattle. IndiGo responded, expressing regret and offering assistance.
PM Modi expresses deep love for Kashi and Maa Ganga, highlighting city's development and emotional bond with residents, NDA allies, and special moments during the roadshow.