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Bhopal Road Turns Death Trap: 7-Foot-Deep Crater Lies Unrepaired for Months, Raising Fears of Noida-like Tragedy

24Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Road Turns Death Trap: 7-Foot-Deep Crater Lies Unrepaired for Months, Raising Fears of Noida-like Tragedy

A dangerously damaged road near Bhopal has sparked serious safety concerns, as a massive crater—nearly 7 feet deep and 5 feet wide—has remained unrepaired for over four months, despite repeated complaints by villagers. The road, constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), runs through Khamkheda village and now stands as a grim reminder of alleged administrative negligence and poor infrastructure monitoring. The collapse reportedly occurred during the monsoon season near a culvert on the two-kilometre-long stretch. Since then, the gaping hole in the middle of the road has turned into a potential death trap, especially for two-wheelers and small vehicles that frequently use the route. Accidents Waiting to Happen Residents say that daily commuters narrowly escape ...

UP Weather Forecast for 24 January: Western Disturbance Brings Rain and Drop in Temperatures

23Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Weather Forecast for 24 January: Western Disturbance Brings Rain and Drop in Temperatures

A Western Disturbance is beginning to impact parts of Uttar Pradesh, especially the border regions, bringing conditions similar to rainfall and snowfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued updates on the expected weather for 24 January. Weather Impact Across Uttar PradeshThe Western Disturbance is expected to intensify, affecting central and eastern parts of the state. While strong sunlight in the eastern regions has provided some daytime warmth, westerly winds have caused night temperatures to drop. On Friday morning, several areas in western Uttar Pradesh experienced rainfall-like conditions, accompanied by gusty winds, further reducing temperatures. Lucknow to Feel the EffectThe combination of westerly winds and rain is likely to affect Lucknow. On Thursday, min...

Jaipur MLALAD Spending: Sports Minister Lags Behind, Diya Kumari Among Top Spenders

23Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Jaipur MLALAD Spending: Sports Minister Lags Behind, Diya Kumari Among Top Spenders

An analysis of the Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development (MLALAD) fund spending in Jaipur reveals that some MLAs have been sluggish in utilising their allocations, while others have sanctioned development works worth crores. Among them, Sports Minister Rajvardhan Singh Rathore ranks the lowest in fund utilisation, whereas Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari and a few other MLAs lead in sanctioned expenditures. Key Highlights Sports Minister among the slowest in fund spending Several MLAs have spent less than half of their allocation Hansraj Patel, Kalicharan Saraf, and Kuldeep lead in fund utilisation Rajvardhan Singh Rathore has the lowest sanctioned expenditure Fund Utilisation Across Jaipur MLAsOut of Jaipur’s 19 MLAs, many have spent less than 50% of t...

Cyber Fraud in Delhi: Rs 2.5 Lakh Lost in Foreign Currency Scam Over Rs 500 Traffic Fine

23Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Cyber Fraud in Delhi: Rs 2.5 Lakh Lost in Foreign Currency Scam Over Rs 500 Traffic Fine

Cybercriminals in Delhi are becoming increasingly audacious. In East Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar, a 65-year-old man lost nearly Rs 2.5 lakh while attempting to pay a traffic fine of just Rs 500, after being duped by cyber fraudsters who executed the transaction in foreign currency to complicate tracking. The IncidentThe victim resides in Laxmi Nagar. On 13 January, his wife received a message on her mobile claiming that a vehicle fine of Rs 500 was pending, accompanied by a payment link. She forwarded the message to her husband. When the victim clicked the link and attempted to pay using his HDFC Bank credit card, he was shocked to receive a notification that 10,350 Saudi Riyals had been debited from his account—equivalent to approximately Rs 2,49,246. The scammers cleverly conducted the tra...

Attention Commuters: Delhi Metro to Start Services at 3 AM on Republic Day; Full Parking Arrangements Made

23Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Attention Commuters: Delhi Metro to Start Services at 3 AM on Republic Day; Full Parking Arrangements Made

Attention Commuters: Delhi Metro to Start Services at 3 AM on Republic Day; Full Parking Arrangements Made Delhi Metro has announced special arrangements for commuters on the occasion of Republic Day. On 26 January, all Delhi Metro lines will begin operations from 3 AM to facilitate easy access to the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. Early Morning ServicesFor the convenience of passengers, trains will run every 15 minutes until 6 AM, after which regular schedules will resume. Anuj Dayal, Chief Executive Officer of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), stated that the early start is aimed at ensuring smooth travel for citizens attending the celebrations. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and make use of these early services to reach the event venue comfortabl...

Which Delhi Monuments Attract the Most Tourists and Which Struggle to Draw Visitors?

23Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Which Delhi Monuments Attract the Most Tourists and Which Struggle to Draw Visitors?

Historical monuments in Delhi, particularly the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, continue to be top choices for domestic tourists in 2023-24 and 2024-25. However, some other heritage sites are struggling to maintain visitor numbers, while a few newer attractions have gained popularity. Tourist Trends at Delhi MonumentsOverall, ticketed monuments under central protection in Delhi saw a 3% year-on-year increase in visitors, surpassing 8.4 million in 2024-25. Red Fort: Remained the most visited monument, attracting approximately 2.88 million domestic tourists in 2024-25, marking a 3.2% rise. However, international tourist visits declined by 5.8%. A retired ASI officer suggested that frequent events at the Red Fort, sometimes leading to partial or full closures, could be discouraging foreign v...

Good News for Ration Card Seekers: Over 8 Lakh Vacancies in Delhi

23Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Good News for Ration Card Seekers: Over 8 Lakh Vacancies in Delhi

Residents of Delhi who have been waiting for a ration card have reason to celebrate. Following an extensive verification process, around 8.27 lakh new vacancies for ration card beneficiaries have been created in the capital. The government removed millions of names from the beneficiary list after careful scrutiny, and the process to issue new ration cards to eligible residents will begin soon. Verification ResultsThe verification, initiated by the BJP government after assuming office, found that over 8.27 lakh individuals were not eligible for ration cards. Among them, 6.46 lakh had sufficient income yet were availing free ration. Additionally: 95,682 individuals had not collected ration for over a year. 23,394 duplicate ration cards were identified. 6,185 beneficiaries had pa...

Woman Outsmarts Phone Snatcher, Helps Delhi Police Nab Thief

23Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Woman Outsmarts Phone Snatcher, Helps Delhi Police Nab Thief

A combination of courage and quick thinking helped a Delhi woman catch a phone snatcher, providing a lesson for those who surrender to thieves without a fight. Incident DetailsOn 19 January, 60-year-old Anganwadi worker Geeta, while returning from a meeting toward Barafkhana, had her mobile phone snatched in a busy market area in North Delhi. Instead of panicking, she immediately took action that would lead to the thief’s capture. When the snatcher grabbed her phone around 11:40 AM and fled toward Karol Bagh on a scooter, Geeta returned to her office and borrowed a colleague’s phone to call her stolen device. Surprisingly, the thief answered and demanded Rs 2,000–3,000 for its return. Geeta used the conversation to gather crucial information about his location. She informed her co...

Severe Water Shortage Hits 66 Neighborhoods in Delhi; Production at 5 Water Plants Drops by Over Half

23Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Severe Water Shortage Hits 66 Neighborhoods in Delhi; Production at 5 Water Plants Drops by Over Half

Residents of Delhi are facing a severe water shortage as 66 neighborhoods across the city are experiencing disrupted supply. The crisis has emerged due to a combination of rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River and ongoing repairs at the Munak Canal in Haryana, which supplies raw water to five major water treatment plants in Delhi. Production Halved at Key Water PlantsThe high ammonia concentration in the Yamuna, now at 6 ppm, has already affected water production at the Wazirabad and Chandrawal water treatment plants. Meanwhile, repairs at the Munak Canal have reduced water inflow by half, leading to a significant drop in production at the Haiderpur, Dwarka, Nangloi, Okhla, and Bawana treatment plants. Currently, only the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar plants are operating at full capac...

Aniruddhacharya Enters Swami Avimukteshwaranand Row, Urges Administration to Apologise

23Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Aniruddhacharya Enters Swami Avimukteshwaranand Row, Urges Administration to Apologise

The controversy surrounding Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati at the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj has further intensified, with noted spiritual preacher Swami Aniruddhacharya Maharaj now weighing in and advising the administration to seek forgiveness. The dispute arose on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, when followers of Swami Avimukteshwaranand, who were proceeding towards the Sangam for the holy dip with a wheeled palanquin, were stopped by the authorities. This led to a prolonged standoff lasting nearly three hours, during which heated arguments and physical jostling reportedly took place. Supporters of the Shankaracharya have accused the administration of misbehaviour. Since Mauni Amavasya, Swami Avimukteshwaranand has been sitting outside his camp and has refus...