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Cricket Ground Turns into Bloody Battlefield in Bihar: Youth Stabbed During Game
Bihar, State

Cricket Ground Turns into Bloody Battlefield in Bihar: Youth Stabbed During Game

Gopalganj, Bihar: A cricket match in Rampur Brahmasthan village of Kateya police station area in Gopalganj turned violent when a dispute during the game escalated into a brutal knife attack. The victim, Kamlesh Kushwaha, was chased across the field and stabbed multiple times, leaving him critically injured. He was initially admitted to the local hospital before being referred to Gorakhpur Medical College for advanced treatment. Incident Details:According to police reports, a disagreement among players during the cricket match escalated quickly. Allegedly, two youths confronted Kamlesh Kushwaha, chased him around the playing area, and stabbed him repeatedly. Villagers rushed to help, and the injured youth was immediately taken to the emergency ward of Sadar Hospital. Due to the severity ...
Holi 2026 in Rajasthan: Dates, Timings, and Exam Updates Amid Lunar Eclipse
Rajasthan, State

Holi 2026 in Rajasthan: Dates, Timings, and Exam Updates Amid Lunar Eclipse

Jaipur: This year, the festival of Holi in Rajasthan has become a subject of considerable debate due to the rare alignment of the lunar eclipse and traditional calendar calculations. With Bhadra period and Purnima tithi adding to the confusion, scholars and devotees are discussing whether Holika Dahan should be celebrated on March 2 or March 3. Parents of schoolchildren are particularly concerned, as final exams for younger students are scheduled around this period. Holi Schedule for 2026:According to Rishikesh and Divakar Panchang calculations: Holika Dahan: March 2, 2026 (Monday) Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi: March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) The Purnima tithi begins at 5:56 PM on March 2 and ends at 5:08 PM on March 3. Hindu scriptures stipulate that Holika Dahan must be performed dur...
“Jai Maa Kali”: PM Modi Pens Emotional Note to People of Bengal Ahead of Assembly Elections
Politics, State, West Bengal

“Jai Maa Kali”: PM Modi Pens Emotional Note to People of Bengal Ahead of Assembly Elections

Kolkata/New Delhi: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an emotional letter to the people and voters of the state, opening it with the words “Jai Maa Kali.” The reference to the goddess is being seen as part of the BJP’s new election strategy in Bengal, signaling a shift from the party’s traditional slogan, “Jai Shri Ram,” toward a message more culturally resonant with the region. In his note, PM Modi expressed concern over alleged Bangladeshi infiltration in the state and reiterated that women’s safety remains a top priority for his government. Political analysts believe the shift from “Jai Shri Ram” to invoking Maa Kali and Maa Durga reflects BJP’s attempt to connect more closely with the socio-cultural sentiments of West Bengal voters....
Brutal Double Murder at Patna Reception: Two Brothers Shot Dead in Shahpur Village
Bihar, State

Brutal Double Murder at Patna Reception: Two Brothers Shot Dead in Shahpur Village

Patna: In a shocking act of violence, two brothers were mercilessly gunned down during a reception party in Shahpur village, under the Gopalpur police station area of Patna district, Bihar. The victims, identified as Manish Rai and Ranjit Rai, were first rushed to a nearby hospital after being shot, but were later declared dead at NMCH due to the severity of their injuries. The brothers had attended the reception following the wedding of Dault Rai’s son, where the function was held in a makeshift pandal on an open field. Guests were dining and socializing when 10–12 armed assailants stormed the venue, opening indiscriminate fire. Some of the attackers were reportedly recognized by villagers. Sequence of the Attack: Ranjit Rai Targeted First: According to locals, the assailants sp...
MP Government Recovers ₹244 Crore from Forgotten Accounts
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Government Recovers ₹244 Crore from Forgotten Accounts

Bhopal: In a significant financial revelation, the Madhya Pradesh government has discovered ₹244.76 crore lying dormant in over 1.28 lakh forgotten government accounts. These accounts, many inactive for more than a decade, were recently identified during the state’s annual budget scrutiny by the Finance Department. One such account, initially opened by the Tribal Welfare Department to promote welfare schemes for tribal communities, had never been utilized and remained unnoticed for years. Upon review, officials realized the funds had been lying idle, prompting immediate recovery measures. Steps for Fund Recovery:The Finance Department has initiated the process to reclaim the dormant funds from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As per RBI regulations, funds in accounts inactive for ten...
CM Yogi Scores Big on First Day of Singapore Visit: Signs Three MoUs Worth ₹6,650 Crore with Universal Success Group
State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Scores Big on First Day of Singapore Visit: Signs Three MoUs Worth ₹6,650 Crore with Universal Success Group

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath achieved a major investment breakthrough on the very first day of his Singapore visit, with the Universal Success Group signing three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of ₹6,650 crore. These investments will span strategic sectors including housing, logistics parks, and hyperscale data centers, creating employment opportunities for over 20,000 youth. During the discussions, CM Yogi highlighted the state’s policy stability, robust law-and-order environment, world-class connectivity, and rapidly expanding industrial infrastructure. He assured investors of full support from the state government at every level and personally invited the group to set up their data center project in Lucknow. Key Projects Under MoUs: ...
“Trust in God’s Court”: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Responds to Sexual Abuse Allegations
State, Uttar Pradesh

“Trust in God’s Court”: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Responds to Sexual Abuse Allegations

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: An FIR has been registered at Jhunsi police station in Prayagraj against Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual abuse involving minor disciples. The registration of the case has sparked political and public debate, with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav expressing support for the Swami and opposing police action. Swami Avimukteshwarananda’s ResponseAddressing the media in Varanasi on Monday, the Shankaracharya stated that he would cooperate fully with the police and did not intend to resist arrest. “If the police want to arrest me, they may do so. We will cooperate. The public is watching. It is the people who will pass judgment,” he said. He added, “Our conscience knows whether we are guilty or not....
Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Sunil Nayak Arrested; to be Taken to Andhra Pradesh on Transit Remand
Bihar, State

Bihar Cadre IPS Officer Sunil Nayak Arrested; to be Taken to Andhra Pradesh on Transit Remand

Patna, Bihar: Sunil Nayak, a 2005-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre and Inspector General of Fire Services, has been arrested in Patna in connection with a serious case of custodial assault and attempted murder (Section 307) involving former Andhra Pradesh MP K. Raghuram Krishna Raju. Andhra Pradesh police had traveled to Patna to effect the arrest, and after his court appearance, Nayak will be taken to Andhra Pradesh on transit remand for further investigation. High-Drama Arrest in PatnaThe arrest unfolded amid high tension outside Nayak’s official residence in Shastri Nagar, Patna. Home Guard personnel in track suits were seen on standby in support of the IPS officer as Andhra Pradesh police took him into custody. Nayak is accused of assaulting former MP Raghuram Krishna Raju durin...
Warning for Rajasthan Commuters: Massive Private Bus Strike to Begin at Midnight
Rajasthan, State

Warning for Rajasthan Commuters: Massive Private Bus Strike to Begin at Midnight

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Commuters in Rajasthan are facing severe disruption as 35,000 private buses are set to halt operations starting Monday midnight. Bus operators across the state have announced a “mega strike” in protest against strict enforcement measures and heavy fines imposed by the Transport Department. The strike is expected to affect around 1.5 million passengers, disrupting daily travel, wedding season plans, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled rally. Why the Strike?At an emergency meeting in Jaipur on Sunday, representatives of contract carriage and private bus operators resolved to launch a statewide strike. The operators allege that they are being harassed by the RTO through arbitrary enforcement actions, suspension of bus registration certificates, and the impo...
Migrant Worker Attacked in Madhya Pradesh for Speaking Bengali; Injured Vendor Treated in Bundelkhand
State, West Bengal

Migrant Worker Attacked in Madhya Pradesh for Speaking Bengali; Injured Vendor Treated in Bundelkhand

Malda / Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: A migrant from Malda, West Bengal, was stabbed and seriously injured in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly because he spoke Bengali. The victim, Syed S.K., has been selling cloth in Sagar for the past nine years and has become the latest target in a troubling pattern of attacks on Bengali-speaking workers in BJP-ruled states. Attack DetailsThe incident occurred last Thursday, February 19. According to reports, Syed S.K. was repeatedly assaulted and robbed, and the attackers used knives during the attack. He is currently undergoing treatment in a Bundelkhand hospital, where he underwent surgery. The victim’s wife, Nurefa Bivi, claimed that he had recently expressed fear after receiving derogatory remarks for speaking in Bengali. Support from Migrant Welfar...