Cabinet Approves 850 Fast-Track Courts Across India; ₹14,500 Crore Cleared for Electricity Storage
National/Alive News: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved several major proposals, including the establishment of 850 fast-track courts across the country to speed up the trial of rape and sexual assault cases. The Cabinet also approved a ₹14,500 crore scheme to increase large-scale electricity storage capacity. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decisions after the […]
Amul Hikes Ghee and Butter Prices; 1 Kg Pack Now Costs ₹680
New Delhi/Alive News: Amul has increased the prices of its ghee and butter products by ₹3 to ₹50, adding to household expenses. The price of a 1 kg carton of ghee has been raised from ₹630 to ₹680, while a 100-gram butter pack will now cost ₹66, up from ₹63. The price of a 500-gram […]
J&K MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi quits National Conference, accuses party of betraying people
Srinagar/Alive News: In a major setback to the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has resigned from the party and submitted his resignation from Parliament, accusing its leadership of betraying the people’s mandate and expectations. Ruhullah made the announcement at a gathering in Budgam on the 26th […]
Ladakh administration asks Sonam Wangchuk’s school to stop classes, cites lack of clearances
Ladakh/Alive News: The Ladakh administration has issued a notice to Desert Flower School in Leh, asking it to stop classes and other activities until a pending court case over land allotted to the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), is decided. The notice, issued by the Leh Tehsildar, is addressed to Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, […]
Panchkula school assault case: Boy shows signs of two behavioural disorders, assessment finds
Panchkula/Alive News: A six-year-old girl studying in KG at a government school in Panchkula was allegedly assaulted by a fellow student. A psychiatric assessment has reportedly found signs of two behavioural disorders in the boy, with mobile gaming addiction and lack of parental attention emerging as possible contributing factors. Experts from the Postgraduate Institute of […]
Government may extend service of first-batch Agniveers beyond four years; decision expected soon
National/Alive News: The government is considering extending the service tenure of some Agniveers from the first batch recruited under the Agnipath scheme beyond their initial four-year term. The proposal would be separate from the process of selecting personnel for permanent induction into the armed forces. The first batch of Agniveers is due to complete its […]
Tusshar Kapoor receives ₹5 crore extortion threat; caller’s claim of Lawrence gang link suspected to be fake
Mumbai/Alive News: Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor allegedly received an extortion threat from a caller claiming to be Hari Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller reportedly demanded ₹5 crore from the actor. According to news agency IANS, Kapoor informed the Mumbai Police about the threatening call. The case was subsequently handed over […]
Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashishth suspended: Led protest outside police headquarters against transfer
New Delhi/Alive News: Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Manasvi Vashishth has been suspended following a protest by police personnel outside the Delhi Police headquarters on November 2, according to police sources. Around 150 personnel had gathered at the headquarters demanding the cancellation of the transfers of ACP Vashishth and Station House Officer (SHO) […]
Robber glues woman’s hands with Fevikwik, steals ₹4.5 lakh mangalsutra: hostage at knifepoint in Bengaluru; accused arrested
National/Alive News: A 23-year-old woman was held hostage at knifepoint during a daylight robbery at a shoe and bag repair shop in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar area. The accused allegedly glued her hands together with Fevikwik before stealing her mangalsutra worth approximately ₹4.5 lakh. The incident took place on October 31 at a shop on 100 Feet […]
‘Right to protest, not occupy’: Supreme Court says demonstrations cannot continue indefinitely at one place
New Delhi/Alive News: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the right to protest does not give any organisation the authority to occupy a public place indefinitely. The court said designated protest sites must have time limits so that other groups and organisations also get an opportunity to express their views. A three-judge bench headed […]