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Meghalaya Budget Session Sees Unusual Assembly Exchange Between CM and Wife

25Feb

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north east, State

Meghalaya Budget Session Sees Unusual Assembly Exchange Between CM and Wife

Shillong: An unusual but respectful exchange between the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K. Sangma, and his wife, Dr. Mehtab Chandi A. Sangma, took center stage during the ongoing budget session of the state assembly on Tuesday. Dr. Mehtab Sangma, a legislator from the Gambegre constituency in West Garo Hills representing the National People's Party (NPP), raised questions regarding delays in the establishment of livestock education institutions. Her queries focused on the progress of a veterinary college, two fisheries colleges, and a dairy college, all of which had received cabinet approval in 2022 and were included in the Governor’s address. The Chief Minister, who has been serving since 2018 and also holds the finance portfolio, responded formally to his wife’s questions. He ...

Maoist Divisional Commander Mallesh Surrenders to BSF in Chhattisgarh, Brings AK-47

25Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Maoist Divisional Commander Mallesh Surrenders to BSF in Chhattisgarh, Brings AK-47

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a major breakthrough against Maoist insurgency, Mallesh, a divisional committee member and supply team leader of the banned CPI (Maoist), surrendered along with other cadres at a BSF camp in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Wednesday. The commander personally handed over an AK-47 rifle at the Chhote Bethiya camp, marking a significant step toward restoring peace in the conflict-affected region. Formal Surrender Process UnderwayAccording to police sources, Mallesh arrived at the camp accompanied by a group of villagers and expressed his desire to reintegrate into mainstream society. While the formal surrender procedures are still pending, local social workers and two journalists played a key role in persuading the cadre to give up arms. Authorities described thi...

Kishanganj’s Demographics Tell a Unique Story: Last Hindu MP and MLA Elected in 1967

25Feb

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Bihar, State

Kishanganj’s Demographics Tell a Unique Story: Last Hindu MP and MLA Elected in 1967

Patna: Bihar’s Kishanganj district is unique in the state for its striking demographic imbalance. With a Muslim population of around 70%, Hindus are now a minority, making it the only district in Bihar with such a composition. This demographic shift has shaped the political landscape of the district for decades. A History of Hindu RepresentationBefore 1969, Kishanganj had elected Hindu representatives without any issue of communal polarization. The first MLA of Kishanganj, Rawatmal Agrawal, won the 1952 election defeating independent candidate Abdul Hayat. In 1967, Sushila Kapoor of the Praja Socialist Party defeated independent K. Rahman by over 11,000 votes, receiving 16,207 votes to Rahman’s 4,594. This reflected a time when voter preference was based on leadership rather than religi...

Baglamukhi Temple to Remain Closed for Rituals During Lunar Eclipse on March 3

25Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Baglamukhi Temple to Remain Closed for Rituals During Lunar Eclipse on March 3

Agar Malwa: Devotees planning to visit the world-famous Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda, Agar Malwa, should note that the temple will remain closed for all worship and rituals on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, due to the lunar eclipse. The temple management has issued prior notice to avoid inconvenience to visitors. Timing of Sutak PeriodThe eclipse’s sutak period will begin at 6:20 AM on 3 March. From this time, all darshan (temple viewing), havan (fire rituals), poojas, and other religious activities will be completely suspended. Entry to the sanctum sanctorum will remain prohibited, and the temple doors will stay closed until the lunar eclipse ends. Regular worship and rituals, including havan, will resume on 4 March 2026 at 6:00 AM after the Mangala Aarti, when the temple gates reopen. ...

Rohit Pawar Demands FIR Against DGCA and VSR Airlines Over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

25Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Rohit Pawar Demands FIR Against DGCA and VSR Airlines Over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Mumbai: Maharashtra legislator Rohit Pawar, from Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction, has taken an aggressive stand following the plane crash that claimed the life of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. On Wednesday, amid the Maharashtra Budget session, Rohit Pawar visited the Marine Drive police station demanding that an FIR be registered against the private charter airline VSR and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Rohit Pawar’s demand comes at a time when the DGCA has grounded four Learjet aircraft operated by VSR. He was accompanied by NCP MLC Amol Mitkari, and both reportedly engaged in a heated discussion with police over the delay in action, questioning why authorities have not proceeded despite apparent evidence surrounding Ajit Pawar’s tragic accident. The crash o...

Nitin Gadkari Approves ₹988.30 Crore Elevated Corridor in Kanpur

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Nitin Gadkari Approves ₹988.30 Crore Elevated Corridor in Kanpur

Kanpur: In a major boost to Kanpur’s infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has approved the construction of a four-lane elevated corridor from Ramadevi to Gol Chauraha on the old National Highway-91. The ambitious project, estimated at ₹988.30 crore, aims to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety in the city. The 10.16-kilometer elevated corridor will pass over 16 railway crossings, which currently cause significant traffic snarls. By allowing uninterrupted traffic flow over these busy urban junctions, the corridor is expected to considerably reduce congestion on NH-91, shortening travel time and enhancing road safety within Kanpur’s urban areas. Expressing gratitude, Kanpur MP Ramesh Avsthi thanked Minister Gadkari for approving the ...

Dholpur Patwari Caught Taking ₹50,000 Bribe in ACB Trap

25Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Dholpur Patwari Caught Taking ₹50,000 Bribe in ACB Trap

Dholpur, Rajasthan: In a major anti-corruption operation, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught Patwari Virendra Sharma red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The arrest comes under the state government’s strict “Zero Tolerance” policy against corruption, spearheaded by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Bribe Linked to Land Name Transfer The incident revolves around a land name transfer case. A local farmer approached Sharma to get his rightful land transfer processed. Instead of performing his duties, the patwari demanded a hefty bribe. Refusing to comply, the farmer reported the matter to the ACB headquarters, triggering a well-coordinated sting operation. ACB’s Precise Trap Under the supervision of DIG Dr. Rameshwar Singh and led on-site by DSP Gyan Chand Meena, the...

Bihar Doctor Defrauded of ₹19 Lakh via ‘Digital Arrest’; Cyber Gang Mastermind Arrested in Delhi

25Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Doctor Defrauded of ₹19 Lakh via ‘Digital Arrest’; Cyber Gang Mastermind Arrested in Delhi

Ara/Delhi: In a high-profile cybercrime case, Bihar’s Bhojpur police have arrested the mastermind behind a ₹19 lakh scam carried out through a ‘digital arrest’ scheme. The accused, Upendra Singh, was apprehended in Delhi’s Model Town area after duping a local doctor by impersonating an ATS officer. Authorities revealed that Singh has links to Rajasthan. How the Scam Unfolded On June 26, 2025, Dr. Ram Niwas of Ara Sadar Hospital received a phone call from Singh, who claimed to be an officer from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Singh told Dr. Niwas that a terrorist had been caught with his Aadhaar and mobile details, and that a Pune court had issued an arrest warrant against him. To avoid arrest, the doctor was coerced into transferring ₹19 lakh to bank accounts controlled by the cyber...

MP High Court Overturns Bhopal Collector’s Order, Directs 1,000 Cartridges for Shooters

25Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP High Court Overturns Bhopal Collector’s Order, Directs 1,000 Cartridges for Shooters

Bhopal: In a major decision favoring sports shooters, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Bhopal Collector to immediately issue 1,000 cartridges to each shooter affiliated with the Rifle Association of India. The order comes after a challenge to the administration’s reduction in cartridge allocation. The bench, headed by Justice Vishal Mishra, ruled in favor of the petitioners. Background of the Case Earlier, the Bhopal Collector had cut down the cartridge quota for 30 shooters, citing that the players were not participating in enough competitions. Under the Arms Act, specific quotas exist for shooters based on their category. Senior shooters can receive up to 1 lakh cartridges per year, keeping 50,000 at a time, while emerging players are entitled to 30,000 cartridges ann...

Supreme Court Stays ED Proceedings Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Issues Notice

25Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Supreme Court Stays ED Proceedings Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Issues Notice

New Delhi/Ranchi: In a significant relief for Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the ongoing proceedings in a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against him. A bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi issued a notice to the ED on Soren’s plea. The CM had sought quashing of the case. Soren Challenges ED Summons in Supreme Court In his petition, Soren challenged repeated summons issued to him by the ED and sought relief from the agency’s continued investigation. He also challenged the recent Jharkhand High Court decision that had refused to quash the case against him. Background of the ED Action in the Land Scam The ED had filed a case based on a c...