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6-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Eye Donor at Ranchi, Gifts Sight to Two People

23Feb

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Jharkhand, State

6-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Eye Donor at Ranchi, Gifts Sight to Two People

Ranchi, February 23, 2026: In a remarkable act of courage and humanity, a grieving father in Ranchi transformed personal loss into a beacon of hope for others. Sujit Munda, father of a six-year-old boy who passed away due to a brain tumor, consented to donate his son’s eyes. Through this selfless decision, the young child became the youngest eye donor in the history of Ranchi’s RIMS hospital, giving the gift of sight to two visually impaired individuals. Fighting a Brave Battle The child had been undergoing treatment at RIMS’ Neurosurgery Department for a serious brain tumor. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, the boy succumbed to his illness. In the emotional aftermath, Sujit Munda made a life-affirming decision: to honor his son’s desire to witness the world by allowing his eyes to...

Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

Ajmer, February 23, 2026: In an extraordinary display of service and civic responsibility, a group of 40 visitors from Ludhiana stepped in to clean Ajmer’s Dargah Bazaar after municipal sanitation workers went on strike for seven days, leaving the streets piled with garbage. The visitors, comprising businessmen, government employees, and even differently-abled volunteers, were in Ajmer to pay their respects at the shrine of Khwaja Garib Nawaz. Witnessing the deteriorating conditions along the main route from Delhi Gate to the shrine, they decided to act immediately rather than wait for municipal authorities. Volunteers Turn Observers into Doers Dr. Amarjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic doctor from Ludhiana, recounted, “We came to offer our prayers at Baba’s shrine, but seeing the filth alo...

Surat Builder’s Suicide Case: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Blackmail

23Feb

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Gujarat, State

Surat Builder’s Suicide Case: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Blackmail

Surat, February 23, 2026: A shocking revelation has emerged in the suicide case of prominent Surat-based builder and Jolly Group owner, Tushar Ghelani. Police investigations have revealed that Ghelani was allegedly being blackmailed by his girlfriend, Poonam Bhadauria, prompting him to take the drastic step of shooting himself. Ghelani was hospitalized after the incident and succumbed to his injuries on February 4, following the suicide attempt four days before his daughter’s wedding. Relationship Turns Controversial According to Surat city police, the relationship between Tushar Ghelani and Poonam Bhadauria began professionally. Bhadauria initially joined the Jolly Group in 2010, worked for a few years, and then reconnected with Ghelani in 2014. While it began as a boss-employee ...

Wedding Procession Turns Violent in Bulandshahr: Air Force Personnel and School Principal Father Assaulted with Iron Rods

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Wedding Procession Turns Violent in Bulandshahr: Air Force Personnel and School Principal Father Assaulted with Iron Rods

Bulandshahr, February 23, 2026: A wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district turned violent after an altercation erupted over a request to give way on the road. An Indian Air Force personnel and his father, a government school principal, were allegedly assaulted with sticks and iron rods by members of the procession. The incident occurred in Amargarh village under the jurisdiction of Jahangirabad police station. Dispute Over Honking Escalates into Assault According to the complaint, Jitendra Singh, a headmaster at an upper primary school, was returning from an engagement ceremony with his son, Pratham Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force. While passing through the village, their car encountered a wedding procession led by Akash Verma. The procession, accomp...

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Launches Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Service: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in Just 20 Minutes

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Launches Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Service: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in Just 20 Minutes

Ghaziabad, February 23, 2026: In a landmark development for regional connectivity, the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat service has officially commenced operations on the much-awaited corridor. The new high-speed transit system was flagged off by Narendra Modi, marking a major milestone in NCR’s transportation infrastructure. Operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the service began public operations at 6:00 PM on Sunday, dramatically reducing travel time between key cities in the National Capital Region. Travel Time Reduced to Minutes Passengers can now travel: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in just 20 minutes Ghaziabad to Modipuram (Meerut) in approximately 35 minutes Delhi to Meerut (full stretch) in around 55 minutes The launch eliminates th...

Heirs of Seth Jumma Lal Seek Repayment of 1917 Loan to British Crown After 109 Years

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Heirs of Seth Jumma Lal Seek Repayment of 1917 Loan to British Crown After 109 Years

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), February 23, 2026: In a remarkable case blending history, law, and legacy, the descendants of prominent Sehore-based businessman Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya have initiated legal steps to recover a loan of ₹35,000 allegedly given to the British administration in 1917—an amount they claim would exceed ₹1 crore in present-day value. According to family records, Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya—once considered among the wealthiest individuals in the region after Sultan Jahan Begum of the erstwhile Bhopal State—extended financial assistance to the British government to help manage administrative affairs in the princely state. Legal Notice to the British Crown Vivek Ruthiya, grandson of the late Seth Jumma Lal, has announced that a formal legal notice is being sent to the Brit...

Andhra Police Reach Patna to Arrest Bihar IPS Officer M. Sunil Nayak in 2021 Custodial Assault Case

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Andhra Police Reach Patna to Arrest Bihar IPS Officer M. Sunil Nayak in 2021 Custodial Assault Case

Patna, February 23, 2026: A major development has sent ripples through the Bihar police establishment after a special team from the Andhra Pradesh Police arrived in Patna to arrest senior IPS officer M. Sunil Nayak, a 2005-batch officer of the Bihar cadre and currently serving as Inspector General (IG) in the state Fire Services Department. The team conducted an early morning operation at Nayak’s official residence located in the Shastri Nagar police station area of the city. The action follows the cancellation of his bail in a serious criminal case dating back to 2021. Allegations Linked to 2021 CID Posting The case pertains to events in 2021 when M. Sunil Nayak was on deputation with the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Andhra Pradesh. He has been accused in connection wi...

Aligarh: Woman in Red Saree Thrashes Alleged Harasser Outside Police Station, Video Goes Viral

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh: Woman in Red Saree Thrashes Alleged Harasser Outside Police Station, Video Goes Viral

Aligarh, February 23, 2026: A dramatic incident outside a police station in Aligarh has gone viral on social media, showing a woman in a red saree and veil repeatedly beating an alleged harasser with her slippers while her husband restrained him. The incident reportedly took place in the Gangiri area, where the woman had arrived at the local police station with her husband to lodge a complaint against a youth from her village who had allegedly been harassing her regularly. Confrontation Outside the Police Station According to reports, while the couple was at the police station to file a complaint, the accused youth happened to pass by on a motorcycle. Spotting him, the woman and her husband reportedly chased him down, pulled him off the bike, and confronted him outside the station...

Blanket Distribution Row in Tonk: Former MP Accused of Withholding Aid After Hearing Muslim Woman’s Name

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Blanket Distribution Row in Tonk: Former MP Accused of Withholding Aid After Hearing Muslim Woman’s Name

Tonk/Niwai, February 23, 2026: A blanket distribution drive in Rajasthan’s Kareda Buzurg village has snowballed into a political controversy after former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria was accused of taking back a blanket from a Muslim woman upon learning her name. The incident, which occurred on February 22 in Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, has triggered sharp reactions from opposition leaders, who have termed the act discriminatory and “inhuman.” What Happened? According to eyewitnesses, Jaunapuria was distributing blankets to needy residents at a temple premises in the village. Several Muslim women were also reportedly standing in the queue. When one woman stepped forward to receive a blanket, the former MP allegedly asked her name. Upon hearing it, his demeanor reportedly ...

Two Brothers Shot Dead with 20 Bullets Outside Reception Party in Patna; 40-Year-Old Land Feud Suspected

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Two Brothers Shot Dead with 20 Bullets Outside Reception Party in Patna; 40-Year-Old Land Feud Suspected

Patna, February 23, 2026: In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across Bihar’s capital, two real brothers were gunned down in a hail of bullets outside a wedding reception in Shahpur village under the Gopalpur police station limits in Patna late Sunday night. The brutal double murder is suspected to be the fallout of a 40-year-old land dispute. The victims, Manish Kumar (32) and Manjeet Kumar (24), sons of Rajkishore Rai, were shot multiple times by unidentified assailants who were allegedly lying in wait outside the reception venue. Ambushed After Reception Dinner According to police sources, the incident occurred around 9:15 pm when the two brothers attended a neighbor’s reception ceremony. Witnesses said that an argument reportedly broke out during the event. Shortly ...