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PM Modi: Government Committed to Fast-Tracking Growth in the North East Region

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1 year ago

May 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the North East Region is experiencing remarkable growth, and the government is committed to further enhancing its development. He inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, aimed at showcasing the region as a hub of opportunity for attracting both national and international investments while uniting key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers.

During his address at the Summit, PM Modi remarked, “The Northeast represents the most diverse part of our varied nation. From trade and tradition to textiles and tourism, its diversity is its strength. The Northeast stands for bio-economy, bamboo, tea production, petroleum, sports, skill development, and is emerging as a hub for eco-tourism and organic products.”

He referred to the Northeast as a powerhouse of energy, stating, “For us, the Northeast is ‘Ashta Lakshmi’.” PM Modi noted the shift in perception from the area being considered merely a frontier region to now becoming a leader in growth. “Improved infrastructure is enhancing tourism and boosting investor confidence. We have initiated an infrastructure revolution in the Northeast, turning it into the land of opportunities with stronger connectivity,” he stated.

The Prime Minister added, “For us, east is not just a direction; it signifies Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform.”

During the Summit’s inauguration, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia presented PM Modi with an orchid bouquet presented in a basket made from northeastern bamboo, along with a memento for the Rising Northeast Investors Summit. Notable figures such as Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, and Gautam Adani, Chairperson of Adani Group, also addressed the gathering.

The Rising North East Investors Summit is a two-day event taking place from May 23-24, serving as the culmination of various pre-summit activities, including a series of roadshows and state roundtables, such as ambassadors’ meetings and bilateral chamber sessions, all organized by the central government with strong support from the state governments of the Northeast.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

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Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.