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Lokayukta Busts Panchayat Secretary in Balaghat, Caught Taking ₹50,000 Bribe

13Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Lokayukta Busts Panchayat Secretary in Balaghat, Caught Taking ₹50,000 Bribe

Balaghat, MP: In a major anti-corruption move, the Jabalpur Lokayukta conducted a raid in Balaghat and caught a Panchayat Secretary red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The accused, Yogesh Hirwane, allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a construction project. The operation has sent shockwaves through the district. Bribe Demanded for NOCAccording to reports, Ankush Choukse, a resident of Gram Panchayat Ukwa, had filed a complaint against Panchayat Secretary Yogesh Hirwane. Choukse had applied for permission to carry out construction on leased land and required an NOC from the Panchayat. Hirwane allegedly demanded a bribe for issuing the NOC. Complaint Leads to Lokayukta ActionFrustrated with the Panchayat Secretary’s behavi...

Bihar Result 2025: JDU Celebrates Ahead of Counting, ‘Tiger Still Alive’ Poster at Party Office

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar Result 2025: JDU Celebrates Ahead of Counting, ‘Tiger Still Alive’ Poster at Party Office

Patna, Bihar: With the Bihar Assembly election results scheduled to be announced tomorrow, excitement is already brewing among Janata Dal (United) workers. Exit polls predicting a win for the NDA and a strong performance for JDU have prompted celebrations across the party offices. Early Festivities at JDU OfficesPatna’s JDU state office is abuzz with enthusiasm. Party workers are celebrating even before the official results, buoyed by exit poll projections favoring NDA’s return to power. Many polls indicate that JDU is set to emerge as a dominant party in the coalition, further energizing party cadres. ‘Tiger Still Alive’ Poster at Party HeadquartersOutside the JDU headquarters in Patna, a large, eye-catching poster declaring “Tiger Still Alive” has been displayed in support of Chief...

Mother Kills 15-Day-Old Infant Amid Marital Dispute in Jalaun

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Mother Kills 15-Day-Old Infant Amid Marital Dispute in Jalaun

Jalaun, UP: In a horrifying incident that has shaken the local community, a 15-day-old newborn was found dead near a village pond in Jalaun district. Preliminary investigations suggest that the infant was strangled by his mother following ongoing disputes with her husband. Details of the IncidentThe incident took place in Kasimpur village under the Gohan police station jurisdiction. Aarti Devi, the mother, reportedly had been living separately at her parental home due to continuous marital discord with her husband Kamal Pratap Rathore. The couple, married two years ago, already has a one-and-a-half-year-old son named Madhusudan. Aarti Devi gave birth to the second child on 27 October 2025. While the initial days brought joy to the family, tensions resurfaced due to ongoing disagreeme...

Azamgarh Police Strike Hard: Two Encounters in One Night, Four Criminals Apprehended

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Azamgarh Police Strike Hard: Two Encounters in One Night, Four Criminals Apprehended

Azamgarh, UP: In a display of swift and decisive action, Azamgarh police successfully conducted two separate encounters in a single night, resulting in the arrest of four criminals, three of whom were injured during the operations. Illegal firearms, motorcycles, mobile phones, and cash were recovered from the suspects. First EncounterThe first encounter took place in the Kotwali area after police received a tip-off regarding two criminals from Bihar involved in recent snatching incidents in Azamgarh. Acting on the information, the Kotwali police team set up a blockade on the Ukrauda-Kakarhata route near Banshi Bazaar. The criminals opened fire on the police, who returned fire in self-defense. One suspect, identified as Vikas Kumar Shah, 28, son of the late Upendra Shah, of Nawakothi, Be...

Minor Molestation Case: Court Sentences Accused to Life Imprisonment

13Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Minor Molestation Case: Court Sentences Accused to Life Imprisonment

Shivpuri, MP: A 21-year-old man, Mohit Rawat, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a ninth-grade minor. The court also imposed a monetary fine along with additional jail terms under relevant sections of the law, including provisions of the SC/ST Act for protection against atrocities. Incident DetailsThe accused befriended the minor girl through social media. On 20 January 2025, Mohit Rawat persuaded the girl to accompany him to a fair in Gwalior. Taking her on a motorcycle at around 4 PM, he led her to a room where he sexually assaulted her multiple times. On 24 January, instead of returning her home, he took her to Narwar before letting her go. Evidence and InvestigationThe victim reported the crime to her parents on 25 January 2025. Police registered a ca...

Rajasthani Jeweler Drugged and Robbed by Woman He Invited at Home

13Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthani Jeweler Drugged and Robbed by Woman He Invited at Home

Barmer, Rajasthan: A jeweler in Barmer suffered a shocking and costly betrayal when a woman he invited to his home secretly drugged him and looted his valuables. The incident occurred while his wife was away. According to reports, jeweler Sawai Lal Soni had invited a woman he knew since a wedding event to his house. During the visit, she requested refreshments and, taking advantage of the opportunity, slipped a sedative into his cold drink. Soni lost consciousness, and when he regained it, he was horrified to discover that the woman had opened his safe and stolen gold jewelry worth approximately ₹25 lakh before fleeing the premises. Staff and Police RespondThe jeweler was later attended to by household staff and rushed to a hospital. Police reached the scene, recorded Soni’s statemen...

Indore ASI Dismissed After Allegedly Orchestrating Brother’s Murder; Believed to Have Fled Abroad

13Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Indore ASI Dismissed After Allegedly Orchestrating Brother’s Murder; Believed to Have Fled Abroad

Shivpuri/Indore, MP: Bhanu Pratap Singh Tomar, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted in Indore, has been dismissed from police service after being named the prime suspect in the murder of his brother, Ajay Singh, in Subhashpura police station area, Shivpuri. Authorities believe he may have fled abroad. According to Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotia, DCP Headquarters Prakash Parihar terminated ASI Bhanu Pratap Singh Tomar citing disciplinary violations, conspiratorial behavior, and misconduct. Investigations revealed that Bhanu Pratap’s name emerged in the Shivpuri shooting case, where his brother was killed, and a reward of ₹10,000 was announced for information leading to his capture. Suspicious Attendance After Brother’s MurderReports indicate that Bhanu Pratap took leave for five da...

West Bengal Leader Mukul Roy Suffers Major Setback: Calcutta High Court Disqualifies Him from Assembly

13Nov

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State, West Bengal

West Bengal Leader Mukul Roy Suffers Major Setback: Calcutta High Court Disqualifies Him from Assembly

Kolkata: Senior West Bengal politician Mukul Roy has faced a significant legal setback as the Calcutta High Court has disqualified him from the state assembly. Mukul Roy, who won the 2021 assembly election on a BJP ticket, later joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which led to legal challenges regarding his assembly membership under the anti-defection law. After reviewing the case, the High Court has officially terminated his membership of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, citing violation of the anti-defection provisions. This ruling marks a major political development in West Bengal, as Mukul Roy, once a prominent TMC leader and former Union Minister, now faces uncertainty regarding his political future.

Barabanki Fireworks Factory Blast: 2 Dead, 3 Seriously Injured; Surrounding Homes Damaged

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Barabanki Fireworks Factory Blast: 2 Dead, 3 Seriously Injured; Surrounding Homes Damaged

Barabanki, UP: A massive explosion rocked an illegal fireworks factory in Sarai Barai village, Tikaitnagar police station area of Barabanki, on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of two workers and leaving three others critically injured. The blast was so powerful that it was heard up to 2 kilometers away, and nearby homes developed cracks due to the shockwave. Horrific Scene at the SiteEyewitnesses described the explosion as extremely violent, with two workers’ bodies dismembered by the force. The factory and adjacent houses caught fire, and smaller secondary blasts continued for some time, causing panic among residents. Rapid Response from AuthoritiesFire brigade units and a heavy police contingent rushed to the site immediately after receiving information. Rescue and relief op...

Delhi Blast Case: Dr. Arif Shows No Signs of Suspicious Behavior, Flatmate Reveals

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Blast Case: Dr. Arif Shows No Signs of Suspicious Behavior, Flatmate Reveals

Kanpur: The investigation into the Delhi blast has reached a new phase as authorities scrutinize Dr. Mohammad Arif, a senior resident doctor at LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Kanpur. New revelations have emerged from Dr. Arif’s flatmate, Dr. Abhishek, who spoke at a press conference on Thursday. According to Dr. Abhishek, he and Dr. Arif were not friends but mere colleagues sharing a flat due to the unavailability of hostel facilities. “After work, he would go straight to his room. I never noticed any unusual behavior in him, nor did he ever mention anyone named Shaheen or Parvez,” he said. Dr. Arif was taken into custody by the ATS on Wednesday evening from Kanpur and later transferred to Delhi for further questioning alongside other accused individuals already hel...