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Moradabad Honour Killing: Lover Couple Brutally Murdered, Bodies Buried Near Riverbank
State, Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad Honour Killing: Lover Couple Brutally Murdered, Bodies Buried Near Riverbank

Moradabad, January 22:A chilling case of honour killing has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district, where a young couple in an inter-family love relationship was brutally murdered with spades and their bodies secretly buried to destroy evidence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region and triggered tension in the village. The crime took place in Umri Sabzipur village under Pakbada police station limits. According to police, the couple had been in a relationship for nearly two years, which was strongly opposed by the girl’s family. Brutal Murder Following Discovery On Sunday night, the युवक, Armaan, went to meet his girlfriend Kajal at her residence. During the meeting, the girl’s mother and brothers allegedly caught the couple together. Enraged over the relation...
Rajasthan Government Announces Major Welfare Push on Second Anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Government Announces Major Welfare Push on Second Anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha

Jaipur/Sirohi, January 22:Marking the second anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a series of major welfare initiatives for farmers, women, labourers and rural households across the state. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is scheduled to participate in a state-level programme in Sirohi, where financial assistance will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under multiple flagship schemes. Fifth Instalment of Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi As part of the programme, eligible farmers will receive the fifth instalment of the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. The government said the initiative aims to provide income stability to farmers and strengthen a...
Who Is IAS Officer Aditya Singh? Transferred on the Same Day His Award Was Announced — The ‘X-Factor’ Explained
Madhya Pradesh, State

Who Is IAS Officer Aditya Singh? Transferred on the Same Day His Award Was Announced — The ‘X-Factor’ Explained

Ashoknagar/Bhopal, January 22:In a development that has sparked widespread discussion in administrative and political circles, Ashoknagar Collector IAS Aditya Singh was transferred by the Madhya Pradesh government on the very day his name was announced for an award by the Election Commission for exemplary performance in election-related duties. While the honour was scheduled to be conferred on January 25, a late-night government order relieved Aditya Singh of his post and transferred him to Bhopal as Deputy Secretary, Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation Department. He has been replaced by IAS Sanket Malviya (2019 batch) as the new Collector of Ashoknagar. Complaint Allegedly Triggered the Transfer Officially, no detailed reason has been cited for the sudden transfer. Howe...
Minor Girl Allegedly Kidnapped and Forced to Convert in Lucknow; Case Registered Against Two Men
State, Uttar Pradesh

Minor Girl Allegedly Kidnapped and Forced to Convert in Lucknow; Case Registered Against Two Men

Lucknow, January 22:A serious case involving the alleged kidnapping, religious conversion, and forced marriage of a minor girl has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lucknow, triggering tension in the area. Police have registered an FIR against two Muslim youths following a complaint filed by the victim’s father and have launched an intensive search operation to recover the girl. The victim, a 17-year-old Class 10 student, went missing under suspicious circumstances from the Chinhat area on January 18. Her family alleges that she was abducted, coerced into religious conversion, and subsequently married (nikah) without consent. FIR Registered on Father’s Complaint According to police officials, the girl’s father submitted a written complaint at Chinhat police station, naming...
The ‘Time Travel’ Mystery of Taimara Valley: Do Ranchi’s Hills and Stones Hide a Glimpse of the Future?
Jharkhand, State

The ‘Time Travel’ Mystery of Taimara Valley: Do Ranchi’s Hills and Stones Hide a Glimpse of the Future?

Ranchi, January 22:Nestled along the Tata–Ranchi route, Taimara Valley has once again captured public imagination with a phenomenon that reads straight out of a science-fiction film. A recent incident has revived long-standing speculation that this scenic valley may be home to unusual geological and geomagnetic forces capable of confusing time, direction, and modern technology. Phones Showed the Future The latest episode dates back to January 6, 2026, when a group of college students led by renowned geologist Dr Nitish Priyadarshi visited Taimara Valley for an academic field study. As the team reached a particular location inside the valley, their mobile phone clocks reportedly jumped one full year ahead, displaying the date as January 6, 2027. Photographs taken at the spot also s...
Supreme Court Ruling Rings Alarm for Central Government Employees: State Police Can Probe Corruption Without CBI Nod
Rajasthan, State

Supreme Court Ruling Rings Alarm for Central Government Employees: State Police Can Probe Corruption Without CBI Nod

New Delhi/Jaipur, January 22:In a landmark judgment that significantly strengthens the fight against corruption, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that state police and Anti-Corruption Bureaus (ACBs) are fully empowered to investigate and prosecute central government employees under corruption laws—without seeking prior approval from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The ruling puts to rest a long-standing belief that only the CBI has jurisdiction over corruption cases involving central government officials. State Agencies Have Full Authority: SC A bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma categorically held that under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act), state investigating agencies are not barred from acting against central gover...
Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Sharpshooter Parmanand Yadav Nabbed After Encounter in Patna
Bihar, State

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Sharpshooter Parmanand Yadav Nabbed After Encounter in Patna

Patna, January 22:In a major breakthrough against organised crime, Patna Police arrested notorious sharpshooter Parmanand Yadav, an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after a brief encounter in the Masaurhi police station area on Wednesday morning. The criminal sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the exchange of fire and was taken into custody. The encounter took place near Lala Bigha on National Highway-22, where police teams intercepted the accused following specific intelligence inputs. Parmanand Yadav, a resident of Latehar district in Jharkhand, is a history-sheeter with nearly three dozen criminal cases registered against him, including murder, extortion, and robbery. Encounter After Tip-Off According to police officials, Patna Police received confidential i...
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh Acquitted in ₹10 Crore Extortion Case After 11 Years
Bihar, State

JD(U) MLA Anant Singh Acquitted in ₹10 Crore Extortion Case After 11 Years

Patna, January 22:In a significant legal relief for senior JD(U) leader and Mokama MLA Anant Singh, popularly known as “Chhote Sarkar”, the Special MP–MLA Court in Patna on Wednesday acquitted him in a high-profile ₹10 crore extortion case registered in 2014. The court cited lack of evidence as the primary reason for the acquittal. Special Judge Pankaj Kumar Malviya, while delivering the verdict, held that the prosecution failed to produce credible evidence or reliable witnesses to substantiate the charges against the विधायक. Singh’s close associate Bantu Singh, who was also named in the case, was similarly acquitted. Allegations Dating Back to 2014 The case originated from a complaint filed in 2014 at Sri Krishnapuri police station, where builder Raghavendra Pratap Singh alleged ...
Wave of Development in Siwan as CM Nitish Kumar to Launch Projects Worth ₹202 Crore Today
Bihar, State

Wave of Development in Siwan as CM Nitish Kumar to Launch Projects Worth ₹202 Crore Today

Siwan, January 22:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to give a major development push to Siwan district today as part of his ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ (Prosperity Tour). During a grand public event at the historic Rajendra Stadium, the Chief Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 71 development projects worth over ₹202 crore. The district administration has completed all security and logistical arrangements for the mega event, which is expected to witness large public participation. The Chief Minister will also interact directly with citizens through a ‘Jan Samvad’ (public dialogue), aimed at understanding grassroots issues and reviewing the progress of development initiatives. 71 Projects to Boost Infrastructure and Public Services Out of the total ₹202 cr...
Aspiring Air Force Candidate Ananya Sharma Killed in Road Accident in Jaipur
Rajasthan, State

Aspiring Air Force Candidate Ananya Sharma Killed in Road Accident in Jaipur

Jaipur, January 22:In a tragic road accident on the Kalwad Road Express Highway in Jaipur, 17-year-old Ananya Sharma, an aspiring Indian Air Force candidate, lost her life after being hit by a speeding SUV early Tuesday morning. The incident has plunged her family and native village into deep mourning. Ananya, a resident of Badagaon Bajana Ravka village in Jhunjhunu district, was in Jaipur for her studies and Air Force preparation. She had successfully cleared the written examination of the Indian Air Force, and her physical test was scheduled for January 31 in Jodhpur. Accident During Morning Practice According to police and eyewitnesses, the accident occurred around 6:00 am near the Ajmer Pulia area on the express highway when Ananya had gone out for her routine morning run as p...