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‘We May Lose Our Neck, But Not the Khejri’: Massive Protests Erupt in Bikaner to Save State Tree

2Feb

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Rajasthan, State

‘We May Lose Our Neck, But Not the Khejri’: Massive Protests Erupt in Bikaner to Save State Tree

Bikaner, Rajasthan: A historic movement to protect Rajasthan’s state tree, the Khejri, from being cut down by solar companies began on Monday in Bikaner, drawing massive crowds and statewide attention. Protesters vowed, “They may cut our necks, but the Khejri will not fall.” The demonstration led to markets shutting down and schools declaring half-day closures in solidarity. Political and Social MobilizationThe protest saw participation from prominent leaders, including Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati, MLA Abhimanyu Poonia, and former minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati, along with youth political figures and environmental activists. Former MLA Mahendra Bishnoi strongly condemned the solar companies, stating, “If we could make Salman Khan remember his grandmother, what chance do these tree-cutti...

Indore’s Baghirthpura Water Crisis Claims 32nd Life; 65-Year-Old Anita Passes Away After Month-Long Battle

2Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Indore’s Baghirthpura Water Crisis Claims 32nd Life; 65-Year-Old Anita Passes Away After Month-Long Battle

Indore: The death toll from contaminated drinking water in Baghirthpura, Indore, has risen to 32, following the passing of 65-year-old Anita Kushwah, who had been hospitalized at Bombay Hospital for over a month. The crisis has affected more than 3,500 residents, many of whom continue to live in fear. Timeline of IllnessAccording to family members, Anita was previously healthy. On December 28, 2025, she developed symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea and was admitted to a private hospital. She was discharged after two days, but her condition worsened shortly thereafter. On January 1, 2026, she was admitted to Arbind Hospital and later referred to Bombay Hospital on January 4 for advanced treatment. During her hospitalization, Anita’s condition deteriorated steadily. She suffered kidney f...

Woman Attacks Police During Questioning in Shahdara, Case Registered

2Feb

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Woman Attacks Police During Questioning in Shahdara, Case Registered

New Delhi: A confrontation between police personnel and a local woman in Geeta Colony, Shahdara, escalated into a physical altercation on Sunday night, leading to injuries and a case being registered against the woman. According to police sources, around 8:15 PM, Head Constable Ankur and Constable Javed, posted at Geeta Colony police station, were patrolling on foot along Pushta Road near Safeda Jhuggi. During their patrol, they noticed a group of suspicious young men near Rupa, the wife of a declared local criminal, Salman alias Kalu. Police had previously received information regarding Rupa’s involvement in drug-related activities. When the officers began questioning the men, Rupa allegedly became aggressive, verbally abusing the police despite repeated attempts to calm her. As Hea...

Bihar Assembly Budget Session Begins; Tejashwi Yadav Slams Government Over Governor’s Address

2Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Assembly Budget Session Begins; Tejashwi Yadav Slams Government Over Governor’s Address

Patna: The Bihar Assembly’s budget session commenced on Monday with the Governor’s address, triggering a sharp response from the opposition. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan addressed the joint session of the Assembly and Legislative Council, outlining the government’s priorities and future development plans. However, RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, criticized the Nitish Kumar government, dismissing the Governor’s speech as a mere formality scripted by the administration. “The speech reflects what the government wants to project, but ground realities are entirely different,” Tejashwi said. The state’s budget for the financial year 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on Tuesday, February 3. Governor Highlights Development and Welfare InitiativesGoverno...

SRN Hospital Doctors Save Three Lives with Heart Procedures Without Open Surgery

2Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

SRN Hospital Doctors Save Three Lives with Heart Procedures Without Open Surgery

Prayagraj: A team of young cardiologists at Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital in Prayagraj has successfully treated three patients with critical heart conditions, all without performing open-heart surgery. The minimally invasive procedures are being hailed as a significant achievement in the region’s medical field. The team, led by Dr. Vimal Nishad, Dr. Vaibhav Srivastava, and Dr. Rishika Patel, managed to provide new life to patients despite limited resources. Dr. V.K. Pandey, Principal of Motilal Nehru Medical College, confirmed that all three patients are now stable and under medical observation. The first case involved a 58-year-old patient from Koraon, who suffered from bladder outlet obstruction and had a 32 mm atrial septal defect in the heart. Due to the high cardiac risk, su...

Sunetra Pawar Visits Satara to Console Grieving Family; Vijay Wadettiwar Questions Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

2Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Sunetra Pawar Visits Satara to Console Grieving Family; Vijay Wadettiwar Questions Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Satara/Pune/Mumbai: While investigations continue into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, political debates around the incident are intensifying. Following questions raised by NCP leaders Amol Mitkari and Sanjay Raut, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has now joined the discussion, demanding answers and pointing to widespread public concerns. On Monday, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar visited Satara to meet the family of Ajit Pawar’s personal security officer (PSO), Vidip Jadhav, who also died in the crash. Overcome with grief herself, Sunetra Pawar held Jadhav’s wife’s hand and offered her condolences, visibly moved by the tragedy. Prior to this, she paid homage at the memorial of Maharashtra’s first Chief Minister, Yashwantrao Chavan. Spea...

Triple Murder in Jharkhand Sparks Shock, Daughter Seriously Injured

2Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Triple Murder in Jharkhand Sparks Shock, Daughter Seriously Injured

Palamu, Jharkhand: A triple murder in the Panki police station area of Palamu district has sent shockwaves through the local community. Preliminary investigations suggest that the brutal killings may have been motivated by superstitious beliefs. Neighbors have been accused of carrying out the attack. According to police officials, a couple and their 18-year-old son were killed with sharp weapons late Saturday night, while their minor daughter sustained serious injuries. Motive Suspected to Be Superstitious Beliefs Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manoj Kumar Jha of Lesliganj said that the bodies were recovered from their home on Sunday. Initial investigations indicate that the murders may have been driven by suspicions of witchcraft. Search for the Accused Underway SDPO ...

Six Buses Caught Fire at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi; Operators Suspect Foul Play

2Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Six Buses Caught Fire at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi; Operators Suspect Foul Play

Ranchi: Panic broke out at Khadgarha Bus Stand in Ranchi on Sunday afternoon after six buses caught fire. The incident caused substantial financial losses for the bus operators. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, and police have launched an investigation into the matter. Incident Details Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started in one bus and quickly spread to five others parked nearby, engulfing a total of six buses. Fortunately, no one was present inside the vehicles at the time, and there were no casualties. The fire created chaos in the surrounding area. Suspicion of Deliberate Arson Bus operators have raised concerns that the incident may have been a deliberate act. They pointed out that none of the buses involved were air-conditioned, which is unusu...

Hemant Soren Challenges Himanta Biswa Sarma, Criticizes Country’s Economic Situation

2Feb

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Hemant Soren Challenges Himanta Biswa Sarma, Criticizes Country’s Economic Situation

Ranchi/Tinsukia: With the 2026 Assam Assembly elections around the corner, political activity is heating up. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited Tinsukia to explore support for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma without naming him directly. Political Retaliation Ahead of Elections During the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma had camped in Ranchi for several days in an attempt to unseat Hemant Soren. Soren had then promised to respond at the right time. Fulfilling that promise, he began his Assam election campaign on Sunday by addressing a tribal convention organized by the Assam Tribal Students’ Association in Tinsukia, effectively challenging Sarma. Allegations of Discrimination A...

Jharkhand to Receive ₹51,236 Crore from Central Taxes; Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore Expresses Displeasure

2Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand to Receive ₹51,236 Crore from Central Taxes; Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore Expresses Displeasure

Ranchi: Jharkhand is set to receive ₹51,236 crore as its share of central taxes for the financial year 2026–27. Bihar, on the other hand, will get ₹1,51,831 crore, which is ₹13,316 crore more than its allocation in the previous fiscal year. Breakdown of Jharkhand’s Share According to the budget documents, Jharkhand’s share of central taxes includes: Corporation Tax: ₹15,040 crore Income Tax: ₹18,233 crore Central GST: ₹14,013 crore Customs Duty: ₹2,733 crore Central Excise: ₹1,164 crore Other Taxes: ₹51 crore Following the announcement, Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore expressed dissatisfaction, alleging that the state has been overlooked in the budget. Bihar Receives Higher Allocation Bihar’s allocation for 2026–27 shows a year-on-year inc...