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Congress’ Big Victory in Anta Bypoll Reshapes Rajasthan’s Political Landscape

15Nov

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Congress’ Big Victory in Anta Bypoll Reshapes Rajasthan’s Political Landscape

Results send strong signals to Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje, CM Bhajanlal Sharma and rebel leaders Jaipur:The Congress has delivered a major political upset in Rajasthan with a decisive victory in the Anta Assembly bypoll. Party candidate Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ defeated BJP’s Morpal Suman by 15,594 votes, marking a significant shift in the state’s political mood. Rebel candidate Naresh Meena finished third despite a strong local presence. As per the final figures released by the Election Commission, Bhaya secured 69,462 votes, Suman received 53,868, while Meena garnered 53,740 votes. Experience of a Three-Time MLA Turns the Tide Bhaya, a three-time MLA and former minister, capitalised heavily on his long-standing grassroots influence. His close association with former Chief Ministe...

Congress Wins Anta Bypoll; Pramod Jain Bhaya Defeats BJP by Wide Margin, BJP Saved Face by Just 159 Votes

15Nov

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Congress Wins Anta Bypoll; Pramod Jain Bhaya Defeats BJP by Wide Margin, BJP Saved Face by Just 159 Votes

Baran (Rajasthan): In a decisive victory, Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya emerged triumphant in the Anta Assembly by-election, defeating BJP’s Morpals Suman by a margin of 15,594 votes. Independent candidate Naresh Meena, who remained in second place for most of the counting rounds, slipped to third after the final round when the BJP candidate managed to surpass him by 159 votes—a narrow escape that saved the BJP from an embarrassing third-place finish. Final Tally of Votes Out of a total 1,83,099 votes polled, the results stood as follows: Pramod Jain Bhaya (Congress): 69,571 votes Morpals Suman (BJP): 53,959 votes Naresh Meena (Independent): 53,800 votes All other candidates remained far behind with minimal votes. Celebration in Congress Camp, Reactions from L...

MP MLAs Unite for Salary and Allowance Hike; Proposal Ready, Decision Expected Before November 30

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP MLAs Unite for Salary and Allowance Hike; Proposal Ready, Decision Expected Before November 30

Bhopal: While issues like OBC reservation and reservation in promotions continue to linger in court for years, the wheels seem to turn swiftly when it comes to lawmakers’ own benefits. In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh government is moving ahead with a proposal to increase the salaries, allowances, and pensions of sitting and former MLAs. A meeting of the committee formed for this purpose was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Deora. The committee has completed the draft proposal, which is likely to be approved in its next meeting. Proposal for Salary and Allowance Hike Finalized According to officials, the committee has prepared a detailed proposal that covers salary revision, allowances, and pension benefi...

Shivpuri Police Nab Smack Peddler With ₹56 Lakh Worth Drugs

15Nov

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crime, Madhya Pradesh, State

Shivpuri Police Nab Smack Peddler With ₹56 Lakh Worth Drugs

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: Shivpuri police have successfully intercepted a major drug peddler carrying 280 grams of smack worth ₹56 lakh, preventing its distribution in the Karrarea area. The accused, Nilesh Lodhi (26), son of Radhelal Lodhi, resident of Sirsoud, Amola police station area, is reportedly addicted to smack himself and was planning to supply the consignment to smaller local dealers. Details of the Seizure Acting on a tip-off, a police team stationed near the Ramkudhi Mandir bridge in Amola intercepted Nilesh. During the search, the team recovered 280 grams of smack, valued at ₹56 lakh, along with the accused’s motorcycle, which has also been seized by the authorities. Police Statement Karrarea SDOP (IPS) Dr. Ayush Jakhar informed the press that preliminary interrog...

Mastermind Behind ₹10 Lakh Cheque Fraud Sentenced to 1 Year Jail, Fined Over ₹12 Lakh in Shivpuri

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Mastermind Behind ₹10 Lakh Cheque Fraud Sentenced to 1 Year Jail, Fined Over ₹12 Lakh in Shivpuri

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: In a significant verdict on cheque bounce and fraud, the First Class Judicial Magistrate, Pratyaksha Kulesh, has sentenced a man to one year rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹12.14 lakh for taking a loan of ₹10 lakh, issuing cheques, and then closing his bank account to avoid repayment. Case Background The accused, Prateek Khandelwal, a resident of Sadar Bazaar, Shivpuri, borrowed ₹10 lakh from Manish Agrawal on 19 August 2022 to meet personal and business expenses. As repayment, Prateek issued four cheques of ₹2 lakh, ₹3 lakh, ₹3 lakh, and ₹2 lakh. However, when Manish Agrawal deposited these cheques in his bank, they were returned unpaid due to the closure of the accused’s bank account. Despite sending legal notices through his advocate, Gajendra Sin...

Elderly Woman Duped of ₹50,000 in Indore Over ‘Dhaakad 2’ Role Scam

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Elderly Woman Duped of ₹50,000 in Indore Over ‘Dhaakad 2’ Role Scam

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident, an elderly woman in Indore was defrauded of ₹50,000 by a scammer who claimed to be an employee of a film production house and promised her a role as Sonakshi Sinha’s mother in the upcoming film ‘Dhaakad 2’. The case has been registered with the Crime Branch, which has launched an investigation. How the Scam Unfolded The victim received a WhatsApp call on Wednesday from an individual claiming to represent Dharma Productions, Mumbai. During the conversation, the scammer persuaded her that the role of Sonakshi Sinha’s mother perfectly suited her. Trusting the caller, the woman shared an acting video as requested. Subsequently, the fraudster demanded money under various pretexts, including security fees, costume charges, and registration...

Satna Collector Reschedules School Timings to Protect Students Amid Severe Cold Wave

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Satna Collector Reschedules School Timings to Protect Students Amid Severe Cold Wave

Satna, Madhya Pradesh: In view of the rapidly dropping temperatures and intensifying cold conditions in Satna district, the district administration has taken a significant step to safeguard the health of schoolchildren. Dr. Satish Kumar S, Collector and District Magistrate, has issued an order revising the operational hours for all schools in the district. The order will come into effect from Monday, 17th November 2025, and will remain in force until further notice. Revised Timings for Morning Classes According to the order, all government, private, central schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, ICSE, CBSE, and other recognized institutions operating morning shifts for nursery to class 8 will now begin at 9:00 AM. Schools are strictly prohibited from conducting classes before this rev...

Dhirendra Shastri Issues Strong Message to ‘Anti-Nationals’ During Sanatan Hindu Unity Padyatra in Mathura

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Dhirendra Shastri Issues Strong Message to ‘Anti-Nationals’ During Sanatan Hindu Unity Padyatra in Mathura

Chhatarpur/Mathura: During his ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan, Bageshwardham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri delivered a powerful message aimed at what he described as “anti-national elements.” Speaking from the holy land of Mathura, Shastri declared that anyone who has a problem with saying “Vande Mataram,” “Ram Naam,” or with his padyatra should “buy a ticket to Lahore.” He further added that if such individuals lack the money for the ticket, he is willing to borrow funds and arrange it for them, emphasizing that “there is no place in India for those who oppose national pride and unity.” “No Issue With Muslims, Only with Anti-National Thinking” Clarifying his stance from the stage, Shastri said he has no problem with Muslims living in the co...

Shilpa Shetty Joins Dhirendra Shastri’s “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra, Walks Several Kilometers and Receives Blessings

15Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Shilpa Shetty Joins Dhirendra Shastri’s “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra, Walks Several Kilometers and Receives Blessings

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, actor Rajpal Yadav, and other celebrities joined Bageshwardham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Friday evening during his ongoing “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan. The march, which advocates Hindu unity, has attracted participation from spiritual leaders, prominent politicians, actors, and even cricketers. The celebrities attended the initial discourse, sitting respectfully on the ground alongside saints, before joining the padyatra. Shilpa Shetty and Rajpal Yadav walked several kilometers on foot along with Shastri and other spiritual leaders, demonstrating solidarity with the cause. A video from the evening went viral on social media showing Shilpa Shetty sitting on the road with saints, e...

CM Devendra Fadnavis Presents Maharashtra Bhushan to Centenarian Sculptor Ram Sutar at Noida Residence

15Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Devendra Fadnavis Presents Maharashtra Bhushan to Centenarian Sculptor Ram Sutar at Noida Residence

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Legendary Indian sculptor Ram Sutar, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, was awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan 2024 on Friday. The prestigious honor was personally presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Sutar’s residence in Sector-19, Noida. A delegation from Maharashtra accompanied him, including Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and Culture Minister Ashish Sailar. CM Fadnavis praised Sutar for his outstanding contribution to the world of art. The award carries a cash prize of ₹25 lakh along with a commemorative memento. Anil Sutar, Ram Sutar’s son and fellow sculptor, expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra government for honoring his father at home. Born on 19 February 1925 in a humble family from Gondur village, Mahara...