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‘Team Rahul’ vs ‘Team Priyanka’: Former Odisha MLA Writes to Sonia Gandhi, BJP Flags Internal Rift in Congress

12Dec

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Odisha, State

‘Team Rahul’ vs ‘Team Priyanka’: Former Odisha MLA Writes to Sonia Gandhi, BJP Flags Internal Rift in Congress

Cuttack, Odisha – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that an internal clash within the Congress Party between “Team Rahul” and “Team Priyanka” has now surfaced openly. This allegation comes after former Odisha Congress MLA Mohammad Mokweem wrote a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, demanding the removal of Mallikarjun Kharge from his post. Call for Leadership ChangeIn his letter, Mokweem argued that Kharge’s age, 83 years, is no longer suitable for leading the party and suggested that younger leaders, such as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, should take a more prominent role. The BJP has seized on this development, calling it evidence of growing divisions within Congress. BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala tweeted that “Team Priyanka vs Team Rahul has now come out in the open...

Greater Noida Bisahda Case: Hearing on Government’s Petition to Withdraw Case in Fast-Track Court; Next Date December 18

12Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida Bisahda Case: Hearing on Government’s Petition to Withdraw Case in Fast-Track Court; Next Date December 18

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh – The Uttar Pradesh government has filed a petition to withdraw the case related to the Bisahda incident, aiming to restore communal harmony in the region. The petition was taken up today in the Fast-Track Court, where the Assistant District Government Counsel (Criminal), acting under the direction of the government and the Joint Director of Prosecution, submitted the application seeking approval for case withdrawal. Court ProceedingsDuring today’s hearing, the prosecution requested additional time to respond, following which the court scheduled the next hearing for December 18, 2025. Government Decision and Legal ProcessThe decision to withdraw the case was issued by the Department of Justice-5 (Criminal), Uttar Pradesh, on August 26, 2025. Subsequently,...

Anti-Narcotics Crackdown: Smuggler Arrested with 522 Grams of Heroin in Barabanki

12Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Anti-Narcotics Crackdown: Smuggler Arrested with 522 Grams of Heroin in Barabanki

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested a notorious smuggler, Kamlesh Rawat, from Barabanki. Authorities recovered 522 grams of heroin, valued at approximately ₹1.05 crore in the international market, from his possession. Details of the ArrestThe operation, led by the local Superintendent of Police, targeted Rawat, a known drug trafficker. During interrogation, Rawat admitted that he procured narcotics from suppliers and distributed them on commission. He also revealed that after suffering a leg injury 4–5 years ago, which left him physically disabled, he turned to drug trafficking due to inability to perform physically demanding work. Ongoing InvestigationThe ANTF confirmed that the arrest has provided...

Sambhal’s Deepa Sarai Police Outpost Inaugurated with Bricks from Past Violence

12Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal’s Deepa Sarai Police Outpost Inaugurated with Bricks from Past Violence

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – In a symbolic and historic move, the Deepa Sarai Police Outpost in Sambhal was inaugurated on Friday by a young girl named Junaira. Remarkably, the outpost has been constructed using bricks and stones that were previously used during last year’s communal violence in the area, turning a symbol of unrest into one of law and order. From Violence to VigilanceThe construction of the police outpost began after the November 24, 2024, violence in Deepa Sarai, which saw widespread rioting and attacks on police personnel. During the unrest, Sub-Inspector Shah Faisal and another officer were attacked, government property was destroyed, and motorcycles were set on fire. To strengthen law enforcement and ensure rapid police assistance to citizens, authorities decided to buil...

Bihar: Kajal Jhamb Appointed as Buxar’s District Judge, 48 Hours After DM Sahila Heer’s Posting

12Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Kajal Jhamb Appointed as Buxar’s District Judge, 48 Hours After DM Sahila Heer’s Posting

Buxar, Bihar – A significant development has taken place in the judicial landscape of Buxar district. Just 48 hours after the appointment of District Magistrate (DM) Sahila Heer, the Patna High Court has appointed Kajal Jhamb as the new Principal District Judge of Buxar. This appointment is historic as it marks the first time in nearly 25 years that a woman has been entrusted with this position in the district. The last female officer to hold this role was Justice Rekha Kumari in 2000, who later became a judge of the Patna High Court. A Historic Step for Women in LeadershipWith this change, both the administrative and judicial leadership of Buxar are now in the hands of young women officers—DM Sahila Heer (IAS) and Principal District Judge Kajal Jhamb. Legal experts believe that this sh...

Soldier Posted in Jammu & Kashmir Shares Ordeal: Accuses Wife and In-Laws of Harassment, Appeals to CM for Help

12Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Soldier Posted in Jammu & Kashmir Shares Ordeal: Accuses Wife and In-Laws of Harassment, Appeals to CM for Help

UP News, Budaun:A heartbreaking video of Anil Gaur, an Indian Army soldier from Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district, has gone viral on social media. In the video, the soldier—currently posted in a sensitive zone of Jammu & Kashmir—breaks down as he alleges severe mental harassment by his wife, Renu Sharma, and her family, claiming that he has slipped into depression due to continued domestic conflict. According to Gaur, his wife Renu Sharma, along with Ramjimal and Vinay Sharma, allegedly broke the lock of his mother’s house in Ughaiti, removed paddy and other belongings, and attempted to take illegal possession of the property. Gaur says that despite a written complaint filed by his mother at the Ughaiti police station, no action has been taken so far. He also claims he has been trying...

Rajasthan BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya Back in Controversy Over Fresh Remark

12Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya Back in Controversy Over Fresh Remark

BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya, known for his frequent controversial statements, has once again found himself at the center of a political storm. A new video of the first-time legislator from Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal constituency has gone viral, in which he is heard threatening to “beat a municipal officer at a public square” if found guilty of collusion in an illegal construction case. Fresh Controversy Over Illegal Construction According to reports, Acharya reached a site where Jaipur Municipal Corporation had sealed a building following complaints of illegal construction. Locals allegedly told him that the work continued with the support of municipal officials. Reacting sharply, the MLA warned that if officials were indeed hand-in-glove with the violators, he would “thrash them at the same ...

Sacking Sparks Drama: Lineman Climbs High-Tension Pole in Sonbhadra, Challenges Officers

12Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sacking Sparks Drama: Lineman Climbs High-Tension Pole in Sonbhadra, Challenges Officers

Tension gripped the Salekhan power substation in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district on Thursday when a contractual lineman, angered by his dismissal, climbed an 11,000-volt high-tension pole and openly challenged senior officials. Surendra, a contractual lineman posted at the Salekhan Fossil Park road substation, was reportedly removed from service along with several others after the junior engineer alleged that they were “not capable of climbing electric poles.” Furious over the decision, Surendra scaled the high-tension pole and shouted from the top, “Sir, you say I cannot climb a pole—come and see for yourselves!” A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. Panic Among Onlookers As the pole was connected to a high-voltage line, the act sparked fear among st...

Patna’s Anandpuri Nala Being Rebuilt; Four-Lane Road to Come Up on Top

12Dec

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Bihar, State

Patna’s Anandpuri Nala Being Rebuilt; Four-Lane Road to Come Up on Top

Patna’s Anandpuri drainage channel is undergoing a major transformation as work on reconstructing the nala and building its retaining walls has begun. Once the structural base is ready, slabs will be placed over the drain, paving the way for a four-lane road to be constructed on top of it. Construction Begins from Baba Chowk The reconstruction work has started from Baba Chowk in the Patel Nagar area. According to officials, the current phase focuses on preparing the base for the new walls, which will support the slab-covered nala.The project is being executed by the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) and aims to strengthen Patna’s key drainage system while easing traffic and improving living conditions. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had laid the foundation ston...

“Har Har Mahadev…” Folk Singer and BJP MLA Maithili Thakur Gets New Official Residence in Patna

12Dec

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Bihar, State

“Har Har Mahadev…” Folk Singer and BJP MLA Maithili Thakur Gets New Official Residence in Patna

Amid ongoing controversies over government bungalow allocations in Bihar, celebrated folk singer and BJP MLA Maithili Thakur has been allotted a new official residence in the state capital, Patna. Her name appeared in the latest list released by the Assembly Secretariat, sparking excitement among her supporters. Expresses Joy on Social Media After receiving the allotment, the Darbhanga Alinagar MLA shared a picture of her new residence on social media, writing: “The journey begins… Har Har Mahadev.”She described the new house as a fresh beginning and a reminder of her responsibilities as a public representative. Already a household name due to her music, Maithili Thakur’s popularity has grown further since her entry into active politics. Her accommodation in Patna is expected to m...