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Bomb Threat at People’s University in Bhopal Sparks Panic; Cyanide-Laced Explosives Claimed in Suspicious Email
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bomb Threat at People’s University in Bhopal Sparks Panic; Cyanide-Laced Explosives Claimed in Suspicious Email

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Authorities were put on high alert on Thursday after People’s University in Bhopal received an email threatening to blow up the campus with bombs allegedly containing cyanide. The message, sent to the official email of the university dean, prompted immediate evacuation of students, faculty, and staff. According to university officials, the email warned that explosives had been planted across the campus and were scheduled to detonate at 12:15 PM. The message included religious slogans and instructed that all doctors and students be evacuated by 11:00 AM. Following the threat, the university administration promptly evacuated classrooms, the OPD, and administrative buildings. Bomb disposal squads and dog units conducted a thorough search of the premises, checking...
Nepali Youth Caught at India-Nepal Border with ₹3 Lakh and Motorcycle in Siddharthnagar
State, Uttar Pradesh

Nepali Youth Caught at India-Nepal Border with ₹3 Lakh and Motorcycle in Siddharthnagar

Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh: A 19-year-old Nepali national was apprehended by the 43rd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the India-Nepal border in Aligarhwa, Siddharthnagar, while attempting to enter India illegally. The youth was found carrying ₹3 lakh in Indian currency along with a motorcycle. According to BSF officials, personnel on duty at the Aligarhwa check post spotted the individual approaching India from Nepal on a motorcycle. Upon inspection, a bag containing ₹3 lakh was recovered, and the motorcycle was seized. The suspect, identified as Sahid Ali Fakir, son of Zakir Ali Fakir from Nepal, failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his actions during questioning, raising further suspicion. In coordination with the party commander, the matter was escal...
Kanpur Crime Branch Uncovers ₹1,000 Crore International Fraud by Local Conmen
State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Crime Branch Uncovers ₹1,000 Crore International Fraud by Local Conmen

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a major financial scam, a group of conmen from Kanpur has defrauded foreign companies of nearly ₹1,000 crore. The Kanpur Crime Branch launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a leading steel and iron company in the Czech Republic. According to officials, the accused lured European companies by promising exports of steel and other products at low rates. Arvind Mahant Yadav, a resident of Naubasta, along with his associates, reportedly used his firm, Vardhman Industries in Uptron Estate, Panki, to collect payments via international trading platforms. The complaint revealed that Arvind Yadav persuaded company officials to transfer $200,000 into his accounts at Canara Bank and Indian Bank under the pretense of an export deal. Despite receiving ...
Bihar Declares State ‘Naxal-Free’ as Top Maoist Suresh Koda Surrenders
Bihar, State

Bihar Declares State ‘Naxal-Free’ as Top Maoist Suresh Koda Surrenders

Patna, Bihar: In a landmark development, Bihar police announced that the surrender of top Maoist operative Suresh Koda, also known as Mustakeem, marks the state as officially “Naxal-free.” Koda, a resident of Paisra village in Munger district, carried a bounty of ₹3 lakh and was a key member of a lethal Naxal platoon. According to a statement from the police headquarters late Wednesday, Koda had over 60 cases registered against him, including several under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He surrendered to the Special Task Force (STF) in Munger along with three assault rifles—including an AK-47 and an AK-56—two INSAS rifles, 505 rounds of ammunition, magazines, and some cash. Koda will now benefit from the state’s “Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Scheme,” which provides ...
AIMIM Enters Bihar Rajya Sabha Race, Set to Field Its Own Candidate
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...