Thursday, January 1

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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...
Husband Posts Obscene Video of Wife on Social Media to Force Dowry Demands; Woman Approaches Rewa SP
Madhya Pradesh, State

Husband Posts Obscene Video of Wife on Social Media to Force Dowry Demands; Woman Approaches Rewa SP

In a deeply disturbing incident from Rewa, a man allegedly recorded intimate moments with his wife and posted the video on social media to pressure her family into meeting his dowry demands. Shocked and humiliated, the woman, accompanied by her relatives, has approached the Superintendent of Police seeking strict action. Video Shared on Social Media to Blackmail Wife’s Family According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Shivam Sahu, a truck driver by profession, had been allegedly harassing his wife for dowry since their marriage. The woman’s family had repeatedly expressed their inability to fulfil his demands. Taking advantage of the woman’s trust, Shivam reportedly recorded a private video of the couple and later circulated it on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram when...
Cheetah Cub Killed in Road Accident Near Gwalior; Driver Booked Under ‘Hunting’ Provisions of Wildlife Act
Madhya Pradesh, State

Cheetah Cub Killed in Road Accident Near Gwalior; Driver Booked Under ‘Hunting’ Provisions of Wildlife Act

A tragic incident near Gwalior has triggered a heated legal debate after a speeding car fatally hit a cheetah cub on the Agra–Mumbai National Highway, prompting the Forest Department to register a case under some of the strictest provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accident occurred on Sunday morning near Kuno National Park, an area known for frequent wildlife movement. The incident has raised an important question: Can accidental wildlife deaths be treated as ‘hunting’ under Indian law—even when there is no intent? Forest Department Invokes Harsh Provisions Following the cub’s death, officials lodged a case under Sections 9, 39, and 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act. These provisions deal with: Section 9: Prohibition of hunting of animals listed under Schedules I–I...
Five Dead, Several Injured as WagonR and Brezza Collide on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki
State, Uttar Pradesh

Five Dead, Several Injured as WagonR and Brezza Collide on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki

A horrific accident on the Purvanchal Expressway claimed at least five lives on Wednesday, leaving several others critically injured. The fatal collision occurred near Deeh village, around the 51.600-km mark of the expressway, when a Maruti WagonR and a Maruti Brezza crashed head-on, triggering a massive fire that engulfed both vehicles within moments. According to preliminary reports, the impact was so severe that bodies of passengers were found scattered on the road. Eyewitnesses described the scene as “terrifying,” with both vehicles reduced to mangled, charred remains. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi confirmed the death toll, stating that five persons died on the spot, while around five others sustained injuries, some of whom are in critical condition. Rescue teams, police ...
Bihar: Family Retracts Allegations in Nawada ‘Ambulance Row’; Full Story Turns on Its Head
Bihar, State

Bihar: Family Retracts Allegations in Nawada ‘Ambulance Row’; Full Story Turns on Its Head

A viral video alleging denial of ambulance services at the Akbarpur Community Health Centre in Nawada sparked outrage across Bihar and raised serious concerns about the state’s healthcare system. The clip showed family members carrying the body of 75-year-old Kesari Devi on a stretcher for nearly 500 metres, reportedly due to the hospital’s failure to provide an ambulance. However, the case has now taken a dramatic turn. The deceased’s daughter-in-law, Poonam Kumari, has submitted a written statement completely denying the accusations that were earlier made in the viral video — including those she herself had repeated on camera. Family Withdraws All Claims In her written statement, Poonam Kumari asserted that the hospital provided them with adequate facilities and that the family ...
Alert! Chinese Garlic Flooding UP Markets; Major Consignment Seized in Maharajganj — Read This Before You Buy
State, Uttar Pradesh

Alert! Chinese Garlic Flooding UP Markets; Major Consignment Seized in Maharajganj — Read This Before You Buy

Smuggling of Chinese garlic along the Nepal border has once again gained momentum, triggered by the recent surge in garlic prices across Indian markets. With domestic rates touching ₹160–170 per kg, smugglers are importing garlic from Nepal at ₹70–80 per kg and selling it in Indian cities for hefty profits. A major consignment seized recently in Bhitouli police station limits has brought the entire network under the scanner. Health experts have issued a strong caution, warning consumers that Chinese garlic is considered harmful for health, urging people to remain vigilant while purchasing. Smugglers Using Women and Children to Evade Security Sources reveal that smugglers are now employing women and children to transport garlic across the border in order to dodge security agencies....