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Will Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD Break? BJP MLA Makes Bold Claim After JDU

24Dec

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Will Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD Break? BJP MLA Makes Bold Claim After JDU

Patna: The political buzz in Bihar is heating up as the five vacant Rajya Sabha seats approach elections. NDA leaders are now claiming cracks within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and following the JDU, BJP MLA and former minister Neeraj Bablu has made a striking assertion about Tejashwi Yadav’s party.Speaking from Chhatapur, Neeraj Bablu claimed that several senior RJD leaders and MLAs are currently in touch with the BJP, suggesting an imminent shift in loyalty. He sharply criticized the party’s current state, calling it a “gateway to hell”, implying that no one wants to remain in RJD. According to him, the party’s future looks bleak, prompting some of its own MLAs to consider switching sides.Bablu’s statement has intensified speculation in the state’s political corridors, especi...

BMC Polls: Thackeray Brothers Reunite, Pose for Photos, Take on BJP – Seat Sharing Still Under Wraps

24Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BMC Polls: Thackeray Brothers Reunite, Pose for Photos, Take on BJP – Seat Sharing Still Under Wraps

Mumbai: A long-awaited reunion of the Thackeray brothers finally took place on Wednesday, bringing a significant twist to Maharashtra’s political landscape. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came together to showcase unity, with family members also present at the high-profile event. However, the alliance did not reveal seat-sharing details.The official announcement of the Shiv Sena UBT–Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance took place at Hotel Blue in Worli, Mumbai. Before the announcement, both brothers paid homage to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray at his memorial in the presence of the family. At the press conference, both leaders addressed the media using a single microphone, displaying a united front.Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP, accusing Delhi-based powers of plott...

No Panchayat Can Ban Women from Using Smartphones: Legal Experts Clarify Rights

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

No Panchayat Can Ban Women from Using Smartphones: Legal Experts Clarify Rights

Jalore, Rajasthan: A controversial decision by a local panchayat in Jalore district has sparked statewide debate. The panchayat, associated with a social organization, has prohibited women in 15 villages from using smartphones with cameras starting January 26. The order also bans carrying smartphones to public events, neighbors’ homes, and social gatherings, allowing only basic keypad phones.Legal Perspective:Senior advocate Subhash Dixit emphasized that smartphone usage is a personal right, and no panchayat or community body can restrict women’s private life, communication, or freedom of expression. “Women are equal citizens under the Constitution. No panchayat can decide which phone we use. This order directly violates women’s freedom, dignity, and rights,” he said.Constitutional...

Bihar Loan Shark Nabbed: 245 Blank Cheques, Silver, and Cash Recovered

24Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Loan Shark Nabbed: 245 Blank Cheques, Silver, and Cash Recovered

Kaimur, Bihar: In a shocking bust, Kaimur police have apprehended a notorious loan shark, known locally as “Byaj Babu,” whose predatory lending practices had trapped dozens of borrowers in a cycle of debt and property loss.The accused, Laxman Sah, had built an opulent empire by offering loans at exorbitant interest rates—up to four times the principal amount. Victims, desperate for funds for marriages or other emergencies, often ended up signing blank cheques, which Sah used to seize their property.What Police Recovered:245 blank cheques from borrowers39 property documents and registries mortgaged to Sah₹1,70,000 cash1.754 kg silver65 stamp papers intended to illegally claim borrowers’ propertyA detailed diary tracking borrowers, loans, and other transactio...

Tragic Delivery on Hospital Steps in Badaun; Newborn Dies, Serious Questions Raised

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Delivery on Hospital Steps in Badaun; Newborn Dies, Serious Questions Raised

Badaun, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident at the District Women’s Hospital in Badaun has raised serious concerns about the state of healthcare in the district. On Tuesday night, a pregnant woman named Savita went into labor and delivered her child on the hospital steps due to delays in receiving medical attention. Tragically, the newborn did not survive.According to reports, Savita’s family contacted an ASHA worker after she began experiencing labor pains. However, the ASHA reportedly arrived late, and instead of a government ambulance, Savita was brought to the hospital in an e-rickshaw. Upon reaching the hospital gate, she collapsed due to severe pain. Witnesses say she remained in agony for nearly half an hour as hospital staff failed to respond promptly. When her family raised an ...

Illegal Timber Trade in MP Linked to Terror Funding; Crores of Black Money Used to Support Militants

24Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Illegal Timber Trade in MP Linked to Terror Funding; Crores of Black Money Used to Support Militants

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Security agencies have uncovered a major nexus between illegal timber operations in tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh and terror financing. Investigations reveal that profits from large-scale deforestation are being channeled to support extremist networks across several states.The racket, operated by Mohan Tahir from Godhra, Gujarat, has allegedly generated around ₹200 crore over the past three years through illegal felling and trade of Khair wood, valued at nearly ₹700 crore in the market. To store the timber, a secret depot under the name “Shalimar Enterprises” was established on private land in Malwai village, Alirajpur district, managed by Arif Ali Makrani.The case first came to light in June 2024 when a truck carrying illegally sourced timber from Alirajpu...

Bajrang Dal Workers Vandalize Shrine in Fatehpur; Video Goes Viral

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bajrang Dal Workers Vandalize Shrine in Fatehpur; Video Goes Viral

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a disturbing incident threatening communal harmony, workers of Bajrang Dal allegedly vandalized a centuries-old shrine in Fatehpur on Tuesday. A video of the act has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage in the community.The shrine, dedicated to Wali Shah Baba and located in Mawai village under Husainganj police jurisdiction, is revered by both the local Hindu and Muslim communities. According to reports, a group led by Narendra Hindu, the Bajrang Dal Block Coordinator from Bhitora, arrived at the site in the afternoon and began damaging the shrine with hammers.The 49-second video circulating online shows the shrine being deliberately damaged. In the footage, the perpetrators are heard warning the community that anyone living in India must adhere ...

Amroha Woman Asks Police Not to Harass Family After Eloping With Lover

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Amroha Woman Asks Police Not to Harass Family After Eloping With Lover

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: In a remarkable incident from Alhapur Milk village in Amroha district, a young woman named Manisha has eloped with her lover, Rupchand, and has requested the police not to harass her family. The case, connected to a love marriage, has attracted widespread attention after a video recorded by Manisha went viral on social media.In the video, Manisha clearly states, “I am an adult. I came with him of my own free will. He did not bring me here. I request the police not to trouble our family.” She added that she is 18 years old and fully aware of her decisions. She confirmed that she has married Rupchand and that she came with him on her own accord. “They (her family) initially refused to take me along, but I told them I would end my life if they did not let me go,” sh...

Patna High Court Orders Refund After Irregular Auction of Scorpio in Muzaffarpur

24Dec

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Bihar, State

Patna High Court Orders Refund After Irregular Auction of Scorpio in Muzaffarpur

Patna, Bihar: The Patna High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in a case involving the irregular auction of a vehicle seized under Bihar’s liquor prohibition laws. The bench, comprising Justice Rajeev Ranjan Prasad and Justice Sourendra Pandey, criticized officials for flouting mandatory procedures and directed restitution to the affected vehicle owner.The case pertains to a 2020-seized Scorpio (S-9 model) in Muzaffarpur district. The court noted that a vehicle valued at ₹12.12 lakh was auctioned for merely ₹3.85 lakh. Shockingly, the owner was neither served a prior notice nor given an opportunity to present their side before the auction. Authorities reportedly seized and bulk-auctioned 490 vehicles in a single order.Transparency and Collusion ConcernsThe High Court rais...

Bihar Rail Incident: Freight Train Derails Near Aurangabad, Major Accident Averted

24Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Rail Incident: Freight Train Derails Near Aurangabad, Major Accident Averted

Aurangabad, Bihar: In a startling incident near Faesar Railway Station, three coaches of a freight train derailed on the DDU rail section. Fortunately, no trains were passing on the adjacent track at the time, averting a potential major disaster.The incident has once again raised concerns about railway safety in the district. According to railway officials, the freight train was entering a loop line near the station when three of its coaches suddenly went off the track with a loud crash. The derailment did not affect the main line, allowing passenger and express trains to continue their journeys without delay.Immediate ResponseRailway authorities and technical teams promptly reached the site to assess the situation. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible technical fault ...