Friday, December 26

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Farmers Stage Sit-In at Car Showroom in Ghaziabad, Demand Replacement for Defective Vehicle
Uttar Pradesh

Farmers Stage Sit-In at Car Showroom in Ghaziabad, Demand Replacement for Defective Vehicle

Ghaziabad (Vibhu Mishra): A group of farmers created a stir at a car showroom on Meerut Road after the management allegedly refused to replace a defective vehicle. The farmers staged a sit-in, laying down charpoys, cooking meals on-site, and demanding a brand-new car. Police were called to the showroom following reports of the protest. ACP Nandgram Upasana Pandey arrived at the scene and attempted to negotiate with the farmers. However, the delegation, led by District President Bijendra Singh, refused to budge. They insisted that the protest would continue until the defective car was replaced. ACP Pandey eventually left without a resolution. The Issue Behind the ProtestAccording to District President Bijendra Chaudhary, farmer Mahesh Yadav of Bamhat purchased the car on October 18. W...
Govindganj Voting Live: Raju Tiwari of LJP(R) Faces Tough Contest Against Congress’ Gappu Rai
Bihar, Politics

Govindganj Voting Live: Raju Tiwari of LJP(R) Faces Tough Contest Against Congress’ Gappu Rai

East Champaran, Bihar: Voting is underway at the high-profile Govindganj Assembly seat, witnessing a keen triangular contest. The constituency, a traditional stronghold of the Brahmin community, is seeing voters focus on pressing local issues such as floods, erosion, and migration, while balancing long-standing caste considerations. As of now, 59.44% of voters have cast their ballots, with women showing remarkable enthusiasm. Security measures are stringent, ensuring a smooth voting process across polling stations. The Contestants and the StakesThis election features a triangular fight: Raju Tiwari, State President of LJP(Ram Vilas) representing the NDA, Shashi Bhushan Rai (Gappu Rai) from Congress under the Mahagathbandhan, and Krishnakant Mishra from Prashant Kishor’s Jan...
What is Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) — and why was it used in the Red Fort blast
DELHI (national capital territory)

What is Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) — and why was it used in the Red Fort blast

? New Delhi: Preliminary forensic reports into the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort indicate the device used ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) together with a detonator. The blast killed and injured several people and has prompted a nationwide investigation by security agencies. ([Reuters][1]) What exactly is ANFO? ANFO is a simple, bulk explosive made by mixing two common components: ammonium nitrate (an oxidiser often sold as fertiliser) and a liquid fuel such as diesel. Practical ANFO mixtures are typically about 94% ammonium nitrate and 6% fuel oil by weight. In normal conditions the components are stable — but when properly confined and initiated they detonate violently. ([Wikipedia][2]) How ANFO works — why it is so destructive Ammonium nitrate supplies oxygen whi...
Al-Falah University Professor Arrested: Labs Allegedly Used for Making RDX and Explosives
PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Al-Falah University Professor Arrested: Labs Allegedly Used for Making RDX and Explosives

Faridabad/New Delhi: In a major breakthrough following the Red Fort blast in Delhi, authorities have uncovered a high-level terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGUH). Over 2,900 kilograms of explosives and weapons were seized from Faridabad, averting a potentially massive threat. The action came after the arrest of Kashmiri medical professor Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, who taught at Al-Falah University and also managed the hospital’s emergency department. Weapons and Explosives Found in FaridabadPolice recovered an AK-56 assault rifle, a Krinkov rifle, three magazines, 83 live bullets, a pistol, and various bomb-making materials from a stash maintained by Dr. Muzamil in Dhouj, Faridabad. Investigators are probing whether the university laboratories were us...
Al-Falah University Under Scrutiny: Police and NIA Probe Possible RDX Production
DELHI (national capital territory)

Al-Falah University Under Scrutiny: Police and NIA Probe Possible RDX Production

Faridabad/New Delhi: In the wake of the Red Fort blast in Delhi, Faridabad’s Al-Falah University has come under intense investigation. A massive search operation involving over 800 police personnel was launched in the Dhouj area, as authorities examine whether the university’s laboratories were used for manufacturing RDX or other advanced explosives. Just a day prior, nearly 2,900 kilograms of explosive and flammable materials were seized from the vicinity. The investigation has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. Detonators Recovered from Medical Professor’s ResidenceAccording to The Times of India, the operation was triggered after the arrest of Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, a Kashmiri medical profes...
Hints of “Operation Sindoor 2.0” as Modi’s Stark Warning Sends Shockwaves Through Pakistan
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics

Hints of “Operation Sindoor 2.0” as Modi’s Stark Warning Sends Shockwaves Through Pakistan

** Subhead: Intelligence, media reports point to alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad involvement in the Red Fort car-bombing; Pakistan places forces on high alert amid fears of a retaliatory strike. New Delhi: The car-bomb explosion near the Red Fort on Monday — which Indian authorities increasingly link to the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad — has prompted a sharp response from New Delhi and palpable alarm in Islamabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on an official visit to Bhutan, issued a forceful warning that appears to echo language used before India’s previous cross-border operation, raising speculation in security circles of an imminent “Operation Sindoor 2.0.” Indian investigators are reportedly probing ties between the alleged mastermind, identified in some reports as Dr. Mohammad Um...
Barabanki: Cow Gives Birth to Three Calves — Two Bulls and One Heifer; Villagers Flock to Witness the Rare Miracle
Uttar Pradesh

Barabanki: Cow Gives Birth to Three Calves — Two Bulls and One Heifer; Villagers Flock to Witness the Rare Miracle

Jitendra Kumar Maurya, Barabanki: A truly rare and astonishing incident has been reported from Gurela village in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, where a farmer’s cow gave birth to three calves — two males and one female — at once. The extraordinary birth, which occurs only once in several lakh cases, has left locals and veterinarians equally amazed. According to information, the cow belonging to Rajesh Mishra, a resident of Gurela under Masauli block, delivered three healthy calves on Monday. The news quickly spread across the region, drawing large crowds of villagers eager to catch a glimpse of the mother cow and her newborns. People from nearby villages are also arriving in large numbers, offering sweets and jaggery as part of their prayers and celebrations. A Rare Natural Phen...
Nithari Massacre: Supreme Court Acquits Surendra Koli in Final Case, Orders Immediate Release
Uttar Pradesh

Nithari Massacre: Supreme Court Acquits Surendra Koli in Final Case, Orders Immediate Release

New Delhi (Rajesh Chaudhary): In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday acquitted Surendra Koli in the last pending case related to the infamous Nithari serial killings, paving the way for his release after nearly two decades behind bars. The bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice Vikram Nath accepted Koli’s curative petition, setting aside all previous convictions and sentences. This marks the final closure of the long-drawn judicial battle surrounding one of India’s most horrifying murder cases. Supreme Court Quashes All Previous Orders The apex court struck down its earlier February 15, 2011 verdict, which had upheld Koli’s death sentence, as well as the October 28, 2014 order rejecting his review plea. The Court also null...
Toxic Milk Racket Busted in Agra: ₹20 Fake Milk Sold at ₹50 Per Litre, Supplied from UP to Delhi
Uttar Pradesh

Toxic Milk Racket Busted in Agra: ₹20 Fake Milk Sold at ₹50 Per Litre, Supplied from UP to Delhi

Agra (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking revelation, the Food Safety Department has busted a massive adulterated milk racket running under the name Bajrang Dairy & Chiller Plant in Agra’s Kheragarh area. During a late-night raid, officials discovered that milk was being manufactured artificially at a cost of just ₹20 per litre and then sold in the market for ₹50 per litre. The operation, led by Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Srivastava, began on Sunday night around 9 PM and continued until Monday afternoon. When officers entered the facility located on Dungarwala Basai Nawab Road, they found large storage tanks filled not with pure milk but with a chemical-laden white mixture. According to officials, the fake milk was being produced by blending palm oil, vegetable oil, skimmed milk p...
Pawan Singh’s Wife Jyoti Singh Accuses Police of Harassment, Claims Pressure to Withdraw from Election
Bihar

Pawan Singh’s Wife Jyoti Singh Accuses Police of Harassment, Claims Pressure to Withdraw from Election

Rohtas (Bihar): Independent candidate Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh, has levelled serious allegations against the police, accusing them of harassment and pressuring her to withdraw from the Karakat Assembly seat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. In a video shared on social media late Sunday night, Jyoti Singh claimed that police officers arrived at her residence around midnight and harassed her and her campaign manager for nearly four hours. Standing in front of a police vehicle, Jyoti is seen confronting the officers, questioning, “How can you come here without a woman constable? Why are you harassing my manager? What have we done wrong?” ‘People of Bihar Must Give Justice with Their Votes’Sharing the video online, Jyoti Singh wrote, ...