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Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

Ajmer, February 23, 2026: In an extraordinary display of service and civic responsibility, a group of 40 visitors from Ludhiana stepped in to clean Ajmer’s Dargah Bazaar after municipal sanitation workers went on strike for seven days, leaving the streets piled with garbage. The visitors, comprising businessmen, government employees, and even differently-abled volunteers, were in Ajmer to pay their respects at the shrine of Khwaja Garib Nawaz. Witnessing the deteriorating conditions along the main route from Delhi Gate to the shrine, they decided to act immediately rather than wait for municipal authorities. Volunteers Turn Observers into Doers Dr. Amarjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic doctor from Ludhiana, recounted, “We came to offer our prayers at Baba’s shrine, but seeing the filth alo...

Surat Builder’s Suicide Case: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Blackmail

23Feb

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Gujarat, State

Surat Builder’s Suicide Case: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Blackmail

Surat, February 23, 2026: A shocking revelation has emerged in the suicide case of prominent Surat-based builder and Jolly Group owner, Tushar Ghelani. Police investigations have revealed that Ghelani was allegedly being blackmailed by his girlfriend, Poonam Bhadauria, prompting him to take the drastic step of shooting himself. Ghelani was hospitalized after the incident and succumbed to his injuries on February 4, following the suicide attempt four days before his daughter’s wedding. Relationship Turns Controversial According to Surat city police, the relationship between Tushar Ghelani and Poonam Bhadauria began professionally. Bhadauria initially joined the Jolly Group in 2010, worked for a few years, and then reconnected with Ghelani in 2014. While it began as a boss-employee ...

Wedding Procession Turns Violent in Bulandshahr: Air Force Personnel and School Principal Father Assaulted with Iron Rods

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Wedding Procession Turns Violent in Bulandshahr: Air Force Personnel and School Principal Father Assaulted with Iron Rods

Bulandshahr, February 23, 2026: A wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district turned violent after an altercation erupted over a request to give way on the road. An Indian Air Force personnel and his father, a government school principal, were allegedly assaulted with sticks and iron rods by members of the procession. The incident occurred in Amargarh village under the jurisdiction of Jahangirabad police station. Dispute Over Honking Escalates into Assault According to the complaint, Jitendra Singh, a headmaster at an upper primary school, was returning from an engagement ceremony with his son, Pratham Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force. While passing through the village, their car encountered a wedding procession led by Akash Verma. The procession, accomp...

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Launches Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Service: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in Just 20 Minutes

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Launches Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Service: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in Just 20 Minutes

Ghaziabad, February 23, 2026: In a landmark development for regional connectivity, the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat service has officially commenced operations on the much-awaited corridor. The new high-speed transit system was flagged off by Narendra Modi, marking a major milestone in NCR’s transportation infrastructure. Operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the service began public operations at 6:00 PM on Sunday, dramatically reducing travel time between key cities in the National Capital Region. Travel Time Reduced to Minutes Passengers can now travel: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in just 20 minutes Ghaziabad to Modipuram (Meerut) in approximately 35 minutes Delhi to Meerut (full stretch) in around 55 minutes The launch eliminates th...

Heirs of Seth Jumma Lal Seek Repayment of 1917 Loan to British Crown After 109 Years

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Heirs of Seth Jumma Lal Seek Repayment of 1917 Loan to British Crown After 109 Years

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), February 23, 2026: In a remarkable case blending history, law, and legacy, the descendants of prominent Sehore-based businessman Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya have initiated legal steps to recover a loan of ₹35,000 allegedly given to the British administration in 1917—an amount they claim would exceed ₹1 crore in present-day value. According to family records, Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya—once considered among the wealthiest individuals in the region after Sultan Jahan Begum of the erstwhile Bhopal State—extended financial assistance to the British government to help manage administrative affairs in the princely state. Legal Notice to the British Crown Vivek Ruthiya, grandson of the late Seth Jumma Lal, has announced that a formal legal notice is being sent to the Brit...

Andhra Police Reach Patna to Arrest Bihar IPS Officer M. Sunil Nayak in 2021 Custodial Assault Case

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Andhra Police Reach Patna to Arrest Bihar IPS Officer M. Sunil Nayak in 2021 Custodial Assault Case

Patna, February 23, 2026: A major development has sent ripples through the Bihar police establishment after a special team from the Andhra Pradesh Police arrived in Patna to arrest senior IPS officer M. Sunil Nayak, a 2005-batch officer of the Bihar cadre and currently serving as Inspector General (IG) in the state Fire Services Department. The team conducted an early morning operation at Nayak’s official residence located in the Shastri Nagar police station area of the city. The action follows the cancellation of his bail in a serious criminal case dating back to 2021. Allegations Linked to 2021 CID Posting The case pertains to events in 2021 when M. Sunil Nayak was on deputation with the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Andhra Pradesh. He has been accused in connection wi...

After Five-Day India Visit, Brazil’s Lula Signals Firm Message to Trump Ahead of Possible U.S. Trip

23Feb

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Nation

After Five-Day India Visit, Brazil’s Lula Signals Firm Message to Trump Ahead of Possible U.S. Trip

New Delhi | February 23, 2026 : After concluding a five-day visit to India, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reportedly preparing for a possible trip to the United States next month — a visit that could carry a pointed diplomatic message for U.S. President Donald Trump on trade tariffs and global stability. A Strategic India-Brazil Partnership During his India tour, Lula held extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, resulting in a significant bilateral agreement in the mining and minerals sector. The cooperation is expected to play a crucial role in the global race for critical minerals, essential for steel production, clean energy transitions, and high-technology manufacturing. Brazil, the world’s largest producer of iron ore, possesses vast reserves of ...

Nearly 4 in 10 Adults in India May Have Fatty Liver Disease, Study Reveals Alarming Trend

23Feb

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Nearly 4 in 10 Adults in India May Have Fatty Liver Disease, Study Reveals Alarming Trend

New Delhi, February 23, 2026: A new large-scale study has revealed that nearly 40% of adults in India, including residents of Delhi, may be affected by Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a condition previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, highlight a growing public health concern linked not only to alcohol consumption but also to obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Disease Often Progresses Silently One of the most alarming aspects of MASLD is that it frequently develops without noticeable symptoms. By the time it is diagnosed, significant liver damage may already have occurred. The study analyzed participants from 27 cities across India and found...

From PoK Training to Bangladesh Module: How ‘Raja Kashmiri’ Allegedly Orchestrated Anti-India Conspiracy

23Feb

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From PoK Training to Bangladesh Module: How ‘Raja Kashmiri’ Allegedly Orchestrated Anti-India Conspiracy

New Delhi, February 23, 2026: Indian security agencies have uncovered what they describe as a significant cross-border terror module allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), with operational threads stretching from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to Bangladesh and multiple Indian states. At the center of the investigation is Shabbir Ahmad Lone, also known as “Raja Kashmiri,” a former accused in a 2007 terror case who has resurfaced on intelligence radar as an alleged handler of a Bangladesh-based LeT cell. 2007 Arrest and Background According to officials, Lone first came to prominence in the summer of 2007 when Delhi Police’s Special Cell received intelligence inputs that he had been recruited for a fidayeen attack in the capital on the directions of LeT’s launching commander Abu Al-...

Statue of C. Rajagopalachari to Be Unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan

23Feb

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Nation

Statue of C. Rajagopalachari to Be Unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, February 23, 2026: A statue of C. Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, will be unveiled today in the central courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ celebrations. The announcement was made earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 131st episode of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat. The statue will replace that of British architect Edwin Lutyens, marking what the government describes as a symbolic step toward shedding colonial-era imprints and honoring Indian icons of national importance. PM Modi Highlights ‘Freedom from Colonial Mindset’ In his address, Prime Minister Modi recalled his call for “Panch-Pran” during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, emphasizing the need to free the n...