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Shopkeeper Shot and Injured by Two Assailants in Lucknow, Police Investigation Underway
State, Uttar Pradesh

Shopkeeper Shot and Injured by Two Assailants in Lucknow, Police Investigation Underway

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: In a shocking incident in the Sushant Golf City area of Lucknow, two unidentified men opened fire at a shopkeeper inside a shopping complex on Friday night, leaving him injured. Police have launched an investigation to track down the culprits. According to Nipun Agrawal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Zone), “The incident took place around 10:15 PM at Shopping Square-2, Ansal Sushant Golf City. Information about the shooting was immediately received through our control room, and police teams rushed to the scene.” The injured shopkeeper was promptly taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Authorities have confirmed that the victim’s condition is stable, but investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind t...
13-Year-Old Student Gives Birth While Living in Kasturba Gandhi Hostel, Administration in Shock
Madhya Pradesh, State

13-Year-Old Student Gives Birth While Living in Kasturba Gandhi Hostel, Administration in Shock

Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 31: A minor student residing in the Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ Hostel in Balaghat has given birth to a baby girl at just 13 and a half years of age, raising serious questions about the supervision and health monitoring systems in government residential hostels for girls. The incident caused a stir in the maternity ward of the district hospital, where the young student was admitted. Reports suggest that the hostel management had ignored prolonged changes in the girl’s health, highlighting a grave lapse in the system meant to ensure the safety and well-being of minor students. How the Case Came to Light:The hospital alerted the local police, following which the Mahila Thana (women’s police station) took immediate action and handed over the case to Garhi Polic...
Shashi Tharoor I Only Want Congress and UDF to Win in Kerala Assembly Elections
Kerala, Politics, State

Shashi Tharoor I Only Want Congress and UDF to Win in Kerala Assembly Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday emphasized that in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, his sole wish is for the victory of the Congress party and the United Democratic Front (UDF), the coalition led by Congress. Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said he would actively campaign across the state to ensure that both the Congress and the UDF secure a decisive win. “In these elections, my focus will be solely on strengthening the UDF and ensuring its success. I want the people of Kerala to support our alliance and uphold the vision we stand for,” he said. Tharoor, known for his articulate speeches and active involvement in state politics, highlighted the importance of the UDF in Kerala’s political landscape. He added that he intends to engage with ...
Moradabad Man Arrested for Defrauding Hindu Woman by Posing as ‘Ashish’
State, Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad Man Arrested for Defrauding Hindu Woman by Posing as ‘Ashish’

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: A shocking case of fraud and sexual assault has come to light in Moradabad, where a man allegedly posed as “Ashish” on social media to befriend a Hindu woman and then sexually exploited her. Following the complaint, the accused has been arrested and sent to jail. According to City SP Kumar Ranvijay Singh, the victim’s mother filed a complaint at Katghar Police Station on Thursday night. A case was registered against the accused, Shahrukh, a resident of Dhanora village in Gajrola, Amroha. Police investigation revealed that Shahrukh had befriended the woman, who lives in the Civil Lines area, via Instagram under a fake profile named “Ashish.” The accused allegedly arranged a meeting with the victim and during the encounter sexually assaulted her while...
Six Injured, Including Four Children, in Blast in Bidar, Karnataka
Karnataka, State

Six Injured, Including Four Children, in Blast in Bidar, Karnataka

Bidar (Karnataka), Jan 31: Six people, including four children, were injured on Saturday in a suspected blast in Bidar, Karnataka, police said. Two adults are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving treatment at a hospital. Pradeep Gunti, Superintendent of Police (Bidar), told PTI-Bhasha, “Six people were injured in the explosion, including four children. Their condition is reported to be stable. Two adults sustained serious injuries and are undergoing medical treatment.” According to police, the incident took place on the road leading to the Molige Marayya Temple in Molkhira village, Humnabad Taluk. The victims were walking on the road when the blast occurred. The police superintendent added that a crime team along with forensic experts are examining the site to det...
Hathras Wife Refuses to Live with Husband Just One Month After Marriage
State, Uttar Pradesh

Hathras Wife Refuses to Live with Husband Just One Month After Marriage

Hathras (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31: In an unusual case from Hathras, a newlywed woman has refused to live with her husband just a month after their wedding, citing personal differences and disputes over physical relations. Despite intervention from family members and the police, the couple could not reach a compromise. According to reports, Abhishek Sharma, a resident of Kailash Nagar, Hathras, married Megha, a resident of Agra, with mutual consent. Both families had approved the alliance, and initially, the couple seemed to get along. However, disagreements began just days after the wedding, leading to growing tensions. Late Friday evening, Megha approached Bangla Police Chowki to formally complain. Police called Abhishek to the station and attempted to mediate between the two. Family ...
Congress Workers Ready to Retaliate, Will Showcase Strength: MP Tagore
Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

Congress Workers Ready to Retaliate, Will Showcase Strength: MP Tagore

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 31: Emphasizing the Congress party’s claim over the Madurai North constituency ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore asserted that the party workers know how to "hit back." Responding to DMK legislator and Madurai Urban district secretary G. Thalapathi’s remark that the Congress lacked the strength even to appoint booth-level workers, Tagore said the party would soon organise a booth-level meeting in the constituency to demonstrate its presence and mobilise support. “Don’t assume that Congressmen only know how to chant Vande Mataram. We also know how to respond firmly to our adversaries,” Tagore told reporters here on Friday. The MP’s comments underline Congress’s efforts to assert itself in a constituency considered strat...
BRO Restores Vital 112-km Kishtwar-Sansari Road, Reconnecting J-K with Himachal Pradesh
jammu and kashmir, State

BRO Restores Vital 112-km Kishtwar-Sansari Road, Reconnecting J-K with Himachal Pradesh

Jammu: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday restored road connectivity along the 112-kilometre Kishtwar-Sansari stretch, linking Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda-Kishtwar region with Himachal Pradesh. The reopening follows intensive snow clearance operations carried out under extreme weather conditions last week. The Kishtwar-Sansari road serves as a crucial link between the Union Territory and Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti region, ensuring smoother movement of people and goods. In addition, BRO is conducting rapid snow-clearance operations on the Mughal Road, which connects the Kashmir and Jammu regions, with officials aiming to reopen the highway at the earliest.
Court Expresses Anger Over Release of Scrap Mafia Ravi Kana Despite B-Warrant; Banda Jailor Suspended
Bihar, State

Court Expresses Anger Over Release of Scrap Mafia Ravi Kana Despite B-Warrant; Banda Jailor Suspended

Banda: The CJM court of Gautam Buddh Nagar has expressed strong displeasure over the release of gangster Ravi Kana from Banda district jail, despite a B-warrant issued against him. Following the incident, Banda Jail Superintendent K.P. Yadav has been suspended, and DG Jail P.C. Meena has assigned DIG Jail Prayagraj to investigate the matter. Ravi Kana, involved in the scrap mafia, was lodged in Banda jail. A case of extortion and criminal intimidation had been registered against him at Noida’s Sector 63 police station, for which the court had issued a B-warrant. On January 29, Ravi Kana was presented in court via video conferencing from Banda jail. During the hearing, the remand proceedings were conducted. However, despite the B-warrant, he was released from Banda jail the same eveni...
Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe into NEET Student’s Death; Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Decision
Bihar, State

Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe into NEET Student’s Death; Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Decision

Patna: The investigation into the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant at a private girls’ hostel in Patna will now be conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Bihar government, under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has recommended a CBI inquiry into the case. In a formal letter to the Union Government, CM Nitish Kumar requested a transparent, impartial, and fair investigation to ensure justice for the victim’s family and remove any scope for doubt at any level. CBI Investigation ConfirmedDeputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary confirmed that CM Nitish Kumar has sought a CBI probe into the student’s death. He assured that the investigation would be conducted in a transparent and fair manner. Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes GovernmentLeader of Opposition T...