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West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee’s Second Marriage Sparks Controversy Ahead of Polls

23Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee’s Second Marriage Sparks Controversy Ahead of Polls

Just months ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and Bengali film actor Hiran Chatterjee has found himself at the centre of a major controversy following his second marriage to model Ritika Giri. The development has triggered sharp allegations from his first wife, who has termed the marriage “illegal” and accused the legislator of deception. Hiran Chatterjee, the sitting MLA from Kharagpur Sadar, shared photographs of his wedding ceremony on social media earlier this week. The pictures show the actor-turned-politician tying the knot with Ritika Giri in Varanasi, following traditional Hindu rituals. First Wife Alleges Betrayal Soon after the wedding photos surfaced, Chatterjee’s first wife, Anindita Chatterjee, publicly accused him of enteri...

Jammu & Kashmir: 232 Pregnant Women Hospitalized as Heavy Snowfall Hits, IAS Athar Aamir Khan Explains Precautionary Measures

23Jan

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jammu and kashmir, State

Jammu & Kashmir: 232 Pregnant Women Hospitalized as Heavy Snowfall Hits, IAS Athar Aamir Khan Explains Precautionary Measures

Heavy snowfall began Friday morning in the Kashmir Valley and Pir Panjal regions of Jammu & Kashmir, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that the ongoing Western Disturbance will continue to affect the region’s weather patterns for almost a week. In response, the administration has stepped up preparations across the districts. In a significant move, District Deputy Commissioner of Kulgam, IAS Athar Aamir Khan, ensured the hospitalization of 232 pregnant women expecting deliveries this week. This precautionary step aims to guarantee uninterrupted medical care amid extreme cold and heavy snow. Snow Clearance Preparations A day before, IAS Khan visited the Mechanical Field Sub-Division at Chawalgam, Kulgam, to review the availability of machinery and the dep...

Meerut Blue Drum Case: Reliance Jio Official Testifies, Mobile Data Reveals Key Evidence

23Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut Blue Drum Case: Reliance Jio Official Testifies, Mobile Data Reveals Key Evidence

A significant development occurred in the high-profile Saurabh Rajput murder case, also known as the Blue Drum case, during Thursday’s hearing in the District Judge’s court. Lokesh Kumar, alternate nodal officer of Reliance Jio Infocon Ltd., appeared in court to provide crucial technical evidence. Kumar testified before the court regarding mobile call detail records (CDRs), chat histories, and location data provided to the police, explaining the information in detail and responding to questions from both the prosecution and defense. The incident occurred on March 3, 2025, in Indira Nagar, Brahmpuri police station area, where the accused, Muskan Rastogi, along with her lover Sahil Shukla, allegedly killed Muskan’s husband, Saurabh Rajput. According to the investigation, the body was d...

Faridabad Builder Arrested in Noida Engineer Yuvraj Mehta Death Case; Police File Second FIR

23Jan

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State

Faridabad Builder Arrested in Noida Engineer Yuvraj Mehta Death Case; Police File Second FIR

Police have arrested two directors of real estate company Lotus Green Construction Private Limited—Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnwal—in connection with the death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Sector-150, Greater Noida. Ravi Bansal is a resident of Faridabad, while Sachin Karnwal lives in Shalimar Garden Extension-2, Ghaziabad. In addition, the police have filed another FIR against the builders and sealed two of their offices in Noida. The arrests were made on Thursday under the first FIR registered at Knowledge Park Police Station on January 18. Earlier, Abhay Kumar, director of Vistown Planners Private Limited, had also been arrested in connection with the case. According to police, the builders had dug a deep pit in the plot without implementing any safety measures. The pit had...

Why Muzaffarpur Couldn’t Become Bihar’s “Manchester”: Understanding the Roadblocks Ahead of Nitish Kumar’s Visit

23Jan

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Bihar, State

Why Muzaffarpur Couldn’t Become Bihar’s “Manchester”: Understanding the Roadblocks Ahead of Nitish Kumar’s Visit

The dream of turning Muzaffarpur into Bihar’s “Manchester” for textiles dates back to 1978–80, when socialist leader and former Defence Minister George Fernandes laid the foundation to connect the district with the cotton textile industry. At the time, it was believed that Muzaffarpur could soon gain recognition like Manchester for its cotton textiles. The Early Vision and Its ChallengesGeorge Fernandes established the Bela Industrial Area during his tenure as MP, aiming to create a hub for cotton textiles. Over the next eight years, around 35 industrial units operated successfully. However, post-1990, the industrial area suffered from neglect, lack of resources, and rising crime, leading to its gradual decline. A partial revival began around 2010, and by 2020, the area started showing ...

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to Announce Over ₹250 Crore Benefits for Girl Students on Basant Panchami

23Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to Announce Over ₹250 Crore Benefits for Girl Students on Basant Panchami

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will provide girl students with benefits totaling over ₹250 crore. The program will include free bicycle distribution, direct transfer of funds under various schemes, and a mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) at Jaipur’s University Commerce College. Key Highlights: Over ₹250 crore in student benefits Free bicycles for 3.34 lakh girl students Financial assistance for 3.06 lakh girl students Mega PTM across the state Special Program in JaipurThe Chief Minister will participate in a special event at University Commerce College, Jaipur, which will include Saraswati Vandana, youth dialogue, and a mega PTM. Through this initiative, benefits under education and student welfare schemes will be directly ...

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Proposed Between Muzaffarpur and Delhi; Could Cut Travel Time by 5–6 Hours

23Jan

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Bihar, State

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Proposed Between Muzaffarpur and Delhi; Could Cut Travel Time by 5–6 Hours

Travelers between Muzaffarpur and New Delhi have reason to rejoice as a proposal for a Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on this route has been submitted to the Railway Board. The proposal was discussed in the recent meeting of the Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC), where officials highlighted that the new service could reduce travel time by 5–6 hours. Growing Demand for Vande Bharat SleeperThe demand for a Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Muzaffarpur with the national capital has been rising steadily from different regions of Bihar. At the East Central Railway (ECR) ZRUCC meeting held in Patna, the issue was formally discussed. Hariram Mishra, representative of Union Minister Rajbhushan Chaudhary, stated that the proposal for the high-speed train had long been awaited...

Char Dham Yatra to Begin 11 Days Earlier This Year; Government and Administration Gear Up

23Jan

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State, Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra to Begin 11 Days Earlier This Year; Government and Administration Gear Up

Preparations have begun at the government and administrative level for the renowned Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, which is set to start 11 days earlier this year. The extended schedule is expected to accommodate a larger number of pilgrims. Last year, the Char Dham Yatra commenced on April 30, 2025. However, this year the pilgrimage will begin on April 19, 2026. The Uttarakhand government and tourism department have already initiated preparations, with Tourism Secretary Dheeraj Singh Garvyal stating that all arrangements are being expedited to ensure pilgrims’ convenience. He emphasized that systems for registration and darshan will be fully updated and streamlined. Benefits for PilgrimsTraditionally, the Char Dham Yatra begins on Akshaya Tritiya. This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls o...

“Looting Brides” Gang Strikes in Sambhal: Four Young Men Duped in One and a Half Months

23Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

“Looting Brides” Gang Strikes in Sambhal: Four Young Men Duped in One and a Half Months

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking series of fraud cases involving “looting brides” has come to light in Sambhal, where four young men were duped over the past one and a half months. Three newlywed brides reportedly fled with cash and jewelry just a few days after their weddings, while the fourth was caught by villagers before she could escape. The Modus OperandiAll four weddings were arranged by a woman named Kajal, who charged between ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh per wedding. Three of the victims were local to the village of Patraua in the Chandousi area of Sambhal, while the fourth was a relative from Delhi. After the weddings, the brides reportedly stole the families’ cash and jewelry. Villagers intervened in the case of the fourth bride, Pooja, wife of local resident Raju, and handed her ove...

Shahdol Constable Dies by Suicide at Police Lines, Incident Followed Phone Dispute

23Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Shahdol Constable Dies by Suicide at Police Lines, Incident Followed Phone Dispute

Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh: A tragic incident occurred at the Shahdol Police Lines late last night when a constable took his own life. The deceased has been identified as Shishir Singh Rajput, a 29-year-old officer from Jabalpur. Reports indicate that a heated conversation over the phone triggered the incident. Incident DetailsThe constable, posted at the Raksit Kendra, was on duty when he shot himself with his service rifle around 1:25 AM. The bullet struck him under the chin and passed through his head, causing instant death at the scene. Eyewitnesses reported that the officer was talking on his mobile phone shortly before the incident. Following an argument, he threw the phone to the ground in frustration and then fired the rifle. Immediate Response and InvestigationPolice personnel ...