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Hyderabad Tragedy: Woman Falls from 8th Floor While Trying to Escape on Seeing Father

22Dec

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State, Telangana

Hyderabad Tragedy: Woman Falls from 8th Floor While Trying to Escape on Seeing Father

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident in Kollur, Sangareddy district of Telangana, a 22-year-old woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building. The deceased has been identified as Sakina Begum. According to police, Sakina, who worked at a call center, had gone to her father’s vacant flat in Kollur to meet her boyfriend, Ali (22). During their time inside the flat, Sakina’s father unexpectedly arrived, causing her to panic. In an attempt to escape, she tried to climb down from the balcony along with Ali. Unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell, sustaining fatal injuries. The police confirmed that the incident took place last week within the Kollur police jurisdiction. Sakina’s father was alerted by someone in the society and arrived at the flat. When Sakina...

Declining Interest in Madrasas in Uttar Pradesh: Student Strength Drops by 80% in 10 Years

22Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Declining Interest in Madrasas in Uttar Pradesh: Student Strength Drops by 80% in 10 Years

Lucknow: Students in Uttar Pradesh are increasingly losing interest in traditional madrasa education. Over the past decade, the number of students enrolled in state-aided madrasas has witnessed a dramatic decline of nearly 80%. While around 422,667 students studied in UP madrasas in 2016, the figure has plummeted to approximately 88,082 in 2025. Records from the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Council indicate a steady fall over the years: 371,052 students in 2017, 270,755 in 2018, 206,337 in 2019, 182,259 in 2020, and 163,999 in 2022. Despite this sharp decline in student numbers, more than 3,000 teachers have been recruited in state-aided madrasas during the same period. A district-wise look at examination applications highlights the stark disparity. In Jalaun, only one student app...

BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

22Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

Patna: With the tenure of five Rajya Sabha members from Bihar coming to an end, political speculation is rife over who will fill these seats. Among the potential names is Bhojpuri cinema superstar Pawan Singh, nominated by the BJP. However, political analysts question whether his selection could disrupt the party’s delicate “forward-backward” (Agra-Pichhda) caste balance in the state. Rajya Sabha Seats Coming Up In the New Year 2026, the terms of five Rajya Sabha MPs will end: RJD: Prem Chand Gupta and AD Singh JD(U): Harivansh Narayan, Rajya Sabha Chairman, and Ramnath Thakur, Union Minister RLSP: Upendra Kushwaha, national president These vacancies are expected to be filled by NDA candidates based on the strength of MLAs. JD(U) and RLSP Strategies JD(U) plans to...

Gujarat: Youth Miraculously Saved After Hanging from Streetlight Pole Following Accident

22Dec

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat: Youth Miraculously Saved After Hanging from Streetlight Pole Following Accident

In a bizarre accident in Vadodara, Gujarat, a high-speed vehicle struck a young man riding a moped, causing him to fly towards the edge of a bridge. Miraculously, his shirt got caught on a streetlight pole on the bridge, preventing a potentially fatal fall. Passersby quickly rushed to his aid and pulled him to safety. Details of the Accident The incident took place on the Nandesari Bridge. The 20-year-old youth, identified as Siddhraj Singh Mahida from Adas village in Anand district, was hit by an unknown vehicle while riding his moped. The impact threw him onto the bridge wall, and his shirt became entangled with a streetlight pole, leaving him dangling roughly 20 feet above the ground. Bystanders immediately sprang into action, holding onto him and safely lifting him to the brid...

Baghpat Cyber Police Bust Major Job Fraud, Seven Arrested Including Two Women

22Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Baghpat Cyber Police Bust Major Job Fraud, Seven Arrested Including Two Women

Baghpat: The Cyber Police of Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, have uncovered a major online job scam racket, arresting seven accused, including two women. The gang allegedly cheated job seekers by promising positions in reputed companies and collected lakhs of rupees from unsuspecting victims. How the Scam Operated According to SP Suraj Kumar Rai, the gang operated from Noida. The accused would contact unemployed youth, conduct fake interviews, and send forged offer letters and agreements to create the illusion of employment. Victims were then tricked into paying registration fees, security deposits, and other charges online. The gang also created fake websites using the names of well-known companies, listing their own mobile numbers as contacts. Job seekers who reached out to these number...

Severe Cold Wave Hits Bihar: Schools Closed, Timings Adjusted, Daily Life Disrupted

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Severe Cold Wave Hits Bihar: Schools Closed, Timings Adjusted, Daily Life Disrupted

Bihar is grappling with a severe cold wave, as mercury levels in several districts hover around 10°C. The harsh cold, piercing winds, and chill have disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to take precautionary measures including school closures and adjusted timings. Schools Closed Across Bihar Patna: Over the past few days, Bihar has been experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures. In response, schools for students up to fifth grade have been closed in many districts. Residents are struggling with frigid temperatures and icy winds, with sunlight scarcely visible over the past three days. The administration has suspended activities at government and private schools, anganwadi centers, and coaching institutes for younger students to protect them from the extreme cold. Impact on Da...

First Snowfall of the Season Hits Kashmir; Sonamarg and Gulmarg Turn White, Srinagar-Leh Highway Closed

22Dec

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jammu and kashmir, State

First Snowfall of the Season Hits Kashmir; Sonamarg and Gulmarg Turn White, Srinagar-Leh Highway Closed

Kashmir witnessed its first snowfall of the season in the higher reaches, while rainfall drenched the plains on Sunday, bringing a welcome relief to the residents. Srinagar recorded the warmest night of the season so far, with a minimum temperature of 4°C — six degrees above normal, according to the Meteorological Department. Snowfall in Gulmarg and Sonamarg The picturesque hill stations of Gulmarg and Sonamarg saw heavy snowfall, marking the beginning of the 40-day harsh winter period locally known as Chillai Kalan. The rains and snow washed away suspended particulate matter from the air, making breathing easier and the atmosphere noticeably cleaner after nearly three months of drought. Tourists and locals alike rejoiced as the snowfall revived hopes for a festive Christmas and N...

UP Assembly Winter Session 2025: Discussion on ‘Vande Mataram’ and Presentation of Supplementary Budget

22Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Assembly Winter Session 2025: Discussion on ‘Vande Mataram’ and Presentation of Supplementary Budget

The winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly resumed on Monday at 11 AM, continuing until 24 December. Both the ruling party and opposition are set to utilize the session fully to communicate their positions to the public. Discussion on 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’After the presentation of the supplementary budget, the Assembly will hold a special discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’. The session is expected to last around four hours. The Assembly will pass a resolution acknowledging the song’s historical and cultural contribution to India’s national identity, patriotism, unity, and cultural consciousness. Recently, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha also discussed this milestone. Supplementary Budget PresentationA cabinet meet...

Unexpected Spending Leads to Arrest: Rs 48 Lakh Theft Uncovered in Sehore

22Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Unexpected Spending Leads to Arrest: Rs 48 Lakh Theft Uncovered in Sehore

Sehore Police have cracked a major theft case in Kajlas village, arresting two men, Shadab Shah and Salman alias Sultan, and recovering gold, silver, and cash worth approximately Rs 48 lakh. Theft While Family Attended WeddingThe incident occurred on 2 December when complainant Atul Jain and his family had gone to Gwalior for a wedding. Upon returning, they discovered their home ransacked. The burglars broke the lock of a cupboard and stole around 30 tolas of gold, 3 kilograms of silver, and Rs 2 lakh in cash. Atul Jain filed a report with Jawar Police on 6 December. Suspicious Spending Leads to BreakthroughUnder the supervision of SP Deepak Kumar Shukla, Jawar Police formed a special investigation team. Using CCTV footage, cyber evidence, and local informants, the team noticed that ...

Gujarat Student Forced into Russian Army Appeals to PM Modi for Help in SOS Video

22Dec

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat Student Forced into Russian Army Appeals to PM Modi for Help in SOS Video

A student from Gujarat, currently in Ukrainian custody, has made an urgent appeal to the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for assistance in securing his safe return. The young man revealed that he was forced to join the Russian army and had previously been falsely implicated in a drug-related case. SOS from UkraineThe student, Sahil Mohammad Hussain, hailing from Morbi district in Gujarat, shared the video through Ukrainian authorities. He explained that he had gone to Russia on a student visa, where he was pursuing his studies and working part-time at a courier firm. Sahil revealed that to clear a fabricated drug case against him, he was coerced into joining the Russian military. After completing 15 days of training, he was sent to the frontline, where he ultimately s...