Jammu, January 24: Tension gripped Nagrota’s Ban locality when police cracked down on Hotel Gossip, sealing it amid allegations of facilitating illicit rendezvous. What started as whispers among neighbors escalated into a full-blown operation to restore tranquility in the residential zone. Reliable tips led a coordinated police-administration team to the site. The inspection revealed young pairs occupying rooms, prompting immediate detentions of the couples and on-duty staff. This bold step addressed long-standing grievances from the community. For residents, the hotel’s activities were an open secret, disrupting daily life and eroding public decency. The Station House Officer and Executive Magistrate’s intervention…
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Ranchi was stunned on Saturday when a husband gunned down his wife in their Mani Tola home under Dorunda police limits. Tannu, also known as Rani, succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head. Her husband, Saheb Ansari, is the main accused and has vanished, sparking a citywide search operation. The midday tranquility shattered with the sound of gunfire echoing through the lanes. Neighbors, alerted by the blast, converged on the house only to witness Saheb escaping on foot. Rani’s lifeless body was discovered inside, blood staining the floor from her head injury. Dorunda SHO Deepika Prasad led the initial…
In a candid interview, People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng has signaled China’s unwavering drive to elevate the RMB on the world stage. Speaking to China Media Group, Pan detailed how the PBOC will methodically expand RMB internationalization alongside domestic economic stabilization efforts through 2026. Key initiatives include enhancing global financial governance reforms and international cooperation. The bank plans to foster greater openness in financial industries and markets, constructing an advanced RMB cross-border payment network that’s multi-faceted, broad-reaching, safe, and efficient. ‘Strengthening cross-border payment cooperation is essential,’ Pan noted. China will engage proactively in international financial frameworks, champion developing…
India’s bold vision to scale exports to $1.3 trillion by 2035 hinges on streamlining regulations and deep structural changes. Moving away from fiscal heavy-lifting, the focus is now squarely on manufacturing to drive economic expansion. Prime Minister Modi’s latest initiative aims to cement India’s role as a pivotal player in world trade through enhanced manufacturing capabilities. The blueprint identifies 15 core sectors like advanced semiconductors, metals, electronics, and leather products ripe for growth. By easing compliance burdens and fostering a investor-friendly environment, authorities expect a surge in production, foreign capital inflows, and stronger global market penetration for Indian goods. In…
The ICC has made headlines by confirming Scotland’s participation in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in place of Bangladesh, a move triggered by the Asian side’s last-minute pullout over security fears. Announced on Saturday, this reshuffle underscores the governing body’s rigorous evaluation processes. Group C now features Scotland pitted against England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies, filling the void left by Bangladesh, who finished fourth in the qualifiers. The Scottish side’s entry brings fresh energy, with key fixtures lined up at iconic venues: West Indies on February 7, Italy on February 9, England on February 14 in Kolkata, and…
Delhi’s dreamers of homeownership have fresh hope as the government unveils a new DCHFC outlet in Rohini Sector-16. Launched by Cooperation Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh, this initiative promises cheap loans at 7.30% interest, targeting the common man sidelined by high bank rates. The ceremony on January 24 drew crowds from northwest Delhi, including officials and Alipur councillor Yogesh Rana. As DCHFC’s second Delhi outpost post-Siri Fort, it signals aggressive expansion in affordable housing finance. Singh lambasted past regimes for ignoring cooperatives, vowing to prioritize low and middle-income earners. ‘Our government is turbocharging DCHFC with new branches to fulfill housing aspirations,’…
In a candid exchange that highlights strengthening Indo-European bonds, Malta’s top diplomat in India has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s poised demeanor. Speaking exclusively to IANS on January 24, High Commissioner Ruben Gauci portrayed Modi as the epitome of tranquility in leadership. Recalling his arrival in India more than five years ago, Gauci shared, ‘PM Modi was already steering the nation, and I’ve remained consistently impressed. His ability to foster peace and exercise patience sets him apart. He trusts his path because it’s charted for his people’s welfare.’ The envoy didn’t shy away from acknowledging the enormity of Modi’s responsibilities.…
January 25 holds profound significance for Himachal Pradesh, commemorating its birth as the 18th state of India in 1971 after decades of unification efforts. This day unites the state’s rocky past, robust present, and ambitious future, honoring a saga from disarray to distinction. The road to statehood was paved with obstacles following 1947 independence. Himachal materialized on April 15, 1948, consolidating 30 princely states into a cohesive unit—a Herculean task amid political flux. Constitutional implementation on January 26, 1950, elevated it to ‘C’ category, a stepping stone to greater autonomy. Expansions followed: Bilaspur in 1954, Union Territory status in 1956,…
Team India extended their winning streak to three matches with a clinical seven-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Bulawayo. Topping Group B, India now eyes glory in Super Sixes Group 2, with upcoming battles against Zimbabwe and arch-rivals Pakistan. Rain played spoiler in Saturday’s encounter at Queens Sports Club, reducing the game to 37 overs per side after New Zealand batted first. The Kiwis stuttered from the outset, losing Hugo Bog for a golden duck at 5/1, followed by skipper Tom Jones (2) and a third wicket at 17/3 before showers arrived. Post-interruption, disaster…
Uttar Pradesh is revolutionizing access to drinking water information through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Citizens can now monitor tap water quality reports publicly via online portals and offline channels, marking a new era of openness in public health infrastructure. Ashok Kumar Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, announced this during his Lucknow review. The UP government’s JJM portal will sync with central systems, offering villagers dashboards on scheme progress, test results, and supply status. Residents can even submit feedback directly. In a detailed progress review, Meena directed officials to expedite works and strengthen local committees for…