‘I apologise’: Bengal CM Adhikari after govt ad sparks row over ‘distorted’ Durga image | India News

“First of all, as the chief minister of the state, I apologise,” CM Suvendu said. NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday apologised over a government advertisement that showed Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, saying those responsible had been cautioned and promising greater care in future.The advertisement…

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‘Work day and night’: SC rejects Aravalli panel’s extension plea; CJI says it’s waiting for his retirement | India News

The panel had asked for 6-month extension to submit report. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to give the expert panel examining the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills another six months to submit its final report, telling it to “work day and night” and complete the exercise by November 30.A bench…

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68k criminals held, 14 illegal gun factories busted in statewide crackdown | Patna News

Patna: Bihar Police arrested over 68,000 accused, busted 14 illegal gun factories and seized firearms, narcotics and over 6.57 lakh litres of illicit liquor during a statewide anti-crime drive, officials said on Monday.Police said 68,324 accused, including 2,551 notorious criminals and 10 extremists, were arrested between June and July. The crackdown led to the seizure…

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Gadkari plans graded driving licence points: Traffic violations could cut points, repeat offenders may lose licences while good drivers could get rewards

The proposed system would assign penalty points to motorists for different traffic offences. (Image for representative purpose only) Soon every traffic offence you commit will show negatively on your driving licence. The government is working on a graded points-based system for driving licences, Union minister for Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has…

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