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Bengaluru: Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has received an anonymous email threatening to detonate an explosive device at one of its stations, prompting heightened security checks and a police investigation. According to officials, the email received on Tuesday alleged that metro staff had mistreated the sender’s divorced wife. The individual warned of launching an attack in retaliation, escalating concerns amid a spate of recent bomb threats across the country. Police have registered a First Information Report under Sections 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal intimidation. A dedicated team is now working to identify the sender and trace the digital trail left behind. Heightened alert after devastating blast near Delhi 's Red Fort The warning comes in the immediate aftermath of a devastating blast near the Red Fort Metro station on November 10, where a slow-moving car exploded near Gate Number 1. Thirteen people were killed and...
New Delhi: For millions of Indians, the idea of hiring a lawyer is little more than an unaffordable dream. Courtrooms feel distant, legal language intimidating and disputes often linger for years simply because people do not know where to turn. Yet an entire national system exists to make justice free, accessible and humane for those who need it the most. That system is the National Legal Services Authority, better known as NALSA. Set up under the Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987 and fully operational since 1995, NALSA was created to give substance to a constitutional promise that justice must never depend on money, privilege or power. Rooted in Article 39A of the Constitution, the authority ensures that no citizen is denied their day in court because of economic hardship, disability or social disadvantage. Today, it forms the backbone of India’s legal aid framework, stretching from the Supreme Court in Delhi to the smallest taluk courts across the country. Nationwide...
Mumbai: A day after a damaged gas pipeline in Chembur disrupted CNG supply across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, thousands of commuters struggled on Monday to find autorickshaws, taxis, private cabs and even school buses as many CNG refuelling stations remained shut. With repairs still underway, the situation is expected to worsen on Tuesday, raising concerns that nearly half of the BEST bus fleet running on CNG may also be taken off the roads, severely hampering the city’s public transport network. VIDEO | Taxis queue in large numbers outside a CNG pump in Matunga Over 5 lakh private CNG vehicle owners affected! The disruption hit owners of more than half a million private CNG cars, while many of the region’s 20,000 taxis and three lakh autorickshaws queued outside the few operational pumps. Drivers reported long waits, uncertainty over when supply would resume and significant loss of daily earnings. Commuters faced inflated fares, crowded buses and long walks as vehicles...
New Delhi: A local court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced a Chinese national to eight years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 after concluding that she entered India unlawfully while disguised as a Buddhist monk. The ruling marks the end of a two-year case that began when security forces intercepted her on the India-Nepal border. The incident occurred on December 2, 2023, when personnel from the 42nd Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal halted the woman at the Rupaideha border outpost. She was reportedly attempting to move towards Nepal while dressed in monastic robes, a choice of attire that immediately drew suspicion among the security staff on duty. During routine checks they determined that she lacked valid documentation to be present in India. Valid visa permitting stay in Nepal, not India Investigators later identified her as forty five year old Li Xinmei, also known as Li Shin Mei, a citizen of the Republic of China from Shandong province. Her passport carried a Nepal...
Kolkata: Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has taken an unexpected turn after a man missing for nearly three decades resurfaced in his native village in North 24 Parganas, jolting both officials and his long-estranged family. Jagabandhu Mondal, who vanished from Bagdah on a winter morning in February 1997, walked back into the village this week to reclaim his identity as a voter. His sudden return brought an emotional upheaval to a household that had long accepted he was dead. His wife Supriya, who had raised their two young children alone, recognised him instantly when he appeared at her doorstep. His father, Bijoy, also identified him without hesitation. A 'death ' that lasted 28 years The family had spent years searching for him before turning to an astrologer, whose grim prediction led them to perform his last rites. Over time, Supriya rebuilt her life around the assumption that her husband would never return. Mondal’s disappearance...
New Delhi: The UN Security Council has approved a United States-drafted resolution aimed at moving Gaza from its fragile ceasefire towards a more durable peace and a major reconstruction effort for the devastated enclave. The resolution was adopted on Monday with 13 votes in favour and none against. Russia and China abstained, choosing not to exercise their veto power. The decision gives international legitimacy to US President Donald Trump’s 20 point plan for Gaza, which helped shape the ceasefire that took effect last month. Trump celebrated the outcome in a social media post, writing: “Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council, just moments ago, acknowledging and endorsing the BOARD OF PEACE, which will be chaired by me, and include the most powerful and respected Leaders throughout the World.” Transitional authority and stabilisation force authorised Key elements of the plan have been authorised, including the establishment...
Srinagar: A day after a deadly accidental explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, investigators are still assessing the scale of the damage and the circumstances that led to the tragedy. The late-night blast killed nine people, injured more than thirty, and severely damaged the police station and surrounding buildings. Initial findings suggest the explosion occurred while a specialised forensic team was handling a large and unstable cache of seized explosives linked to the ongoing Delhi-Faridabad terror module probe. The incident, which unfolded in seconds, triggered multiple smaller blasts that briefly slowed rescue operations and exposed gaps in on-site safety procedures. Here 's what we know so far: 1. The blast killed nine people and injured more than 30 The explosion took place around 11:20 PM on Friday, killing nine personnel linked to forensic and investigative teams. At least 32 others, including police officials, revenue officers and nearby...
Patna: The Bihar Assembly elections have delivered a thumping mandate for the National Democratic Alliance, echoing the scale of its 2010 triumph but unfolding in a sharply altered political environment. The ruling coalition secured 202 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan was left with only 35, a result that stunned its leadership and triggered an immediate review of vote patterns across the State. A major feature of this election was the debut of the Jan Suraaj Party, launched by strategist turned politician Prashant Kishor. Although it failed to win any seats, the party secured 3.4 per cent of the State’s vote share, positioning itself as a potential disruptor. Jan Suraaj contested 238 seats, finishing second in one, third in 129 and fourth or fifth in nearly 100 others. Its presence proved consequential in 33 constituencies where its votes exceeded the margin of victory and influenced outcomes for both alliances almost evenly. Jan Suraaj made the contest difficult? During the...
Mumbai: The political reverberations of the Bihar Assembly election are already being felt in Maharashtra, with both the BJP and the Congress attempting to leverage the outcome ahead of the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. The BJP believes its strong showing in Bihar could energise party workers and sway North Indian voters in Mumbai and the wider metropolitan region. Congress, meanwhile, is facing internal churn as it signals readiness to contest the BMC elections independently, underscoring its determination to reclaim lost ground. With sizeable North Indian populations spread across wards in Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar and Kalyan-Dombivli, both parties see a clear political opportunity. Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam declared, “The Bihar poll is just a trailer, the real picture will be the BMC.” At the same time, Congress leaders in the city say the Bihar mandate should prompt the party to introspect and reorganise. Amid this, Chief Minister...
New Delhi: The political reverberations from the Bihar Assembly election continued through Saturday, with reactions pouring in from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to every NDA worker who, he said, “worked tirelessly, took the development agenda to the people, and countered every lie of the Opposition”. His remarks came as early trends showed the ruling alliance surging past the 204-seat mark, pointing towards a decisive return to power. According to the latest figures from the Election Commission, the JD(U) was leading in 77 seats and the BJP in 85, while the RJD held an advantage in 26 constituencies. Among the notable results were victories for the BJP’s Rana Randhir in Madhuban and JD(U) candidates Anant Kumar Singh in Mokama, Maheshwar Hazari in Kalyanpur, and Hari Narayan Singh in Harnaut. The RJD’s Ramanand Yadav also secured Fatuha. Meanwhile, the Congress described the overall verdict as...
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