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Spy Scare in Jaisalmer on Republic Day: E-Mitra Operator Arrested, Interrogation Underway
Rajasthan, State

Spy Scare in Jaisalmer on Republic Day: E-Mitra Operator Arrested, Interrogation Underway

Jaisalmer/Jaipur: Hours before Republic Day (26 January), security agencies in Jaisalmer took a young man, Jhaboraram Meghwal, into custody on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan. The accused, a resident of Nehandan village, has been running an E-Mitra center in the area for the past four years and is alleged to have been in contact with a Pakistani female handler, potentially sharing sensitive strategic information. Highlights: Young man from Jaisalmer taken into custody. Case linked to E-Mitra center operations. Suspicion of contact with Pakistani handler. Interrogation ongoing in Jaipur. Taken to Jaipur for Detailed InterrogationThe CID-Intelligence team apprehended Jhaboraram and brought him to Jaipur for thorough questioning. Preliminary findings suggest that throu...
Rajasthan Weather Tomorrow, 27 January 2026: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm, and Hail Alert in Jaipur & Bikaner
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Weather Tomorrow, 27 January 2026: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm, and Hail Alert in Jaipur & Bikaner

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The weather in Rajasthan is set to change once again, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing yellow alerts for several districts. On 27 January 2026, regions including Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, and Ajmer divisions are likely to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds. Yellow Alert Issued Across Multiple DistrictsAccording to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder may occur in districts such as Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, and Dholpur. During this period, lightning strikes and winds blowing at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h are also expected. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and stay updated with official weather advisories. Western D...
Shocking Murder in Jhunjhunu: Elderly Woman Killed in Ancestral Mansion While Son Runs Business in Kolkata
Rajasthan, State

Shocking Murder in Jhunjhunu: Elderly Woman Killed in Ancestral Mansion While Son Runs Business in Kolkata

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan: In a chilling incident from Gudhagorji, an elderly woman was brutally murdered in her ancestral mansion in Guda (Ponk) village, leaving the local community in shock. The 65-year-old woman, who lived alone, was found dead with her throat slit, and signs of a fierce struggle were evident at the crime scene. The Jhunjhunu police are investigating the case from all angles, including robbery and personal enmity. Highlights: Incident took place in Guda (Ponk) village, Gudhagorji area. Victim: 65-year-old woman living alone. Signs of struggle and blood in the room. Investigation underway with FSL and dog squad. Alone in Ancestral MansionThe deceased, identified as Sita Devi Mahajan, resided alone in her family’s ancestral mansion. Her family members have ...
False Alarm in Delhi: 12-Hour Police Operation Over “Jihadi Threat” Turns Out to Be Fancy Dress Rehearsal
DELHI (national capital territory), State

False Alarm in Delhi: 12-Hour Police Operation Over “Jihadi Threat” Turns Out to Be Fancy Dress Rehearsal

Just a day before Republic Day, Delhi Police’s Special Cell launched a massive 12-hour operation over a suspected terrorist threat in Jamia Nagar—only to discover it was a false alarm. The alert was triggered when a young woman from Bareilly noticed suspicious activity on her friend’s phone. A message reading “We have taken position, come over”, accompanied by photos of young people in tactical gear and turbans, raised red flags. Intelligence agencies interpreted the images as a potential jihadi plot, prompting an immediate response from multiple Special Cell teams. Officers tracked every digital footprint, monitored streets, and mobilized top squads on standby. By evening, GPS coordinates led them to Jamia Nagar, where dozens of plainclothes officers carefully combed the crowded lan...
Good News for Delhi Residents: CM Rekha Gupta Approves ₹327 Crore Development Plan for Slum Areas
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Good News for Delhi Residents: CM Rekha Gupta Approves ₹327 Crore Development Plan for Slum Areas

On Republic Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta invited representatives from the city’s slum communities to the Chief Minister’s Jan Seva Sadan to inaugurate development projects worth ₹327 crore. The CM shared a meal with the slum representatives and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving living standards. The approved initiatives include constructing public utility complexes and cemented roads in slum areas. Of the total sanctioned amount, ₹144 crore worth of projects have already been awarded. Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, and DSIB CEO Rupesh Thakur were present at the event. CM Gupta emphasized that unlike previous administrations, which treated slum dwellers as a vote bank, the current government aims to provide them respect,...
Consumer Court Fines Airtel for Billing Despite Network Issues
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Consumer Court Fines Airtel for Billing Despite Network Issues

A consumer court in Delhi has held Bharti Airtel guilty of “deficiency in service” for charging a customer without resolving complaints about poor network connectivity, causing mental distress. The court directed Airtel to pay ₹15,000 as compensation to the complainant. The South Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, headed by President Monica A. Shrivastava with member Kiran Kaushal, observed that Airtel failed to address the customer’s issues yet billed him for services. The deficiency covered both the quality and adequacy of performance. The case was filed by Rajesh Negi, a resident of Andrews Ganj, who has been an Airtel postpaid customer for 18 years. Despite repeated complaints to customer care over several months regarding poor network connectivity, his proble...
Supreme Court to Hear Arvind Kejriwal–Atishi Plea on Defamation Summons
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Supreme Court to Hear Arvind Kejriwal–Atishi Plea on Defamation Summons

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi regarding defamation summons issued against them. The case pertains to comments they made alleging that names of certain voters were removed from the electoral rolls. According to the Supreme Court’s published cause list, the matter is listed before a bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N.K. Singh. Earlier, the apex court had granted Kejriwal and Atishi interim relief by staying further proceedings in a defamation case filed against them by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar. The previous bench, led by the now-retired Justice Hrishikesh Roy, had highlighted the need to examine whether a political party can be considered a “victim” eligible to ...
Delhi Daylight Robbery: Man Attacked, Cash and Cards Stolen, Auto Driver Apprehended by Public
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Daylight Robbery: Man Attacked, Cash and Cards Stolen, Auto Driver Apprehended by Public

In a shocking daytime incident in Delhi, a gang of miscreants allegedly attacked a man, stole ₹38,000 in cash, debit cards, and other documents, and threw him out of a moving auto rickshaw. The auto driver was caught and beaten by the public before police took him into custody. The victim, 58-year-old Kanchheed Singh, who resides with his family in Bulandshahr, UP, had come to Delhi for work. While traveling from Kashmiri Gate to Anand Vihar, he hired an auto which picked up two men who later attacked him. The attackers reportedly pressed his neck and forced him to reveal his debit card PIN before robbing him. At Akshardham Flyover, the men threw him out along with his belongings. Passersby stopped the moving auto and captured the driver, identified as 39-year-old Imtiaz from New See...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Stolen Phone IMEI Tampering Case
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Stolen Phone IMEI Tampering Case

The Delhi High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mudassir Kazmi, accused of tampering with the IMEI numbers of stolen mobile phones and selling them. Kazmi claimed he was innocent and falsely implicated. Police, however, alleged that Kazmi, along with his brother and other associates, ran a mobile phone business involving over ₹4 crore in transactions. During the investigation, stolen phones were recovered from his shop. Justice Girish Kathpalia, on January 22, dismissed Kazmi’s plea, stating that due to the ongoing investigation and the need for custodial interrogation, the case was not fit for anticipatory bail. Kazmi had sought relief under Sections 303(2)/318(4)/3(3) of the relevant FIR. Kazmi’s lawyer, Rajan Chaudhary, argued that his client had no role in his ...
Demand Grows for Mandatory Life Jackets in Cars After Engineer’s Tragic Death in Noida
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Demand Grows for Mandatory Life Jackets in Cars After Engineer’s Tragic Death in Noida

The tragic death of engineer Yuvraj in Noida’s Sector-150 has highlighted administrative negligence and sparked calls for stricter safety measures. Readers of NBT have shared their suggestions on preventing such accidents in the future. Several readers demanded immediate accountability, urging authorities to suspend all officials responsible and halt departmental funds. Krishna Kant Bhardwaj emphasized that the administration cannot be awakened from its “deep slumber” without strict action, warning that repeated accidents damage public trust. Garun Kumar Nale suggested that every car should be equipped with at least four life-saving jackets to prevent deaths in underpasses, drains, or waterlogged areas. Nikunj from Delhi stressed judicial custody for negligent officials to instill fe...