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Delhi Police Arrest Two Youth Congress Leaders from Gwalior Over Shirtless Protest at AI Summit

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Delhi Police Arrest Two Youth Congress Leaders from Gwalior Over Shirtless Protest at AI Summit

Gwalior, Feb 23, 2026: In connection with a shirtless protest during the Delhi AI Summit, Delhi Police conducted a crackdown in Gwalior, arresting two prominent Youth Congress leaders. The arrests have sparked questions from their families, who allege a lack of transparency in the process. Leaders Taken Into CustodyThe arrested leaders are Jitendra Yadav, former State General Secretary of Youth Congress, and Raja Gurjar, former President of Gwalior Rural Youth Congress. Delhi Police, assisted by local authorities, carried out the arrests. Jitendra Yadav was taken into custody early Thursday morning, while Raja Gurjar surrendered at Jhansi Road police station late Wednesday night. Both were reportedly detained on suspicion of participating in the protest at the AI Summit. Family Raise...

IPS Sunil Nayak Stays Arrest After Andhra Police Attempt in Patna Halted by High Court

23Feb

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Bihar, State

IPS Sunil Nayak Stays Arrest After Andhra Police Attempt in Patna Halted by High Court

Patna, Feb 23, 2026: Bihar-cadre IPS officer M. Sunil Nayak, currently serving as Inspector General of the Fire Department, received temporary relief as the Andhra Pradesh Police’s attempt to arrest him in Patna was stayed by the High Court. The move came in connection with a 2021 case involving alleged assault and attempt to murder former MP K. Raghuram Krishna Raju. High Court InterventionEarly on Thursday, a special team from Andhra Pradesh Police arrived at Nayak’s residence in Patna around 6 a.m., intending to take him into custody under IPC Section 307 (Attempt to Murder). The team was preparing for his transit remand when the High Court, hearing Nayak’s plea, issued a stay on his arrest, preventing any immediate action. This brought a temporary reprieve for Nayak, while his resid...

CM Yogi Adityanath’s Singapore Visit: Temasek Expresses Interest in Investing in Uttar Pradesh’s Logistics and Health Sectors

23Feb

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath’s Singapore Visit: Temasek Expresses Interest in Investing in Uttar Pradesh’s Logistics and Health Sectors

Lucknow/Singapore, Feb 23, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath kicked off his Singapore visit with a key meeting with Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek Holdings, to discuss potential investments in infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, data centers, and skill development in the state. The discussions highlighted opportunities for industrial collaboration and long-term partnerships aimed at strengthening UP’s position on the global investment map. Meeting with Temasek ChairmanThe meeting focused on Temasek’s global investment portfolio and its potential involvement in Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi invited Temasek to consider investments in sectors including infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, warehousing, fintech-driven urban development, and related industries. Temasek’s...

Bhopal Girls Rescued from Lucknow After Running Away Over Parents’ Scolding

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Girls Rescued from Lucknow After Running Away Over Parents’ Scolding

Bhopal, Feb 23, 2026: Two minor girls from Bhopal ran away from home after being scolded by their parents for not focusing on studies. The girls, both residents of the same colony and classmates at the same school, were traced and safely rescued from Lucknow by the police. They have since been reunited with their families. The incident came to light when the girls did not return home after school on February 20. Concerned about their sudden disappearance, the families filed a complaint at Habibganj Police Station, initially registering it as a potential kidnapping case. Technical Surveillance Leads to RescuePolice investigations revealed that the girls had boarded a train to Lucknow. Using CCTV footage, mobile phone tracking, and other technical surveillance methods, authorities were...

6-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Eye Donor at Ranchi, Gifts Sight to Two People

23Feb

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Jharkhand, State

6-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Eye Donor at Ranchi, Gifts Sight to Two People

Ranchi, February 23, 2026: In a remarkable act of courage and humanity, a grieving father in Ranchi transformed personal loss into a beacon of hope for others. Sujit Munda, father of a six-year-old boy who passed away due to a brain tumor, consented to donate his son’s eyes. Through this selfless decision, the young child became the youngest eye donor in the history of Ranchi’s RIMS hospital, giving the gift of sight to two visually impaired individuals. Fighting a Brave Battle The child had been undergoing treatment at RIMS’ Neurosurgery Department for a serious brain tumor. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, the boy succumbed to his illness. In the emotional aftermath, Sujit Munda made a life-affirming decision: to honor his son’s desire to witness the world by allowing his eyes to...

Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

Ajmer, February 23, 2026: In an extraordinary display of service and civic responsibility, a group of 40 visitors from Ludhiana stepped in to clean Ajmer’s Dargah Bazaar after municipal sanitation workers went on strike for seven days, leaving the streets piled with garbage. The visitors, comprising businessmen, government employees, and even differently-abled volunteers, were in Ajmer to pay their respects at the shrine of Khwaja Garib Nawaz. Witnessing the deteriorating conditions along the main route from Delhi Gate to the shrine, they decided to act immediately rather than wait for municipal authorities. Volunteers Turn Observers into Doers Dr. Amarjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic doctor from Ludhiana, recounted, “We came to offer our prayers at Baba’s shrine, but seeing the filth alo...

Surat Builder’s Suicide Case: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Blackmail

23Feb

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Gujarat, State

Surat Builder’s Suicide Case: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Blackmail

Surat, February 23, 2026: A shocking revelation has emerged in the suicide case of prominent Surat-based builder and Jolly Group owner, Tushar Ghelani. Police investigations have revealed that Ghelani was allegedly being blackmailed by his girlfriend, Poonam Bhadauria, prompting him to take the drastic step of shooting himself. Ghelani was hospitalized after the incident and succumbed to his injuries on February 4, following the suicide attempt four days before his daughter’s wedding. Relationship Turns Controversial According to Surat city police, the relationship between Tushar Ghelani and Poonam Bhadauria began professionally. Bhadauria initially joined the Jolly Group in 2010, worked for a few years, and then reconnected with Ghelani in 2014. While it began as a boss-employee ...

Wedding Procession Turns Violent in Bulandshahr: Air Force Personnel and School Principal Father Assaulted with Iron Rods

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Wedding Procession Turns Violent in Bulandshahr: Air Force Personnel and School Principal Father Assaulted with Iron Rods

Bulandshahr, February 23, 2026: A wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district turned violent after an altercation erupted over a request to give way on the road. An Indian Air Force personnel and his father, a government school principal, were allegedly assaulted with sticks and iron rods by members of the procession. The incident occurred in Amargarh village under the jurisdiction of Jahangirabad police station. Dispute Over Honking Escalates into Assault According to the complaint, Jitendra Singh, a headmaster at an upper primary school, was returning from an engagement ceremony with his son, Pratham Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force. While passing through the village, their car encountered a wedding procession led by Akash Verma. The procession, accomp...

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Launches Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Service: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in Just 20 Minutes

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

National Capital Region Transport Corporation Launches Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Service: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in Just 20 Minutes

Ghaziabad, February 23, 2026: In a landmark development for regional connectivity, the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat service has officially commenced operations on the much-awaited corridor. The new high-speed transit system was flagged off by Narendra Modi, marking a major milestone in NCR’s transportation infrastructure. Operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the service began public operations at 6:00 PM on Sunday, dramatically reducing travel time between key cities in the National Capital Region. Travel Time Reduced to Minutes Passengers can now travel: Ghaziabad to Sarai Kale Khan in just 20 minutes Ghaziabad to Modipuram (Meerut) in approximately 35 minutes Delhi to Meerut (full stretch) in around 55 minutes The launch eliminates th...

Heirs of Seth Jumma Lal Seek Repayment of 1917 Loan to British Crown After 109 Years

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Heirs of Seth Jumma Lal Seek Repayment of 1917 Loan to British Crown After 109 Years

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), February 23, 2026: In a remarkable case blending history, law, and legacy, the descendants of prominent Sehore-based businessman Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya have initiated legal steps to recover a loan of ₹35,000 allegedly given to the British administration in 1917—an amount they claim would exceed ₹1 crore in present-day value. According to family records, Seth Jumma Lal Ruthiya—once considered among the wealthiest individuals in the region after Sultan Jahan Begum of the erstwhile Bhopal State—extended financial assistance to the British government to help manage administrative affairs in the princely state. Legal Notice to the British Crown Vivek Ruthiya, grandson of the late Seth Jumma Lal, has announced that a formal legal notice is being sent to the Brit...