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Aravalli Mountains Under Threat: Khan Sir Explains How Mining Could Impact Delhi and Beyond

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Aravalli Mountains Under Threat: Khan Sir Explains How Mining Could Impact Delhi and Beyond

New Delhi/Rajasthan, December 22, 2025: The iconic Aravalli mountain range, spanning Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, is once again in focus amid concerns over mining activities. Educator Khan Sir recently addressed the potential consequences in a detailed lecture, highlighting the environmental and hydrological risks associated with indiscriminate mining. According to Khan Sir, hills shorter than 100 meters in the Aravalli range are at risk of being mined. Currently, 93% of Aravalli peaks fall under this category. This mountain range, which is over 250 million years old, could see extensive degradation because these shorter hills are not included in Schedule 6 of environmental protection guidelines. Environmental ConsequencesThe removal of these hills could have far-reaching ...

Bihar Launches Luxury Caravan Buses for Tourists: Travel in Style

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Launches Luxury Caravan Buses for Tourists: Travel in Style

Patna, December 22, 2025: In a significant move to boost tourism, the Bihar government has launched its first fleet of luxury caravan buses, designed to offer travelers the comfort and amenities of a five-star hotel on the road. Unlike ordinary buses, these caravan buses provide a premium travel experience, enabling tourists to enjoy road trips without the need to stop at hotels. The initiative comes under the Bihar Tourism Department, reflecting the state’s growing focus on improving tourist facilities. Luxury Features on BoardThe buses are equipped with private bedrooms, fully functional kitchens, and advanced entertainment systems. Recliner sofas, tables, mobile charging ports, AC vents, and privacy curtains ensure maximum comfort for passengers. Additionally, overhead cabin boxes...

Conflict Between IPS Officers in Pauri Garhwal: IG Cancels SSP’s Mass Transfer Orders

22Dec

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State, Uttarakhand

Conflict Between IPS Officers in Pauri Garhwal: IG Cancels SSP’s Mass Transfer Orders

Pauri Garhwal, December 22, 2025: A major administrative dispute has emerged in Pauri Garhwal after IG Garhwal, Rajiv Swaroop, revoked the transfer orders issued by SSP Sarvesh Panwar. The move is being seen as a clash between two senior IPS officers. SSP Panwar had earlier issued transfer orders for hundreds of police personnel, ranging from constables to sub-inspectors, which triggered controversy across the district. The issue escalated to the IG level, who, citing violations of the Police Act, annulled the SSP’s orders late Sunday night. What Happened?The controversy began when SSP Sarvesh Panwar attempted to implement widespread transfers across Pauri Garhwal, affecting personnel at multiple levels. The mass transfers drew immediate attention and criticism, eventually reaching I...

Maharashtra Panchayat Elections: Devendra Fadnavis’ Strategy Outsmarts MVA, Shiv Sena & NCP Leaders Caught Off-Guard

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Panchayat Elections: Devendra Fadnavis’ Strategy Outsmarts MVA, Shiv Sena & NCP Leaders Caught Off-Guard

Mumbai: In the recently concluded Maharashtra Zila Parishad elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) executed a strategic masterstroke that left the opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), scrambling. By creating confusion within the alliance early on and later engaging in selective “friendly fights” in key constituencies, the BJP and its allies secured a sweeping victory. Election ResultsOut of 288 seats across 29 district councils, the ruling Maha-Unity alliance won an impressive 215 seats, leaving the MVA with only 51. BJP alone clinched 129 seats, expanding its reach from urban strongholds to rural and semi-urban regions. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) performed strongly, winning 51 councils and outperforming Uddhav Thackeray. Similarly, NCP leader Ajit Pawar captured 35...

Powerful Blast Rocks Transgender Household in Chandauli, Walls Collapse, Panic Ensues

22Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Powerful Blast Rocks Transgender Household in Chandauli, Walls Collapse, Panic Ensues

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh: Panic erupted late Sunday night in Chandauli district when a massive explosion tore through a three-story house inhabited by transgender individuals in the Moharganj area under Baluwa police jurisdiction. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the blast caused significant structural damage. Blast Shakes Entire NeighborhoodAccording to local reports, the explosion occurred while all residents were asleep. The shockwave was so powerful that parts of the house’s walls collapsed, leaving the building heavily damaged. The loud blast was heard from a considerable distance, alarming neighbors and creating chaos in the vicinity. Residents Escape UnharmedAll occupants, thankfully, escaped unharmed. The sudden explosion startled everyone inside, causing a frenz...

CM Yogi Adityanath Warns SP Over Codeine Cough Syrup Case: ‘Bulldozer Will Act, Just Don’t Shout’

22Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath Warns SP Over Codeine Cough Syrup Case: ‘Bulldozer Will Act, Just Don’t Shout’

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) in the Assembly over the contentious Codeine cough syrup case, warning that strict action, including bulldozer operations, would follow. The controversy erupted as SP leaders raised the issue outside the Assembly and during proceedings, alleging hundreds of deaths linked to the misuse of Codeine cough syrup. SP legislators staged protests and accused the government of suppressing the matter. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana had earlier suggested that the issue be discussed at a later stage. Question Hour DebateDuring Question Hour, SP MLA Atul Pradhan raised the Codeine cough syrup issue, claiming that the main accused in the case had links with the BJP. He alleged that i...

Maharashtra Local Body Elections Witness Rare One-Vote Victories

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Local Body Elections Witness Rare One-Vote Victories

Mumbai: The ruling Maha-Unity alliance in Maharashtra, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), achieved a strong performance in the recently concluded local body elections. Out of 288 municipal councils and Nagar Panchayats, the alliance secured 207 chairperson positions. While many victories were decisive, a few seats saw razor-thin margins, with candidates winning by just a single vote. Historic One-Vote WinsThe elections produced a rare phenomenon where three candidates won by only one vote, drawing attention across the state. BJP’s Sandeep Bhise and Pramila Panchal, along with NCP’s Sunita Rahul Dhore, made headlines for these narrow victories. Sandeep Bhise’s Stunning WinSandeep Bhise of BJP clinched the Chiploon Municipal Co...

Irfan Ansari’s Offer to Nusrat Parveen Sparks Political Debate

22Dec

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Irfan Ansari’s Offer to Nusrat Parveen Sparks Political Debate

Ranchi: The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Sunday distanced itself from Health Minister Irfan Ansari’s statement offering a job to Muslim doctor Nusrat Parveen, who was reportedly harassed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a public event in Patna last week. JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey clarified that no provision allows a minister to offer a job with a salary of ₹3 lakh per month. Job Offer ControversyThe JMM spokesperson stated, “I don’t think any minister has the authority to provide a ₹3 lakh-per-month job. However, the issue being sidelined deserves discussion.” He emphasized that the minister’s statement was personal. Responding to Ansari’s remarks, the party invited the doctor to Jharkhand and extended an offer of employment with a ₹3 lakh monthly salary. Ansari had...

BJP MLA Bhairaram Siyol Hails Hanuman Beniwal as Role Model, Hints at Possible RLP Ties

22Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

BJP MLA Bhairaram Siyol Hails Hanuman Beniwal as Role Model, Hints at Possible RLP Ties

Jaipur – In a notable display of cross-party camaraderie, BJP MLA Bhairaram Siyol praised Hanuman Beniwal, the national convenor of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), as his role model and elder brother figure. The remarks were made during the wedding ceremony of Siyol’s son, Akashdeep, rekindling memories of the long-standing friendship between the two prominent Rajasthan leaders. Siyol emphasized Beniwal’s personal qualities, saying, “He has always stood by me in times of joy and sorrow. Even during difficult moments for my family, Beniwal ji never hesitated to support us. His remarkable trait is that he never misleads even his opponents; he practices politics without self-interest or pretense.” Hints at Political Ties with RLPSiyol also hinted at the possibility of closer ties ...

Maharashtra: Former Minister Manikrao Kokate Retains MLA Status as Supreme Court Stays Sentence

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra: Former Minister Manikrao Kokate Retains MLA Status as Supreme Court Stays Sentence

Mumbai/New Delhi: Former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate has received a major legal relief from the Supreme Court, ensuring that his legislative assembly membership remains intact. The top court stayed the sentence handed down by the Nashik court, which had convicted Kokate in a 30-year-old case, threatening both his ministerial post and his MLA status. Background of the CaseManikrao Kokate, a prominent leader from the Maratha community and a close aide of Ajit Pawar, previously served as the Agriculture Minister in the Fadnavis government. He later handled the Sports Department after a controversy arose in the Assembly for playing Rummy on his mobile phone during proceedings. Kokate, a five-time MLA from Nashik, was sentenced to two years in prison in the 1995 Housi...