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Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe into Death of NEET Aspirant in Patna

31Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe into Death of NEET Aspirant in Patna

Patna, Jan 31:The Bihar government has recommended a CBI investigation into the recent death of a female NEET aspirant in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Saturday. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Bihar Police is currently probing the case. The aspirant, a resident of Jehanabad, was found unconscious earlier this month at the Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Chitragupt Nagar, Patna. Despite medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries, prompting widespread concern and calls for a thorough investigation. The state government’s recommendation for a CBI probe aims to ensure an impartial and detailed inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary in Kutch Declared Gujarat’s Fifth Ramsar Site

31Jan

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Gujarat, State

Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary in Kutch Declared Gujarat’s Fifth Ramsar Site

Kutch, Jan 31:The Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Kutch district has been included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, making it the fifth Ramsar site in the state and the first in Kutch, state Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Saturday. With this recognition, Chhari-Dhand joins Nal Sarovar, Thol, Khijadiya and Wadhwana in Gujarat’s growing network of internationally protected wetlands. Announcing the development, Modhwadia said the Ramsar designation would play a crucial role in strengthening environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, while also promoting sustainable local development. “The Ramsar status granted to Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary will bring positive transformation in areas such a...

TMC Government in West Bengal Most Corrupt in the Country: Amit Shah

31Jan

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State, West Bengal

TMC Government in West Bengal Most Corrupt in the Country: Amit Shah

Siliguri, Jan 31:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, alleging that no other administration in the country is as corrupt as the Mamata Banerjee-led regime. Addressing a meeting of BJP workers in Siliguri, Shah accused the state government of rampant corruption and claimed that it was also obstructing critical border security measures along the international boundary. The Home Minister alleged that the West Bengal government had failed to provide land required by the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing work, despite repeated requests from the Centre. “I had stated in Parliament that the BSF needs land for fencing. I wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seven times. I even personally visit...

Five Killed, Six Injured in Odisha Road Accident; CM Majhi Expresses Grief

31Jan

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Odisha, Politics, State

Five Killed, Six Injured in Odisha Road Accident; CM Majhi Expresses Grief

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31:At least five people were killed and six others sustained critical injuries after a speeding truck ran over three two-wheelers on National Highway-16 in Odisha’s Ganjam district early Saturday, police said. The accident occurred at Haldiapadar, along the NH-16 stretch passing through Berhampur city. According to eyewitnesses, the truck was travelling on the wrong side of the highway when it rammed into three motorcycles in quick succession before crashing into a bridge. Police said the impact was severe, killing five persons on the spot, while the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, where their condition is stated to be critical. Traffic on the busy highway was disrupted for some time following the accident. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep...

Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Deputy CM After Mourning Period; Questions Raised Over NCP’s Hasty Move

31Jan

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Maharashtra, State

Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Deputy CM After Mourning Period; Questions Raised Over NCP’s Hasty Move

Mumbai/Pune, Jan 31:Within hours of the state mourning period ending following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) moved swiftly to appoint his wife Sunetra Pawar as the new Deputy Chief Minister, triggering intense political debate over the urgency and strategy behind the decision. Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash near Baramati on the morning of January 28. A three-day state mourning was observed till January 30, during which official programmes were suspended. He was cremated with full state honours on January 29 in the presence of thousands of supporters. However, even as the state mourned, political developments within the NCP moved at a rapid pace. On January 31, the NCP Legislature Party met in Mumbai and unanim...

Drop in Maximum Temperature Intensifies Chill Across Bihar; Relief Likely After Two Days

31Jan

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Bihar, State

Drop in Maximum Temperature Intensifies Chill Across Bihar; Relief Likely After Two Days

Patna, Jan 31:A decline in maximum temperatures across Bihar has led to a sharp increase in daytime chill, with cold winds and dense fog affecting normal life in several districts, including the state capital Patna. According to the Meteorological Department, relief from the prevailing cold conditions is expected after the next two days. Weather officials said that snowfall and rainfall in parts of north India have influenced Bihar’s weather pattern, resulting in a noticeable fall in temperatures over the past 24 hours. Cold winds and foggy conditions reduced visibility at several places, impacting road and rail movement. Sabour in Bhagalpur district recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 7.5 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest location. Meanwhile, Forbesganj regi...

Karnataka Held Bilateral Talks With 46 Companies at WEF Davos, No MoUs Signed: Minister

31Jan

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Karnataka, State

Karnataka Held Bilateral Talks With 46 Companies at WEF Davos, No MoUs Signed: Minister

Bengaluru, Jan 31:Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil on Saturday said that the state government held bilateral engagements with 46 global and Indian companies, investors, academic institutions and international leaders during the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, though no Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Patil said the discussions focused on investment intentions, sectoral opportunities and future collaborations, rather than immediate formal agreements. “We held 46 bilateral engagements with global and Indian companies, investors, academic institutions and country leaderships at the World Economic Forum in Davos. These meetings were aimed at exploring long-term investment prospects in Karnataka,” he said. ...

Pakistani Spy Arrested in Jaisalmer for Selling Indian Army Secrets to ISI

31Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Pakistani Spy Arrested in Jaisalmer for Selling Indian Army Secrets to ISI

Jaisalmer, Jan 31:In a major breakthrough for Indian intelligence agencies, a Pakistani spy has been arrested in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district for allegedly leaking sensitive information related to the Indian Army to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in exchange for money. The accused, identified as Jhabraram (28), a resident of Sankda village in Pokaran, was arrested on January 30 by the Rajasthan Intelligence Department. Investigations have revealed that he had been actively involved in espionage activities for the past one-and-a-half years, during which he shared classified military information with ISI handlers. According to intelligence officials, Jhabraram was honey-trapped and lured by financial incentives to betray the nation. He allegedl...

Punjab Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash While Heading to Delhi Airport to See Off Son

31Jan

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Punjab Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash While Heading to Delhi Airport to See Off Son

New Delhi, Jan 31:A 55-year-old man from Punjab lost his life in a tragic multi-vehicle collision amid dense fog on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Dwarka, Delhi, early Saturday morning, police officials said. The deceased has been identified as Chhaju Singh, a resident of Channuwala village in Punjab. He was travelling in a taxi to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to see off his son, Amandeep Singh, when the accident occurred. According to police, poor visibility due to heavy fog led to a chain collision involving multiple vehicles on the stretch. Singh sustained critical injuries in the crash and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police said that traffic movement on the road was briefly affected following the accide...

Notorious ATM Thief Arrested in Sambhal; Used Metal Plate to Steal Cash from Customers

31Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Notorious ATM Thief Arrested in Sambhal; Used Metal Plate to Steal Cash from Customers

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh | January 31, 2026 In a major breakthrough, the Sambhal Police have arrested a notorious ATM thief involved in tampering with cash dispensing machines to steal money from unsuspecting customers. The accused, a resident of Haridwar, employed a sophisticated method by inserting an iron plate into the ATM cash slot, preventing cash from being dispensed despite the amount being debited from the customer’s bank account. According to police officials, once the transaction failed and the distressed customer left the ATM kiosk, the accused would return and retrieve the cash stuck inside the machine. Using this technique, the thief targeted multiple ATMs across different cities, cheating customers without raising immediate suspicion. The case came to light after empl...