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MP Mob Lynching Triggered by Child Theft Rumors: Elderly Man Beaten in Mandsaur; Fake Video FIR in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Mob Lynching Triggered by Child Theft Rumors: Elderly Man Beaten in Mandsaur; Fake Video FIR in Bhopal

Bhopal / Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: Rumors of child abduction have once again sparked violent incidents in Madhya Pradesh. In Mandsaur, a mentally unstable elderly man was brutally beaten by a mob after being falsely accused of being a child thief. Meanwhile, Bhopal police have registered an FIR against an unknown individual for sharing a six-year-old fake video on Instagram, which reignited panic over child abductions. Viral Video Sparks PanicThe controversial video, originally from Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh, resurfaced on social media and fueled misinformation about child kidnappers in Bhopal. Authorities have initiated an investigation against the person responsible for circulating the misleading content. Bhopal police appealed to the public to exercise caution and not trust or...
Nitin Naveen Sets 50% Vote Share Target in Assam, Over 20 MLAs May Lose Tickets
Assam, Politics, State

Nitin Naveen Sets 50% Vote Share Target in Assam, Over 20 MLAs May Lose Tickets

Guwahati, Assam: As the 2026 assembly elections approach, the BJP has unveiled a mega-strategy to secure a hat-trick of victories in Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Nitin Naveen, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have all made strategic visits to the state, signaling a high-stakes electoral push even before the official election announcements. Congress, meanwhile, has mobilized with visits by Priyanka Gandhi and Karnataka leader D.K. Shivakumar, heightening political activity in the northeastern state. Ambitious Targets Set by BJPDuring his recent visit to Assam, Nitin Naveen reportedly set an ambitious goal for the BJP: to capture 50% of the vote share in the upcoming assembly elections. In the previous 2021 elections, the party had secured 33.2% of votes. A...
Criminal Sparks “Thief-Thief” Chaos, Mob Attacks Bihar STF Team at Midnight, Seizes Weapons
Bihar, State

Criminal Sparks “Thief-Thief” Chaos, Mob Attacks Bihar STF Team at Midnight, Seizes Weapons

Gaya, Bihar: In a shocking display of lawlessness, a Special Task Force (STF) team in Gaya faced a violent mob attack while attempting to apprehend a murder accused. Using a ruse of shouting “Thief! Thief!”, over 60 villagers assaulted the officers with stones and sticks, leaving several personnel injured and forcibly seizing their firearms. Midnight Chaos UnleashedThe incident unfolded late Sunday night in Khiryama village under the Magadh Medical Police Station jurisdiction. The STF team had arrived to arrest notorious fugitive Sanjay Manjhi in connection with a murder case. As soon as the team approached the suspect’s house, Manjhi started shouting “Thief! Thief!” from inside, creating panic and confusion. Responding to the commotion, a large group of villagers suddenly descended on ...
Bhopal Snooker Club Stabbing: Student Attacked 27 Times in 30 Seconds Over Past Altercation
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Snooker Club Stabbing: Student Attacked 27 Times in 30 Seconds Over Past Altercation

Bhopal: A shocking incident of knife violence occurred at a snooker club in Ganesh Chowk, Tilak Jamalpura, Bhopal, involving minor students. According to police, two accused students attacked a peer, stabbing him 27 times within just 30 seconds. The incident has raised serious concerns about law and order in the city. Details of the Attack The victim, a student from Gautam Nagar, was playing at the snooker club when the accused entered and launched a sudden assault. In the attack, the victim sustained 10 cuts on his wrist, lost two fingers, and suffered injuries to his shoulder and back. He is currently undergoing treatment in hospital. Motive: Revenge for a Slap Police revealed that the accused, a 16-year-old tenth-grade student, shared the same coaching institute as the victi...
GDA Launches New Nandgram Plot Scheme After 14 Years; CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates
State, Uttar Pradesh

GDA Launches New Nandgram Plot Scheme After 14 Years; CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates

Ghaziabad: After more than a decade-long wait, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has launched a new land plot scheme in Nandgram. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the initiative by releasing its official brochure on Sunday, generating excitement among local residents. This marks GDA’s first new plot scheme in roughly 14–15 years. Scheme Details: Noor Nagar and Nandgram The scheme covers the Noor Nagar and Nandgram areas, offering plots ranging from 60 to 221 square meters. The price has been fixed at ₹79,000 per square meter. Allotments will be made through a completely transparent e-lottery system, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all applicants. Online Application and Payment Process Applications for the scheme will be accepted only online via the off...
Patna Double Murder: Father Breaks Down Recalling Last Words With Sons Killed Over Land Dispute
Bihar, State

Patna Double Murder: Father Breaks Down Recalling Last Words With Sons Killed Over Land Dispute

Patna, Bihar: In a shocking incident in the Bihar capital, two brothers were shot dead by assailants over a decades-old land dispute. The tragedy has left their father, Raj Kishor Prasad, grief-stricken as he recalls his last conversation with his sons, expressing the heartbreaking regret that if only they had heeded his advice, this day could have been avoided. Father Alleges Local Landowners Behind Killings The victims, 32-year-old Manish Kumar and 24-year-old Manjit Kumar, were residents of Shahpur in the Gopalpur police station area. Their father has accused local residents Krishna Rai and Prem Rai, along with their sons, of orchestrating the attack due to a long-standing dispute over land. According to him, the accused had previously threatened his family multiple times, but pri...
Bihar: Son Kills Mother Over ₹100 Dispute in Gopalganj
Bihar, State

Bihar: Son Kills Mother Over ₹100 Dispute in Gopalganj

Gopalganj, Bihar: In a shocking and tragic incident from Gopalganj, Bihar, a young man allegedly murdered his own mother over a dispute of just ₹100. The incident occurred in Usri village under the Baikunthpur police station area. Police acted swiftly, arresting the accused along with the weapon used in the crime. Murder Over a Minor Amount According to reports, the accused, Bharosa Rawat, asked his mother for ₹100. When she refused, a heated argument ensued, escalating quickly. In a fit of rage, the son attacked his mother with a sharp weapon kept at home, killing her instantly. The horrifying scene left local villagers stunned. Police Response and Arrest Upon receiving information about the incident, the Baikunthpur police, led by SDPO-2 Rajesh Kumar, rushed to the scene, sec...
Jaipur Traffic Alert: From February 26, Wheel Locks to Replace Cranes for Illegal Parking, Doubling the Penalty
Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Traffic Alert: From February 26, Wheel Locks to Replace Cranes for Illegal Parking, Doubling the Penalty

Jaipur: Vehicle owners in Jaipur, beware! From 26 February, the city’s traffic police will adopt a stricter approach to illegal parking. Instead of towing vehicles with cranes, traffic authorities will now immobilize them on the spot by applying wheel locks. Unlocking the wheel will incur an additional fee, while a separate fine for the parking violation will also apply, effectively doubling the financial penalty. Fees for Unlocking Wheel Locks Under the new system, two- and three-wheeler owners will have to pay ₹100 for the first offense and ₹200 for repeated violations. For four-wheelers, the fee will be ₹200 for the first instance and ₹400 for repeat offenders. These charges cover only the wheel-lock removal service; the regular no-parking fine will be levied separately. Teams ...
Gurgaon Student Held Captive, Brutally Abused by Live-in Partner for Three Days
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Gurgaon Student Held Captive, Brutally Abused by Live-in Partner for Three Days

Gurgaon: In a shocking case from Gurgaon, a female student from Tripura has accused her live-in partner of horrific abuse over a span of three days. According to police reports, the victim alleges that her partner held her captive in a PG accommodation, subjected her to repeated physical assault, and reportedly poured sanitizer on her private parts, causing severe burns. The accused has been arrested, and an investigation is underway. Held Captive for Three Days The victim, a second-year Biotechnology student at a private university in Gurgaon, claims that the abuse occurred between 16–18 February. Police apprehended the accused on 19 February. The student’s mother has made serious allegations, stating that her daughter was held against her will, physically abused daily, and humiliat...
Sachin Pilot Likely to Be Appointed Congress In-Charge for Gujarat; Current In-Charge Mukul Wasnik, Other Past Leaders Noted
Gujarat, Politics, State

Sachin Pilot Likely to Be Appointed Congress In-Charge for Gujarat; Current In-Charge Mukul Wasnik, Other Past Leaders Noted

Ahmedabad: In a significant political development, Rajasthan’s former Deputy Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot, is emerging as a strong contender to take charge of the Congress party in Gujarat. The party is reportedly considering this move to strengthen its presence in the state ahead of crucial municipal elections in major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot, seen as a semi-final for the 2027 assembly polls. Currently, Mukul Wasnik, a Rajya Sabha member, serves as the state in-charge, while the party leadership in Gujarat rests with Amit Chavda, and Dr. Tushar Chaudhary leads the legislative party in the assembly. Political circles say the idea of appointing Pilot came to the forefront after top Gujarat Congress leaders visited Delhi for discussions with the central leadersh...