New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the Kerala Police’s failure to register a formal FIR despite receiving a complaint by post, and directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam district, to personally appear before it with an explanation.A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan said the affidavit filed by the state of Kerala pursuant to an earlier order was “thoroughly unsatisfactory” as it failed to answer the core …
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Patna, April 20 (IANS) The Muzaffarpur Police, under their initiative ‘Operation Muskan’ (Smile), returned 106 stolen or lost mobile phones to their rightful owners during an event at the SSP office on Monday. The recovered devices are collectively valued at around Rs 34 lakh, including several high-end smartphones.This success was made possible by a specialised unit called the Statistical Device Recovery Unit (SDRU), formed on February 2, 2026.Using advanced tracking, surveillance, an…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) Governments across the world must prioritise efficient, targeted and transparent spending to sustain public trust and economic stability, policymakers and experts said, highlighting lessons from recent fiscal crises and reform efforts across countries.At a high-level panel discussion, officials from the International Monetary Fund and finance leaders from Ecuador and Ethiopia underscored that “spending well is probably one of the cornerstones of the social pact in c…
Bhopal, Feb 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme reflects positive change and highlights people’s participation in nation-building.Addressing trainee police officers and newly recruited constables at the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy ahead of the broadcast of the programme, the Governor said ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is not merely a radio broadcast but a platform that showcases inspiring stories from across the country.He s…
Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh’s political parties, crippled by legacies of corruption, dynastic leadership, or tainted reputations, are currently ill-equipped to restore public trust on their own, while politicised state institutions lack the level of integrity or independence necessary to serve as the backbone of a restored democracy. Amid these limitations, civil society remains a space where Bangladeshis continue to organise, reflect, and mobilise around values rather than power, a report…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi her source of inspiration to serve people, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that his work ethic and energy constantly motivate her to put in her best.Speaking at an event coinciding with the first anniversary of the BJP-led Delhi government, the Chief Minister presented a report card to citizens of her Shalimar Bagh constituency and listed Rs 250 crore worth of projects launched in the area in the past one year.While lau…
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declined to comment on his future at the central bank during a wide-ranging press conference. Asked whether he has decided to remain as a Fed governor, Powell said: “No.” He added: “I really, once again, have nothing for you on that today.”Pressed on when a decision might come, Powell repeated that he had nothing to add.When asked why he might consider leaving, Powell declined again. “There’s a time and place for these …
Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The culture of blame game continues to dominate politics in Pakistan with leaders relying heavily on comparison and avoiding to talk clearly about their own performance and achievements. Political leaders in Pakistan are often more interested in discussing the failures of other parties, raising serious questions about political culture in Pakistan, a report has stated. Whenever a lawmaker appears on television or addresses a public gathering, the same pattern is followed….
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Revenue and Land Reforms, Vijay Kumar Sinha, has intensified his drive to reform the Revenue Department and address long-standing public grievances. During a public interaction program in Bhagalpur, Sinha not only heard complaints and resolved issues on the spot but also made an unusual gesture to win public confidence; he sang a song to reassure people.Amid growing complaints about inefficiency and corruption in the Revenue Dep…