AAP releases second list of 31 candidates in Punjab, denies tickets to minister and 7 MLAs
Chandigarh/Alive News: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its second list of 31 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann released the list at a press conference, taking the party’s total number of declared candidates to 71. Mann said the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) finalised the names after considering […]
Central Govt Employees Can Keep Office Laptops Worth Up to ₹1.8 Lakh After 4 Years; Cabinet Approves Noida Metro Extension
New Delhi/Alive News: Central government employees will now be allowed to retain office-issued laptops and other electronic devices for personal use after four years of official service. The Finance Ministry has raised the maximum purchase limit for such devices to ₹1.50 lakh plus taxes, which increases to ₹1.80 lakh plus taxes for products with more […]
Delays in 25 Major Projects Push Costs Up by ₹2.11 Lakh Crore; 1,853 Projects Face Cost Overruns
New Delhi/Alive News: Delays in major infrastructure projects across the country have added a significant financial burden on the government. According to the Centre’s October 2026 PAIMANA report, the estimated cost of 1,853 ongoing projects has increased by ₹3.22 lakh crore compared with their original budgets. The 25 projects facing the highest cost overruns account […]
Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails in Assam; Around 50 Injured as Engine and Five Coaches Go Off Track
Guwahati/Alive news: The Kolkata-Sairang Express (13125) derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup district at around 6:54 am on Wednesday. The train’s engine and five coaches went off the tracks, leaving around 50 passengers reportedly injured, according to local residents. However, railway authorities said all passengers were safe. According to railway officials, the train’s […]
Air India Kolkata-Mumbai Flight Receives Hijack Threat; Passengers Evacuated, Aircraft Shifted to Isolation Bay
Kolkata/Alive News: An Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai received a hijack threat on Wednesday morning after a threatening note was found inside the aircraft’s lavatory before take-off. The note warned that the plane would be hijacked at 11:10 am, prompting security agencies to launch an investigation. The incident involved an Airbus A320neo carrying […]
Three CRPF Personnel Injured in Terror Attack in J&K’s Kulgam; Attackers Escape on Motorcycle
Kulgam/Alive News: Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire at a security checkpoint in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place around 2:15 pm near Mir Bazar, according to officials. The attackers fled the spot immediately after firing at […]
Election Commission Extends Model Code of Conduct Rules to Retired Government Officials
New Delhi/Alive News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that restrictions applicable to serving government employees during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will also apply to retired government officials and employees appointed or reappointed by state governments to various positions. The move aims to ensure political neutrality during elections and prevent individuals […]
Supreme Court Seeks Action Plan from Delhi-NCR States to Curb Vehicular Pollution Within Two Weeks
New Delhi/Alive News: The Supreme Court has directed Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to submit a detailed action plan within two weeks to control vehicular pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana also directed the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation […]
Supreme Court Asks WhatsApp, Other Platforms to Detail Steps to Prevent Digital Arrest Scams
New Delhi/Alive News: The Supreme Court has directed WhatsApp and other digital platforms to inform it about the steps they plan to take to prevent digital arrest scams and other cybercrimes. The court has also asked these platforms to submit their proposals to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). A bench comprising Chief Justice […]
Bank Holidays: Branches Closed in 7 Cities on November 10; More Closures Scheduled for November 11
Delhi/Alive News: Bank branches remained closed in seven cities across five states on Tuesday, November 10, on account of Diwali Balipratipada, Govardhan Puja and Vikram Samvat New Year’s Day. The closures were observed in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar and applied only to selected cities. Customers in the affected areas […]