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!” Jaipur: Known for his unique and straightforward style in Rajasthan politics, Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena celebrated his birthday on October 3 in a simple manner this year. Despite a continuous stream of greetings from supporters and well-wishers throughout the day, Meena chose not to celebrate elaborately out of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic Phalodi and Jaipur incidents. While visiting his ancestral village Manoharpura in Mahua (Dausa district) with his wife Golma Devi, the minister shared an amusing and heartwarming story from his childhood that quickly went viral. “I Don’t Even Know My Real Birth Date” In his signature candid tone, Meena revealed, “I actually don’t know my real date of birth.” He went on to narrate, “When my father took me...

! Kota (Rajasthan): India’s women’s cricket team created history by winning the Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. The architect of this victory was none other than all-rounder Deepti Sharma, whose stellar performance — a 58-run knock off 58 balls and five crucial wickets — turned the tide in India’s favor. While Deepti hails from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, her family shares a deep connection with Rajasthan. Her elder brother Avlesh Sharma is a faculty member at a reputed coaching institute in Kota, the country’s leading education hub. Speaking to the media, Avlesh expressed immense pride in his sister’s achievement, recalling her journey from the narrow lanes of Agra to the global cricketing stage. A Childhood of Determinatio...

Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh): A woman Naxalite carrying a bounty of ₹14 lakh has surrendered in Balaghat district, marking a significant step toward returning to mainstream life. Identified as Sunita, the 22-year-old woman surrendered with an INSAS rifle and three magazines. Under the state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy, she has been granted a total reward of ₹4.10 lakh. Trained Cadre and Area Committee Member Sunita, a native of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, had joined the Naxal organization in 2022. She reportedly underwent six months of arms and tactics training before being appointed as an Area Committee Member. Her surrender took place late Saturday night at the Chauria Camp of Pitkona Police Outpost under Lanji Police Station limits. Reward Breakdown According to...

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): A tense situation erupted in Sagar city after an act of vandalism inside a local temple, where a youth allegedly damaged the jalhari (base) of a Shivling. The incident triggered widespread outrage among Hindu organizations, who took to the streets in protest, demanding strict action against the accused and calling for his house to be demolished. According to police officials, the accused has been identified as Wahid Mukeri, a local egg vendor. Witnesses allege that he entered the temple premises and damaged the Shivling’s base. Enraged by the act, several Hindu groups blocked roads and raised slogans demanding justice. Police Swiftly Arrest Accused Acting quickly, the Sagar Police arrested Wahid Mukeri within hours of the incident. Authorities have also rem...

**Bhopal: In a startling revelation, it has come to light that the Government of India continues to supply opium as a medicinal substance to registered addicts. This information surfaced in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed with the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), headquartered in Gwalior. According to the CBN, the government provides a controlled quantity of opium to officially registered opium dependents as part of a regulated medical assistance program. The policy is designed to ensure that individuals dependent on opium receive their dosage through legal and monitored channels, thereby reducing illicit consumption and related crimes. Six States Receive Official Opium Quota The CBN disclosed that six Indian states — Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Ha...

Balodabazar (Chhattisgarh): A dramatic four-hour rescue operation unfolded late Monday night in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district, when four elephants, including two calves, accidentally fell into an abandoned well near Hardi village, close to the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Using two JCB machines and ropes, forest officials managed to rescue all the elephants safely after a tense struggle that lasted several hours. Villagers Protest, Refuse to Assist Rescue Team When the Forest Department team reached the site early Tuesday morning, local villagers opposed the operation and initially refused to help. The residents alleged that a few days earlier, a farmer had been killed in an elephant attack, but no forest official had visited the area then. “When a human died, no one came. N...

Raipur: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the voter list has officially begun across Chhattisgarh from Tuesday. Under this initiative, the Election Commission will update the electoral rolls, adding new eligible voters and verifying existing records to ensure accuracy ahead of upcoming elections. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Yashwant Kumar informed that during the SIR process, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit every household three times to verify voter details. Where necessary, voters will be asked to produce identity and address documents to confirm their eligibility. Only 5–6% Voters Need to Show Documents CEO Yashwant Kumar stated that only 5–6% of voters will be required to submit documents during verification. “Nearly 90–94% of voter data is already avail...

Begusarai: The political heat is rising in Bihar’s Bakhri Assembly constituency — a seat long regarded as the bastion of Left politics. Known for its deep-rooted communist influence, Bakhri (a reserved constituency) is now firmly on the radar of the NDA. The contest this time is expected to be a fierce face-off between the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate and the CPI nominee. The margin of defeat in the last election — just 777 votes — has made this year’s poll one of the most closely watched battles in Bihar. Bakhri’s Political Legacy: A Leftist Fortress with Shifting Tides Since the first Bihar Assembly election in 1952, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has won Bakhri 11 times, making it one of the strongest Left seats in the state. Congress has secured victory thrice, t...

Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has brought not only traditional political giants into the fray but also a series of new and emerging political outfits determined to reshape the state’s political landscape. While the established parties like JD(U), RJD, BJP, and Congress continue to dominate, new entrants such as The Plurals Party (TPP), Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJP), Vikas Vanchit Insan Party (VVIP), and Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) are trying to test their electoral fortunes and attract Bihar’s diverse electorate. Pushpam Priya Choudhary’s The Plurals Party (TPP) Educated at the London School of Economics, Pushpam Priya Choudhary has once again entered the political battlefield — this time contesting from Darbhanga. Her party, The Plurals Party, is contesting all assembly sea...

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has officially taken full possession of the Signature View Apartments located in Mukherjee Nagar, marking a major step toward the long-awaited demolition and reconstruction of the project. All 12 residential towers have now been completely vacated by residents following the DDA’s final eviction notice. According to officials, the DDA has appointed a consultant to conduct a detailed structural survey and prepare a demolition plan for the complex. Once the survey is complete, the step-by-step demolition schedule will be finalized. Traditional Demolition Method Approved Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that the towers might be brought down through controlled explosions similar to Noida’s Supertech Twin Towers, the DDA has now ...