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Bihar Police Arrest Mastermind Behind ‘Agni’ App Cyber Scam

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Police Arrest Mastermind Behind ‘Agni’ App Cyber Scam

Motihari, Bihar: Police in Bihar’s Motihari district have arrested a man from Faridabad, Haryana, who allegedly created his own Android app to defraud users of over ₹1 crore. The accused, Sangam Kumar, is believed to be the mastermind behind the fraudulent ‘Agni’ app, which lured victims with attractive offers and rewards. How the Scam Worked According to police, the scam targeted youth by promising high returns on mobile recharges, electricity bill payments, and advertisements, along with attractive gifts such as cars for larger investments. Victims were persuaded to deposit funds into the app’s wallet. Initially, small returns were shown to build trust, after which the app was suddenly shut down and the accused fled. Sangam Kumar reportedly presented himself as the CEO of the Ag...

Ghaziabad DM Orders Repair of 83 Pothole-Ridden Roads Within 30 Days, Warns Departments of Accountability

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad DM Orders Repair of 83 Pothole-Ridden Roads Within 30 Days, Warns Departments of Accountability

Ghaziabad: The administration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a strict stance on the city’s deteriorating roads. Following the identification of 83 damaged and pothole-filled locations, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad has issued a 30-day deadline to concerned departments to complete all necessary repairs. He warned that any accidents resulting from neglected roads will be the direct responsibility of the respective department. During a meeting with officials on Wednesday, the DM emphasized that negligence in repair work will not be tolerated. Officers were instructed to personally inspect sites to ensure high-quality repairs and safe, smooth travel for the public. Allocation of Responsibilities The administration has distributed responsibilities across various dep...

Bombay High Court Criticizes Navy Over High-Rise Construction Near INS Shikra

19Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Bombay High Court Criticizes Navy Over High-Rise Construction Near INS Shikra

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court expressed strong displeasure at naval authorities over the construction of a 23-storey building near the naval base INS Shikra in South Mumbai. Justices Ravindra Ghughe and Abhay Mistry questioned whether the officials had been “asleep” while construction of the high-rise began in close proximity to a sensitive military installation. The court said it would pass an interim order on Friday regarding a petition filed by the Indian Navy’s local military authority. The petition challenges the unauthorized construction of the building near the Colaba naval air station and the VVIP helipad, arguing that it violates security guidelines restricting high-rise structures within 500 meters of sensitive installations. Court Questions Navy Vigilance Senior counsel...

UP Assembly Speaker Orders Strict Action Against Officials Ignoring Legislators’ Calls

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Assembly Speaker Orders Strict Action Against Officials Ignoring Legislators’ Calls

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has directed strict disciplinary action against officials who fail to respond to legislators’ calls or disregard their complaints. The move comes after repeated concerns raised by Assembly members about unresponsive officials. On Wednesday, the Speaker took a firm stance, instructing that such officials be held accountable to ensure such behavior does not recur. He emphasized that the disciplinary measures should be exemplary, serving as a deterrent. Mahana also directed that clear orders be issued from the government, and existing instructions be strictly enforced. While addressing the House, Speaker Mahana highlighted the distinct responsibilities and limits of the executive, judiciary, and legislature. He stressed that any encr...

Bihar Minister’s Degree Sparks Heated Clash in Legislative Council

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Minister’s Degree Sparks Heated Clash in Legislative Council

Patna: The political atmosphere in Bihar has heated up over degrees and personal accusations, as a sharp confrontation erupted between RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh and Nitish Kumar government minister Ashok Choudhary in the Bihar Legislative Council. The controversy revolves around Minister Choudhary’s academic credentials. Recently, Choudhary was appointed as an assistant professor at A.N. College, Patna University, a move that had been delayed due to discrepancies in the name on his documents. While the court cleared his appointment, questions regarding the authenticity of his degree continue to linger. On Wednesday, the matter resurfaced in the Council when RJD’s Sunil Kumar Singh directly challenged Choudhary over his degree. In response, Choudhary dared Singh to prove the allegatio...

Amit Shah Highlights Matua Community’s Contributions, Focuses on Spiritualism in Nadia Visit

19Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Amit Shah Highlights Matua Community’s Contributions, Focuses on Spiritualism in Nadia Visit

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mayapur in Nadia district, West Bengal, emphasizing the spiritual and social contributions of the Matua community while consciously keeping aside any political discourse related to SIR (Special Investment Region). Addressing a gathering during the 152nd birth anniversary of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati, Shah highlighted the role of Matua social reformers like Harichand Thakur and his son Guruchand Thakur, describing them as a bridge between the Bhakti movement and modernity. He praised the community for promoting social welfare, fighting against untouchability, and advancing education and gender equality. Shah emphasized that his visit was not in his capacity as Home Minister, but as a devotee of the 64 Gaudiya Math institutions across Indi...

‘I Will Sit on the Ground Until Roads Are Fixed’: Chamoli Village Head Protests Poor Roads

18Feb

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State, Uttarakhand

‘I Will Sit on the Ground Until Roads Are Fixed’: Chamoli Village Head Protests Poor Roads

Chamoli/Dehradun: Frustrated with the prolonged neglect of road repairs, local representatives in Chamoli’s Pokhari block erupted in protest during a recent Block Development Committee (BDC) meeting. The meeting addressed the deteriorating condition of the Jaurasi-Tonji-Kimotha motor road, which has long been a source of hardship for residents. Harikrishna Kimothi, village head of Kimotha, expressed his anger by sitting on the ground in protest, declaring that he would continue this form of demonstration until the road was repaired or reconstructed. Speaking to officials, Kimothi said the poor condition of the roads severely disrupts daily commuting, access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. The protest briefly disrupted the proceedings of the meeting. The vil...

Congress Leader Criticizes BJP Government for Scrapping 5% Reservation for Muslims

18Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Congress Leader Criticizes BJP Government for Scrapping 5% Reservation for Muslims

Mumbai: Former minister and Congress Working Committee member Naseem Khan has expressed strong opposition to the Maharashtra BJP-led government’s decision to revoke the 5% educational and job reservation granted to the Muslim community. Speaking at Tilak Bhavan, Khan described the move as “deeply unjust” and accused the BJP of marginalizing minority communities by keeping them away from the mainstream of development. He emphasized that this decision undermines the efforts made by the Congress-led coalition government in 2014, which had issued an ordinance granting 5% reservation to socially and educationally backward sections within the Muslim community. Historical Context The 2014 ordinance had provided 5% reservation in education and government employment. Although the then Deve...

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Called “Jinnah of Assam” by Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi

18Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Called “Jinnah of Assam” by Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati: Congress leader and Assam state unit chief Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following the confirmation that senior Congress leader Bhupen Borah will join the BJP on February 22. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Gogoi referred to Sarma as the “Jinnah of Assam” and accused both Sarma and Borah of undermining Congress. He alleged that confidential party meetings were being leaked to Sarma’s close contacts, raising questions about loyalty and transparency within the state unit. Allegations and Leaks Gogoi said that rumors of a close relationship between Sarma and Borah had circulated earlier, but he had not believed them. However, Borah’s resignation and impending switch to the BJP confirmed these suspicions. According to Gog...

Ashok Chaudhary Not Alone: Several Bihar Ministers Have Faced Fake Degree Allegations

18Feb

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Bihar, State

Ashok Chaudhary Not Alone: Several Bihar Ministers Have Faced Fake Degree Allegations

Bihar politics is once again reverberating with allegations of fake degrees. This time, the controversy centers on Rural Works Minister Ashok Chaudhary. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has alleged that his degree is fraudulent. In recent days, the issue of fake degrees has gained significant attention in Bihar’s political circles. In the Legislative Council, Rural Works Minister Ashok Chaudhary came under the scrutiny of RJD MLC Sunil Singh, who labeled the minister’s degree as fake. In response, Chaudhary challenged Singh to prove the claim with evidence and further stated that if he fails, Singh should resign from his MLC position. Following heated exchanges between the minister and the MLC, the Council instructed that the matter be removed from official proceedings. However, Ashok ...