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MP Government Recovers ₹244 Crore from Forgotten Accounts
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Government Recovers ₹244 Crore from Forgotten Accounts

Bhopal: In a significant financial revelation, the Madhya Pradesh government has discovered ₹244.76 crore lying dormant in over 1.28 lakh forgotten government accounts. These accounts, many inactive for more than a decade, were recently identified during the state’s annual budget scrutiny by the Finance Department. One such account, initially opened by the Tribal Welfare Department to promote welfare schemes for tribal communities, had never been utilized and remained unnoticed for years. Upon review, officials realized the funds had been lying idle, prompting immediate recovery measures. Steps for Fund Recovery:The Finance Department has initiated the process to reclaim the dormant funds from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As per RBI regulations, funds in accounts inactive for ten...
CM Yogi Scores Big on First Day of Singapore Visit: Signs Three MoUs Worth ₹6,650 Crore with Universal Success Group
State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Scores Big on First Day of Singapore Visit: Signs Three MoUs Worth ₹6,650 Crore with Universal Success Group

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath achieved a major investment breakthrough on the very first day of his Singapore visit, with the Universal Success Group signing three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of ₹6,650 crore. These investments will span strategic sectors including housing, logistics parks, and hyperscale data centers, creating employment opportunities for over 20,000 youth. During the discussions, CM Yogi highlighted the state’s policy stability, robust law-and-order environment, world-class connectivity, and rapidly expanding industrial infrastructure. He assured investors of full support from the state government at every level and personally invited the group to set up their data center project in Lucknow. Key Projects Under MoUs: ...
“Trust in God’s Court”: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Responds to Sexual Abuse Allegations
State, Uttar Pradesh

“Trust in God’s Court”: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Responds to Sexual Abuse Allegations

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: An FIR has been registered at Jhunsi police station in Prayagraj against Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual abuse involving minor disciples. The registration of the case has sparked political and public debate, with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav expressing support for the Swami and opposing police action. Swami Avimukteshwarananda’s ResponseAddressing the media in Varanasi on Monday, the Shankaracharya stated that he would cooperate fully with the police and did not intend to resist arrest. “If the police want to arrest me, they may do so. We will cooperate. The public is watching. It is the people who will pass judgment,” he said. He added, “Our conscience knows whether we are guilty or not....
Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Sunil Nayak Arrested; to be Taken to Andhra Pradesh on Transit Remand
Bihar, State

Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Sunil Nayak Arrested; to be Taken to Andhra Pradesh on Transit Remand

Patna, Bihar: Sunil Nayak, a 2005-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre and Inspector General of Fire Services, has been arrested in Patna in connection with a serious case of custodial assault and attempted murder (Section 307) involving former Andhra Pradesh MP K. Raghuram Krishna Raju. Andhra Pradesh police had traveled to Patna to effect the arrest, and after his court appearance, Nayak will be taken to Andhra Pradesh on transit remand for further investigation. High-Drama Arrest in PatnaThe arrest unfolded amid high tension outside Nayak’s official residence in Shastri Nagar, Patna. Home Guard personnel in track suits were seen on standby in support of the IPS officer as Andhra Pradesh police took him into custody. Nayak is accused of assaulting former MP Raghuram Krishna Raju durin...
Warning for Rajasthan Commuters: Massive Private Bus Strike to Begin at Midnight
Rajasthan, State

Warning for Rajasthan Commuters: Massive Private Bus Strike to Begin at Midnight

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Commuters in Rajasthan are facing severe disruption as 35,000 private buses are set to halt operations starting Monday midnight. Bus operators across the state have announced a “mega strike” in protest against strict enforcement measures and heavy fines imposed by the Transport Department. The strike is expected to affect around 1.5 million passengers, disrupting daily travel, wedding season plans, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled rally. Why the Strike?At an emergency meeting in Jaipur on Sunday, representatives of contract carriage and private bus operators resolved to launch a statewide strike. The operators allege that they are being harassed by the RTO through arbitrary enforcement actions, suspension of bus registration certificates, and the impo...
Migrant Worker Attacked in Madhya Pradesh for Speaking Bengali; Injured Vendor Treated in Bundelkhand
State, West Bengal

Migrant Worker Attacked in Madhya Pradesh for Speaking Bengali; Injured Vendor Treated in Bundelkhand

Malda / Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: A migrant from Malda, West Bengal, was stabbed and seriously injured in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly because he spoke Bengali. The victim, Syed S.K., has been selling cloth in Sagar for the past nine years and has become the latest target in a troubling pattern of attacks on Bengali-speaking workers in BJP-ruled states. Attack DetailsThe incident occurred last Thursday, February 19. According to reports, Syed S.K. was repeatedly assaulted and robbed, and the attackers used knives during the attack. He is currently undergoing treatment in a Bundelkhand hospital, where he underwent surgery. The victim’s wife, Nurefa Bivi, claimed that he had recently expressed fear after receiving derogatory remarks for speaking in Bengali. Support from Migrant Welfar...
MP Mob Lynching Triggered by Child Theft Rumors: Elderly Man Beaten in Mandsaur; Fake Video FIR in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Mob Lynching Triggered by Child Theft Rumors: Elderly Man Beaten in Mandsaur; Fake Video FIR in Bhopal

Bhopal / Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: Rumors of child abduction have once again sparked violent incidents in Madhya Pradesh. In Mandsaur, a mentally unstable elderly man was brutally beaten by a mob after being falsely accused of being a child thief. Meanwhile, Bhopal police have registered an FIR against an unknown individual for sharing a six-year-old fake video on Instagram, which reignited panic over child abductions. Viral Video Sparks PanicThe controversial video, originally from Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh, resurfaced on social media and fueled misinformation about child kidnappers in Bhopal. Authorities have initiated an investigation against the person responsible for circulating the misleading content. Bhopal police appealed to the public to exercise caution and not trust or...
Nitin Naveen Sets 50% Vote Share Target in Assam, Over 20 MLAs May Lose Tickets
Assam, Politics, State

Nitin Naveen Sets 50% Vote Share Target in Assam, Over 20 MLAs May Lose Tickets

Guwahati, Assam: As the 2026 assembly elections approach, the BJP has unveiled a mega-strategy to secure a hat-trick of victories in Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Nitin Naveen, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have all made strategic visits to the state, signaling a high-stakes electoral push even before the official election announcements. Congress, meanwhile, has mobilized with visits by Priyanka Gandhi and Karnataka leader D.K. Shivakumar, heightening political activity in the northeastern state. Ambitious Targets Set by BJPDuring his recent visit to Assam, Nitin Naveen reportedly set an ambitious goal for the BJP: to capture 50% of the vote share in the upcoming assembly elections. In the previous 2021 elections, the party had secured 33.2% of votes. A...
Criminal Sparks “Thief-Thief” Chaos, Mob Attacks Bihar STF Team at Midnight, Seizes Weapons
Bihar, State

Criminal Sparks “Thief-Thief” Chaos, Mob Attacks Bihar STF Team at Midnight, Seizes Weapons

Gaya, Bihar: In a shocking display of lawlessness, a Special Task Force (STF) team in Gaya faced a violent mob attack while attempting to apprehend a murder accused. Using a ruse of shouting “Thief! Thief!”, over 60 villagers assaulted the officers with stones and sticks, leaving several personnel injured and forcibly seizing their firearms. Midnight Chaos UnleashedThe incident unfolded late Sunday night in Khiryama village under the Magadh Medical Police Station jurisdiction. The STF team had arrived to arrest notorious fugitive Sanjay Manjhi in connection with a murder case. As soon as the team approached the suspect’s house, Manjhi started shouting “Thief! Thief!” from inside, creating panic and confusion. Responding to the commotion, a large group of villagers suddenly descended on ...
Bhopal Snooker Club Stabbing: Student Attacked 27 Times in 30 Seconds Over Past Altercation
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Snooker Club Stabbing: Student Attacked 27 Times in 30 Seconds Over Past Altercation

Bhopal: A shocking incident of knife violence occurred at a snooker club in Ganesh Chowk, Tilak Jamalpura, Bhopal, involving minor students. According to police, two accused students attacked a peer, stabbing him 27 times within just 30 seconds. The incident has raised serious concerns about law and order in the city. Details of the Attack The victim, a student from Gautam Nagar, was playing at the snooker club when the accused entered and launched a sudden assault. In the attack, the victim sustained 10 cuts on his wrist, lost two fingers, and suffered injuries to his shoulder and back. He is currently undergoing treatment in hospital. Motive: Revenge for a Slap Police revealed that the accused, a 16-year-old tenth-grade student, shared the same coaching institute as the victi...