New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) In a significant development for urban transport security in the National Capital Region (NCR), the security of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) ‘Namo Bharat’ corridor was formally entrusted to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) during a ceremony held at Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar.The induction is a major step towards integrated, technology-driven security for India’s first high-speed regional transit system in the NCR. It marks the commencement of …
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Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya on Wednesday submitted a formal letter to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, demanding an immediate halt to what he termed “illegal appeasement” and the removal of restrictive guidelines imposed on Hindu religious processions.He alleged that the police have been imposing “arbitrary rules and restrictions” in the name of mosques, namaz, or unauthorised religious structures during Ram Navami and other Hindu festivals.In his letter, Somai…
Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) The Opposition Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh engaged in a war of words over the state government’s decision to reschedule wheat procurement dates at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). On Monday, the state government released a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), according to which procurement in the Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will now begin on April 10, rather than April 7.Similarly, procurement in…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court has pulled up several states and authorities for failing to respond in a matter concerning human trafficking and missing persons, warning of contempt action, as it directed the formulation of a nationwide Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). In its order, a Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan recorded that despite service of notice, no one had entered an appearance on behalf of the Union of India and several states, including Haryan…
Bhopal, March 30 (IANS) The procurement of wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Year 2026–27 in Madhya Pradesh, which was scheduled to begin from April 1, has now been rescheduled again.The government’s new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), issued on Monday, stated that the wheat procurement process in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will begin from April 10.Similarly, the procurement of wheat crops in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Rewa, Shahdol, Chambal,…
Manama, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Bahrain on Monday advised Indian nationals in the country to remain vigilant and take due care amid the prevailing regional situation. The Embassy asked Indian nationals to follow updates and advisories issued by it and the local authorities. It also released once again the helpline numbers for assistance and asked people to transit through Saudi Arabia from Bahrain.In the advisory released on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain stated, “Transit Through …
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) In a significant move to tackle rising traffic congestion and curb urban pollution, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday announced in the State Council and Assembly that the issuance of new auto-rickshaw permits across the state has been suspended with immediate effect from March 9.The minister stated that the state Cabinet will soon deliberate on the specific criteria and guidelines for future permits, and further actions will be dictated by the Cabinet…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the Maharashtra government will further improve the lift inspection system to facilitate quicker evacuations during emergencies.”There are currently about 2.10 lakh lifts operating in the state, and 25,000 new lifts have been approved recently. At present, limited staff are responsible for inspecting all lifts. The government has therefore decided to create 519 new posts, as it is not possible to inspect such a l…
Ranchi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court, while hearing a habeas corpus petition concerning a minor girl missing from Gumla district since 2018, has directed the state and Central governments to consider framing a clear Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of Aadhaar data for identifying and tracing missing children.The petition was filed by the girl’s mother, seeking directions for her daughter’s recovery.During Thursday’s hearing, a division bench of Justice Sujit Narayan …
Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Sunday announced the launch of 72-hour-long Operation Prahaar – 2 with the focus on nabbing wanted criminals.The DGP, accompanied by Special DGP, Law and Order, Arpit Shukla, ADGP, Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Nilabh Kishore and Intelligence chief, Sukhchain Singh Gill, told the media that the Operation Prahaar resulted in the arrest of 3,256 individuals in 72 hours and 69 weapons were recovered from their possess…