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Andhra Police Reach Patna to Arrest Bihar IPS Officer M. Sunil Nayak in 2021 Custodial Assault Case

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Andhra Police Reach Patna to Arrest Bihar IPS Officer M. Sunil Nayak in 2021 Custodial Assault Case

Patna, February 23, 2026: A major development has sent ripples through the Bihar police establishment after a special team from the Andhra Pradesh Police arrived in Patna to arrest senior IPS officer M. Sunil Nayak, a 2005-batch officer of the Bihar cadre and currently serving as Inspector General (IG) in the state Fire Services Department. The team conducted an early morning operation at Nayak’s official residence located in the Shastri Nagar police station area of the city. The action follows the cancellation of his bail in a serious criminal case dating back to 2021. Allegations Linked to 2021 CID Posting The case pertains to events in 2021 when M. Sunil Nayak was on deputation with the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Andhra Pradesh. He has been accused in connection wi...

Aligarh: Woman in Red Saree Thrashes Alleged Harasser Outside Police Station, Video Goes Viral

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh: Woman in Red Saree Thrashes Alleged Harasser Outside Police Station, Video Goes Viral

Aligarh, February 23, 2026: A dramatic incident outside a police station in Aligarh has gone viral on social media, showing a woman in a red saree and veil repeatedly beating an alleged harasser with her slippers while her husband restrained him. The incident reportedly took place in the Gangiri area, where the woman had arrived at the local police station with her husband to lodge a complaint against a youth from her village who had allegedly been harassing her regularly. Confrontation Outside the Police Station According to reports, while the couple was at the police station to file a complaint, the accused youth happened to pass by on a motorcycle. Spotting him, the woman and her husband reportedly chased him down, pulled him off the bike, and confronted him outside the station...

Blanket Distribution Row in Tonk: Former MP Accused of Withholding Aid After Hearing Muslim Woman’s Name

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Blanket Distribution Row in Tonk: Former MP Accused of Withholding Aid After Hearing Muslim Woman’s Name

Tonk/Niwai, February 23, 2026: A blanket distribution drive in Rajasthan’s Kareda Buzurg village has snowballed into a political controversy after former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria was accused of taking back a blanket from a Muslim woman upon learning her name. The incident, which occurred on February 22 in Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, has triggered sharp reactions from opposition leaders, who have termed the act discriminatory and “inhuman.” What Happened? According to eyewitnesses, Jaunapuria was distributing blankets to needy residents at a temple premises in the village. Several Muslim women were also reportedly standing in the queue. When one woman stepped forward to receive a blanket, the former MP allegedly asked her name. Upon hearing it, his demeanor reportedly ...

Two Brothers Shot Dead with 20 Bullets Outside Reception Party in Patna; 40-Year-Old Land Feud Suspected

23Feb

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Bihar, State

Two Brothers Shot Dead with 20 Bullets Outside Reception Party in Patna; 40-Year-Old Land Feud Suspected

Patna, February 23, 2026: In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across Bihar’s capital, two real brothers were gunned down in a hail of bullets outside a wedding reception in Shahpur village under the Gopalpur police station limits in Patna late Sunday night. The brutal double murder is suspected to be the fallout of a 40-year-old land dispute. The victims, Manish Kumar (32) and Manjeet Kumar (24), sons of Rajkishore Rai, were shot multiple times by unidentified assailants who were allegedly lying in wait outside the reception venue. Ambushed After Reception Dinner According to police sources, the incident occurred around 9:15 pm when the two brothers attended a neighbor’s reception ceremony. Witnesses said that an argument reportedly broke out during the event. Shortly ...

8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Swallowing Ludo Piece in Shocking Karnataka Incident

23Feb

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Karnataka, State

8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Swallowing Ludo Piece in Shocking Karnataka Incident

Mangaluru, February 23, 2026: In a tragic and heartbreaking incident from Thokkottu in Karnataka, an eight-year-old girl lost her life after accidentally swallowing a small plastic Ludo piece while playing at home. The deceased child, identified as Tanishka, was a second-grade student. Her family originally hails from Kasaragod district and was residing in a rented house near Kolya, close to Thokkottu. Accident During Playtime According to reports, Tanishka was at home due to a school holiday and was playing Ludo with her siblings. During the game, she accidentally put a cone-shaped plastic token into her mouth, which slipped down her throat. Within moments, she began experiencing severe breathing difficulty. Her mother, noticing her distress, immediately sought help from neigh...

₹1,000 Fine if Pet Dogs Dirty Common Areas; Repeat Violators to Be Blacklisted in Greater Noida Society

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

₹1,000 Fine if Pet Dogs Dirty Common Areas; Repeat Violators to Be Blacklisted in Greater Noida Society

Greater Noida, February 23, 2026: In a strict move aimed at maintaining cleanliness and discipline, the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) of Amrapali Centurian Park (Low Rise) in Greater Noida West has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against pet-related nuisance in common areas. As per a resolution passed during the General Body Meeting (GBM), pet owners will be fined ₹1,000 if their dogs defecate or create filth in common spaces. Owners must also ensure immediate cleaning of the area. Society of 600 Families Enforces Stricter Monitoring According to AOA President Rajeev Kumar and Legal Advisor Amit Gupta, nearly 600 families reside in the low-rise complex. To strengthen surveillance, the society currently operates 190 CCTV cameras, with plans underway to increase the number ...

Polling Staff Spend Night on School Benches Amid Poor Arrangements in Ranchi Civic Elections

23Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Polling Staff Spend Night on School Benches Amid Poor Arrangements in Ranchi Civic Elections

Ranchi, February 23, 2026: As voting for the municipal elections commenced across Jharkhand, reports of inadequate facilities for polling personnel surfaced from several centres in the state capital, Ranchi. While the administration claimed comprehensive arrangements, ground realities at some locations told a different story. Polling teams had reached their designated booths the previous night to ensure timely conduct of voting. However, many personnel alleged that basic amenities such as bedding, clean drinking water, and food arrangements were either insufficient or entirely absent. Night Spent on School Benches At the Government Hindi Middle School in Tharpakhna (Ward No. 18), polling staff and security personnel reportedly faced severe inconvenience. According to officials dep...

Jail Warder Dies After Illness in Mirzapur; Wife Alleges Leave for Treatment Was Denied

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Jail Warder Dies After Illness in Mirzapur; Wife Alleges Leave for Treatment Was Denied

Mirzapur, February 23, 2026: A 45-year-old jail warder posted at the district prison in Mirzapur died on Sunday following a brief illness, sparking allegations from his family that he was denied leave for medical treatment. Jail authorities, however, have rejected the claims. The deceased, identified as Anand Shukla, was originally a resident of Harn village in Khetasarai, Jaunpur district. He had been serving at the Mirzapur District Jail for the past six months. Health Deteriorated Suddenly According to his wife, Preeti Shukla, Anand had been unwell for the past three days and was experiencing tingling sensations in his legs. On Sunday evening around 7 pm, his condition reportedly worsened suddenly. He was initially treated by the prison doctor. As his condition failed to imp...

Bride Arrives in Wedding Attire for Anganwadi Interview in Agra; Groom Says, “I Will Fulfil Every Dream of My Wife”

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bride Arrives in Wedding Attire for Anganwadi Interview in Agra; Groom Says, “I Will Fulfil Every Dream of My Wife”

Agra, February 23, 2026: In a heartwarming incident that has captured public attention, a newlywed bride arrived at the Vikas Bhawan in Agra in her wedding attire to attend an Anganwadi recruitment interview—just hours after completing her marriage rituals. The unusual yet inspiring scene left onlookers surprised as the bride, Anisha, walked into the government office dressed in her bridal outfit to complete document verification for the post of Anganwadi Assistant under the Child Development Department. Call Came a Day Before the Wedding Anisha, a resident of Ladukheda village, had applied for the Anganwadi Assistant position before her wedding. On the day of her marriage, she received a phone call informing her to report for document verification at Vikas Bhawan in Sanjay Place ...

Akhilesh Yadav Says ‘Should Have Sent Him to Jail’; Regrets Withdrawing 420 Case Against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

23Feb

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh Yadav Says ‘Should Have Sent Him to Jail’; Regrets Withdrawing 420 Case Against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

Lucknow, February 23, 2026: In a sharp political statement that has stirred fresh controversy in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said it was a “mistake” to withdraw a Section 420 case earlier registered against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, adding that he “should have been sent to jail.” Addressing the media in Lucknow, Yadav launched a direct attack not only on the seer but also on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing the state government of selective targeting and political vendetta. Support for Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati The SP president expressed solidarity with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, claiming that the seer had been made to sit on protest for days in Prayagraj during extreme winter conditions. “In our Sanatan traditio...