Author: News Analysis India
Noida’s law enforcement strikes back against white-collar crime with the dramatic arrest of Guddu Alam, who ran a sophisticated con through I Home Master Private Limited. Posing as a premium interior designer, the 35-year-old Bihar native defrauded at least 20 families of crores by taking advances and delivering nothing but excuses and intimidation. Sector-63 police, blending old-school tips with high-tech tracking, swooped on his office, recovering a haul of computers and gadgets that powered his deceptive operations. Alam’s modus operandi was chillingly systematic: flashy social media ads and telemarketing built trust, leading to contracts worth lakhs. Post-payment, he’d sabotage sites—smashing…
Guwahati witnessed a game-changing announcement for Assam’s government employees as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled an advance salary facility alongside Swagat Satirth Transfer Portal 2.0 on Monday. Hosted at Dispur’s Lok Sewa Bhawan, the event spotlighted employee welfare amid ongoing administrative reforms. The new salary advance lets workers draw funds flexibly—lump sum or up to 12 monthly installments—via banks at minimal interest. Repayment terms are employee-friendly: quick refunds post-salary credit attract lower rates, incentivizing prompt clearance. This shields staff from usurious loans during crises, a pain point for many families. Sarma detailed the portal’s role in fair transfers, opening…
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court rejected the plea of a grieving father seeking a court-monitored probe into his daughter’s suspicious death at a Patna girls’ hostel. The dismissal follows Bihar’s transfer of the case to CBI, signaling a shift towards federal investigation. Presiding Justice Arun Kumar Jha emphasized that CBI’s takeover obviates the need for judicial interference now. However, the bench assured the petitioner of the right to return if the central agency’s inquiry falters. State counsel confirmed CBI’s active involvement, anticipating a detailed report soon. The tragedy unfolded on 11 January when the NEET aspirant was…
A viral video has exposed a chilling case of forced marriage in Khagaria, Bihar, where 25-year-old Munnayam Kumar was tricked into buying livestock only to be held at gunpoint for a shotgun wedding. The Dumaria Khurd resident filed a police complaint detailing abduction, assault, and coercion by armed men. It started innocently: Kamal Kumar Rai from the village promised a good cow in Kanhaiyachak. They roamed several villages before arriving at Sirajpur, where Munnayam’s phone was confiscated. Refusing to stay, he faced a gang who beat him and forced the nuptials with Kundun Kumari under duress. Parbatta police swung into…
The countdown is on for the India Art Fair’s 17th edition, unfolding February 5-8, 2026, at NSIC Grounds in New Delhi. A star attraction will be ‘The Winds of Guardians’ by Grace Lillian Lee, an Australian First Nations artist whose intricate weaves blend ancient wisdom with cutting-edge design. Hailing from the Miriam Mer Semsep lineage of Torres Strait’s eastern islands, Lee’s art is a testament to her early immersion in traditional weaving. Her oeuvre delves into profound themes: identity tied to land, sustainability in practice, and the enduring sovereignty of indigenous peoples, all viewed through today’s urgent narratives. The centerpiece…
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw delivered game-changing news for Jharkhand and Odisha during a virtual press conference from Chakradharpur railway headquarters in West Singhbhum. The 2026-27 budget introduces unprecedented railway allocations, marking a seismic shift from past governments. Jharkhand’s share skyrockets to Rs 7,536 crore, a figure that eclipses the Rs 457 crore yearly average seen between 2009 and 2014 by an astounding 16 times. This windfall will drive ambitious projects aimed at modernizing tracks, enhancing safety, and expanding capacity across the state. Odisha follows suit with Rs 10,928 crore dedicated to its rail sector—roughly 13 times the previous benchmark…
Oslo witnessed high-level diplomatic engagement as India’s MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George convened with Norwegian Trade and Industry State Secretary Ragnhild Schonander Sirsatd. Discussions centered on fortifying economic partnerships following the India-EFTA-TEPA rollout, with a special emphasis on surging investments in environmentally focused green and blue technologies. The conversations were productive, as per MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal’s X post, which detailed the push for deeper economic integration. Blue technologies innovate for ocean sustainability and marine protection, complementing green tech’s mission to foster eco-friendly innovations that curb planetary harm. Contextually, this follows the recent India-EU FTA inking at the 16th India-EU…
Cricket enthusiasts are buzzing as the ICC unveils the international panel of umpires and referees for the Under-19 Men’s World Cup 2026 semifinals. Taking place in Zimbabwe, these matches will determine the finalists in one of youth cricket’s biggest stages. Semifinal 1 unfolds on February 3 at Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club, featuring Australia versus England. On-field arbiters Zahid Basheer and Virender Sharma will call the shots. Basheer handled England-New Zealand, Sharma umpired Australia’s games against Japan and Sri Lanka. Supporting them are third umpire Lubabalo Gcuma, fourth umpire Prageeth Rambukwela, and referee Prakash Bhatt. On February 4, Harare Sports Club…
In a sharp defense of the Union Budget, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Monday linked its progressive ethos to the egalitarian teachings of Guru Ravidas Maharaj. Calling it a cornerstone for ‘Developed India,’ Jakhar positioned the budget as a transformative force for equitable growth. Addressing the media in Chandigarh, he lambasted AAP and Congress leaders for their economic naivety, which blinded them to the budget’s profound implications. PM Modi, Jakhar recalled, had underscored on Sunday the direct advantages for key Punjab cities—Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Moga, and Firozpur—promising accelerated urban and industrial growth. Turning to CM Bhagwant Mann, Jakhar…
As Bangladesh battles escalating prices, acute housing deficits, water scarcity, and failing infrastructure, the interim government under Muhammad Yunus has approved a staggering 786 crore taka project for 71 opulent ministerial flats in Dhaka’s Minto Road area. Detailed in a hard-hitting New Age report, the three-block development includes 20 crore more for high-end furniture. Flats boast 8,500-9,300 sq ft layouts with rooftop pools, all bankrolled by public funds amid widespread deprivation. The exposé labels this a quadruple failure: breaching fair resource allocation, undermining ethical legitimacy, disowning the 2024 protest legacy, and rush-approving elite perks pre-elections. In a country scarred by…