Chhattisgarh Big Breaking News After Navapara–Rajim Robbery, Sarafa Association Bans Entry with Helmets and Burqas in Jewellery Shops Raipur/Bilaspur:Following the sensational jewellery robbery incident in Navapara–Rajim, a wave of concern and anger has spread among goldsmiths and jewellery…

South Korean Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial Law Case Seoul: In a dramatic development, an independent prosecutor in South Korea has sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of rebellion linked to his short-lived…

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty Signals Weak Start; Global Cues Mixed New Delhi, January 14, 2026:Indian stock markets are set for a weak start on Wednesday, as pre-market data showed GIFT Nifty futures trading lower by around 50 points early in the morning, indicating caution among traders ahead of…

Budget 2026–27: Finance Ministry in Talks with SEBI, RBI to Strengthen Regulation of Crypto Exchanges New Delhi । Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Ministry of Finance (FinMin) has initiated high-level discussions with key financial regulators — the Securities and Exchange Board of India…

Mungeli Police Crack Down on Gambling Under “Operation Baaz”, Two Bookies Arrested Mungeli । Continuing its aggressive campaign against gambling and betting activities, Mungeli Police have taken major action under “Operation Baaz” and arrested two bookies involved in offline and online betting.…

Delhi IAS Academy Celebrates 19th Foundation Day on National Youth Day with Grand “Yuvathan Marathon” Message of energy, discipline and focus inspired by Swami Vivekananda Jayanti On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, celebrated across the country as National Youth Day, Delhi…

Accidentally Inserted SIM Ejector Pin into Mic Hole? Here’s What Really Happens and What You Should Do Many smartphone users panic after mistakenly inserting the SIM ejector pin into a small hole next to the SIM tray, assuming they may have damaged the phone’s microphone. This is a common mistake,…

Will President Trump Attack Iran as Protests Intensify? Tehran/Washington:As anti-government protests in Iran entered their third week, killing between 438 and 500 people according to rights groups, attention has increasingly shifted from the streets of Tehran to Washington, where U.S. President…

Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented on February 1; Parliament session from January 28 New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday. The Budget session of Parliament will…

Congress stages protest in Mungeli against changes to MGNREGA Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: The Chhattisgarh unit of the Congress on January 10 intensified its protest against what it termed the “dilution of the original spirit” of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA),…

India–US Trade Talks to Resume on January 13; Washington to Invite New Delhi to Join Pax Silica Initiative New Delhi : India and the United States are set to hold another round of high-level trade negotiations on January 13, officials said, as both sides seek to break the deadlock that has stalled…

Record SIP Inflows Shield Indian Markets Amid Trump Tariff Fears and Heavy FII Sell-Off New Delhi : At a time when global markets are under pressure due to rising trade tensions and concerns over fresh tariffs proposed by former US President Donald Trump, India’s stock markets have found an…

India to Establish New Naval Base at Haldia: Strategic Boost to Security in Northern Bay of Bengal New Delhi : India is set to strengthen its maritime security posture in the eastern region by establishing a new Indian Navy base at Haldia in West Bengal, located along the Hooghly River. The…

Restaurant Price ₹320, Zomato Shows ₹655: Woman Questions Food Delivery App, Company Gives Clarification Online food delivery has become an essential part of daily life for millions of Indians. However, the rising cost of ordering food through apps has once again sparked debate after a woman…

‘Uninvestible’: Oil Executives Push Back on Trump’s Venezuela Drilling Push Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to revive Venezuela’s oil sector by attracting billions of dollars in U.S. investment has run into stiff resistance from the very industry he hopes will bankroll…

SRM Law School Launches Master of Public Policy Programme Chennai SRM School of Law, part of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), has officially launched a new Master of Public Policy (MPP) programme aimed at training future leaders in governance, public administration and policy…

Indiana vs. Oregon Peach Bowl: Hoosiers Dominate Ducks in College Football Playoff Semifinal Atlanta, Georgia The Indiana Hoosiers are putting on a commanding performance against the Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl, surging to a big lead in the College Football Playoff semifinal and moving within…

China’s Shift to Clean Energy Undercuts U.S. Push to Control Venezuela’s Oil Washington / Beijing / Caracas Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push for American control over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves is colliding with a major global reality: Venezuela’s largest oil customer, China,…

Durg District Administration Externs Nandini Nagar Goonda for One Year Durg । In a major action to maintain law and order, the Durg District Administration has ordered the one-year externment of notorious goonda Dushyant Khosla, a resident of Nandini Nagar, following repeated involvement in…

Copper Emerges as a Strong Challenger to Gold and Silver as Prices Cross $13,000 per Tonne New Delhi: The red metal, copper, is rapidly emerging as a major competitor to traditional precious metals such as gold and silver. Copper prices have surged to a historic high, crossing $13,000 per tonne,…

Reliance Jio IPO Could Become Largest in Indian History, May Surpass Hyundai India Offering Reliance Jio Platforms is expected to launch its much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this year or in early 2026, a move that could result in the largest IPO in Indian capital market…

Jashpur Police Bust ₹51 Lakh Theft Case; Niece Turns Out to Be Mastermind, Five Accused Arrested Jashpur। Jashpur Police have achieved a major breakthrough in a high-value theft case reported from Gram Keradih, Rainidand, under Narayanpur police station limits. The police have so far arrested five…

H-1B, H-4 Visa Holders Warned Against Emergency Travel to India Amid Severe US Visa Delays New Delhi / Washington:H-1B and H-4 visa holders planning to travel to India for emergencies, family events, or weddings have been urged to exercise extreme caution, as US visa appointment delays in India…

Bulldozers, Forced Sterilisation and Bloodshed: The Turkman Gate Tragedy of 1976 and Its Dark Legacy New Delhi:Recent violence near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi’s Turkman Gate area has once again brought a painful chapter of India’s history back into public memory. While the latest incident…

Is India Turning Towards China? Signs of a Major Policy Shift Emerge New Delhi: After years of strained ties following the 2020 border clash, India appears to be taking cautious steps toward restoring its economic relationship with China. The Union Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering…

Gujarat Earthquake: Repeated Tremors Shake Rajkot, Schools Closed as Precaution Ahmedabad/Rajkot: A series of mild to moderate earthquake tremors jolted parts of Gujarat’s Saurashtra region, particularly Rajkot district, triggering panic among residents and prompting the administration to shut…

Budget 2026: Semiconductor Industry Urges Government to Continue Incentive Schemes New Delhi: Ahead of Union Budget 2026, India’s semiconductor and electronics industry has urged the government to continue and strengthen key incentive schemes to sustain momentum in domestic manufacturing and…

After 8th Pay Commission Talks, Government Plans Major Relief for Private Sector Employees: EPFO Salary Limit Likely to Rise New Delhi:After discussions around the 8th Pay Commission for government employees, the Central Government is now preparing a major step to benefit private sector employees.…

Tracking Crypto Transactions Remains a Major Challenge: After RBI, Income Tax Department Flags Serious Risks New Delhi: The debate over cryptocurrencies and other Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) continues to intensify worldwide, and India remains among the countries that have not granted them…

Vedanta Share in Focus After Market Close on Key Legal Update Shares of Vedanta Ltd are expected to remain in focus after the company issued a significant clarification following media reports regarding its oil and gas operations. Vedanta informed stock exchanges that it had earlier applied to the…

Census 2027: First Phase to Be Conducted Between April and September 2026, Says Home Ministry New Delhi:The Government of India has officially announced the schedule for the first phase of Census 2027, which will be conducted between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all states and Union…

SECL to Set Up Healthcare Skill Development Centre in Nava Raipur with Sri Sathya Sai Trust Bilaspur । In a major initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare services and creating employment opportunities for youth in coalfield regions, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has partnered with…

Raipur: Officials Urged to Work with Renewed Energy and Strategy for Bijapur’s Development – Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma Raipur । Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma has directed district-level officials to work with renewed energy, innovative strategies and a…

Why Indian Navy Ships Are Sailing to Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand: Mission Explained New Delhi | Defence Desk The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has embarked on a long-range training deployment to Southeast Asia, with scheduled port visits to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.…

Delhi Private Schools Suffer Setback as High Court Refuses to Stay Government Order on Fee Regulation New Delhi | Education Desk Private schools in the national capital have received a major setback from the Delhi High Court, which has refused to stay the Delhi government’s order aimed at…

The 10 Most Anticipated Anime Series of 2026, Ranked By Entertainment Desk | January 2026 As 2025 draws to a close, anime fans worldwide are reflecting on a year packed with memorable releases. From blockbuster sequels like Solo Leveling to the continuation of modern cult hits such as To Be Hero…

A Meaningful Literary Moment: Peacebuilding Discourse Meets Policing in Raipur Raipur, Chhattisgarh:In a significant literary and intellectual exchange, Investigative Journalist and News Editor of The Hitavada, Mukesh S. Singh, was honoured to receive a copy of the acclaimed book…

Surguja Health Department Recruitment 2026: Notification Released for Specialist Doctors Surguja Health Department has officially released the Recruitment Notification 2026 for the appointment of Specialist Doctors in the district. This recruitment will be conducted on a walk-in-interview basis…

Mungeli Police Strengthen Community Policing Through ‘Pahal’ Campaign to Promote Drug-Free Society Mungeli । Under the leadership of Superintendent of Police Shri Bhojram Patel (IPS), Mungeli Police have taken another significant step towards building a safe, aware, and drug-free society through…

Coal India Officers to Get Maharatna-Scale Pay Hike; Coal Ministry Approves Revised Pay Structure New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) officers have received a major boost as the Ministry of Coal has approved the long-pending demand for revision of their pay scales in line with Maharatna public…

Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 Showcases State and National Vision for Inclusive AI Growth Jaipur: Rajasthan took a decisive step toward shaping India’s artificial intelligence future with the successful organization of the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference, a key regional…

Pakistan Claims Economic Gains from Conflict with India, Says Fighter Jet Orders Have Increased Islamabad: Pakistan has claimed that last year’s brief military confrontation with India has unexpectedly benefited its defence industry. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that following…

BJP–Congress Alliance Ousts Shinde Sena from Ambernath Municipal Council, Sparks Political Stir in Maharashtra Thane, Maharashtra: In a dramatic political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has joined hands with the Congress and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to…

Venezuela to Export $2 Billion Worth of Oil to the US Under New Deal with Washington Washington/Houston Venezuela and the United States have reached a significant agreement under which Caracas will export up to $2 billion worth of crude oil to the US, marking a major shift in Washington’s…

Balanced Fertilisation Strengthened: Government Approves Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Rates for Rabi 2025–26 Policy aims to ensure affordable fertilisers, improve soil health and boost sustainable agricultural productivity New Delhi:In a major step towards promoting balanced fertilisation and…

‘Will Trump Kidnap Our PM?’: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark Triggers Political Storm, BJP Hits Back New Delhi । Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday sparked a major political controversy after he drew parallels between recent US actions in Venezuela…

JNU Warns of Strict Action After Slogans Against PM Modi, Amit Shah; FIR Registered New Delhi । The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has vowed to take the strictest possible action against students involved in raising controversial slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail of Organised Gambling Mafia ‘Lal Maharaj’; Police Intensify Efforts for Arrest Bilaspur/Mungeli : In a significant development against organised gambling networks in Chhattisgarh, the Hon’ble Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur, has rejected the anticipatory bail…

Surajpur | Special Article: From Empowered Mindset to Self-Reliance — Women of Surajpur Playing a Key Role in Nutrition Production Surajpur । The foundation of economic empowerment lies in a strong and positive mindset. Determination, self-confidence, and consistent effort pave the way for…

Raipur: Government Committed to Balanced, Inclusive and Planned Urban Development, Says Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Raipur। Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh government is firmly committed to ensuring balanced, inclusive and well-planned development of cities,…