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November 4, 2026 10:32 AM

Communal harmony, security top priority during upcoming festivals: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to accord the highest priority to "communal harmony and security" during upcoming festivals, warning that any attempt to turn celebrations into occasions of unrest would invite strict action under the government's "zero-tolerance" policy. Reviewing the state's law and order situation and preparations for the upcoming festivals through a video conference, Adityanath directed officials to ensure foolproof security, cleanli...

November 1, 2026 1:36 PM

Amit Shah Presents President’s Colour to Chandigarh Police on 60th Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Chandigarh Police on the occasion of its 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the Police Lines in Chandigarh. The honour recognises the force's contribution to maintaining law and order, tackling terrorism and ensuring security in the region. Addressing the gathering, Shah recalled the challenges faced by Chandigarh during the period of terrorism and commended the courage and commitmen...

October 26, 2026 10:07 AM

France’s Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, the frontrunner in next year's French presidential election, formally launched her campaign on Sunday with a promise to restore order and national confidence. As France faces one of its most turbulent periods in years, Le Pen cast herself as the best placed to navigate what she described as mounting economic, social and security crises. "We are not living through the end of the world but the end of a world, their world," she said of her political opponents. Le ...

October 14, 2026 12:03 PM

CM chairs high-level meeting, conducts review of development works, law & order, public amenities

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reviewed development works, public amenities, law and order and election-related tasks in a meeting with all district magistrates (DMs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) of the state. In the meeting lasting approximately four hours at hise system more accountable, sensitive, and effective and issued clear directives that FIRs must be registered immediately for cognisable offences as per procedure, followed by prompt and effective acti...

February 11, 2026 3:21 PM

Yogi govt presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore UP Budget with focus on law and order, health, infra

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented a Rs 9,12,696.35 crore budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly, an increase of nearly 12.9 per cent over the previous year. The Budget includes new schemes worth Rs 43,565.33 crore. The government has placed special emphasis on capital expenditure, fiscal discipline, strengthening law and order, and expanding health and medical infrastructure. Capital expenditure has been pegged at 19.5 per cent of the total out...

May 5, 2025 10:18 AM

Trump orders the reopening of Alcatraz prison

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to "house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders." "REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!" he posted on the Truth Social platform. "When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm." The federal prison at Alcatraz house...

January 17, 2025 2:54 PM

Prohibitory orders enforced in Prayagraj ahead of Mahakumbh events

Prayagraj authorities have imposed prohibitory orders across the district until February 28, to maintain law and order during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela and other scheduled events. The Additional Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, issued the orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The directive aims to prevent potential disruptions during the festival season and various competitive examinations. The Mahakumbh Mela, which star...