PM Modi Cuts Down His Convoy Size; Directs Officials To Include EVs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits while retaining all essential security arrangements mandated under the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. The move comes in line with the PM's seven appeals to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel and adopting …

Centre hikes import duty on gold, silver and platinum findings; new rates effective from today

The Central Government has revised the import duty on gold and other precious metals, with the new rates coming into effect from Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, gold and silver findings will now attract a 5 percent import duty, while platinum findings will face a 5.4 percent duty. In …

India can witness the early arrival of southwest monsoon this year

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, conditions are becoming favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon likely over parts of south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman and Nicobar Islands towards the end of this week. The Weather Agency said that the low-pressure area over Southwest Bay of Bengal lay over the same …

NEET paper leak case: CBI takes one person into custody

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into its custody Shubham Khairnar in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Shubham was detained from Nashik in Maharashtra yesterday by the crime branch unit of Nashik Police on request of Rajasthan Police. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam for admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges, …

Police Inaction in Rahul Kishore Roy Death Case Sparks Public Outrage in Dharmanagar

The alleged police inaction in connection with the death case of ruling party youth leader Rahul Kishore Roy in Dharmanagar has triggered strong reactions among the state’s civil society and conscious citizens. Questions are now being raised over the functioning of the local administration and the effectiveness of law enforcement in the case. According to …

Agartala Airport Security Breach: Car Enters Through Exit Gate, Five Youths Arrested

Agartala, May 12: Tension gripped the premises of on Monday morning after a car allegedly entered the airport through the exit gate, triggering a major security alert. According to sources from the (CISF), the vehicle was carrying five youths, including the driver. Security personnel on duty became suspicious after noticing the vehicle’s unusual movement and …

“Democracy cannot function by silencing opposition voices,” says Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury while raising concerns over Tripura’s law and order situation

Agartala, May 12: Leader of the Opposition on Monday raised concerns over the prevailing law and order situation in the state and alleged that democratic rights are being curtailed. In a message posted on social media, Chaudhury strongly criticised incidents of alleged misconduct reported from different parts of the capital, including areas under Amtali Police …

Month-long power outage leaves over 500 villagers in Kalapara suffering; residents warn of bigger protest if electricity is not restored immediately

Shantirbazar, May 12: Residents of Kalapara village under Shantirbazar subdivision have been living without electricity for nearly a month, causing severe hardship for more than 500 villagers. The prolonged power outage has also disrupted drinking water supply and halted the mid-day meal programme at the local school. According to villagers, the LT power line passing …

Huge Quantity of Cloth Bundles Seized in Bilonia, Driver Arrested

Agartala, May 12: Belonia Police seized a large quantity of cloth bundles during a vehicle checking operation in the Jharjhari area of Bilonia on Tuesday morning and arrested the driver of the vehicle. According to police sources, a DI vehicle was stopped and searched during routine checking in the area. During the search, police recovered …

Direct Recruitment to various posts in Government of India

UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Government of India. 2. The detailed Advertisement No. 04/2026, along-with instructions to the candidates has been uploaded on the Commission’s website https://upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ from 09th May, 2026 to 29th May, 2026. 3. Candidates are requested to follow the detailed instructions mentioned …

Key takeaways of 5th IGoM on West Asia chaired by RM: No shortage of any petroleum product, India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock

He had urged the farmers to reduce chemical fertiliser usage by 50 per cent, move towards natural farming practices, help protect soil health & reduce import dependence, and encourage wider adoption of solar-powered irrigation pumps instead of diesel pumps in agriculture. “Ministries and States must identify, in a coordinated manner, measures to institutionalise fuel efficiency, …

35 ASSAM RIFLES HONOURED WITH GOVERNOR OF TRIPURA CITATION

Agartala: 35th Battalion of Assam Rifles was conferred with the prestigious Governor of Tripura Citation 2026 during an Investiture Ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, Agartala, in recognition of its exemplary service and outstanding contribution towards peace, security and humanitarian assistance in the State of Tripura. The Battalion, deployed in Agartala since September 2024, distinguished itself …

WestBengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari announces portfolio distribution for the 5 Cabinet ministers.

WestBengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari announces portfolio distribution for the 5 Cabinet ministers. ➡️Agnimitra Paul - Women Child Development and Social Welfare ➡️Dilip Ghosh - Panchayat & Rural Development ➡️Ashok Kirtania - Food and Supplies ➡️Khudiram Tudu - Tribal Development Department ➡️Nisith Pramanik - North Bengal Development Department

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam today

Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam in Guwahati today. Four ministers - two from BJP and one each from AGP and BPF - will also take oath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President Nitin Nabin, several …

Jammu and Kashmir have imposed a ban on bike and cab service provider Rapido

In Jammu and Kashmir the authorities have imposed a ban on bike and cab service provider Rapido due to company functioning without the required permissions. The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Jammu, Jasmeet Singh, issued a circular stating that the company was operating without an aggregator certificate, making its services illegal in the Union Territory. The …

Bangladesh government has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the country’s controversial withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Bangladesh government has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the country’s controversial withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Additional Secretary (Administration) Dr AKM Wali Ullah will head the panel, which includes former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar and Supreme Court lawyer and sports organiser Barrister Faisal Dastagir. The committee has been asked …

IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim today

IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim today. Thunderstorms and hailstorms are likely over Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, while thundersqualls with wind speeds up to 60 kmph are expected in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, heat wave conditions are likely to persist over …

ED arrests former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose

ED arrests former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose ED has arrested former West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose in connection with alleged corruption in recruitments to the South Dum Dum Municipality, where he served as vice-chairman from 2010 to 2021. He was arrested after more than 10 hours of interrogation.

West Agartala Police Station recovers 35 lost mobile phones

Agartala, May 11: In a significant success, the West Police Station recovered 35 lost mobile phones from different parts of the city and returned them to their rightful owners on Sunday. The recovered mobile phones were formally handed over to the owners by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rana Chatterjee along with other police personnel at the West …

Drunken Auto Driver at MBB Airport Spark Passenger Outrage

Agartala: Passengers travelling through Airport have allegedly been facing severe harassment from a section of auto-rickshaw drivers operating near the airport premises. Complaints have surfaced regarding drunken driving, excessive fare collection, and obstruction of online cab bookings. According to allegations raised by passengers, some auto drivers are reportedly preventing commuters from booking vehicles through online …