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Stardom vs. Freebies: How Actor Vijay Aims to Break DMK-AIADMK’s Cycle of Free Politics in Tamil Nadu

19Feb

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State, Tamil Nadu

Stardom vs. Freebies: How Actor Vijay Aims to Break DMK-AIADMK’s Cycle of Free Politics in Tamil Nadu

As Tamil Nadu gears up for its assembly elections, a high-stakes triangular contest is taking shape. The ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, faces off against the AIADMK-led NDA, while actor Vijay’s newly launched party, TVK, is emerging as a formidable third force. Vijay’s political entry is testing the dominance of traditional “freebies politics” that has long shaped the state’s electoral outcomes. When Vijay campaigns under the yellow flag and “bell” election symbol of TVK, massive crowds of young voters and women gather to cheer him. The energy evokes memories of the star power of M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalithaa. Yet, in his first electoral outing, Vijay faces the dual challenge of DMK’s generous welfare schemes and AIADMK’s cash-and-freebie promises. DMK’s...

Shocking Revelation in Rajsamand: Pregnant Woman and Toddler Murdered, Mother’s Body Found in Pond

19Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Shocking Revelation in Rajsamand: Pregnant Woman and Toddler Murdered, Mother’s Body Found in Pond

Rajsamand, Rajasthan: A gruesome case has come to light in Rajsamand district, where a pregnant woman and her two-year-old son were brutally murdered. The woman’s body was recovered from a pond, while the search for the child’s body continues in nearby forested areas. Police have revealed key details following the arrest of a suspect. Mother and Son Missing for Seven DaysAccording to police, Priyanka Rawat (22) and her son Aryan (2) went missing on February 11. Their family filed a missing person report on February 12, prompting authorities to begin an investigation. During the probe, call records led police to a suspect named Govind Singh, who was taken into custody on Wednesday night. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the murders. Sequence of the CrimePolice stated th...

At 72, Bihar’s ‘Love Guru’ Matuknath Choudhary Finds Romance Again

19Feb

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Bihar, State

At 72, Bihar’s ‘Love Guru’ Matuknath Choudhary Finds Romance Again

Patna: Bihar’s famed “Love Guru,” retired Patna University professor Matuknath Choudhary, is once again in the news, this time for a new chapter in his love life. Known across India for his controversial romance with student Julie in 2006, Choudhary, now 72, has shared a story of budding affection with a mysterious woman he calls his “Janu.” A Curious Love ExchangeChoudhary posted on Facebook about a unique interaction with the woman, who expressed love for him—but on unusual terms. She asked him to read her literary works and provide detailed feedback, sparking a conversation about whether their connection was love or duty. Choudhary wrote, “I wondered, is this love or a duty? Love should be reciprocated naturally, not through a transaction. I told her I could not comply with such term...

Patna High Court Issues Notice to Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, 42 MLAs Under Scrutiny

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Patna High Court Issues Notice to Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, 42 MLAs Under Scrutiny

Patna: In a significant political development, the Patna High Court has issued notices to Bihar Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar and 41 other MLAs, seeking their responses in a petition alleging false information in election affidavits. Both ruling and opposition party legislators are included among the total 42 MLAs, with Energy Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav also among those summoned. Court Seeks ResponsesThe notice was issued in response to a petition claiming irregularities and misleading information in the election affidavits submitted by the legislators during the Bihar Assembly elections. The High Court has directed all 42 MLAs to respond within the stipulated time, emphasizing the seriousness of the case. The development has created a stir in Bihar’s political corridors. List ...

Nizamabad’s Black Pottery: A Mughal-Era Craft Gaining Global Fame

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Nizamabad’s Black Pottery: A Mughal-Era Craft Gaining Global Fame

Azamgarh, UP: Nizamabad, a town in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned worldwide for its black pottery, a craft dating back to the Mughal era. The art is unique because it uses deep black clay to create pots, figurines, jewelry, and decorative items entirely by hand, without any paint. The craft was introduced by four to five artisans who migrated from Kutch, Gujarat, and collaborated with local craftsmen to develop this distinctive style. Today, nearly 1,500 families in Nizamabad rely on black pottery for their livelihood, with products exported both within India and abroad. Distinctive Features and Crafting ProcessThe charm of Nizamabad black pottery lies in its natural black color and glossy finish. The process begins with selecting fine-quality black clay, which is kn...

Jaipur Police Bust Inter-State Bride Trafficking Racket, Arrest Fugitive Suspect

19Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Police Bust Inter-State Bride Trafficking Racket, Arrest Fugitive Suspect

Jaipur: Jaipur police have apprehended a fugitive suspect involved in an inter-state bride trafficking racket, marking a major breakthrough in a case that spans multiple states. The Crime Branch of Rajasthan Police arrested Bhanwarlal Sharma on Wednesday. He is accused of running a network that trafficked women and girls from West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand to Rajasthan for forced marriages and extortion. Targeting Vulnerable FamiliesInvestigation revealed that Sharma and his associates targeted girls from economically weaker families under the pretext of offering jobs or better marriage prospects. These girls were brought to Rajasthan, where they were forcibly married to unmarried men in border districts for large sums of money. Extortion After MarriageAccord...

Bihar Declared Naxal-Free After Decades of Insurgency: How the Red Terror Ended

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Declared Naxal-Free After Decades of Insurgency: How the Red Terror Ended

Patna: Bihar, once gripped by the fear of Naxal insurgency, has officially been declared Naxal-free in 2026. During the 1980s and 1990s, entire districts in the state were under the shadow of armed Naxalite groups. Residents avoided going out after dusk, and even the police hesitated to enter areas where Naxals ran parallel administrations. Today, Bihar celebrates a new dawn, free from decades of ‘Red Terror’. The End of an EraThe final chapter of this violent period came to a close in Munger when hardcore Naxal Suresh Koda, alias Mustaqeem, with a reward of ₹3 lakh on his head, surrendered to security forces. Koda’s surrender marks not just the capitulation of a criminal, but the symbolic end of nearly five decades of Naxal insurgency in Bihar. Origins of Naxalism in BiharNaxalism i...

Consumer Commission Orders Refund for ₹2.5 Lakh Lehenga Delivered in Wrong Color, Adds Compensation

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Consumer Commission Orders Refund for ₹2.5 Lakh Lehenga Delivered in Wrong Color, Adds Compensation

Agra: In a landmark ruling, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Agra has directed a saree showroom owner to refund ₹2.5 lakh along with 6% annual interest and an additional ₹15,000 as compensation for mental distress within 45 days, after a bridal lehenga was delivered in the wrong color. The CaseRitul Jain, a resident of Belanganj, Agra, filed a complaint with the commission stating that she had purchased a pink-purple lehenga worth ₹2.5 lakh for her daughter’s wedding on November 4, 2023. The showroom owner, Anushri Jain, proprietor of Tubhyam Saree Showroom, Kolkata, had promised delivery by January 5, 2024. However, the lehenga arrived via parcel on January 31, 2024, in champagne golden brown instead of the specified pink-purple shade. After returning the lehen...

Upset Over PM’s Post: Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Cultural Insensitivity on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti

19Feb

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State, West Bengal

Upset Over PM’s Post: Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Cultural Insensitivity on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti

Kolkata: With West Bengal heading toward Assembly elections in the next two months, political tensions are rising between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The CM has repeatedly targeted the PM, accusing him of undermining Bengal’s cultural heritage. Her latest criticism came in response to the PM’s post commemorating the birth anniversary of Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Mamata Banerjee Objects to Honorific UsageIn his post, PM Modi wrote: “Respectful tributes to Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Ji on his birth anniversary. His spiritual teachings and dedication as a way of life will continue to benefit humanity across generations. His wisdom and messages will remain a beacon of inspiration.” Reacting to this, Mamata Banerjee accused the PM of demonstrati...

Rohit Pawar Levels Serious Allegations Over Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash, Demands Aviation Minister’s Removal

19Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Rohit Pawar Levels Serious Allegations Over Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash, Demands Aviation Minister’s Removal

Pune: NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has raised serious concerns regarding the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar. He alleged that several TDP leaders have close ties with the aviation company VSR and demanded the removal of Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu until the investigation is complete. Alleged Close Ties Between VSR and Political LeadersRohit Pawar claimed that VSR owner Rohit Singh maintains strong relationships with numerous political figures, not only in Maharashtra but also with leaders from the TDP. He noted that several politicians had even attended Rohit Singh’s wedding. Pawar questioned the statements of the Aviation Minister, who is from the TGP, asserting that the aircraft had no issues, and demanded accountability. He further alleged that certain indi...