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Congress Seeks More Seats from DMK in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections; Eyes Actor Vijay’s TVK as Alternative

23Dec

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

Congress Seeks More Seats from DMK in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections; Eyes Actor Vijay’s TVK as Alternative

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for next year, political negotiations are heating up. The Congress party has demanded a larger share of seats and greater representation in government from its ally, the DMK. Sources indicate that Congress now aims to contest over 50 seats, up from 25 seats in the 2021 elections, where it won 18 seats. Seat Demand and Power-SharingGirish Chodankar, in charge of Tamil Nadu for the All India Congress Committee (AICC), recently conveyed Congress’s demands to DMK chief M.K. Stalin. The party has emphasized that if the alliance comes to power, Congress should receive a significant share in governance. Party leaders cite missed opportunities in the 2006 elections—when Congress contested 48 seats, won 34, and supported DMK f...

Kanpur Woman Alleges Sexual Abuse, Fraud by Step-Brother; Appeals to CM at Public Grievance Forum

23Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Woman Alleges Sexual Abuse, Fraud by Step-Brother; Appeals to CM at Public Grievance Forum

Kanpur, UP: In a disturbing case from Kanpur, a young woman has accused her step-brother of sexual assault, financial exploitation, and fraud. The victim approached the Chief Minister’s public grievance forum in Lucknow, seeking justice. The victim, who has been living with her 11-year-old brother following the death of their parents, alleged that her step-brother repeatedly harassed her. She claimed that when she initially approached the police station with her complaint, a police officer allegedly accepted money and failed to take action. Following her plea, the Chief Minister directed the Police Commissioner to submit a detailed report on the case. Family Tragedy and Living SituationThe victim resides in Kalyanpur Police Station area. Her father passed away on March 30, 2020, and ...

Dog Lover Dies of Rabies Two Years After Being Bitten by a Stray Dog in Chennai

23Dec

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State, Tamil Nadu

Dog Lover Dies of Rabies Two Years After Being Bitten by a Stray Dog in Chennai

In a shocking incident from Tamil Nadu, an 18-year-old dog lover has died of rabies two years after being bitten by a stray dog. The young man, who loved spending time with dogs and often fed stray animals on the streets, did not take the bite seriously at the time. The victim, J. Diva from Mosur village, Balaji Nagar, was the only son of daily-wage laborers J. Jambulingam and Baby. He had completed his 12th grade from Mosur Government School. Two days prior to his death, he developed a high fever, prompting his family to rush him to Arakkonam Government Hospital. Doctors conducted initial tests and suspected rabies. He was immediately admitted to the ICU, and despite the efforts of a team of specialists, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he passed away at Rajiv Gandhi Governme...

UP Govt Approves Land Acquisition for 74 km Noida Airport–Ganga Link Expressway; 16 Villages to Contribute 740 Acres

23Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Govt Approves Land Acquisition for 74 km Noida Airport–Ganga Link Expressway; 16 Villages to Contribute 740 Acres

In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure and industrial connectivity, the state government has approved the acquisition of 740 acres of land across 16 villages for the construction of a 74-kilometer-long Greenfield expressway linking Noida International Airport to the Ganga Expressway. The decision was announced as part of the state’s supplementary budget, which has allocated ₹1,246 crore for the project. The new expressway will begin from Siana in Bulandshahr and connect to the Yamuna Expressway near Film City in Yamuna City, providing a seamless corridor for freight, industrial supply chains, and passenger movement. About 21 kilometers of the expressway will pass through the Yamuna Authority area, including a 9-kilometer elevated section, with a 24-meter-wide service road pl...

46-Year-Old Man Murders Wife 20 Years Younger in Varanasi; Tattoo Leads Police to Accused

23Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

46-Year-Old Man Murders Wife 20 Years Younger in Varanasi; Tattoo Leads Police to Accused

In a shocking incident from Varanasi, a 46-year-old auto-rickshaw driver brutally murdered his 26-year-old wife and dumped her body nearly 25 kilometers away in an attempt to destroy evidence. The case was cracked after police identified the victim through a tattoo on her hand. The accused, identified as Pradeep Mishra, took his wife Laxmi out on the pretext of a casual outing on the night of December 19. According to police investigations, he strangled her with a muffler at a deserted location and then repeatedly struck her face with a stone, disfiguring it beyond recognition. He later transported the body and disposed of it in a remote area. Police officials said the murder was the result of prolonged domestic discord triggered by Laxmi’s alleged relationship with another man. Duri...

Bihar High Court Rules: Bike Owner Not Liable if Passenger Found With Liquor

23Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar High Court Rules: Bike Owner Not Liable if Passenger Found With Liquor

Patna: In a landmark decision under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, the Patna High Court has clarified that a vehicle owner cannot be held responsible if illegal liquor is found with a passenger, rather than in the vehicle itself. The court ruled that confiscating the bike in such a case amounts to wrongful action. The ruling came from a single-judge bench led by Justice Jitendra Kumar, which granted anticipatory bail to the bike owner who had feared arrest in the matter. Details of the CaseThe case arose under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitioner had approached the High Court seeking anticipatory bail after police allegedly recovered six liters of illicit liquor from a backpack carried by a passenger riding pillion on his moto...

From Fruit Seller to Councilor: Meet Bhagyashree Jagtap of Lonavala

23Dec

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Maharashtra, State

From Fruit Seller to Councilor: Meet Bhagyashree Jagtap of Lonavala

Pune: The results of the Maharashtra local body elections have brought several inspiring stories to the forefront. One such story is of Bhagyashree Jagtap, a humble fruit seller from the popular hill station of Lonavala, who has been elected as a member of the Lonavala Municipal Council (LMC). Bhagyashree, a candidate of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, defeated her closest rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win the council seat. She secured 1,468 votes, surpassing BJP candidate Rachna Sinker, who received 800 votes, winning by a margin of 608 votes. Staying Grounded After VictoryRemarkably, the day after her victory, Bhagyashree chose not to participate in congratulatory ceremonies. Instead, she returned to her fru...

UP Cabinet Approves Board for Doctor & Medical Teacher Recruitment, Appointments to be Fast-Tracked

23Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Cabinet Approves Board for Doctor & Medical Teacher Recruitment, Appointments to be Fast-Tracked

Lucknow: In a major step to strengthen healthcare and medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved the formation of the UP Specialist Doctor & Medical Teacher Recruitment Board. The new board aims to streamline and expedite the recruitment process for doctors in hospitals and faculty members in medical colleges. Faster Recruitment ProcessPreviously, appointments of specialist doctors and medical teachers were conducted through the UP Public Service Commission, a process that could take 8–10 months for exams and additional six months or more for final appointments. Often, selected specialists would join other institutions before completing the formalities, leaving critical vacancies unfilled. With the new board in place, the recruitment process will be significa...

Agra Police Under Fire: Youth Suffers Broken Legs in Alleged Third-Degree Torture, 4 Officers Disciplined

23Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Agra Police Under Fire: Youth Suffers Broken Legs in Alleged Third-Degree Torture, 4 Officers Disciplined

Agra: A serious controversy has erupted in Agra’s Kirawali police station after allegations surfaced that a young man was subjected to third-degree torture during a murder investigation, leaving him with fractures in both legs. The incident has triggered immediate administrative action against the officers involved. Alleged Third-Degree TortureThe victim, Raju, from Karhara village, was reportedly pressured to confess to a murder committed on August 5, in which ex-army man Balbir Singh was killed. Four months after the crime, the case remained unsolved. According to his family, Raju was summoned for questioning after his elder brother Satyaprakash was called to the station on December 20. During interrogation, he was allegedly beaten and forced to admit to the crime, resulting in him lo...

Bihar Government Offers Easy Solution for Men Who Received Jeevika Funds by Mistake

23Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Government Offers Easy Solution for Men Who Received Jeevika Funds by Mistake

Patna: The Bihar government has come up with a practical solution for men whose bank accounts mistakenly received ₹10,000 under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, Jeevika. Instead of demanding repayment, the government has offered a hassle-free way to adjust the funds. Government’s OfferAccording to Himanshu Sharma, CEO of Bihar Jeevika, out of 70 reported cases from Darbhanga, 12 men were notified to either return the money or transfer it to a female family member’s account. The government has clarified that no action will be taken against recipients, ensuring they face no inconvenience. The suggested solution is simple: the mistakenly received amount can be applied under Jeevika through a female family member, effectively adjusting the funds in the right name. Joint Acco...