Author: News Analysis India
In a case that highlights friction between federal and state machinery, the Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up the Enforcement Directorate’s explosive petition accusing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of meddling in a money laundering probe. The raid targeted political consultancy firm I-PAC’s premises and co-founder Prateek Jain’s home in Kolkata, but allegedly devolved into chaos due to state intervention. Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul M. Pancholi head the bench revisiting the matter. ED’s filing seeks criminal action against Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, and Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal for impeding the search under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…
Winter’s grip tightens over north India with Delhi-NCR under a yellow fog alert for February 3, capping off a foggy Monday without sunlight. The IMD predicts persistent dense fog, pushing minimums to 8°C and highs to 20°C, a chill that has already snarled traffic and aviation. This follows 24 hours of low visibility across the region, underscoring the season’s unforgiving pattern. Mountain states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are set for another round of precipitation. Expect windsweeping rain and snow at 30-40 km/h speeds in several spots, especially higher elevations. Recent data shows Kullu’s Kothi under 15 cm snow, Chamba’s…
Ranchi’s serene Kadru New AG Colony turned into a site of profound tragedy when a young professional’s suicide triggered suicide attempts by his mother and teenage sister. The root causes? Crippling economic hardship and deep-seated family tensions that eroded their will to live. Mihir, the 20-something son who had just wrapped up his Chartered Accountancy course in Kolkata, took a job in Ranchi but couldn’t escape the family’s mounting debts. Arriving home only a week ago, he chose to end his life by hanging. His mother, Sneha Akhouri, once a prominent lawyer at Jharkhand High Court, had halted her practice…
Raipur, January 31, 2026/ Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has said that special efforts are being made in collaboration with the state government to make Chhattisgarh advanced and self-reliant in the field of agriculture. A team of senior agricultural scientists from the central government and officials from the state government will formulate a special policy according to Chhattisgarh’s agroclimate within the next week. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma and Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam, Chief Secretary Shri Vikas Sheel, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Subodh Singh, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary…
Get ready for a thrilling showdown! The All Stars Tennis Ball Cricket League returns with Season 2, set to light up Mumbai’s Wings Ground in Bandra from February 9 through 14. Leading the charge for Mumbai Kings is popular TV star Arjun Bijlani, who can’t contain his hype for the six-day spectacle. Speaking candidly, Arjun highlighted the league’s intensity. ‘Every one of the ten teams is fired up. After coming second last year, we’re hungry for victory. Pune defended their crown before, but Delhi under Karan Bhai looks unbeatable with their star-studded lineup—anything can happen in cricket.’ Diving into personal…
A landmark tariff reduction by the United States on imports from India has been celebrated by New Delhi. Cutting duties from 25% to 18%, President Donald Trump has opened fresh avenues for Indian exports, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Posting on social media platform X, Vaishnaw welcomed the decision, noting that India and America, as fellow giants of democracy, possess strengths that perfectly align. Together, they can pioneer technologies and solutions benefiting the global community, he asserted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier shared his joy following a call with his ‘dear friend’ President Trump. ‘Thrilled to hear that…
Chhattisgarh is becoming a leading state in the country in terms of rail facility – Chief Minister Shri Sai Raipur February 2, 2026/On the historic budget provision of ₹7,470 crore for railway infrastructure development in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that due to the continuous efforts of the double-engine government, unprecedented transformation is being witnessed in the railway sector in Chhattisgarh today. The budget provision of ₹7,470 crore in 2026-27, compared to an annual average of ₹311…
Scotland’s cricket hierarchy has moved with remarkable efficiency, locking in their T20 World Cup support crew mere days before the action unfolds. Head coach Owen Dawkins, flanked by assistant Gordon Drummond, will rely on Monib Iqbal (spin), Paul Tweedy (fielding/assistant), and Jack Bass (strength & conditioning). Rounding out the team are doctor Raj McRae-Rutre, physio Gary Metcalf, and manager Fiona Rae. The urgency stems from Bangladesh’s last-minute exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, handing Scotland a golden ticket with only 10 days’ notice. This high-pressure preparation underscores the team’s resilience and strategic depth. Spin maestro Monib Iqbal…
Chhattisgarh Becoming Leading State in the Country in Terms of Rail Facilities – Chief Minister Shri Sai Raipur, February 2, 2026/On the historic budget provision of ₹7,470 crore for railway infrastructure development in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that due to the continuous efforts of the double-engine government, unprecedented transformation is being witnessed in the railway sector in Chhattisgarh today. The budget provision of ₹7,470 crore in 2026–27 is a record increase of approximately 24 times compared…
Chhattisgarh is rapidly progressing towards becoming a developed state Announcement to increase the amount for Sant Samagam ceremony from 50 lakhs to 75 lakhs Raipur, February 02, 2026 / Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai said that Chhattisgarh is rapidly progressing towards becoming a developed state. He said that Chhattisgarh has to be taken far ahead and established as a developed state. He announced an increase in the amount for the Sant Samagam ceremony Damakheda from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 75 lakh. Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai attended the Satguru Kabir Sant Samagam ceremony organized on the occasion…