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PM Modi Fires Up Bhabhua Rally, Warns Against “Jungle Raj” Ahead of Bihar Polls

7Nov

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Bihar, Politics

PM Modi Fires Up Bhabhua Rally, Warns Against “Jungle Raj” Ahead of Bihar Polls

Bhabhua, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive rally in Bhabhua during the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, taking a strong dig at the opposition RJD-Congress alliance. Claiming victory for the NDA after the first phase of voting, Modi accused opposition parties of trying to mislead the youth with false promises, warning that a return of “Jungle Raj” under Tejashwi Yadav would revive lawlessness, extortion, and intimidation. Targeting Opposition With Viral Songs Modi highlighted controversial songs circulated by the RJD, including lyrics like “Marab sixer ke chhah goli chhati mein”, accusing them of glorifying violence and lawlessness. He urged voters not to allow the return of “Jungle Raj,” emphasizing that Bihar had suffered under previous misgovernan...

Fear of SIR Prompts Surge in Muslim Couples Registering Marriages in Bengal, Border Districts Lead

7Nov

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West Bengal

Fear of SIR Prompts Surge in Muslim Couples Registering Marriages in Bengal, Border Districts Lead

Kolkata, West Bengal: Following the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, a notable trend has emerged in the state’s minority-dominated border districts. Many Muslim couples, who traditionally solemnize marriages under Islamic law, are now rushing to register their marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, citing legal and administrative concerns. According to official data, between November 2024 and October 2025, 1,130 Muslim couples in West Bengal applied for marriage registration, with over half of these applications (609) filed between July and October, coinciding with the SIR exercise in the neighboring state of Bihar. Border Districts Lead the Surge The highest number of applications came from North Dinajpur (199) and Malda...

West Bengal Schools to Mandatorily Include Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Banglar Mati’ in Morning Assemblies; Mamata Takes Big Cultural Step

7Nov

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West Bengal

West Bengal Schools to Mandatorily Include Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Banglar Mati’ in Morning Assemblies; Mamata Takes Big Cultural Step

**West Bengal Schools to Mandatorily Include Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Banglar Mati’ in Morning Assemblies; Mamata Takes Big Cultural Step Kolkata, West Bengal: In a major cultural move, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has made it compulsory for all schools across the state to include the state song, ‘Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal’, in their morning assemblies. Written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1905, the song was officially declared the state anthem in 2023. Official Notification and Implementation The WBBSE issued a notification on Thursday instructing all principals of higher primary and secondary schools to ensure the state song is sung daily during morning prayers. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu stated, “This renowned song by Tagore, co...

7Nov

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Gujarat

Gujarat Shock: Forest Officer Found Critically Injured in Car, Police Probe After Headshot

Surat, Gujarat: A senior female Range Forest Officer in Surat was found unconscious and severely injured inside her car, with a gunshot wound to the head. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors performed surgery to remove the bullet. Her condition remains critical, and police have launched a full investigation. Incident Details The officer was discovered on a roadside in Vav Jokha village, Kamrej Taluka, by a passerby who noticed her car parked with the officer inside, unconscious and bleeding. Family members were alerted and rushed her to a local hospital for urgent treatment. Hospital sources confirmed that initial scans revealed a foreign object in her head, later identified as a bullet. Surgeons successfully removed it, but her recovery is ongoing, and...

Cyber Crime Thriller: Love, Revenge, and Fake Emails – 30-Year-Old Engineer Arrested for Bomb Threat Hoax Across India

7Nov

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Karnataka

Cyber Crime Thriller: Love, Revenge, and Fake Emails – 30-Year-Old Engineer Arrested for Bomb Threat Hoax Across India

Bengaluru / Ahmedabad: In a shocking case that has spanned multiple states, a 30-year-old cyber expert from Gujarat, Rene Joshelda, has been arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch for sending fake bomb threat emails to at least 21 schools across India, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, and Gujarat. The arrest comes after a body warrant was issued and Bengaluru police took her into custody before handing her over to Gujarat authorities. The Crime Rene Joshelda, an engineering graduate and senior advisor at a reputed firm, allegedly orchestrated the campaign of fear as an act of personal revenge against her former lover, Prabhakar. She reportedly created multiple fake email IDs and WhatsApp accounts using VPN services and...

Assault on Migrant Worker in Surat Sparks Outrage: Brutal Video Goes Viral

7Nov

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Gujarat

Assault on Migrant Worker in Surat Sparks Outrage: Brutal Video Goes Viral

Surat, Gujarat: A shocking incident of violence against a migrant worker has come to light in Surat’s Amroli area, raising serious concerns about the safety of workers in the city. The victim, Sudhir Pandey, originally from Madhya Pradesh, was reportedly attacked at a roadside eatery by a local thug, who also forced him to lick his feet in a display of intimidation. Incident Details According to police sources, Sudhir Pandey, employed at a small dhaba in Amroli, was confronted by a man who assaulted him with a knife and humiliated him in front of onlookers. The perpetrator recorded the assault on video and deliberately shared it on social media, showcasing the brutality. In the footage, Pandey can be heard pleading, "Bhola bhai! I will never return to Surat…" while enduring the attac...

India’s First Urban Mangrove Park Ready in Gorai, Mumbai: Opening Soon for Public

7Nov

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Maharashtra

India’s First Urban Mangrove Park Ready in Gorai, Mumbai: Opening Soon for Public

Mumbai: Northern Mumbai is set to welcome the country’s first urban mangrove park in Gorai, which will open to the public this December. Union Minister and MP Piyush Goyal confirmed that following Gorai, the Dahisar Mangrove Park will also be inaugurated, marking a significant step in enhancing Mumbai’s green identity. Both projects, built at a combined cost of ₹110 crore, are expected to boost eco-tourism, environmental awareness, and employment opportunities in the region. Gorai Mangrove Park – Features and Attractions Spread over 8 hectares, the Gorai Mangrove Park has been designed as a state-of-the-art eco-tourism destination. The park includes: Mangrove Trail: An 800-meter eco-friendly wooden walkway taking visitors deep into the mangroves. Bird Observatory: For birdwatc...

Tiger Memon Family Properties in Mumbai to Be Auctioned: Includes Flats Linked to 1993 Serial Bomb Blasts

7Nov

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Maharashtra

Tiger Memon Family Properties in Mumbai to Be Auctioned: Includes Flats Linked to 1993 Serial Bomb Blasts

Mumbai: The properties of Tiger Memon, the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his family are set to be auctioned soon, including the flat where a key conspiracy meeting took place. Authorities said the Special TADA Court has provided details of 17 properties belonging to Tiger Memon and his family to SAFEMA (Smuggling and Foreign Exchange Manipulation Act Authority) for further action. Properties Under SAFEMA Control Out of the 17 properties, SAFEMA has taken possession of eight properties, including three flats in the Al Husaini Building in Mahim, Mumbai, where Tiger Memon, his five brothers, and his mother resided. Tiger Memon has been absconding in Pakistan since the March 12, 1993 blasts that killed at least 257 people across 12 locations in Mumbai. His b...

Mumbai Woman Harassed Online After Cab Fare Dispute; Driver Creates Fake Instagram Account Labeling Her as Call Girl

7Nov

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Maharashtra

Mumbai Woman Harassed Online After Cab Fare Dispute; Driver Creates Fake Instagram Account Labeling Her as Call Girl

Mumbai: A shocking case of harassment has emerged in Mumbai, where a young government employee became the target of online abuse after a minor dispute with a cab driver. The woman, who had booked a cab from South Mumbai to Dadar, started receiving obscene calls and messages on her phone, leaving her life in turmoil. The Dadar Police have registered a case against the cab driver, Vinay Kumar Yadav, originally from Jharkhand. How the Harassment Began The incident traces back to a few months ago when the woman hired a cab driven by Vinay Kumar Yadav. During the ride, a dispute arose over paying a toll charge, which she refused to pay, insisting that the driver should have informed her in advance. After a heated argument, the driver paid the toll and dropped her off at Dadar. The woman a...

MMRDA Cancels Proposed Metro Car Shed in Uttan After Strong Local Opposition

7Nov

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Maharashtra

MMRDA Cancels Proposed Metro Car Shed in Uttan After Strong Local Opposition

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to cancel the proposed Metro car shed project in Uttan, which was part of the Mira-Bhayandar Metro corridor. The decision came after fierce opposition from local residents concerned about environmental damage, particularly the felling of thousands of trees in the hilly village area. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced in a press conference that the formal order regarding the cancellation will be issued soon. Project Details and Opposition The Metro car shed was initially planned to support the Mira-Bhayandar-Dahisar Metro 9 and CSIA-Andheri Metro 7A projects. The first plan had identified a site in Rai village, Bhayandar, but strong protests from local farmers forced MMRDA to shift attention to a...