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Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Sunil Nayak Arrested; to be Taken to Andhra Pradesh on Transit Remand
Bihar, State

Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Sunil Nayak Arrested; to be Taken to Andhra Pradesh on Transit Remand

Patna, Bihar: Sunil Nayak, a 2005-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre and Inspector General of Fire Services, has been arrested in Patna in connection with a serious case of custodial assault and attempted murder (Section 307) involving former Andhra Pradesh MP K. Raghuram Krishna Raju. Andhra Pradesh police had traveled to Patna to effect the arrest, and after his court appearance, Nayak will be taken to Andhra Pradesh on transit remand for further investigation. High-Drama Arrest in PatnaThe arrest unfolded amid high tension outside Nayak’s official residence in Shastri Nagar, Patna. Home Guard personnel in track suits were seen on standby in support of the IPS officer as Andhra Pradesh police took him into custody. Nayak is accused of assaulting former MP Raghuram Krishna Raju durin...
Warning for Rajasthan Commuters: Massive Private Bus Strike to Begin at Midnight
Rajasthan, State

Warning for Rajasthan Commuters: Massive Private Bus Strike to Begin at Midnight

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Commuters in Rajasthan are facing severe disruption as 35,000 private buses are set to halt operations starting Monday midnight. Bus operators across the state have announced a “mega strike” in protest against strict enforcement measures and heavy fines imposed by the Transport Department. The strike is expected to affect around 1.5 million passengers, disrupting daily travel, wedding season plans, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled rally. Why the Strike?At an emergency meeting in Jaipur on Sunday, representatives of contract carriage and private bus operators resolved to launch a statewide strike. The operators allege that they are being harassed by the RTO through arbitrary enforcement actions, suspension of bus registration certificates, and the impo...
Migrant Worker Attacked in Madhya Pradesh for Speaking Bengali; Injured Vendor Treated in Bundelkhand
State, West Bengal

Migrant Worker Attacked in Madhya Pradesh for Speaking Bengali; Injured Vendor Treated in Bundelkhand

Malda / Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: A migrant from Malda, West Bengal, was stabbed and seriously injured in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly because he spoke Bengali. The victim, Syed S.K., has been selling cloth in Sagar for the past nine years and has become the latest target in a troubling pattern of attacks on Bengali-speaking workers in BJP-ruled states. Attack DetailsThe incident occurred last Thursday, February 19. According to reports, Syed S.K. was repeatedly assaulted and robbed, and the attackers used knives during the attack. He is currently undergoing treatment in a Bundelkhand hospital, where he underwent surgery. The victim’s wife, Nurefa Bivi, claimed that he had recently expressed fear after receiving derogatory remarks for speaking in Bengali. Support from Migrant Welfar...
MP Mob Lynching Triggered by Child Theft Rumors: Elderly Man Beaten in Mandsaur; Fake Video FIR in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Mob Lynching Triggered by Child Theft Rumors: Elderly Man Beaten in Mandsaur; Fake Video FIR in Bhopal

Bhopal / Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: Rumors of child abduction have once again sparked violent incidents in Madhya Pradesh. In Mandsaur, a mentally unstable elderly man was brutally beaten by a mob after being falsely accused of being a child thief. Meanwhile, Bhopal police have registered an FIR against an unknown individual for sharing a six-year-old fake video on Instagram, which reignited panic over child abductions. Viral Video Sparks PanicThe controversial video, originally from Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh, resurfaced on social media and fueled misinformation about child kidnappers in Bhopal. Authorities have initiated an investigation against the person responsible for circulating the misleading content. Bhopal police appealed to the public to exercise caution and not trust or...
Nitin Naveen Sets 50% Vote Share Target in Assam, Over 20 MLAs May Lose Tickets
Assam, Politics, State

Nitin Naveen Sets 50% Vote Share Target in Assam, Over 20 MLAs May Lose Tickets

Guwahati, Assam: As the 2026 assembly elections approach, the BJP has unveiled a mega-strategy to secure a hat-trick of victories in Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Nitin Naveen, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have all made strategic visits to the state, signaling a high-stakes electoral push even before the official election announcements. Congress, meanwhile, has mobilized with visits by Priyanka Gandhi and Karnataka leader D.K. Shivakumar, heightening political activity in the northeastern state. Ambitious Targets Set by BJPDuring his recent visit to Assam, Nitin Naveen reportedly set an ambitious goal for the BJP: to capture 50% of the vote share in the upcoming assembly elections. In the previous 2021 elections, the party had secured 33.2% of votes. A...
Criminal Sparks “Thief-Thief” Chaos, Mob Attacks Bihar STF Team at Midnight, Seizes Weapons
Bihar, State

Criminal Sparks “Thief-Thief” Chaos, Mob Attacks Bihar STF Team at Midnight, Seizes Weapons

Gaya, Bihar: In a shocking display of lawlessness, a Special Task Force (STF) team in Gaya faced a violent mob attack while attempting to apprehend a murder accused. Using a ruse of shouting “Thief! Thief!”, over 60 villagers assaulted the officers with stones and sticks, leaving several personnel injured and forcibly seizing their firearms. Midnight Chaos UnleashedThe incident unfolded late Sunday night in Khiryama village under the Magadh Medical Police Station jurisdiction. The STF team had arrived to arrest notorious fugitive Sanjay Manjhi in connection with a murder case. As soon as the team approached the suspect’s house, Manjhi started shouting “Thief! Thief!” from inside, creating panic and confusion. Responding to the commotion, a large group of villagers suddenly descended on ...
Startup Employee Pulls Off ₹2 Lakh Scam Within a Week, Quits Job Immediately
Business

Startup Employee Pulls Off ₹2 Lakh Scam Within a Week, Quits Job Immediately

New Hire Betrays Trust in Record Time: In today’s fast-paced startup culture, the story of a new employee at sneaker startup Gully Labs is a cautionary tale for founders and HR teams alike. According to co-founder Arjun Singh, the employee managed to defraud the company of ₹2 lakh within just one week of joining—and then quit. How the Fraud HappenedThe employee, hired as a customer service executive, quickly exploited the company’s systems. They generated 100% discount codes and used them to order sneakers worth ₹2 lakh. The codes were not only used personally but were also shared with friends, amplifying the financial loss. Singh recounted the incident on X (formerly Twitter): “We hired a customer service person a few months ago. Within the first week, they generated 100% discoun...
US Tariffs Shakeup: India, China, Brazil Stand to Gain the Most; Trump Faces Setback
Business

US Tariffs Shakeup: India, China, Brazil Stand to Gain the Most; Trump Faces Setback

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Last Friday proved challenging for U.S. President Donald Trump as the Supreme Court declared his previously imposed global tariffs illegal. In response, the Trump administration rolled out a new temporary 15% global tariff, effective immediately but valid for just 150 days. Who Benefits the Most?According to an independent research group, Global Trade Alert, the court’s ruling combined with the uniform 15% tariff will significantly reduce effective tariff rates for several countries. Brazil, China, and India emerge as the biggest beneficiaries: Brazil – tariff rates drop by 13.6% China – tariff rates drop by 7.1% India – tariff rates drop by approximately 6% These reductions come despite President Trump’s repeated criticisms and ...
Trump Tariffs Stir Global Response: EU Pushes Back, India Postpones Key Trade Talks
Business

Trump Tariffs Stir Global Response: EU Pushes Back, India Postpones Key Trade Talks

Global Reaction to U.S. Tariff Moves: The recent rulings and actions on U.S. tariffs have triggered strong reactions across the world. Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs as illegal, only for Trump to reimpose them at 10% initially, then raise to 15%. The move has drawn firm responses from multiple countries, including the European Union (EU) and India. EU Stands FirmThe European Commission, representing 27 EU member states, has made it clear that it will not accept any increase in tariffs. The statement came after Trump imposed new tariffs on India and several other countries following the Supreme Court verdict. The Commission emphasized that the situation undermines fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade and inve...
Gold and Silver Prices Surge: Silver Gains ₹15,200 Per Kg as Gold Rises ₹3,700 Per 10g
Business

Gold and Silver Prices Surge: Silver Gains ₹15,200 Per Kg as Gold Rises ₹3,700 Per 10g

Domestic Market Sees Early Morning Rally: On the first trading day of the week, Monday, 23 February 2026, Indian precious metals markets witnessed a sharp early-morning rally. Gold jumped ₹3,700 per 10 grams, while silver surged ₹15,200 per kilogram on MCX. The rally is attributed to two key factors: escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran and the announcement of 15% global tariffs by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Impact of U.S. Supreme Court RulingLast Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s large-scale tariffs on various countries, boosting demand for safe-haven assets such as gold and silver. As a result, by 9:05 AM, April delivery gold futures traded at ₹1,60,600 per 10 grams, up ₹3,700 or 2.4% from Friday’s close. Meanwhile, March delivery silver futures r...

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