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GDA Launches New Nandgram Plot Scheme After 14 Years; CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

GDA Launches New Nandgram Plot Scheme After 14 Years; CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates

Ghaziabad: After more than a decade-long wait, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has launched a new land plot scheme in Nandgram. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the initiative by releasing its official brochure on Sunday, generating excitement among local residents. This marks GDA’s first new plot scheme in roughly 14–15 years. Scheme Details: Noor Nagar and Nandgram The scheme covers the Noor Nagar and Nandgram areas, offering plots ranging from 60 to 221 square meters. The price has been fixed at ₹79,000 per square meter. Allotments will be made through a completely transparent e-lottery system, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all applicants. Online Application and Payment Process Applications for the scheme will be accepted only online via the off...

Patna Double Murder: Father Breaks Down Recalling Last Words With Sons Killed Over Land Dispute

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Patna Double Murder: Father Breaks Down Recalling Last Words With Sons Killed Over Land Dispute

Patna, Bihar: In a shocking incident in the Bihar capital, two brothers were shot dead by assailants over a decades-old land dispute. The tragedy has left their father, Raj Kishor Prasad, grief-stricken as he recalls his last conversation with his sons, expressing the heartbreaking regret that if only they had heeded his advice, this day could have been avoided. Father Alleges Local Landowners Behind Killings The victims, 32-year-old Manish Kumar and 24-year-old Manjit Kumar, were residents of Shahpur in the Gopalpur police station area. Their father has accused local residents Krishna Rai and Prem Rai, along with their sons, of orchestrating the attack due to a long-standing dispute over land. According to him, the accused had previously threatened his family multiple times, but pri...

Bihar: Son Kills Mother Over ₹100 Dispute in Gopalganj

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Son Kills Mother Over ₹100 Dispute in Gopalganj

Gopalganj, Bihar: In a shocking and tragic incident from Gopalganj, Bihar, a young man allegedly murdered his own mother over a dispute of just ₹100. The incident occurred in Usri village under the Baikunthpur police station area. Police acted swiftly, arresting the accused along with the weapon used in the crime. Murder Over a Minor Amount According to reports, the accused, Bharosa Rawat, asked his mother for ₹100. When she refused, a heated argument ensued, escalating quickly. In a fit of rage, the son attacked his mother with a sharp weapon kept at home, killing her instantly. The horrifying scene left local villagers stunned. Police Response and Arrest Upon receiving information about the incident, the Baikunthpur police, led by SDPO-2 Rajesh Kumar, rushed to the scene, sec...

Jaipur Traffic Alert: From February 26, Wheel Locks to Replace Cranes for Illegal Parking, Doubling the Penalty

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Traffic Alert: From February 26, Wheel Locks to Replace Cranes for Illegal Parking, Doubling the Penalty

Jaipur: Vehicle owners in Jaipur, beware! From 26 February, the city’s traffic police will adopt a stricter approach to illegal parking. Instead of towing vehicles with cranes, traffic authorities will now immobilize them on the spot by applying wheel locks. Unlocking the wheel will incur an additional fee, while a separate fine for the parking violation will also apply, effectively doubling the financial penalty. Fees for Unlocking Wheel Locks Under the new system, two- and three-wheeler owners will have to pay ₹100 for the first offense and ₹200 for repeated violations. For four-wheelers, the fee will be ₹200 for the first instance and ₹400 for repeat offenders. These charges cover only the wheel-lock removal service; the regular no-parking fine will be levied separately. Teams ...

Gurgaon Student Held Captive, Brutally Abused by Live-in Partner for Three Days

23Feb

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Gurgaon Student Held Captive, Brutally Abused by Live-in Partner for Three Days

Gurgaon: In a shocking case from Gurgaon, a female student from Tripura has accused her live-in partner of horrific abuse over a span of three days. According to police reports, the victim alleges that her partner held her captive in a PG accommodation, subjected her to repeated physical assault, and reportedly poured sanitizer on her private parts, causing severe burns. The accused has been arrested, and an investigation is underway. Held Captive for Three Days The victim, a second-year Biotechnology student at a private university in Gurgaon, claims that the abuse occurred between 16–18 February. Police apprehended the accused on 19 February. The student’s mother has made serious allegations, stating that her daughter was held against her will, physically abused daily, and humiliat...

Sachin Pilot Likely to Be Appointed Congress In-Charge for Gujarat; Current In-Charge Mukul Wasnik, Other Past Leaders Noted

23Feb

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Gujarat, Politics, State

Sachin Pilot Likely to Be Appointed Congress In-Charge for Gujarat; Current In-Charge Mukul Wasnik, Other Past Leaders Noted

Ahmedabad: In a significant political development, Rajasthan’s former Deputy Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot, is emerging as a strong contender to take charge of the Congress party in Gujarat. The party is reportedly considering this move to strengthen its presence in the state ahead of crucial municipal elections in major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot, seen as a semi-final for the 2027 assembly polls. Currently, Mukul Wasnik, a Rajya Sabha member, serves as the state in-charge, while the party leadership in Gujarat rests with Amit Chavda, and Dr. Tushar Chaudhary leads the legislative party in the assembly. Political circles say the idea of appointing Pilot came to the forefront after top Gujarat Congress leaders visited Delhi for discussions with the central leadersh...

Delhi Police Arrest Two Youth Congress Leaders from Gwalior Over Shirtless Protest at AI Summit

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Delhi Police Arrest Two Youth Congress Leaders from Gwalior Over Shirtless Protest at AI Summit

Gwalior, Feb 23, 2026: In connection with a shirtless protest during the Delhi AI Summit, Delhi Police conducted a crackdown in Gwalior, arresting two prominent Youth Congress leaders. The arrests have sparked questions from their families, who allege a lack of transparency in the process. Leaders Taken Into CustodyThe arrested leaders are Jitendra Yadav, former State General Secretary of Youth Congress, and Raja Gurjar, former President of Gwalior Rural Youth Congress. Delhi Police, assisted by local authorities, carried out the arrests. Jitendra Yadav was taken into custody early Thursday morning, while Raja Gurjar surrendered at Jhansi Road police station late Wednesday night. Both were reportedly detained on suspicion of participating in the protest at the AI Summit. Family Raise...

IPS Sunil Nayak Stays Arrest After Andhra Police Attempt in Patna Halted by High Court

23Feb

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Bihar, State

IPS Sunil Nayak Stays Arrest After Andhra Police Attempt in Patna Halted by High Court

Patna, Feb 23, 2026: Bihar-cadre IPS officer M. Sunil Nayak, currently serving as Inspector General of the Fire Department, received temporary relief as the Andhra Pradesh Police’s attempt to arrest him in Patna was stayed by the High Court. The move came in connection with a 2021 case involving alleged assault and attempt to murder former MP K. Raghuram Krishna Raju. High Court InterventionEarly on Thursday, a special team from Andhra Pradesh Police arrived at Nayak’s residence in Patna around 6 a.m., intending to take him into custody under IPC Section 307 (Attempt to Murder). The team was preparing for his transit remand when the High Court, hearing Nayak’s plea, issued a stay on his arrest, preventing any immediate action. This brought a temporary reprieve for Nayak, while his resid...

CM Yogi Adityanath’s Singapore Visit: Temasek Expresses Interest in Investing in Uttar Pradesh’s Logistics and Health Sectors

23Feb

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath’s Singapore Visit: Temasek Expresses Interest in Investing in Uttar Pradesh’s Logistics and Health Sectors

Lucknow/Singapore, Feb 23, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath kicked off his Singapore visit with a key meeting with Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek Holdings, to discuss potential investments in infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, data centers, and skill development in the state. The discussions highlighted opportunities for industrial collaboration and long-term partnerships aimed at strengthening UP’s position on the global investment map. Meeting with Temasek ChairmanThe meeting focused on Temasek’s global investment portfolio and its potential involvement in Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi invited Temasek to consider investments in sectors including infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, warehousing, fintech-driven urban development, and related industries. Temasek’s...

Bhopal Girls Rescued from Lucknow After Running Away Over Parents’ Scolding

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Girls Rescued from Lucknow After Running Away Over Parents’ Scolding

Bhopal, Feb 23, 2026: Two minor girls from Bhopal ran away from home after being scolded by their parents for not focusing on studies. The girls, both residents of the same colony and classmates at the same school, were traced and safely rescued from Lucknow by the police. They have since been reunited with their families. The incident came to light when the girls did not return home after school on February 20. Concerned about their sudden disappearance, the families filed a complaint at Habibganj Police Station, initially registering it as a potential kidnapping case. Technical Surveillance Leads to RescuePolice investigations revealed that the girls had boarded a train to Lucknow. Using CCTV footage, mobile phone tracking, and other technical surveillance methods, authorities were...