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Madhya Pradesh Budget to Be Presented on February 18; CM Mohan Yadav Highlights Falling Unemployment

3Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Madhya Pradesh Budget to Be Presented on February 18; CM Mohan Yadav Highlights Falling Unemployment

Bhopal: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the Madhya Pradesh budget for 2026-27, totaling ₹1.12 lakh crore, will be presented in the state assembly on February 18. Speaking to the media after the Union Budget, CM Yadav highlighted that unemployment in the state has declined to 1.5 percent, reflecting rapid improvement. The Chief Minister said the upcoming state budget is a forward-looking plan aimed at boosting investor confidence and promoting inclusive growth. He noted that the Union Budget had given special attention to poor citizens, youth, and women, complementing the state’s development initiatives. Key Allocations and Initiatives Urban Development: ₹5,000 crore will be spent over five years on the development of cities with populations exceeding 5 lakh. Pilgrima...

BPL Student Asked for Information Under RTI, Officials Demand ₹4.08 Lakh Fee

3Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

BPL Student Asked for Information Under RTI, Officials Demand ₹4.08 Lakh Fee

Jabalpur: In a shocking incident in Jabalpur, a Below Poverty Line (BPL) student and law aspirant, Aman Vanshkar, was asked to pay over ₹4 lakh by a power company to access information requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act—a request that should have been free of cost. The case has prompted intervention from the Madhya Pradesh State Human Rights Commission. Aman had filed an RTI application seeking certified details of regular and outsourced employees, as well as registered consumers, of the Madhya Pradesh East Zone Electricity Distribution Company’s North Division, Manegaon Pipariya DC. RTI Rules IgnoredIn his application, Aman clearly mentioned that he comes from a BPL family, which under the RTI Act entitles him to free access to information. Despite this, the Public I...

Bihar Presents ₹3,47,589.76 Crore Budget; Nitish Government Opens Treasury for 94 Lakh Poor Families

3Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Presents ₹3,47,589.76 Crore Budget; Nitish Government Opens Treasury for 94 Lakh Poor Families

Patna: The Bihar government has presented the annual budget for the financial year 2026-27, totaling ₹3,47,589.76 crore—an increase of nearly ₹30,000 crore compared to last year’s ₹3.17 lakh crore. Finance Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav presented the budget in the state assembly, emphasizing the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and poverty alleviation. Under the flagship program “Saat Nishchay-3”, the government aims to place Bihar among the developed states of India. The budget lays special focus on the economic empowerment of 94 lakh poor families and the social upliftment of women. The Five Pillars of DevelopmentFinance Minister Yadav outlined a roadmap for Bihar’s progress, emphasizing five core principles: Knowledge, Integrity, Science, Aspirations, and Respect. Throu...

Suspicious Death of Woman in Kanpur; Body Found in Flat, Husband on the Run

3Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Suspicious Death of Woman in Kanpur; Body Found in Flat, Husband on the Run

Kanpur: A shocking incident has come to light in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman’s body was found under suspicious circumstances in a flat on Monday evening. The woman’s husband is currently absconding, and the police have launched an investigation into the case. The deceased, Deepika Saini (26), had married Shivam Dubey, also known as Shoaib, just three months ago, following the death of her first husband, Khalid, a truck driver from Hardoi. Deepika had two sons, Rudra (6) and Aniruddh (3), from her first marriage. According to her brother, Ayush, Deepika and Khalid previously lived in Barra 8. Khalid died in a road accident about a year ago. Afterward, Deepika developed a relationship with Shoaib, a resident of her neighborhood whose guardians had passed away and who was raised b...

Bullet Train to Transform Not Just Travel, But the Fate of Eastern Uttar Pradesh; Varanasi to Become a Hub, Benefits Extend to Prayagraj and Lucknow

3Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bullet Train to Transform Not Just Travel, But the Fate of Eastern Uttar Pradesh; Varanasi to Become a Hub, Benefits Extend to Prayagraj and Lucknow

Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh has received a major boost in the Union Budget 2026 with the announcement of a high-speed rail network. The budget unveiled plans for two new high-speed corridors passing through the state, positioning Varanasi as a key hub. The proposed network will connect Varanasi to Siliguri via Patna, and eventually link to Delhi, allowing bullet trains to operate along this route. The corridor will feature elevated tracks, with trains running at speeds of up to 350 km/h. Notably, the Varanasi–Siliguri high-speed corridor will include an underground section in West Bengal. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the government’s plans for high-speed rail in the general budget, highlighting that Mumbai–Ahmedabad will serve as the first operational corridor. In the secon...

Katni Minor Gives Birth After Being Gang-Raped by Schoolmates

3Feb

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Katni Minor Gives Birth After Being Gang-Raped by Schoolmates

Katni, Feb 3: A shocking case has come to light in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, where a 15-year-old schoolgirl delivered a baby boy after being sexually assaulted by three of her schoolmates. The crime, which took place in June 2025, remained hidden until the girl was taken to a hospital complaining of severe abdominal pain. The girl, a Class 10 student from the NKJ police station area, was taken to a private hospital in Katni by her mother, a government school teacher. During medical examination, doctors discovered that she was eight months pregnant. Considering the seriousness of the situation, doctors performed an immediate normal delivery late Monday night, and the girl gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Victim Reveals Horrific OrdealDuring police questioning, the victim recounted the h...

Gorakhpur Blind Murder Case: Woman Lured from Mumbai and Killed; Husband and Wife Arrested

3Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur Blind Murder Case: Woman Lured from Mumbai and Killed; Husband and Wife Arrested

Gorakhpur, Feb 3: Police in Gorakhpur have cracked a sensational murder case in the PPganj area, revealing that the killing of a woman was orchestrated by her ex-lover, Vijay Kumar Sahni, and his wife Sandhya. The duo reportedly carried out the brutal act to end ties with the victim. The incident came to light last Thursday when the body of a woman, around 35 years old, was discovered near the Gobarhiya nala in Barghatta. Local residents alerted the police, who sent the body for post-mortem and launched a detailed investigation. The deceased was later identified as Priya Shetty. Lured from MumbaiDuring police interrogation, Vijay Sahni confessed to the crime, stating that he wanted to rid himself of Priya, who he felt was interfering in his life again. On the night of the murder, he ...

BJP Set to Decide New Chief Minister for Manipur; N. Biren Singh Not in Contention

3Feb

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BJP Set to Decide New Chief Minister for Manipur; N. Biren Singh Not in Contention

Imphal/Delhi, February 3:The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated the process to select a new Chief Minister for Manipur. The northeastern state has been under President’s Rule since February 13 last year, following the resignation of former CM N. Biren Singh amid prolonged ethnic violence. BJP’s Parliamentary Board has accelerated the election of the legislative party leader, appointing National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer. Party leaders from Manipur, including former CM N. Biren Singh, Speaker Satyabrata Singh, and ex-minister Y. Khemchand Singh, have gathered in Delhi to participate in the selection. Sources say N. Biren Singh is not being considered for the new role. The BJP currently holds 37 of the 60 seats in the Manipur Assembly, strengthened b...

Billionaire Madan Paliwal Cooks Makki Roti, Shows Remarkable Simplicity

3Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Billionaire Madan Paliwal Cooks Makki Roti, Shows Remarkable Simplicity

Ajmer/Nathdwara, February 3:In an era where the younger generation is increasingly unfamiliar with traditional cooking skills, a photo of Madan Paliwal, Chairman of Mirage Group, making makki roti has gone viral on social media. Despite heading a multi-thousand-crore business empire, Paliwal personally rolled and cooked the corn flatbread, reflecting humility and a strong connection to his roots. The images and videos show Paliwal at the stove, preparing the roti with skill and enthusiasm. Observers have praised the billionaire for his grounded lifestyle, highlighting that no matter how high one rises, staying connected to cultural values is important. Social media users are calling it a valuable lesson for today’s “fast-food generation,” especially urban youth, who often avoid tradi...

Gujarat Nursing Student Dies by Suicide, Clarifies Body-Shaming Allegations in Note

3Feb

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat Nursing Student Dies by Suicide, Clarifies Body-Shaming Allegations in Note

Nadiad, February 3:A shocking incident has emerged from Nadiad, Gujarat, where a 21-year-old first-year nursing student, Jai Vijaykumar Patil, took his own life. Patil, enrolled at Dinsa Patel Nursing College since October, was found hanging at his residence on Monday. In a suicide note addressed to his mother, Patil asserted that he was wrongly accused of body-shaming female professors and was being framed. He expressed that he was being unfairly judged and humiliated without evidence and stressed that he did not commit any offense warranting punishment. Patil’s father, Vijay Patil, alleged that the college administration deliberately isolated his son and subjected him to intense pressure, warning him of disciplinary action and possible issuance of a leaving certificate if he did no...