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Saharanpur Caste Violence Case: HC Reserves Verdict on Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Ravan’s Plea

13Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Saharanpur Caste Violence Case: HC Reserves Verdict on Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Ravan’s Plea

Saharanpur/Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Bhim Army chief and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad, also known as Ravan, seeking quashing of four criminal cases registered against him in connection with the 2017 caste violence in Saharanpur. The order was passed by a single-judge bench of Justice Sameer Jain. Background of the CaseOn 8 May 2017, communal clashes erupted in Ramnagar, Saharanpur. Following the violence, complainant Sunil Kumar Gupta filed a report against unidentified individuals. During the investigation, 14 people were named as accused, including Chandrashekhar Ravan. Four separate FIRs were lodged in connection with acts of incitement, attempted murder, arson, and other serious offenses. The police completed their investig...

Agra Man Allegedly Exploits Woman Under Marriage Pretense, Marries Elsewhere

13Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Agra Man Allegedly Exploits Woman Under Marriage Pretense, Marries Elsewhere

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case from Agra, a man allegedly exploited a woman for five months under the pretext of marriage before marrying someone else. The victim, reportedly devastated, attempted suicide by consuming poison and is currently hospitalized in critical condition. Details of the CaseThe accused, identified as Salman, who is related to the victim’s family, allegedly maintained a romantic relationship with the woman by promising marriage. During this period, he reportedly coerced her into sexual relations, taking her to hotels on multiple occasions. When he decided to marry another woman, the victim was abandoned. The woman’s brother revealed that when the family intervened to formalize the marriage, Salman’s family demanded a dowry of ₹10 lakh. Unable to meet thi...

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra Facilitates Return of 125 Hindus; One of Chhattisgarh’s Wealthiest Legislators

13Nov

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Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra Facilitates Return of 125 Hindus; One of Chhattisgarh’s Wealthiest Legislators

BJP legislator Bhawna Bohra from Pandaria has once again made headlines for her social initiatives. Recently, she facilitated the return of 125 Hindus from 41 families who had converted to other religions, during a ceremony held in Kabirdham district. On the occasion, Bohra personally welcomed the returning families. Who is Bhawna Bohra?Bhawna Bohra represents the Pandaria Assembly constituency in Kabirdham. She contested her first election in 2023 on a BJP ticket and won. Actively engaged in social work, she has been working to bring back people who had converted in the predominantly tribal areas of her constituency. One of the Richest MLAs in ChhattisgarhAccording to her 2023 election affidavit, Bohra owns assets worth over ₹33 crore, along with liabilities exceeding ₹6 crore. She ...

Akhilesh Yadav Dismisses Bihar Exit Polls, Confident Tejashwi Yadav Will Become CM

13Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Akhilesh Yadav Dismisses Bihar Exit Polls, Confident Tejashwi Yadav Will Become CM

Patna, Bihar: Despite exit polls predicting a return of the NDA government in Bihar, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is confident that Tejashwi Yadav will take oath as the state’s next Chief Minister. Speaking to the media, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the credibility of the exit polls, asserting that the people of Bihar have voted for change. Allegations Against BJP’s Exit Poll TacticsAkhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP is attempting to influence the results by commissioning biased exit polls among its supporters. He said, “The people of Bihar have voted for change. Tejashwi Yadav is going to become the Chief Minister. The BJP is deliberately using exit polls to mislead the public and prevent the Mahagathbandhan from forming the government.” Tejashwi Yadav Warns of Potential M...

Bihar Police Seize ₹4 Lakh Worth of Illegal Liquor During Election Crackdown

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar Police Seize ₹4 Lakh Worth of Illegal Liquor During Election Crackdown

Ara, Bihar: In a major success for the Excise Department’s crackdown ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, police seized a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor on the Buxar-Patna four-lane highway. Acting on a tip-off, authorities intercepted an unregistered Hyundai Creta car transporting liquor from Uttar Pradesh to Vaishali. The recovered stock was valued at approximately ₹4 lakh, totaling 259.92 liters (1,368 bottles). Details of the SeizureUnder the supervision of District Magistrate Tanay Sultania, Excise Assistant Commissioner Rajnish received a confidential tip about the illegal transport. Inspector Prakash Chandra led a special inspection team to the site near Kayamnagar Overbridge (NH-922), in the Gidha police station area. During vehicle inspection, authorities di...

Firing in Bihar’s Diyara Area Leaves One Dead, Another Injured; Police Tighten Security

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Firing in Bihar’s Diyara Area Leaves One Dead, Another Injured; Police Tighten Security

By [Your Reporter’s Name] | Diyara, Bihar: In a shocking incident late Wednesday evening, Ashok Sahni was killed and Guddu Sahni injured after unknown assailants opened fire on them in a watermelon field in Bihar’s Diyara region. According to police sources, the attackers, numbering around seven to eight, approached by boat and began indiscriminate firing. Ashok Sahni succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Old Rivalry Suspected Behind AttackSources and local residents suggest that the violent attack stems from a long-standing turf war in the Diyara area, which has often witnessed clashes over control and land rights along the riverbanks. Eyewitnesses indicated that the assailants fled immediately after the shooting. Locals suspect that the notorious Saran district gangster Sadhu Sahni m...

Congress Dismisses Bihar Exit Polls: Urges Public to Wait for Actual Results

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Congress Dismisses Bihar Exit Polls: Urges Public to Wait for Actual Results

Patna, Bihar: Congress has dismissed the recent exit polls for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, urging voters to wait for the official results. Party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal emphasized that exit polls are not always accurate, citing the example of the Haryana Assembly elections, where polls had predicted a massive win for Congress that did not materialize. Speaking to the media, Venugopal said, "We have seen what happened in Haryana. Exit polls predicted a huge Congress victory, but reality was different. Let’s wait for the actual Bihar election results." Exit Poll Predictions for BiharSeveral exit polls had projected a majority for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar. According to the People’s Pulse survey, NDA is expected to win between 133-159 seats, while t...

Bihar Election 2025: EVMs Secured with CCTV and Two-Layer Security Ahead of Results

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar Election 2025: EVMs Secured with CCTV and Two-Layer Security Ahead of Results

Patna: With the Bihar Assembly election results scheduled for 14 November 2025, the Election Commission has tightened security around the public’s “treasure” — the votes. All Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines have been placed under strict protection in strong rooms across the state. According to the Election Commission, EVMs from the recent two-phase voting, held on 6 and 11 November, are kept in secure strong rooms under two-tier security arrangements. Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) are responsible for internal security within the strong rooms, while district police manage external security. Additionally, the premises are under 24-hour CCTV surveillance, supplemented by other safety measures. Control Rooms Established...

Historic Voting in Bihar: No Re-polling Recommended After 2025 Assembly Elections

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Historic Voting in Bihar: No Re-polling Recommended After 2025 Assembly Elections

Patna, Bihar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Wednesday that, for the first time in recent years, no re-polling has been recommended at any of the 122 assembly constituencies where the second phase of voting was held on 11 November 2025. This marks a historic moment in Bihar’s electoral history, as voting in both phases concluded peacefully without any major disturbances or irregularities. The Election Commission stated in an official release:"After thorough scrutiny, no discrepancies or irregularities were found at any polling station, and therefore, no recommendation for re-polling has been made. This follows the first phase of elections, which also witnessed zero re-polling." Record Turnout Across BiharThe Commission highlighted that the two-phase Bihar assembl...

Governor Orders Departmental Action Against Darbhanga Engineering College Principal

13Nov

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Bihar, State

Governor Orders Departmental Action Against Darbhanga Engineering College Principal

Darbhanga, Bihar: The Governor of Bihar has ordered departmental action against Dr. Sandeep Tiwari, Principal of Darbhanga Engineering College (DEC), after preliminary investigations found serious financial irregularities. The action has been initiated under Rule 17 of the Bihar Government Servants Classification, Control and Appeal Rules, 2005. Dr. Tiwari is accused of making arbitrary payments to preferred lawyers and misusing development funds. Allegations Against the PrincipalAccording to a letter from the department’s Additional Secretary and Director dated 1 August, Dr. Tiwari was asked to present his response after a departmental probe. The investigation revealed irregularities in the college’s development fund, including unauthorized payments to selected lawyers without forming ...