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Sensation in Gorakhpur as Naked Body of Woman Found Near Bridge, Brutal Murder Suspected
State, Uttar Pradesh

Sensation in Gorakhpur as Naked Body of Woman Found Near Bridge, Brutal Murder Suspected

Panic gripped parts of Gorakhpur district on Friday morning after the naked body of an unidentified woman was discovered near the Bayer Ghatta bridge under the Pipiganj police station area. According to police sources, the deceased woman is believed to be around 35 years old. Her body was found without clothes, and her head had been brutally crushed with bricks, indicating a violent murder. Local residents who had gone out for their morning walk first noticed the body lying near the bridge and immediately informed the police. Upon receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. Preliminary investigation suggests that the attacker may have deliberately inflicted severe injuries on the head to conceal the woman’s identity. Villagers stated that...
Patna Metro Expansion: Service Up to Malahi Pakri by February, Meethapur by August
Bihar, State

Patna Metro Expansion: Service Up to Malahi Pakri by February, Meethapur by August

Patna Metro commuters have good news as the city’s metro network is set to expand further. The Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) aims to extend operations from the New Patliputra Bus Terminal (ISBT) to Meethapur by August 2026. To facilitate this, a three-coach train from Pune will be leased, and the Khemnichak Interchange Station is expected to be ready by the same time. Metro Coverage to Expand to Meethapur Currently, the metro operates over a 2.9 km stretch. By August, this will expand to 9.322 km, significantly enhancing connectivity. To address resource constraints, PMRC has initiated the process to lease a metro rake from Pune, similar to arrangements made for existing operations. While the extension is expected to reach Malahi Pakri by February, August will be the decisive m...
Political Stir in Maharashtra: NCP Leaders Meet CM Fadnavis, Stake Claim on Ajit Pawar’s Portfolios
Maharashtra, Politics, State

Political Stir in Maharashtra: NCP Leaders Meet CM Fadnavis, Stake Claim on Ajit Pawar’s Portfolios

Mumbai: A major political development has emerged in Maharashtra following the untimely death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday to discuss leadership succession and departmental portfolios within the state government. According to sources, the NCP delegation—including Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Sunil Tatkare—briefed the Chief Minister on the party’s internal consensus. There is speculation that Sunetra Pawar, currently a Rajya Sabha member and Ajit Pawar’s relative, may be appointed as the new Deputy Chief Minister, though no official statement has been made yet. Ajit Pawar’s Portfolios and Succession Under the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by CM Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar...
Bihar Government Revises Land Rules Police Can No Longer Intervene in Land Disputes Without Authority
Bihar, State

Bihar Government Revises Land Rules Police Can No Longer Intervene in Land Disputes Without Authority

Patna: The Bihar government has announced a historic reform in handling land disputes, significantly limiting police intervention in property matters. Effective from February 1, police officers will no longer be allowed to take action—such as halting construction or facilitating land occupation—without explicit orders from the competent authority. This move is expected to curb misuse of police power in land-related conflicts and ensure a proper legal process. Police Role Restricted to Law and Order The new guidelines, issued jointly by the Principal Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department under the direction of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, make it clear that police involvement in land disputes will be confined strictly to maintaining law and order. Station...
Supreme Court Stay on UGC Rules Delivers Major Setback to RJD in Bihar Politics
Bihar, Politics, State

Supreme Court Stay on UGC Rules Delivers Major Setback to RJD in Bihar Politics

Patna: The Supreme Court’s stay on the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new regulations has delivered a significant political blow to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), dampening the party’s hopes of reviving backward-class politics in Bihar. For decades, backward-class politics shaped the state’s political landscape, with leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar using it as a tool for social justice and electoral dominance. With RJD now out of power, the new UGC rules had offered the party a chance to regain momentum—until the apex court intervened. Backward Politics vs. Social Justice Backward-class politics in Bihar traces its roots to reservation policies introduced by Karpuri Thakur, reaching its zenith under Lalu Prasad Yadav in the name of social justice. During Lalu’s...
Sanctum of Shiva Temple at Shipra Suncity Being Carved from Chinese Marble; Shivling to Be Installed on Magh Purnima
State, Uttar Pradesh

Sanctum of Shiva Temple at Shipra Suncity Being Carved from Chinese Marble; Shivling to Be Installed on Magh Purnima

Ghaziabad: Devotees are eagerly anticipating the installation of the Shivling at the Shiva Temple located in Shipra Suncity, Indirapuram. The temple’s sanctum sanctorum is being meticulously constructed from premium Chinese marble and will be adorned in traditional craftsmanship. The consecration ceremony (Prana Pratishtha) is scheduled for Magh Purnima with elaborate religious rituals. Ward-100 councillor Sanjay Singh said the sanctum is being designed entirely according to Vedic traditions, enhancing the temple’s spiritual grandeur. The ritual worship will be conducted by society members SN Jha and his wife as patrons of the ceremony. A magnificent Shivling, carved from a single carefully selected stone, was brought from Jaipur by the Purva Sanskriti Manch’s Chhath Puja Committee two ...
Security Lapse at Raipur Central Jail: Girlfriend Sneaks in Mobile to Record Birthday Reel
Chhattisgarh, State

Security Lapse at Raipur Central Jail: Girlfriend Sneaks in Mobile to Record Birthday Reel

Raipur: A major security breach has come to light at Raipur Central Jail, raising serious questions about the facility’s protocols. A young woman reportedly managed to bring a mobile phone into the jail’s visitor area to meet her boyfriend and recorded a video during the visit, which she later posted on social media with the caption: “See his reaction.” Incident During Birthday Visit According to sources, the video shows the woman conversing with her boyfriend, identified as Tarkeshwar, who is currently serving time at Raipur Central Jail. The visit coincided with Tarkeshwar’s recent birthday, prompting the girlfriend to come and wish him. During the interaction, she recorded the conversation on her mobile phone, which was later shared online, creating a stir and drawing attention to...
Retired Deputy Collector Arrested in Sarguja Over Alleged Religious Conversion During “Changaai Sabha”
Chhattisgarh, State

Retired Deputy Collector Arrested in Sarguja Over Alleged Religious Conversion During “Changaai Sabha”

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In Sarguja district, a retired deputy collector has been arrested for allegedly promoting religious conversion under the guise of a “Changaai Sabha” (prayer gathering). Following complaints by Hindu organizations, police detained 66-year-old Omega Toppo and produced her in court, which subsequently remanded her to judicial custody. According to reports, these Changaai Sabhas are organized regularly at various locations across the state. In the Naman Kala area of Gandhinagar police station, such a gathering allegedly served as a platform for encouraging people to convert to Christianity. Police have filed charges under the Indian Penal Code and Section 5(k) of the Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act. Conversion Allegedly Done Through Incentives Sources say part...
Security Forces Launch Search Operation in Kathua After Suspicious Sightings; Operation Trashi-I Enters 13th Day
jammu and kashmir, State

Security Forces Launch Search Operation in Kathua After Suspicious Sightings; Operation Trashi-I Enters 13th Day

Jammu, January 30, 2026: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district have launched a comprehensive search operation following intelligence reports of suspicious activity. Local residents in Khumla village reported seeing two individuals carrying bags on their backs, prompting immediate action by the army under senior officers’ supervision. Operation Expands Across Jammu & KashmirThe search operation in Billwar, Kathua, is part of a broader counter-terrorism drive spanning upper regions of Kishtwar, including Doda and Udhampur, as security forces intensify efforts to track militants. Despite heavy snowfall, the operation has continued without interruption, with the army, paramilitary forces, police, and Special Operations Group (SOG) jointly scouring hilly and forested ter...
Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand Sparks Outrage; Omar Abdullah Calls for Strict Action
jammu and kashmir, State

Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand Sparks Outrage; Omar Abdullah Calls for Strict Action

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken immediate cognizance of the alleged attack on a young Kashmiri shawl vendor in Uttarakhand. On Thursday, he spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, urging strict action against the perpetrators. The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the development. Omar Abdullah’s StatementChief Minister Abdullah condemned the incident, linking it to recent attacks in Himachal Pradesh, and emphasized that such acts of violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He stressed that while Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, Kashmiris living in other parts of the country continue to face threats and intimidation. The government has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent ...