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Three Devotees Killed, 11 Injured as Bolero Carrying Pilgrims to Ayodhya Collides with Tractor-Trolley
State, Uttar Pradesh

Three Devotees Killed, 11 Injured as Bolero Carrying Pilgrims to Ayodhya Collides with Tractor-Trolley

Ayodhya: A tragic road accident on the Ayodhya–Prayagraj Highway claimed the lives of three devotees and left 11 others seriously injured early Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near Kalyan Bhadarsa village in the Purakalandar police station area, when a Bolero carrying pilgrims to Ayodhya rammed into a tractor-trolley. Police rushed to the spot upon receiving information and, with the help of local villagers, rescued the injured passengers. All 11 injured individuals were immediately transported to the district hospital for treatment. Doctors stated that the condition of several victims remains critical. CM Yogi Takes Cognizance Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to accelerate relief effo...
Mizoram: EC Team Travels 40 km for a Single Voter; Man Opts for Postal Ballot to Protect Secrecy
north east, State

Mizoram: EC Team Travels 40 km for a Single Voter; Man Opts for Postal Ballot to Protect Secrecy

Aizawl: In a rare and remarkable incident during the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) elections held on December 3, a single eligible voter in the remote village of Hamawngbuchhuah exercised his franchise through a postal ballot to safeguard his vote’s secrecy. The lone voter, Lalsangbera, refused to cast his vote via Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), as doing so would have revealed his choice during counting—EVMs display the total votes polled for each candidate at a booth, making it easy to infer his preference in a single-voter scenario. Election Team Travels 40 km for One Ballot Longtlai Deputy Commissioner Donny Lalroatsanga informed that a dedicated polling team—including Nodal Officer Lalnunpuia and security personnel—travelled nearly 40 km from Longtlai town to the vi...
Major Setback for Mukhtar Ansari’s Wife: Court Rejects Afsha Ansari’s Plea, Upholds Seizure of ₹9.44 Crore Property
State, Uttar Pradesh

Major Setback for Mukhtar Ansari’s Wife: Court Rejects Afsha Ansari’s Plea, Upholds Seizure of ₹9.44 Crore Property

Ghazipur: In a significant development, the MP-MLA Court in Ghazipur has dismissed the petition filed by Afsha Ansari, wife of deceased gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, seeking the release of her seized property worth ₹9.44 crore. The property had been attached by the district administration under the Gangsters Act. Court Rejects Challenge to DM’s Attachment Order Afsha, through her counsel, had challenged the District Magistrate’s order issued under Section 14(1) of the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, which allowed the authorities to confiscate the property. The court, after examining all records and evidence, ruled that the DM’s order was entirely legal and valid. According to the administration, investigations revealed that Mukhtar Ansari had purcha...
Goa Nightclub Fire Case: Absconding Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra Detained in Thailand, To Be Brought Back to India
Goa, State

Goa Nightclub Fire Case: Absconding Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra Detained in Thailand, To Be Brought Back to India

Panaji: In a major breakthrough in the Goa nightclub fire investigation, the absconding owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra have been detained in Thailand. A Goa Police team has reached Thailand, and both brothers will be arrested the moment they land in India. Earlier, acting on Goa Police's request, the Ministry of External Affairs had suspended the passports of both accused. Owners of ‘Bourch by Romeo Lane’ The Luthra brothers owned Bourch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub in Arpora where a devastating fire killed 25 people. Their detention comes amid a massive crackdown on nightclub owners and establishments across Goa following the tragedy. Were Trying to Flee Thailand Sources said the duo was attempting to escape from Thailand when their passports were suspended late We...
CCTV Footage Surfaces in Case Against DSP Kalpana Verma; Officer Prepares Defamation Suit, Terms Charges Fake
Chhattisgarh, State

CCTV Footage Surfaces in Case Against DSP Kalpana Verma; Officer Prepares Defamation Suit, Terms Charges Fake

Raipur: The controversy involving businessman Deepak Tandon and Chhattisgarh Police officer DSP Kalpana Verma continues to escalate, with new CCTV footage emerging even as the officer dismisses all allegations as fabricated and prepares to file a defamation case. Tandon has accused DSP Verma of cheating him of ₹2 crore, along with allegedly taking a diamond ring, gold jewellery, an Innova Crysta car, and even getting a hotel property transferred in her family’s name. He has submitted WhatsApp chats and now CCTV visuals to the police as evidence. NavbharatTimes.com does not authenticate the veracity of these chats or videos. DSP Denies Allegations, Calls Them a Result of Business Dispute DSP Kalpana Verma has categorically rejected all allegations, stating that the issue originates...
SOG Cracks Forest Guard Exam Paper Leak Case; Key Accused ‘KD Don’ Arrested for Stealing Paper From Bhopal Press
Rajasthan, State

SOG Cracks Forest Guard Exam Paper Leak Case; Key Accused ‘KD Don’ Arrested for Stealing Paper From Bhopal Press

Jaipur: In a major breakthrough in the 2020 Forest Guard recruitment exam paper leak case, Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested the man who allegedly stole the confidential question paper from a Bhopal-based printing press. The accused has been identified as Khilan Singh alias KD Don. Revelation During Interrogation of Main Accused According to SOG ADG Vishal Bansal, the case took a decisive turn during the interrogation of Jabra Ram Jat, a previously arrested accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000. New information surfaced during questioning, leading the SOG team directly to the source of the leak. Following the leads, officials traced the paper theft back to Khilan Singh, who was then apprehended. How the Paper Was Stolen Police investigations revealed tha...
Bihar Set to Enforce New Coaching Policy From 2026–27; Complete Ban on Govt Teachers Taking Coaching Classes
Bihar, State

Bihar Set to Enforce New Coaching Policy From 2026–27; Complete Ban on Govt Teachers Taking Coaching Classes

Patna: The Bihar government is preparing to roll out a revised coaching regulation policy aimed at increasing transparency, preventing exploitation of students, and ensuring accountability in the coaching sector. The updated policy is expected to be approved by the state cabinet by the end of this month and implemented statewide from the 2026–27 academic session (April 2026). Earlier, the policy was scheduled for implementation in the ongoing academic year, but the Assembly elections caused a delay. Key Changes in the Coaching Policy The most significant amendment is a complete prohibition on government school teachers teaching at private coaching centres. The Education Department has clarified that strict disciplinary action will be taken if any government teacher is found violat...
Cyber Fraud Using Prashant Kishor’s ‘Jan Suraaj’ Name in Bihar; Party Issues Public Alert
Bihar, State

Cyber Fraud Using Prashant Kishor’s ‘Jan Suraaj’ Name in Bihar; Party Issues Public Alert

Patna: Cybercriminals in Bihar have now targeted political strategist Prashant Kishor’s ambitious initiative, the Jan Suraaj Party, by creating fake WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media accounts in the names of senior party leaders and workers. These fraudsters have been contacting people and demanding money, falsely claiming association with the party. Following several complaints, the Jan Suraaj Party has issued an official public alert, urging citizens to stay cautious and not fall prey to such scams. What the Jan Suraaj Party Said Bihar State President of the Jan Suraaj Party, Manoj Bharti, posted an urgent warning on social media platform X. He stated that over the past few days, multiple fake accounts have surfaced using photos and identities of senior party...
Om Prakash Rajbhar Launches ‘RSS’ With Uniforms and Ranks, Triggers Political Buzz in UP
State, Uttar Pradesh

Om Prakash Rajbhar Launches ‘RSS’ With Uniforms and Ranks, Triggers Political Buzz in UP

Lucknow: A major political stir has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after state minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar announced the formation of his own “RSS.” However, this RSS is not the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Rajbhar has named his organization Rashtriya Suheldev Sena (RSS) — a uniformed cadre equipped with ranks, badges, and structured hierarchy. The move comes ahead of the crucial 2027 UP Assembly elections, setting off sharp reactions and heated debate across the state’s political landscape. What Is the New ‘RSS’? Rajbhar’s Rashtriya Suheldev Sena is not just symbolic. Members have been assigned: Blue uniforms Beret caps Badges on the chest Ranks marked by stars on the shoulders Designations such as Commander, CO, DSP, SI, ...
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid Observes One-Day Hunger Strike in Tihar Jail, Later Attends Lok Sabha Session — Here’s Why
jammu and kashmir, State

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid Observes One-Day Hunger Strike in Tihar Jail, Later Attends Lok Sabha Session — Here’s Why

New Delhi: Baramulla MP and Awami Ittihad Party (AIP) chief Engineer Rashid, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, staged a one-day hunger strike on the occasion of International Human Rights Day. According to AIP spokesperson Inam-ul-Nabi, Rashid began his symbolic fast on Wednesday morning, ahead of attending the ongoing Parliament session. The party said the objective of his fast was to remind the government of the unresolved issues faced by the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and to urge a “humane and sincere approach” in addressing them. Rashid had already informed the Lok Sabha about his plan to observe the fast on December 10, stating that it was meant to draw attention to the decades-long pain and lingering grievances of the region’s residents. Letter to the Pri...