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Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Says Governor’s Address Showcased Governance and Prosperity

2Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Says Governor’s Address Showcased Governance and Prosperity

Patna, Feb 2:The Bihar Assembly’s Budget Session commenced on Monday with the Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s address, highlighting the state government’s ambitious plans for economic growth, employment generation, and social development over the next five years. The address received mixed reactions, with the ruling NDA lauding it as forward-looking, while opposition parties raised critiques. Governor Khan outlined the government’s target to double Bihar’s per capita income by 2030 and emphasized the goal of creating one crore jobs, doubling current employment and livelihood opportunities from 50 lakh to one crore. He said these targets align with the “Double Employment, Double Income” vision, reflecting the government’s long-term developmental strategy. Reacting to the Governor’s addr...

Mysterious Explosion in Karnataka’s Bidar Injures Eight, Including Six Children

2Feb

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Karnataka, State

Mysterious Explosion in Karnataka’s Bidar Injures Eight, Including Six Children

Bidar, Karnataka, Feb 2:A mysterious explosion in Bidar district, Karnataka, left eight people injured, including six children, on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred on the road leading to the Molige Marayya Temple, sending shockwaves through the area. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast. According to officials, people were passing along the road near the temple when a sudden, powerful explosion occurred. The blast caused panic in the surrounding area, prompting locals to alert the police. Law enforcement teams, along with forensic experts, arrived at the scene to conduct a detailed inspection and determine the exact cause of the explosion. Injuries and Immediate ResponseBidar Superintendent of Police, Pradeep Gunthi, said the explosion took place within th...

Tragic Accident in Kanpur: High-Speed Loader Kills Husband and Wife, Driver Flees

2Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Accident in Kanpur: High-Speed Loader Kills Husband and Wife, Driver Flees

Kanpur, Feb 2:A tragic road accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the lives of a husband and wife when a high-speed loader collided with their motorcycle on Sunday, police said. The driver of the loader fled the scene, and authorities have launched a search for him. According to reports, Chandrapal Singh Yadav (43), a factory worker from Kanpur’s Chakeri area, was traveling with his wife Anita Devi (40) to her brother-in-law’s house in Damodar on their motorcycle. The couple was nearing the Manglavihar Underpass when the speeding loader struck them from behind. Chandrapal died instantly at the scene. The injured wife was rushed to a nearby hospital by local residents. She was later referred to Halat Hospital in critical condition, but despite medical efforts, she also succumbed ...

Another Narrow Escape in Greater Noida: Car Falls into Drain at Dangerous 90-Degree Bend in Kasna, Authorities Questioned

2Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Another Narrow Escape in Greater Noida: Car Falls into Drain at Dangerous 90-Degree Bend in Kasna, Authorities Questioned

Greater Noida, Feb 2:In a terrifying incident reminiscent of the Yuvraj Mehta tragedy in Sector-150, a car plunged into a drain at a sharp 90-degree bend near Kasna Bhati roundabout in Greater Noida on Saturday night. Fortunately, both occupants emerged unscathed, but the incident has once again raised serious questions about road safety and the preparedness of the Greater Noida Authority. According to local reports, Sunil Kumar was traveling with his driver Rizwan around 3 a.m. from Luksar towards Pari Chowk when the accident occurred. Their car, reportedly affiliated with Ola Taxi, lost visibility in dense fog near the roundabout. Unable to navigate the sharp turn in low visibility, the vehicle veered straight into a roadside drain. Fortunately, the water level in the drain was low...

Afcons Wins Over €100 Million Road Infrastructure Project in Uganda, Expands African Footprint

2Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Afcons Wins Over €100 Million Road Infrastructure Project in Uganda, Expands African Footprint

Mumbai, Feb 2:Afcons Infrastructure Limited, a leading Indian construction and engineering company, has announced that it has secured a major road infrastructure project in Uganda, Africa, valued at over €100 million. The project, funded by a multilateral development agency, marks a significant milestone in Afcons’ continued efforts to expand its presence across the African continent. The company stated that the contract involves the design, construction, and enhancement of key road networks in Uganda, aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and boosting trade and economic activity in the region. The project is expected to contribute significantly to local infrastructure development while creating employment opportunities for the region’s workforce. Afcons’ CEO comment...

Violent Clash Between Communities in Gariaband’s Bakli Village, Homes Set on Fire; Heavy Police Deployed

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Violent Clash Between Communities in Gariaband’s Bakli Village, Homes Set on Fire; Heavy Police Deployed

Raipur, Feb 2:A violent clash between two communities in Bakli village of Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, escalated into communal tension on Sunday, prompting a massive police deployment to restore order. Several houses and vehicles were set ablaze during the confrontation, officials said. According to police, the violence was triggered when some recently released criminal elements on bail allegedly attacked villagers with weapons. Enraged locals retaliated by setting fire to the attackers’ homes and three to four vehicles, leading to widespread panic in the village. Police Intervention and ArrestsPolice teams reached the scene promptly, securing the area and converting the village into a controlled zone to prevent further escalation. Fire tenders and ambulances were deployed to ex...

Police Sting Uncovers Sex Racket in Raigarh, Girls Brought from Other States

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Police Sting Uncovers Sex Racket in Raigarh, Girls Brought from Other States

Raigarh, Feb 2:A police operation in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, led to the bust of a sex racket, resulting in the arrest of three women and two men, including an agent, officials said on Monday. The operation was carried out after local residents raised complaints about suspicious activity in a rented house in Kelo Vihar Colony. According to police, intelligence suggested that women were being trafficked into the house from other districts and states to engage in prostitution. Acting on the tip-off, the police devised a sting operation, with one officer posing as a customer to confirm the racket. Once the officer verified the arrangement with the agent, the police team launched a raid. During the raid, three women aged between 20 and 30 were found in separate rooms, along with a...

Delhi to Receive ₹1,348 Crore in Union Budget, CM Rekha Gupta Highlights Benefits of Central Schemes

2Feb

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi to Receive ₹1,348 Crore in Union Budget, CM Rekha Gupta Highlights Benefits of Central Schemes

New Delhi, Feb 2:Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as a strong step towards a developed and self-reliant India. Speaking at a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, she said the budget not only boosts economic stability but also ensures social balance, opening new avenues for India’s capital. CM Gupta expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a forward-looking and balanced budget that addresses the needs of the common citizen. She also acknowledged Home Minister Amit Shah for his continued support to Delhi in maintaining law and order and effective administration. Three Pillars of the BudgetThe Chief Minister noted that the budget is based on three key principles: ...

Rishikesh AIIMS Worker Preeti Rawat Murder: Lover Arrested from Saharanpur, Property Dispute Cited as Motive

2Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Rishikesh AIIMS Worker Preeti Rawat Murder: Lover Arrested from Saharanpur, Property Dispute Cited as Motive

Dehradun/Saharanpur, Feb 2:Police have arrested Suresh Gupta, the prime accused in the murder of Preeti Rawat, a 32-year-old employee of AIIMS Rishikesh, from Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Monday. The arrest was made from Chhutmalpur, ending a brief manhunt after the accused went absconding following the crime. According to police, Preeti Rawat, who was living alone in a rented room in the Shivaji Nagar area of Rishikesh, was allegedly shot dead late Saturday night. She was a divorcee and worked as an assistant at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh. Preeti’s father, Bachchan Singh Rawat, lodged a complaint accusing Suresh Gupta of murdering his daughter, following which a case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya N...

Mamata, TMC Leaders Confront Police in Delhi, Allege SIR-Affected Families ‘Threatened’

2Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamata, TMC Leaders Confront Police in Delhi, Allege SIR-Affected Families ‘Threatened’

New Delhi, Feb 2:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), on Monday confronted police personnel deployed outside Banga Bhawan in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area, alleging harassment and intimidation of families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state who had been brought to the national capital by the party. The confrontation occurred amid heavy police presence outside the West Bengal government’s guest house, prompting heightened security arrangements in the diplomatic enclave. Delhi Police officials later said security had been strengthened to maintain law and order following the incident. Addressing mediapersons, Banerjee alleged that the affected families had travelled from Bengal to Delhi to p...