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Patna University Student Union Polls: Final List for President, Vice-President Released; Voting on February 28
Bihar, State

Patna University Student Union Polls: Final List for President, Vice-President Released; Voting on February 28

Patna: The election bugle has sounded at Patna University, often dubbed the “mini Assembly” of Bihar politics, as the final list of candidates for the 2025–26 Student Union elections has been officially released. Following scrutiny of nomination papers and withdrawal of candidatures, the Chief Election Officer announced the names contesting for key posts, including President, Vice-President, General Secretary, and Joint Secretary. The university administration has made it clear that polling will be conducted as scheduled and that any form of violence or indiscipline will invite strict action, including cancellation of candidature. Tight Contest for Top Posts According to the official list, 11 candidates are in the fray for the post of President. Prominent names include Abhishek Ku...
Firing at Baretha Toll Plaza in Gwalior: ‘Build the Highway or Remove the Toll,’ Note Left by Helmeted Gunman
Madhya Pradesh, State

Firing at Baretha Toll Plaza in Gwalior: ‘Build the Highway or Remove the Toll,’ Note Left by Helmeted Gunman

Gwalior: Panic gripped commuters and toll staff on Monday evening after two motorcycle-borne युवकों opened fire at the Baretha Toll Plaza on National Highway 719 under the Maharajpura police station limits in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. According to eyewitnesses, the accused arrived from the Bhind side on a motorcycle. One of them was wearing a helmet to conceal his identity. He approached Booth No. 7, where supervisor Rohit Kumar was on duty, and handed him a handwritten note, asking that it be delivered to the manager. Gunfire After Delivering the Note Before the staff could comprehend the situation, the helmeted युवक allegedly pulled out a pistol and began firing indiscriminately. Four to five rounds were reportedly fired within seconds, triggering chaos across the toll premises. ...
Divorce Case of Bhojpuri Star Pawan Singh and Jyoti Singh Up for Crucial Hearing Today in Patna
Bihar, State

Divorce Case of Bhojpuri Star Pawan Singh and Jyoti Singh Up for Crucial Hearing Today in Patna

Patna: The ongoing divorce proceedings between Bhojpuri film industry’s “Power Star” Pawan Singh and his wife Jyoti Singh will come up for a significant hearing today, February 24, at the Family Court (Civil Court) in Patna. The hearing is being closely watched, as the court is expected to make a final attempt at reconciliation by bringing both parties face-to-face. Legal observers believe today’s proceedings could prove decisive in determining whether the couple’s marriage can be salvaged or whether the case will move decisively toward separation. Previous Hearing Marked by Absence During the previous hearing on February 11, Jyoti Singh appeared in court dressed in a traditional sari with sindoor in her hair — a gesture that drew widespread attention on social media. However, ...
BJP Hits Back at Akhilesh Yadav Over ‘100 MLAs’ Offer, Says “Save Your Own Legislators First”
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

BJP Hits Back at Akhilesh Yadav Over ‘100 MLAs’ Offer, Says “Save Your Own Legislators First”

Lucknow: A fresh political war of words has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav offered a provocative challenge to the ruling BJP, inviting either of the state’s Deputy Chief Ministers to bring 100 MLAs and claim the Chief Minister’s post — even if only for a week. Speaking at the party office in Lucknow, Yadav said, “We repeat our offer — bring 100 MLAs and become Chief Minister. Whoever brings 100 legislators will be made Chief Minister for one week.” The remark came while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on an overseas visit to Japan and Singapore, adding political undertones to the timing of the statement. The comment quickly triggered sharp reactions from the BJP leadership. Keshav Maurya’s Counterattack Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad ...
Class 12 Student Kidnapped from Classroom in Barmer, Brutally Assaulted; Nails Torn Out, Teeth Broken
Rajasthan, State

Class 12 Student Kidnapped from Classroom in Barmer, Brutally Assaulted; Nails Torn Out, Teeth Broken

Barmer: In a shocking daylight crime that has sent tremors across Rajasthan, a Class 12 student was allegedly kidnapped from his classroom just minutes before his board examination and subjected to brutal torture in Barmer district. The incident occurred in Jaisar village on Monday morning at a government senior secondary school, moments before the Political Science board exam was scheduled to begin at 8:30 am. According to eyewitnesses, at around 8:05 am, four men arrived in a camper vehicle, stormed into the school campus, and forcibly entered the classroom. Dragged 100 Metres from Classroom The accused allegedly grabbed the student in front of teachers and classmates. When staff members attempted to intervene, they were threatened with dire consequences. The assailants reported...
Family Trapped in Faulty Lift for 30 Minutes in Greater Noida West, Residents Stage Protest
State, Uttar Pradesh

Family Trapped in Faulty Lift for 30 Minutes in Greater Noida West, Residents Stage Protest

Greater Noida: Panic gripped residents of Greater Noida West on Sunday after four members of a family were trapped inside a malfunctioning lift for nearly 30 minutes at the Amrapali Golf Homes and Kingswood Society. The incident triggered outrage among residents, who staged protests against the Apartment Owners’ Association (AOA) and the society management. According to residents, the lift stopped abruptly while descending from the ground floor to the basement parking in Tower L-9. Inside were an elderly woman, a nine-year-old child, a woman, and another family member. The lift doors failed to open, and repeated attempts to press the emergency alarm and buttons reportedly yielded no immediate response. Family members alleged that the lift’s ventilation system was not functioning and ...
IFS Officer Juhi Jalota Takes Charge as Deputy Passport Officer in Chandigarh
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

IFS Officer Juhi Jalota Takes Charge as Deputy Passport Officer in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Juhi Jalota has assumed charge as the Deputy Passport Officer and Head of Office at the Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Chandigarh. A 2017-batch IFS officer, Jalota succeeds Priyanka Mehtani (2015 batch), who had been heading the office since 2023. Her appointment is part of the routine rotational postings under the Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. Key Administrative Responsibility As head of the Chandigarh RPO, Jalota will oversee passport issuance and related consular services for the Union Territory of Chandigarh as well as several districts in Punjab and Haryana. The region witnesses a high volume of passport applications due to significant overseas migration, making the post both...
Why Is Owaisi Not Backing Hina Shahab? Rajya Sabha Numbers Leave Bihar Leaders Scrambling
Bihar, Politics, State

Why Is Owaisi Not Backing Hina Shahab? Rajya Sabha Numbers Leave Bihar Leaders Scrambling

Patna, Bihar: Political equations in Bihar have grown increasingly complex ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) emerging as a decisive player. While speculation mounts over the possible candidature of Hina Shahab, the party led by Asaduddin Owaisi has made it clear that it is not ready to extend unconditional support. Instead, AIMIM’s Bihar unit president Akhtarul Iman has openly demanded that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its allies back an AIMIM nominee for the Upper House, enabling the party to send its first-ever member from Bihar to the Rajya Sabha. AIMIM’s Strategic Pitch Speaking to reporters in Patna, Iman stressed that AIMIM currently has no representation in the Rajya Sabha. He argued that Owaisi’s assertive voi...
Silence in the Streets, Tears in Every Eye: Chatra Air Ambulance Crash Wipes Out Sanjay Saw’s Family
Jharkhand, State

Silence in the Streets, Tears in Every Eye: Chatra Air Ambulance Crash Wipes Out Sanjay Saw’s Family

Latehar/Chatra, Jharkhand: A pall of grief hangs over the villages of Chatra district after a devastating air ambulance crash claimed multiple lives, including that of Sanjay Kumar Saw, his wife Archana Devi, and 17-year-old Dhruv Kumar. What was meant to be a flight toward hope and recovery turned into a tragedy that has shattered entire families. The crash occurred in the Simaria block’s Kasariya panchayat area, leaving once-bustling lanes in Chandwa eerily silent. Neighbors who once shared laughter and daily exchanges now stand united in mourning. A Life Marked by Struggle Sanjay Kumar Saw, originally from Rakhat village under Chandwa police station limits, had endured hardship from an early age. In 2004, his father was killed by Naxalites, forcing the family to flee their ance...
Jadavpur University Bans Student Gatherings After 8 PM Following Campus Violence
State, West Bengal

Jadavpur University Bans Student Gatherings After 8 PM Following Campus Violence

Kolkata, West Bengal: In the aftermath of violent clashes between two student groups, Jadavpur University has imposed a ban on student gatherings on campus after 8 PM. The decision, announced by the university administration, will come into effect from Tuesday. The move follows a violent incident on Friday at the Science–Arts crossing inside the campus, where clashes between rival student groups left two professors and at least six students injured. Tensions reportedly continued into Monday, when an English Department student was assaulted and later hospitalized. Teachers’ Association Demands Action The Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association (JUTA) wrote to Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, demanding disciplinary action against six students allegedly involved in Friday’s...