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Who Is ‘Chandu Mama’ Behind Raj-Uddhav Thackeray Reunion After 20 Years?

24Dec

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Who Is ‘Chandu Mama’ Behind Raj-Uddhav Thackeray Reunion After 20 Years?

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Maharashtra witnessed a historic political moment on Wednesday as brothers Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray reunited after two decades. The long-awaited reunion marks a new chapter in the state’s political landscape, and at the center of this reconciliation was a key figure affectionately known as “Chandu Mama.”Chandu Mama’s Role in the ReunionRaj Thackeray had left Shiv Sena on November 27, 2005, to form the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). On Wednesday, he announced the alliance between MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT), ending 20 years of political separation. The press conference revealed the pivotal role of Chandra Kant Vaidya, popularly called Chandu Mama, in bringing the brothers together. Dressed in a red kurta, he was warmly welcomed by both Raj and Uddhav Thacke...

Vande Bharat Express Targeted in Stone-Pelting Incident in Muzaffarpur; Three Coaches Damaged

24Dec

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Bihar, State

Vande Bharat Express Targeted in Stone-Pelting Incident in Muzaffarpur; Three Coaches Damaged

Muzaffarpur, Bihar: The Vande Bharat Express once again became the target of a stone-pelting incident in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district. Three train coaches suffered damage when stones were hurled at the moving train near the Kanti area. Local police and railway authorities acted promptly to investigate the matter.Incident DetailsThe Vande Bharat Express train number 26502, coming from Narkatiaganj, was attacked during its journey. The railway control room received information about the stone-pelting, prompting an immediate response from the Railway Police and local police teams. On reaching the site, authorities questioned three suspected minor boys present near the tracks. The minors admitted their involvement, stating that they were playing and had accidentally hit the train while att...

Rajgarh MP Touches Officer’s Feet in Protest Over Delayed Program

24Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Rajgarh MP Touches Officer’s Feet in Protest Over Delayed Program

Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh: In a dramatic protest during a government program under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Rajgarh MP Rodmal Nagar reportedly touched the feet of officials who arrived late, expressing his frustration over the delay. The incident, which has gone viral on social media, occurred at a water supply event in Kundibeh village.Delay Sparks MP’s ProtestMP Rodmal Nagar and MLA Amarsingh Yadav arrived at the event on time, but senior officials from the Jal Jeevan Mission, including Additional Secretary Kamal Kishore Som, Managing Director of Jal Nigam KVS Chaudhary, and other administrative personnel, arrived late. The delay of approximately one and a half hours angered the MP, who descended from the stage and touched the officials’ feet to convey his displeasure.Speaking to th...

Piplod Village in Rajasthan Celebrates Christmas Together for 104 Years

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Piplod Village in Rajasthan Celebrates Christmas Together for 104 Years

Baran, Rajasthan: In a remarkable display of cultural unity and religious harmony, the village of Piplod in Baran district has been celebrating Christmas together for the past 104 years. Every year on December 25, the entire village comes together to observe the festival of the birth of Jesus Christ. The celebrations include a two-day fair and five days of religious, cultural, and sports events, attracting visitors from across India and even abroad.The Only Church in Ataru TehsilAccording to Rev. Eric Masih of the Jungle Mangal Mandli CNI Church, Piplod village is located about 25 kilometers from Baran district headquarters in Ataru Tehsil. It is the only village in the tehsil with a church. Around 200 Christian families reside here.Founded in 1904Father Eric explains that the vill...

Major Insurance Scam Exposed in Meerut: Four Arrested for Fake Admissions and Surgeries

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Major Insurance Scam Exposed in Meerut: Four Arrested for Fake Admissions and Surgeries

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: In a significant crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims, the police have arrested four individuals linked to Shubhkamna Hospital in the Nau Chandi area of Meerut. The arrests include hospital staff, doctors, and TPA (Third-Party Administrator) employees involved in a large-scale scam that defrauded insurance companies of crores of rupees.According to SSP Dr. Vipin Tada, preliminary investigations revealed that between September 2024 and January 2025, over 100 fake patients were registered on hospital records. In several cases, surgeries were shown on paper even though no procedures were performed, and patients were never admitted.The scam came to light when Sudhir Mishra, a manager at Bajaj General Insurance, noticed discrepancies between hospital records a...

Bihar Man Sells Dog Meat to Villagers, Disguised as Rabbit

24Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Man Sells Dog Meat to Villagers, Disguised as Rabbit

In a shocking incident from East Champaran, Bihar, a young man sold dog meat to villagers, claiming it was rabbit meat. Several villagers fell ill after consuming the meat, prompting an investigation by local authorities.The incident occurred in the Gadhia Bazar area, where Mangru Sahni, a resident of Gadhia village, reportedly killed a dog to sell its meat. Villagers were led to believe that the meat came from freshly caught wild rabbits, locally known as "Kharha." Mangru allegedly sold the meat at ₹1,000 per kilogram, using the earnings to fund a drinking spree.According to local reports, Sahni had recently been released from jail. Desperate for money to buy alcohol, he hatched the scheme to deceive villagers into purchasing dog meat. The following morning, under the influence, M...

Social Media Romance Turns Sour: Woman Alleges Exploitation and Forced Religious Conversion

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Social Media Romance Turns Sour: Woman Alleges Exploitation and Forced Religious Conversion

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: A serious case has emerged in Vijay Nagar police station area involving the misuse of social media to manipulate a romantic relationship. A young woman has accused a man from Bihar of promising marriage, engaging in physical relations, and pressuring her into changing her religion.According to the victim, the accused used the pretense of love and marriage to gain her trust. He allegedly conducted a symbolic wedding at a religious site and traveled with her to various locations, creating videos and social media reels together. The viral content significantly boosted the accused’s social media following and reportedly generated economic benefits for him.The woman alleges that as long as the reels continued to attract comments and views, the accused maintaine...

Aligarh History-Sheeter ‘Shaka’ Loses Leg After Police Encounter Injury

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh History-Sheeter ‘Shaka’ Loses Leg After Police Encounter Injury

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Doctors were forced to amputate the leg of history-sheeter Omprakash, alias Shaka, a wanted criminal with a ₹50,000 bounty, following complications from injuries sustained during a police encounter.Shaka was critically injured during a police shootout in Tapal area on the night of 3 December. He sustained gunshot wounds in both legs — near the thigh of his left leg and the knee of his right leg. The right leg, in particular, became severely damaged, leaving him incapacitated. After the encounter, he was admitted to JN Medical College for treatment.Over time, infection set in, and gangrene developed in his injured leg, forcing doctors to take the drastic step of amputation to save his life. Shaka’s treatment is ongoing at the medical facility.Jail authori...

Wild Elephants Wreak Havoc in Raigarh: Homes Damaged, Paddy Looted

24Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Wild Elephants Wreak Havoc in Raigarh: Homes Damaged, Paddy Looted

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh: Villagers in Raigarh district are living in fear as wild elephants rampage across multiple villages, damaging homes and looting paddy. Several incidents over the past week have highlighted the growing menace posed by these animals in Lailunga Range and other areas under Raigarh Forest Division.Videos circulating on social media show elephants breaking into homes to eat stored paddy and carrying away bags of grain from local procurement centers. In one incident, a family in Ankera village narrowly escaped when an elephant broke through the wall of their home. The family managed to flee, avoiding serious injury.The threat is not limited to homes. In Bangusia village, a group of three elephants attacked a local paddy procurement center late at night, damaging ar...

Tragic Accident on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota: Two Women Killed, Two Injured

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Tragic Accident on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota: Two Women Killed, Two Injured

Kota, Rajasthan: A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday near the Chechat Interchange on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, claiming the lives of two women and leaving two others critically injured. The victims were traveling in a car returning from a pilgrimage to Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.According to reports, a high-speed container truck lost control and overturned onto the car near the toll plaza. The women, who were sisters-in-law, Sudha Rana from Noida and Shivani Bhandari, were seated in the rear of the vehicle and died instantly. The driver, Arjun Singh, stated that the car was moving at around 30 km/h when the container collided from behind, causing it to topple onto the car.The injured, Shivani Bhandari’s husband Kuldeep Bhandari and Sudha Rana’s son Vardhaman Rana, were r...