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Bihar Election 2025: Congress Leader Questions Mega Alliance Loss, Blames Voter List Irregularities

14Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar Election 2025: Congress Leader Questions Mega Alliance Loss, Blames Voter List Irregularities

Patna, Bihar: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 have handed the keys of power back to the NDA alliance. According to the Election Commission’s official updates, the BJP is leading on 81 seats and JDU on 80 seats. On the other hand, RJD has gained a lead in 33 seats and Congress in only 5 seats. With these figures, the NDA is on course to form a full majority government in Bihar. However, Congress leader Udit Raj has pointed to another reason for the mega alliance’s defeat—not EVMs, but the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of voter lists. Allegations of Voter List Discrepancies Speaking on the NDA’s lead, Udit Raj said:"This is not BJP’s or JDU’s victory—it is the Election Commission’s victory, the victory of SIR. Even after the voter list was finalized, millions of ...

MP STF Uncovers Teacher Recruitment Scam; 34 Teachers Booked for Fraud

14Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP STF Uncovers Teacher Recruitment Scam; 34 Teachers Booked for Fraud

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: In a major crackdown, the Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has exposed a large-scale teacher recruitment scam. The investigation revealed that several teachers secured government jobs using fake B.Ed mark sheets. So far, 34 teachers have been booked for fraud and forgery, with 8 named as accused. Fake Mark Sheets Used to Gain Jobs The accused teachers are posted across Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, and Indore districts, including seven teachers from Gwalior. STF investigations revealed that these teachers submitted falsified B.Ed mark sheets to meet eligibility requirements for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), after which they were illegally appointed to government schools. Identical Certificates Suggest Organized Racket The probe found that seve...

Chhattisgarh Farmers Can Now Get Paddy Purchase Tokens Online via ‘Tuhar Token’ App

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Farmers Can Now Get Paddy Purchase Tokens Online via ‘Tuhar Token’ App

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The state government of Chhattisgarh has launched the Tuhar Token mobile app to streamline paddy procurement, starting November 15. Farmers can now obtain tokens online from the comfort of their homes, reducing long queues at procurement centers. Each token will be valid for seven days. How Farmers Can Get Tokens The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Department introduced the app to make the process smooth and transparent. Farmers need to download the app on their mobile phones and complete a one-time registration using their personal details and mobile number. An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to verify the registration. Once verified, the farmer can generate a token for paddy sale. Token Timings and Allocation Farmers can receive tokens...

Top Maoist Leader’s Wife Killed in Bijapur Encounter; Arms and Supplies Seized

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Top Maoist Leader’s Wife Killed in Bijapur Encounter; Arms and Supplies Seized

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: In a decisive operation, security forces in Bijapur district eliminated six Maoists during an encounter on November 11, including Urmila, the wife of senior Maoist leader Papa Rao. Urmila was a key operative responsible for supplying arms and logistics to the PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army) Battalion, instilling fear across Bastar. Encounter Details The operation targeted the dense forests of Kandulnar, Kachlaram, and Gujjakonta in the Indravati National Park area. Intelligence reports indicated the presence of senior Maoist leaders Papa Rao, Kanna alias Buchanna, Urmila, Mohan Kadti, and 50–60 other Maoists from the Western Bastar Division. Security forces launched a planned anti-Maoist offensive, resulting in the death of six militants, while some s...

ACB Busts Surajpur SDO Taking Bribe; Seizes Assets Worth Crores

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

ACB Busts Surajpur SDO Taking Bribe; Seizes Assets Worth Crores

Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested SDO Rishikant Tiwari, posted in Premnagar block of Surajpur district, for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹15,000. The ACB team conducted a raid at his residence, uncovering immense wealth including cash, fixed deposits, jewelry, and property documents. The SDO was presented before the court on Thursday. Bribe Complaint Leads to Arrest The case came to light when Digambar Singh, a resident of Nawapara Khurd, lodged a complaint with the Sarguja ACB. Singh had undertaken the construction of a pond under the Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana on his private land, for which approval worth ₹1.82 lakh was sanctioned in June. The valuation and report were to be conducted by the RES Department, but SDO ...

CM Holds Public Grievance Session, Directs Officials for Prompt Action; Large Turnout at Jan Darshan

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

CM Holds Public Grievance Session, Directs Officials for Prompt Action; Large Turnout at Jan Darshan

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On Thursday, a Jan Darshan (public grievance) program was held at the Chief Minister’s residence, where citizens from various districts shared their issues directly with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. The CM personally listened to every applicant and instructed officials to take swift action on their concerns. Special Initiatives Announced During the session, 11-year-old Poonam from Raipur, who is battling cerebral palsy, requested support. The Chief Minister announced admission for Poonam in a special school along with a scholarship, addressing her educational needs. Unique Art Gift Presented Artist Ankush Devangan from Bhilai presented a remarkable gift—a microscopic marble statue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framed with a microscopic lens. The CM ap...

Chhattisgarh Prepares for Paddy Procurement from 15 November: 2,739 Centers to Facilitate Farmers

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Prepares for Paddy Procurement from 15 November: 2,739 Centers to Facilitate Farmers

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The state government of Chhattisgarh has completed all arrangements for paddy procurement at the support price, set to begin from 15 November 2025. Authorities have emphasized ensuring a smooth experience for farmers, with special facilities and strict monitoring in place. Extensive Preparations for Farmers’ Convenience Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai directed officials to ensure that farmers face no difficulties during paddy sales. All procurement centers will provide adequate seating, shade, drinking water, and basic amenities for farmers. Coordinated under the supervision of district collectors, the Cooperative, Markfed, and Food Departments have prepared all necessary logistics for paddy purchase and removal from the centers. This year, 2,739 procurement ce...

Jharkhand Minor Allegedly Forced into ‘Pakdowa Marriage’ in Dhanbad

14Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand Minor Allegedly Forced into ‘Pakdowa Marriage’ in Dhanbad

Dhanbad, Jharkhand: In a shocking incident reminiscent of Bihar’s infamous “Pakdowa marriages,” a 17-year-old boy from Baghmara village, Baliapur police station area in Dhanbad is alleged to have been abducted and forcibly married. The boy’s mother has approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), seeking urgent action to secure her son’s release. Incident Details According to the boy’s mother, he left home on the evening of 8th November, stating that he was going to Baliapur and would return within two hours. However, he did not come back. When family members tried calling him, the last location he shared was Sindri, after which his mobile went offline. On 9th November, the family received a call from an unknown number, claiming that her son had been married. The caller r...

Ghatshila By-Election 2025: JMM’s Somesh Chandra Soren Leads in Tight Contest

14Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Ghatshila By-Election 2025: JMM’s Somesh Chandra Soren Leads in Tight Contest

Ghatshila, Jharkhand: The Ghatshila Assembly by-election 2025 has turned out to be a closely fought battle between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA-BJP) and the India Alliance (JMM). Counting of votes began at 8:00 AM on 14th November, with live updates keeping voters on edge throughout the day. Key Highlights from the Counting Somesh Chandra Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading the race with 16,110 votes, ahead of BJP candidate Babulal Soren, who has secured 8,569 votes. Ramdas Murmu of JLKM received 5,278 votes, while candidates from smaller parties and independents accounted for the remaining votes. JMM’s lead widened progressively across rounds of counting: Round 1: Soren 5,450 | Babulal Soren 2,204 | Ramdas Murmu 3,286 Round 2: Soren 10,919 | Ba...

Mussoorie to Host 50 km Ultra Marathon Fulfilling Late Actor Tom Alter’s Dream

14Nov

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State, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie to Host 50 km Ultra Marathon Fulfilling Late Actor Tom Alter’s Dream

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: On 23rd November, the picturesque hill station of Mussoorie will witness a historic sporting event as a 50-kilometer ultra marathon is organized to fulfill the unfinished dream of renowned actor Tom Alter. Around 400 runners from across India and abroad are expected to participate in this landmark event. Honoring Tom Alter’s Legacy Tom Alter considered Mussoorie his second home and was known for organizing 21 km half marathons here every October. He had envisioned hosting a full 42 km marathon in the hills of Mussoorie. Under the leadership of Sandeep Sahni, President of the Uttarakhand Hotel and Restaurant Association, this dream is now coming to fruition. Multiple Race Categories The event will feature a 50 km ultra marathon, a 42.2 km full marathon, a...