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Social Worker Rakesh Jain Honoured with ‘Award of Honor’ by National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled

11Dec

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Punjab, State

Social Worker Rakesh Jain Honoured with ‘Award of Honor’ by National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled

Ludhiana (Bureau)Rakesh Jain, renowned social worker and founder–president of Bhagwan Mahavir Sewa Sansthan, continues to be recognised for his dedicated service to society. Adding another accolade to his name, he was today felicitated with the ‘Award of Honor’ by the National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled (NCSC-DA), Ludhiana Unit, operating under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The award ceremony was held at Civil Lines, Jain Sthanak, on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The honour was presented by Ashish Kullu (Assistant Director – Appointment), Gopal Krishna (Vocational Instructor – General Mechanic), Kishor Kumar (Career Assistant), and Kulbir Kaur (Vocational Instructor – Computer Applications) from the NCSC-DA...

Victory Celebrations Dampened: Patna High Court Issues Notices to Four Newly-Elected Bihar MLAs

11Dec

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Bihar, State

Victory Celebrations Dampened: Patna High Court Issues Notices to Four Newly-Elected Bihar MLAs

Patna, Bihar: The victory celebrations of several newly-elected MLAs in the Bihar Assembly 2025 elections have come under a cloud as the Patna High Court has issued notices challenging their election results. Out of the 243 newly-elected members, four MLAs now face legal scrutiny, with the court asking them to respond to the petitions. MLAs Facing Legal ChallengeThe election victories of MLAs from Tekari, Madhubani, Narpatganj, and Mohiuddinagar constituencies have been challenged in court. The petitions were filed through senior advocate Avneesh Kumar by the candidates who lost the elections, alleging irregularities in the voting process. Tekari: RJD’s Ajay Kumar, who defeated former RALOMO minister Anil Kumar, won with 97,550 votes against Anil Kumar’s 95,492 votes. Anil Kumar has...

Jaipur Hosts 7th Season of Tiger Festival at Jawahar Kala Kendra

11Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Hosts 7th Season of Tiger Festival at Jawahar Kala Kendra

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The much-awaited Tiger Festival has begun at Jaipur’s Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), celebrating art, culture, and wildlife conservation. The four-day festival, running from 11 to 14 December, focuses on tiger preservation, ethical safari practices, nature appreciation, and promoting tourism. Organized by the Rajasthan Heritage, Art & Cultural Foundation, this year marks the seventh season of the festival. Visitors can experience a vibrant blend of exhibitions, storytelling, Panchatantra sessions, literary dialogues, cultural performances, and open-stage programs. Special discussion sessions on wildlife conservation are also part of the festival agenda. Prominent Guests and Cultural HighlightsThe inaugural day saw participation from notable personalities including ...

Jodhpur CISF Jawman Kills Father Over Land Dispute, Relatives Injured in Attempt to Intervene

11Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Jodhpur CISF Jawman Kills Father Over Land Dispute, Relatives Injured in Attempt to Intervene

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: In a shocking incident near Pipad town, a CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) jawan allegedly murdered his father over a longstanding land dispute. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the jawan, Prakash Pichkia, returned home on leave. According to police, Prakash attacked his father, Rampal Pichkia, with a spade as soon as he reached the family residence in Sathin village near Pipad. Rampal sustained severe head injuries and collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The violent confrontation reportedly stemmed from an ongoing land-related dispute that the two had been unable to resolve. Relatives Injured While Trying to InterveneDuring the altercation, relatives present at the scene—Baldev Ram and a farmer, Kansing...

Election Commission Extends SIR Deadline in UP; Rajasthan Awaits Decision

11Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Election Commission Extends SIR Deadline in UP; Rajasthan Awaits Decision

Jaipur / Lucknow: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh. Sources say that voters in UP now have until 25 December to submit claims and objections related to the electoral rolls, an extension of 14 days from the earlier deadline of 11 December. While the extension in UP is confirmed, Rajasthan voters are still waiting for official clarification regarding any additional time. Election officials in the state have not yet announced any changes, though there are expectations that the deadline may also be extended to ensure complete participation. Rajasthan Achieves 100% Voter List DigitizationOn 6 December, Rajasthan became the first state in the country to fully digitize its voter list under the ...

STET Candidates Protest Outside Bihar Board Office in Patna Over Pending Demands

11Dec

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Bihar, State

STET Candidates Protest Outside Bihar Board Office in Patna Over Pending Demands

Patna, Bihar: STET (Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test) candidates in Patna staged a protest outside the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) office on Thursday, demanding resolution of their pending issues. Around 40-50 candidates, led by student leader Saurabh, gathered to raise slogans and sit on a dharna, urging the authorities to take immediate action. The protesters’ key demands include the release of a revised answer key and the provision of grace marks for 21 questions that were allegedly outside the prescribed syllabus. According to the candidates, these out-of-syllabus questions severely affected their scores, while the existing answer key contains several critical errors, putting the results of thousands of candidates at risk. Allegations of Out-of-Syllabus QuestionsCand...

Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Five Lives of a Single Family

11Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Five Lives of a Single Family

Mau / Barabanki: A devastating road accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki has left an entire family shattered, claiming the lives of five members in a single tragic incident. The news has sent shockwaves through their hometown of Khanpur Khurd in Mau, where not a single hearth remained lit as grief enveloped the village. According to reports, Gulista (49), daughter of Abdul Gaffar from Khanpur Khurd, was traveling with her daughters Sameerin (22), Ilma (12), Ziyan (10), and her brother Zishan (25) in a WagonR car. They had set out on Wednesday morning to visit Gulista’s sister Hijba in Lucknow. Her husband Javed Ashraf, a sub-inspector at Ahiraula Police Station in Azamgarh, received the heart-wrenching news soon after the accident. The tragedy occurred near Haidergarh t...

Bihar: Police Superintendent to Hold “Janata Darbar” at Local Police Stations

11Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Police Superintendent to Hold “Janata Darbar” at Local Police Stations

Ara, Bhojpur: In a significant move to strengthen police-public engagement, the Bihar Home Department has directed Police Superintendents (SPs) to personally hold “Janata Darbar” (public grievance sessions) at local police stations. Following this directive, Bhojpur SP Mr. Raj conducted a Janata Darbar at the Nawada Police Station in Ara on Wednesday, addressing citizens’ complaints and issuing immediate action orders to the concerned police officers. This initiative, part of the SP’s special program “Aapke Dwara Janata Darbar”, is designed to ensure that public grievances are heard and resolved promptly. By personally attending the police station, the SP emphasized the seriousness of the program and the administration’s commitment to citizen-centric policing. Listening to Public Gri...

Chandrashekhar Azad Responds to QR Code Fundraising Controversy, Appeals to Supporters

11Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Chandrashekhar Azad Responds to QR Code Fundraising Controversy, Appeals to Supporters

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh: Chandrashekhar Azad, Member of Parliament from Nagina and President of the Azad Samaj Party, has addressed the ongoing controversy regarding the use of QR codes for fundraising. In a statement, he clarified that the party has requested contributions from the public to sustain its movement, emphasizing the lack of alternate financial resources. “Who else will we ask if not you?” Azad questioned. “We must continue our movement, and we cannot allow it to be financially weakened.” In a video message, he urged his colleagues, employees, and party officials to ensure that the movement remains economically strong. Highlighting the power of public support, Azad stated, “Our strength comes from you. We are simply looking towards you, waiting for your attention and suppo...

Neha Singh Rathore Targets Government in Song After High Court Rejects Bail

11Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Neha Singh Rathore Targets Government in Song After High Court Rejects Bail

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Bhojpuri singer and social media influencer Neha Singh Rathore has once again taken to music to express her dissent after the Allahabad High Court rejected her anticipatory bail petition in a case involving allegations of sedition and inflammatory speech. The court cited her lack of cooperation during investigation as the reason for denying relief. Song with a Message Following the court’s decision, Neha released a satirical music video on social media, targeting both the state and central governments. In the song, she strongly criticizes the authorities for harassing women, writing in her caption: “An FIR is registered against me in the country…!” The lyrics warn against intimidation of daughters and daughters-in-law and take aim at bureaucratic overreach an...