The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, and as part of this investigation, raids have been conducted at the residence of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son. Baghel claims the raids are related to his intention to address the issue of deforestation in Tamnar during the final session of the assembly. The ED’s investigation has already uncovered a large-scale syndicate involved in the scam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch a series of significant development projects in Bihar and West Bengal. In Bihar, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for projects valued at over Rs 7,200 crore in Motihari. These projects span across various sectors, including Software Technology Parks, new Amrit Bharat trains, and road infrastructure. In West Bengal, projects worth more than Rs 5,000 crore will be initiated in Durgapur, focusing on sectors like oil and gas, power, railways, and roads. The railway projects include improvements to the Samastipur-Bachhwara rail line, the Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur rail line…
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unveiled the ‘Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision@2047’ on July 17, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s developmental trajectory. Speaking at an event in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, the Chief Minister framed the document not merely as a compilation of words, but as a robust commitment and a clear pathway towards a self-reliant, prosperous, and developed Chhattisgarh. The vision is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ initiative, aiming to propel Chhattisgarh among the top-tier developed states in India. The Chief Minister underscored that development thrives on visionary thinking, well-defined objectives, and broad-based public engagement. The…
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch in response to their reporting on the Jeffrey Epstein case. The dispute stems from a Wall Street Journal article concerning a letter allegedly written by Trump to Epstein, which contained suggestive content. Trump has firmly refuted the claims, declaring the letter to be a fabrication. According to Trump, he directly informed Rupert Murdoch and the editor of The Wall Street Journal, Emma Tucker, that the letter was fake, yet the publication moved forward with the story. He has vowed to pursue legal action against…
Recent reports suggesting a Russia-India-China (RIC) meeting have been refuted by sources. They have clarified that no such meeting has been agreed upon, and there are no current discussions regarding a schedule. A spokesperson from the Ministry of External Affairs previously described the RIC as a forum for the member countries to discuss global and regional concerns. The timing of the next India-Russia summit, which India is expected to host in Delhi, will be decided by mutual agreement. Following a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Secretary Wang Yi, the issues concerning Indian industry have been…
The latest Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2024-2025 rankings reveal significant progress by Uttar Pradesh in urban sanitation and cleanliness. The state has demonstrated notable improvements across key indicators, including Water+ certification, ODF++ coverage, and the number of Garbage Free Cities (GFCs), when compared to the SS 2023 results. In 2024, sixteen cities achieved Water+ status, a substantial increase from two in 2023, reflecting improved wastewater management. The number of cities certified as ODF++ also saw a considerable rise, growing from 129 to 337, demonstrating enhanced fecal sludge and septage management. The state’s performance in GFC ratings has also improved. Lucknow achieved…
The Karnataka government, after submitting a status report on the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, is committed to taking action, according to Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. The stampede, a result of celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL win, resulted in 11 fatalities and numerous injuries. The minister stated that the focus is on accountability for any mishandling of the event, and not on a blame game. He emphasized that the investigation’s findings would be carefully considered before decisions are made.
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, conducted a review of the Kanwar Yatra preparations in Haridwar, commending the arrangements and the enthusiasm displayed by the devotees. Dhami, while speaking to the press, noted the satisfaction expressed by the pilgrims with the current setup. He also offered his best wishes for a safe yatra for everyone involved. Earlier in the day, CM Dhami inaugurated the foundation stone for a colossal 251-foot-tall saffron flag near the Ganga. Currently, thousands of Kanwariyas are collecting holy water from the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri as part of the annual pilgrimage. Dhami characterized the Kanwar…
*Big announcement by Housing and Environment Minister Shri O.P. Chaudhary: Historic success of OTS-2 scheme of Chhattisgarh Housing Construction Board — Sale of 920 properties worth Rs 139.47 crore* *Construction process will start only after 60% pre-booking — Housing Construction Board is now completely debt-free* Raipur, July 17, 2025/ In the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, Housing and Environment Minister Shri O.P. Chaudhary informed about the unprecedented success of the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS-2) operated by the state government. Minister Shri Chaudhary said that the OTS-2 scheme was launched on March 1, 2025. The objective of this scheme is to make…
Every village of Bastar will become your good village – Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai The Chief Minister encouraged the young graduate Panch of Bijapur Chief Minister’s intimate meeting with the youth of Bijapur district Raipur, July 17, 2025/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai today met the youth of Bijapur district who came on a visit to Raipur under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Protsahan Yojana at the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha complex. Chief Minister Shri Sai met these youths with great affection and learned about their experiences of visiting Raipur. The Chief Minister said that every village of Bastar will become…
