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AIMIM Enters Bihar Rajya Sabha Race, Set to Field Its Own Candidate

19Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

AIMIM Enters Bihar Rajya Sabha Race, Set to Field Its Own Candidate

Patna, Bihar: In a strategic move that could complicate Bihar’s Rajya Sabha elections, Asaduddin Owaisi’s party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), announced it will field its own candidate for one of the five seats up for grabs. The Bihar Assembly, which has 243 members, requires 41 votes to elect a Rajya Sabha member. Currently, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) holds 202 MLAs, enabling it to comfortably secure four seats. However, securing the fifth seat would require support from outside the alliance. The opposition, led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal within the Mahagathbandhan, holds 35 MLAs and would also need additional support to win a seat. AIMIM, which already has five MLAs in Bihar, along with one MLA from the Bahujan Samaj Party, is not aligned with any...

35 Students Injure Themselves at Chhattisgarh Government School, Investigation Underway

19Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

35 Students Injure Themselves at Chhattisgarh Government School, Investigation Underway

Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh: In a troubling incident, 35 students at a government school in Dahdaha village, Kurud block, Dhamtari district, reportedly injured their wrists using sharp objects. The case, which had gone unnoticed for some time, came to light after a parent lodged a complaint with the authorities. Officials revealed that the injuries were first observed on February 13, when parents noticed marks on their children’s wrists. Upon investigation, the school management discovered that multiple students had deliberately harmed themselves. The matter was immediately reported to the district administration. Following the report, a team comprising district officials, education department representatives, and medical professionals visited the school. It was found that the students ha...

Clash in UP Assembly: Sanjay Nishad Warns Leader of Opposition of SC-ST Act Case

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Clash in UP Assembly: Sanjay Nishad Warns Leader of Opposition of SC-ST Act Case

Lucknow, February 19, 2026: Tensions flared in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly during the 2026 budget session as Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad engaged in a heated exchange with Samajwadi Party (SP) legislators, resulting in a brief scuffle. The confrontation occurred when Minister Nishad was speaking on the budget, praising the state government’s initiatives, and sharply criticizing opposition parties, particularly SP and Congress. During his address, he highlighted that the Nishad community had historically fought against British and Mughal rulers and accused previous governments of neglecting the welfare of his community. He claimed that despite the central government allocating ₹3,000 crore nationwide over 67 years, the UP government had contributed nothing to his department. Scuffl...

‘Catch the Child Thief’ Rumor Sparks Violence; Over 12 Innocent People Targeted in 5 Days, One Beaten to Death

19Feb

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Jharkhand, State

‘Catch the Child Thief’ Rumor Sparks Violence; Over 12 Innocent People Targeted in 5 Days, One Beaten to Death

Ranchi, February 19, 2026: Rumors of child theft have triggered a wave of mob violence across Jharkhand, with innocent people being attacked by mobs based on mere suspicion. In a recent incident in Ranchi, police rescued three individuals from a hostile crowd. Meanwhile, in Chatra district, one person was brutally beaten to death over similar allegations. Mob Attacks on Innocents On Thursday, in the Edalhatu area of Ranchi, two women and a man were attacked by a mob while allegedly transporting a child in an auto-rickshaw. Eyewitnesses said the child was crying when someone raised an alarm claiming a kidnapping was in progress. Within minutes, locals gathered, forced the trio out of the vehicle, and began assaulting them. Swift action by the police prevented serious injuries, and the...

Bulldozer Window Shattered in Lucknow; LDA Team Attacked While Demolishing Illegal Construction

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bulldozer Window Shattered in Lucknow; LDA Team Attacked While Demolishing Illegal Construction

Lucknow, February 19, 2026: A tense situation erupted in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, when a Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) team faced violent resistance while attempting to demolish illegal construction in Puranpur village. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with locals reportedly attacking the officials and the bulldozer team. According to reports, the attackers attempted to snatch official documents from the LDA personnel. Stones were thrown at both the bulldozer and the team, causing panic at the site. Employees and engineers were seen fleeing to protect themselves. An FIR has been lodged at Mohanlalganj Police Station against unidentified assailants. JCB Driver Injured The LDA team had arrived to enforce a demolition order on unauthorized commercial structures on a plot of ap...

Bihar Makes Its Mark in Artificial Intelligence, Showcases Technological Prowess in Delhi

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Makes Its Mark in Artificial Intelligence, Showcases Technological Prowess in Delhi

Bihar has once again demonstrated its technological capabilities, this time in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with innovations aimed at improving governance and electoral processes. The state’s initiatives, showcased at the India AI Impact Expo 2026, have captured the attention of policymakers and technology experts from across the country. At Hall No. 5 of the Expo, the Bihar Pavilion displayed a collaboration between the Bihar State Election Commission, Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD), Gaya, and the Bihar GenNext Lab, presenting a vision of digital democracy and smart governance. Attending the launch were Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India, Sandeep Poundrik, and other senior officials. ...

Stardom vs. Freebies: How Actor Vijay Aims to Break DMK-AIADMK’s Cycle of Free Politics in Tamil Nadu

19Feb

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State, Tamil Nadu

Stardom vs. Freebies: How Actor Vijay Aims to Break DMK-AIADMK’s Cycle of Free Politics in Tamil Nadu

As Tamil Nadu gears up for its assembly elections, a high-stakes triangular contest is taking shape. The ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, faces off against the AIADMK-led NDA, while actor Vijay’s newly launched party, TVK, is emerging as a formidable third force. Vijay’s political entry is testing the dominance of traditional “freebies politics” that has long shaped the state’s electoral outcomes. When Vijay campaigns under the yellow flag and “bell” election symbol of TVK, massive crowds of young voters and women gather to cheer him. The energy evokes memories of the star power of M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalithaa. Yet, in his first electoral outing, Vijay faces the dual challenge of DMK’s generous welfare schemes and AIADMK’s cash-and-freebie promises. DMK’s...

Shocking Revelation in Rajsamand: Pregnant Woman and Toddler Murdered, Mother’s Body Found in Pond

19Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Shocking Revelation in Rajsamand: Pregnant Woman and Toddler Murdered, Mother’s Body Found in Pond

Rajsamand, Rajasthan: A gruesome case has come to light in Rajsamand district, where a pregnant woman and her two-year-old son were brutally murdered. The woman’s body was recovered from a pond, while the search for the child’s body continues in nearby forested areas. Police have revealed key details following the arrest of a suspect. Mother and Son Missing for Seven DaysAccording to police, Priyanka Rawat (22) and her son Aryan (2) went missing on February 11. Their family filed a missing person report on February 12, prompting authorities to begin an investigation. During the probe, call records led police to a suspect named Govind Singh, who was taken into custody on Wednesday night. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the murders. Sequence of the CrimePolice stated th...

At 72, Bihar’s ‘Love Guru’ Matuknath Choudhary Finds Romance Again

19Feb

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Bihar, State

At 72, Bihar’s ‘Love Guru’ Matuknath Choudhary Finds Romance Again

Patna: Bihar’s famed “Love Guru,” retired Patna University professor Matuknath Choudhary, is once again in the news, this time for a new chapter in his love life. Known across India for his controversial romance with student Julie in 2006, Choudhary, now 72, has shared a story of budding affection with a mysterious woman he calls his “Janu.” A Curious Love ExchangeChoudhary posted on Facebook about a unique interaction with the woman, who expressed love for him—but on unusual terms. She asked him to read her literary works and provide detailed feedback, sparking a conversation about whether their connection was love or duty. Choudhary wrote, “I wondered, is this love or a duty? Love should be reciprocated naturally, not through a transaction. I told her I could not comply with such term...

Patna High Court Issues Notice to Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, 42 MLAs Under Scrutiny

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Patna High Court Issues Notice to Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, 42 MLAs Under Scrutiny

Patna: In a significant political development, the Patna High Court has issued notices to Bihar Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar and 41 other MLAs, seeking their responses in a petition alleging false information in election affidavits. Both ruling and opposition party legislators are included among the total 42 MLAs, with Energy Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav also among those summoned. Court Seeks ResponsesThe notice was issued in response to a petition claiming irregularities and misleading information in the election affidavits submitted by the legislators during the Bihar Assembly elections. The High Court has directed all 42 MLAs to respond within the stipulated time, emphasizing the seriousness of the case. The development has created a stir in Bihar’s political corridors. List ...