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SP Leader Moid Khan to Remain in Jail Despite Acquittal in Gangrape Case; Son Questions Who Will Compensate for Family’s Suffering
State, Uttar Pradesh

SP Leader Moid Khan to Remain in Jail Despite Acquittal in Gangrape Case; Son Questions Who Will Compensate for Family’s Suffering

Ayodhya:Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Moid Khan, who was recently acquitted by a court in the high-profile Bhadarsa gangrape case, will not be released from jail immediately, as he continues to face charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act. His legal counsel has moved a bail application in connection with the gangster case, which is currently pending before the court. Advocate Mohammad Saeed, representing Khan, confirmed that while the court has cleared him of the gangrape charges, his continued detention is solely due to the separate case registered under the Gangsters Act. Family Claims Irreparable Social and Economic Damage Moid Khan has spent nearly 19 months in judicial custody, a period his family says has caused irreversible social, emotional, and financial damage. Speak...
Bengaluru Police Inspector Caught Taking ₹4 Lakh Bribe, Creates Scene After Being Trapped by Lokayukta
Karnataka, State

Bengaluru Police Inspector Caught Taking ₹4 Lakh Bribe, Creates Scene After Being Trapped by Lokayukta

Bengaluru:In a shocking incident that has once again raised serious questions over police accountability, a Bengaluru Police Inspector was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4 lakh. The incident, which took place on January 29, was recorded on video and has since gone viral, showing the officer shouting loudly and creating a dramatic scene after being detained by Lokayukta officials. According to the Lokayukta police, the accused officer, Inspector Govindraju, was posted at P. Agrahara Police Station. He was trapped following a complaint filed by MD Akbar, who alleged that the inspector had demanded a total bribe of ₹5 lakh in exchange for providing relief in a criminal case. Bribe Demand Linked to Bail Promise Investigators stated that the inspector had alrea...
From Five Days to Ninety-Nine: Bihar’s Shortest-Serving Chief Ministers, Nitish Kumar Also on the List
Bihar, Politics, State

From Five Days to Ninety-Nine: Bihar’s Shortest-Serving Chief Ministers, Nitish Kumar Also on the List

Patna:Bihar’s political history has often been marked by fragile coalitions, sudden power shifts, and dramatic collapses of governments. In this turbulent landscape, the state has witnessed several Chief Ministers whose tenures were so brief that they failed to even complete 100 days in office. Surprisingly, this list not only includes lesser-known leaders but also features Nitish Kumar, who today holds the record for being one of Bihar’s longest-serving Chief Ministers. Here is a look at five Bihar Chief Ministers with the shortest tenures in the state’s political history: 1. Jagannath Mishra – 94 Days Veteran Congress leader Dr. Jagannath Mishra narrowly missed completing a century in office. Representing the Indian National Congress (Indira), he assumed office on December 6,...
‘I Am Being Trapped in a False Love Jihad Case’: Firoz Releases Video After FIR, Alleges ₹5 Lakh Extortion Attempt
State, Uttar Pradesh

‘I Am Being Trapped in a False Love Jihad Case’: Firoz Releases Video After FIR, Alleges ₹5 Lakh Extortion Attempt

Aligarh:A high-profile ‘Love Jihad’ case from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a dramatic turn after the accused, Firoz, released a video publicly denying all allegations and accusing the complainant of attempting to extort ₹5 lakh from him. The case, which has drawn comparisons with the film The Kerala Story, involves serious allegations of identity fraud, forced religious conversion, sexual exploitation, blackmail, and abandonment. Following the registration of an FIR, Firoz has now come forward with his version of events, claiming that the accusations against him are false and motivated by monetary demands. Firoz’s Version: “Consensual Relationship, No Deception” In the video, Firoz identifies himself as a resident of Tarasur Khurd and states that he works in a factory where h...
NCP Merger Unlikely for Now: Ajit Pawar Faction Prefers Delay, Sharad Pawar Camp Pushes for Unity
Maharashtra, Politics, State

NCP Merger Unlikely for Now: Ajit Pawar Faction Prefers Delay, Sharad Pawar Camp Pushes for Unity

Mumbai:The possibility of a merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) appears uncertain for the time being, with the Ajit Pawar faction unwilling to take an immediate call, even as the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) presses for swift unification. The debate over reunification gained momentum following the tragic death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, triggering renewed political churn within the party. However, party insiders indicate that a final decision on the merger has been deferred due to unresolved leadership concerns. Leadership Question at the Core Sources within the Ajit Pawar faction suggest that the group wants Sunetra Pawar to first consolidate her hold within the party before any merger talks progress. ...
Two Jodhpur Police Constables Suspended for Alleged Role in Kidnapping of 18-Year-Old
Rajasthan, State

Two Jodhpur Police Constables Suspended for Alleged Role in Kidnapping of 18-Year-Old

Jodhpur:In a shocking turn of events, two serving police constables have been suspended for their alleged involvement in the daylight kidnapping of an 18-year-old youth in Jodhpur. Acting swiftly on the findings of a technical investigation, the Police Commissioner suspended Constables Parsaram and Jagdish, both posted at Khanda Phalsa Police Station. The police have arrested five accused in the case and safely rescued the kidnapped youth, Manan (18). Preliminary investigations suggest that the abduction was orchestrated over a dispute related to monetary transactions. Kidnapping in Broad Daylight According to police officials, the incident occurred on the afternoon of January 29, when Manan, son of Mohammad Umar, a resident of Mertian Gate, was on his way to have tea. He was alle...
‘Soil Sold as Mustard’ Exposed in MP Government Warehouse; NAFED Files FIR Against Five Officials
Madhya Pradesh, State

‘Soil Sold as Mustard’ Exposed in MP Government Warehouse; NAFED Files FIR Against Five Officials

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh):A major agricultural procurement scam has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh after the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) обнаружed that mustard seeds stored in a government warehouse were largely made of soil pellets, not genuine produce. Shockingly, the so-called mustard dissolved within minutes when put in water, exposing large-scale adulteration. The scam was detected at a warehouse operated by the MP Warehousing and Logistics Corporation in Rehli, Sagar district. Following the revelation, an FIR was registered on January 17 against five officials in connection with the fraud. Fake Seeds Passed Off as Mustard According to NAFED officials, what appeared visually to be mustard seeds were, in reality, small round pellets made of...
Ladakh Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Taken from Jodhpur Jail to AIIMS for Medical Examination
Madhya Pradesh, State

Ladakh Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Taken from Jodhpur Jail to AIIMS for Medical Examination

Jodhpur:Renowned Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail under the National Security Act (NSA), was brought to AIIMS Jodhpur under tight security on Saturday morning for a comprehensive medical examination, following directions from the Supreme Court. According to official sources, Wangchuk had complained of a serious abdominal infection, allegedly caused by the consumption of contaminated water inside the jail premises. In view of his deteriorating health condition, a detailed medical assessment was deemed necessary. High-Security Transfer from Jail to Hospital Wangchuk was escorted from the jail to AIIMS Jodhpur amid elaborate security arrangements. Acting on the instructions of Police Commissioner Om Prakash, high-alert security wa...
Reel-Making Turns Fatal in Bareilly: 22-Year-Old Youth Dies After Falling from Flyover Slab
State, Uttar Pradesh

Reel-Making Turns Fatal in Bareilly: 22-Year-Old Youth Dies After Falling from Flyover Slab

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh):In a tragic incident highlighting the growing risks associated with social media trends, a 22-year-old man lost his life while attempting to shoot a reel on an under-construction flyover in Bareilly district on Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Faizan, a local barber by profession. According to police and eyewitness accounts, Faizan was out with his friends when the incident occurred on the road leading to Bijauria Railway Station, where construction work on a flyover is currently underway. Eyewitnesses said several heavy concrete slabs were lying along the roadside. Faizan reportedly climbed onto one of the slabs and began recording a reel to a film song. During the act, he lost his balance and slipped, falling from the slab. A con...
Kotdwar Shop Name Dispute: Tension Erupts Over ‘Baba’ Signboard, Gym Owner Intervenes to Stop Escalation
State, Uttarakhand

Kotdwar Shop Name Dispute: Tension Erupts Over ‘Baba’ Signboard, Gym Owner Intervenes to Stop Escalation

Dehradun/Kotdwar:Tension briefly flared in Kotdwar town of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, after members of a right-wing organisation objected to a clothing shop allegedly owned by a Muslim trader using the name “Baba”. The incident, which occurred on January 26, was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. The controversy erupted on Patel Marg, where a garment shop named “Baba School Dress and Matching Centre” has been operating. Members of Bajrang Dal reached the shop and demanded that the name be changed, claiming religious sentiments were being hurt. Shop Owner Claims 30-Year-Old Business The shop is run by Shoaib Ahmed, who claimed that the establishment has been operating under the same name for nearly three decades. He pointed out that his name was c...