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Ghazipur Man Appears on Cot in Court, Sent to Jail Despite Health Claims
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghazipur Man Appears on Cot in Court, Sent to Jail Despite Health Claims

Ghazipur, UP: In a bizarre incident at the ACJM Court in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, a 70-year-old accused appeared for his hearing while lying on a cot, claiming to be paralyzed and unwell. Despite his condition, the court ordered him to serve a three-month jail sentence. Case BackgroundThe case is related to a bounced cheque. Ramdarsh Yadav, the accused, had borrowed ₹9 lakh from Ajit Ram for business purposes. To repay the loan, Yadav issued a cheque, which bounced. When he failed to repay the loan, the complainant filed a case in court. Earlier, the ACJM Court had sentenced Yadav to three months in jail along with an order to repay the loan with interest. Yadav challenged the ruling in the High Court, which instructed him to surrender in the lower court. Drama in CourtOn his sche...
BJP Adopts ‘New Look’ with Din Dayal Upadhyay Training Campaign, Gets ‘Winning Mantra’ from Varanasi
Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Adopts ‘New Look’ with Din Dayal Upadhyay Training Campaign, Gets ‘Winning Mantra’ from Varanasi

Patna/Varanasi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up to reach out to the grassroots with a refreshed approach as it launches the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Training Campaign in Bihar. The initiative, conceived in Varanasi, aims to strengthen party ideology and operational skills while equipping leaders with a ‘winning mantra’ ahead of upcoming political challenges. BJP’s ‘New Look’ in BiharThe Bihar unit of BJP intends to present itself in a renewed avatar, focusing on a deeper engagement with citizens. Termed a step toward “pure saffronisation,” the training campaign seeks to impart new political lessons and strengthen the party’s presence at every organizational level. Leaders from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand attended the Varanasi program, pledging to expand the cam...
Heavy Clashes in Indore as BJP-YUVA and Congress Workers Clash Over AI Summit Protest
Madhya Pradesh, State

Heavy Clashes in Indore as BJP-YUVA and Congress Workers Clash Over AI Summit Protest

Indore: A violent clash broke out on Saturday outside the Gandhi Bhavan, the Congress office in Indore, between Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and Congress workers. The confrontation occurred when BJYM activists arrived to protest against Congress’s semi-nude demonstration during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. What began as slogans quickly escalated into stone-pelting, leaving police personnel and two journalists injured. Situation Escalates Outside Congress OfficeTensions flared when BJYM members reached Gandhi Bhavan as part of a planned demonstration. Both groups soon came face-to-face. What started with slogan-chanting turned into scuffles and stone-throwing. Police intervened, using water cannons to disperse the crowd. Protest Linked to AI Impact SummitAccording to reports,...
MP Board Exams Start Amid Dripping Roofs, Students Forced to Sit on Mats in Rain
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Board Exams Start Amid Dripping Roofs, Students Forced to Sit on Mats in Rain

Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh: The first day of the 2026 board exams for Classes 5 and 8 in Shajapur district exposed severe negligence by the education department. At the government secondary school in Piplia Gopal village, students had to sit on thin mats while attempting the Hindi paper as rainwater leaked through the school’s damaged roof. Students Drenched During Exams Around 144 students were taking the Hindi exam when the heavy rain caused water to drip onto them. Buckets and mugs were placed in an attempt to control the leakage, but the mats and floor became wet, soaking the students’ clothes. The exam was scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM. This same school had been in the news just three days ago for forcing students to clean the toilets, highlighting ongoing issues with infrastruct...
Groom Runs Away with Dancer at Sister’s Wedding in Aligarh, Family and Police on Alert
State, Uttar Pradesh

Groom Runs Away with Dancer at Sister’s Wedding in Aligarh, Family and Police on Alert

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre incident has emerged from Aligarh district, where a groom reportedly ran away with a dancer who had been invited to perform at his sister’s wedding. Both the family and police are now searching for the couple. Incident Details According to reports, Bilal, son of Sadiq Ali from Sarai Intazam, Aligarh, got married on 3 December 2025. Two days later, on 5 December, his sister’s wedding took place. A dancer named Sony was invited to perform at the celebration. After her performance ended around midnight, Bilal went to drop her home. During the journey, a friendship developed between Bilal and Sony, which soon turned into a romantic relationship. The two exchanged phone numbers and, a few days later, absconded together. CCTV footage has now surfaced sh...
Chemistry Paper Leaked on WhatsApp in Maharashtra, Police Investigation Underway
Maharashtra, State

Chemistry Paper Leaked on WhatsApp in Maharashtra, Police Investigation Underway

Nagpur, Maharashtra: In a shocking development during the 12th-grade board exams in Maharashtra, the Chemistry paper was leaked on WhatsApp. The incident occurred at a school in Nagpur, prompting a police investigation to trace the individuals responsible. Authorities suspect a private coaching center operator may be involved in the leak. Incident Details The Maharashtra HSC Board Chemistry exam, held on 18 February 2026, was compromised when the question paper appeared on WhatsApp. The breach was discovered at St. Ursula Girls’ High School and Junior College when a student was repeatedly visiting the restroom. Examination of the student’s smartphone revealed circulation of the Chemistry paper along with potential answers. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Physics paper...
“My Mother Is Not a Rajya Sabha Candidate”: Chirag Paswan Stakes NDA Claim on All Five Bihar Seats
Bihar, State

“My Mother Is Not a Rajya Sabha Candidate”: Chirag Paswan Stakes NDA Claim on All Five Bihar Seats

Patna, Bihar: With the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections approaching in Bihar, all five seats from the state are under focus. While the BJP and JDU have confirmed their candidates for four of the seats—two each—the fifth seat remains contentious. Speculation had been rife that Chirag Paswan’s mother, Reena Paswan, would contest the fifth seat. However, Chirag Paswan has now clarified that his mother will not be a candidate. Background Chirag Paswan dismissed the rumors regarding his mother’s candidacy, stating clearly in Patna that Reena Paswan will not contest the March Rajya Sabha elections. While he ruled out his mother’s participation, he did not comment on whether he or his party might stake a claim for the fifth seat. The speculation arose from previous arrangements during the 2025...
MP High Court Sets Aside Lower Court Decision: Justice Must Not Be Rushed
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP High Court Sets Aside Lower Court Decision: Justice Must Not Be Rushed

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a decision by a special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Court in Rewa, which had rejected the accused’s plea to summon certain witnesses, including DNA experts. The trial court had justified its decision on the grounds that the case was among the 100 oldest pending cases in the district and had to be resolved within six months. High Court’s Strong Observations A bench headed by Justice A.K. Singh emphasized that while delay in justice amounts to injustice, rushing through a case compromises the essence of justice. The court noted, “Justice delayed is indeed a grievance, but justice in haste can bury justice itself.” Background of the Trial Court Decision The trial court in Sirmour, Rewa, had ...
Tejashwi Yadav Slams Modi-Nitish Government Over Rising Crimes Against Women and Girls in Bihar
Bihar, Politics, State

Tejashwi Yadav Slams Modi-Nitish Government Over Rising Crimes Against Women and Girls in Bihar

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has once again launched a sharp attack on the state’s “double-engine” government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Highlighting a series of recent crimes against women and minor girls, Yadav released a list of 14 disturbing incidents and demanded a response from the government. Social Media Post Sparks Controversy Tejashwi Yadav posted the list on social media, criticizing the government’s alleged failure to protect citizens. In his post, he wrote: “In the so-called Ram Rajya created by the Modi-Nitish government, such heinous incidents are occurring daily that even the media struggles to report them. From a 1.5-year-old girl to 11-year-old child...
Jaipur: BJP Youth Morcha Clashes with Police During Attempt to Surround Congress Headquarters
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Jaipur: BJP Youth Morcha Clashes with Police During Attempt to Surround Congress Headquarters

Jaipur: Tensions escalated near the Congress headquarters in Jaipur on Saturday as workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Youth Morcha attempted to stage a protest and surround the office. A scuffle broke out between the youth activists and the police when authorities tried to prevent them from advancing. Protest March Led by Shankar Gora The demonstration began around noon at Shaheed Smarak, where the youth activists raised slogans against Rahul Gandhi. Led by BJP Youth Morcha state president Shankar Gora, the group marched on foot along Sansar Chandra Road toward the state Congress headquarters. Police were on high alert and had fortified the area with barricades. Clash at the Barricades As the protesters reached the Congress office, they tried to breach the barricades, ...