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Indian Railways Announces 3% Discount on General Tickets Booked Digitally

22Jan

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Bihar, State

Indian Railways Announces 3% Discount on General Tickets Booked Digitally

In a major relief for daily and short-distance passengers, Indian Railways has announced a 3 per cent discount on unreserved (general) tickets booked through digital platforms. The incentive, introduced by the East Central Railway (ECR), will remain effective until July 14, aiming to promote cashless transactions and hassle-free travel. According to ECR Chief Public Relations Officer Saraswati Chandra, passengers booking unreserved tickets via the RailOne mobile application will be eligible for the discount. The tickets can be purchased using multiple digital payment options, including UPI, debit cards, credit cards, and net banking. “The objective of this initiative is to encourage digital payments and ensure convenient ticket booking for passengers, especially those traveling short...

UP Raj Bhavan Renamed ‘Jan Bhavan’ to Symbolize Public Connect

21Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Raj Bhavan Renamed ‘Jan Bhavan’ to Symbolize Public Connect

Lucknow: In a significant administrative change, the official residence of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, previously known as Raj Bhavan, has been renamed ‘Jan Bhavan’. The decision aligns with the central government’s directive to standardize the nomenclature of Governors’ residences across India. The renaming has been implemented with immediate effect and will be reflected in all official, administrative, and statutory communications. The necessary procedural formalities at the state level have already been completed. Government’s RationaleAccording to the Ministry of Home Affairs, this initiative aims to create uniformity in the naming of Governors’ residences nationwide. The Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the change to comply with this directive. The name ‘Jan Bhavan’—li...

CM Dhami Urges No Politics Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand Controversy, Hopes for Quick Resolution

21Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Dhami Urges No Politics Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand Controversy, Hopes for Quick Resolution

Muzaffarnagar/Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a brief stop in Muzaffarnagar while traveling from Delhi to Dehradun on Wednesday, addressed the controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand, urging that the matter not be politicized. He expressed optimism that the dispute between the Shankaracharya and the government would be resolved soon. Following the stopover, CM Dhami departed for Dehradun by helicopter, where he was received at the police lines by Uttar Pradesh minister Kapil Dev Agrawal and several BJP leaders. Speaking to the media at the Muzaffarnagar police lines, CM Dhami highlighted the historical and cultural ties of Muzaffarnagar to Uttarakhand, referencing the Rampur Tiraha incident and noting that he pays homage every year on October 2 ...

From Nitin Nabin to Yogi-Dhami: How Experience and Youth Are Shaping the ‘New BJP’

21Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

From Nitin Nabin to Yogi-Dhami: How Experience and Youth Are Shaping the ‘New BJP’

Patna: A strategic and generational shift is clearly underway within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as Prime Minister Narendra Modi guides the transition from the old guard to a younger, energetic leadership. The appointment of 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as the party’s national president exemplifies this change, signaling BJP’s growing emphasis on leaders under 55 years of age. Nabin, a five-time legislator and former Bihar minister, is arguably the youngest president in BJP’s history, underscoring the party’s readiness to bet on youth. A Calculated TransitionThis generational shift is not sudden but part of a decade-long process. An analysis of BJP-ruled states shows that age has increasingly influenced the selection of chief ministers. Currently, nine out of 14 BJP chief ministers wer...

Rajasthan Approves Disturbed Area Act: Stricter Rules on Property Transactions in Sensitive Areas

21Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Approves Disturbed Area Act: Stricter Rules on Property Transactions in Sensitive Areas

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has approved the Disturbed Area Act, a new legislation aimed at preventing the migration of specific communities and maintaining social balance in sensitive areas. With this approval, Rajasthan becomes the second state in India, after Gujarat, to implement such a law. The state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, sanctioned the Act during a meeting on Wednesday. The government stated that the law is intended to prevent population imbalance and manage potential communal tensions proactively. It grants authorities additional powers to maintain law and order in sensitive areas. Declaration of Disturbed AreasUnder the Act, the government can declare any area with a significant minority population or sensitive social composition as a “disturb...

Anar Patel Appointed President of Khodaldham Organisation, Sparks Major Buzz in Rajkot

21Jan

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Gujarat, State

Anar Patel Appointed President of Khodaldham Organisation, Sparks Major Buzz in Rajkot

Ahmedabad/Rajkot: In a significant development in Gujarat’s socio-political landscape, Anar Patel, daughter of Uttar Pradesh Governor and former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, has been appointed President of the influential Khodaldham Organisation, which holds considerable sway in Saurashtra and Ahmedabad. Naresh Patel, Chairman of the powerful Leuva Patel community trust, Khodaldham, announced Anar Patel’s appointment during the 9th anniversary celebrations of the Khodaldham temple in Kagwad, Rajkot. Anar Patel had joined the trust a few years ago and has now been entrusted with this major responsibility. Her elevation has triggered speculation in political circles about a possible entry into active politics, potentially in the 2027 assembly elections. Focus on Unity and Tr...

One Year of UCC in Uttarakhand: 22 Languages and AI Make the State a Model of Digital Governance

21Jan

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State, Uttarakhand

One Year of UCC in Uttarakhand: 22 Languages and AI Make the State a Model of Digital Governance

Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has completed one year since its implementation, emerging as a successful example of technological excellence in governance. All UCC services are now available not only in English but also in all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Additionally, applicants can now use AI-based assistance to understand the entire UCC process and complete their registration independently. Before implementing the UCC, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had instructed officials to make the registration process as simple as possible and the website fully user-friendly, enabling citizens to apply without external help. In line with CM Dhami’s directives, the IT Department of Uttarakhand (ITDA) developed the official UCC web...

India Aims to Become the World’s ‘Food Basket,’ Says Chirag Paswan in Udaipur

21Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

India Aims to Become the World’s ‘Food Basket,’ Says Chirag Paswan in Udaipur

Udaipur: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clear vision is to make India the world’s “Food Basket.” Speaking at a two-day National Thought Camp organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in Udaipur, Paswan emphasized that strengthening the food processing sector will increase farmers’ income and generate new employment opportunities. “Our goal is to ensure that at least one Indian food product reaches every dining table across the globe. While India has achieved self-reliance in food production, the next step is improving quality, processing, and global branding,” he said. Youth Leadership Brings Fresh EnergyOn being asked about Nitin Naveen, the newly appointed BJP national president, Paswan stated t...

Major Scam via UPCOP App: Three Fraudsters Arrested in Kaushambi for Stealing Victims’ Data

21Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Major Scam via UPCOP App: Three Fraudsters Arrested in Kaushambi for Stealing Victims’ Data

Kaushambi, UP: The Uttar Pradesh Police’s UPCOP app, designed to enhance citizen safety, has been misused by criminals for large-scale fraud. In a shocking case from Kaushambi, police have arrested three members of a gang who exploited the app to extort money by targeting families of missing girls. According to police, the gang downloaded FIR copies of missing or runaway children from the UPCOP app and then impersonated police officers to contact the victims’ families. Claiming to have located the missing girls, the fraudsters demanded hefty sums of money in exchange for their “safe return.” The Saini Police launched an investigation after a complaint was lodged about an extortion of ₹50,000, allegedly by a person claiming to be an SHO. Incident DetailsKaushambi Superintendent of Pol...

Family Lives with Deadly ‘Black Cobra’ for 5 Years, Snake Vanishes on Sight of Catcher

21Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Family Lives with Deadly ‘Black Cobra’ for 5 Years, Snake Vanishes on Sight of Catcher

Sagar (MP): Imagine living under the same roof with a venomous cobra for five long years. It sounds incredible, but in Khajra Budu village of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, a black cobra had indeed coexisted with a family for half a decade—appearing sporadically, yet eluding capture—until a snake catcher finally rescued it. The incident took place at the home of Rishikant Pandey in Sai Kheda, Khajra Budu. The old house, with its thick walls and a rooftop made of khappar (traditional flat tiles), provided perfect hiding spots for the snake. As the house was being renovated, the cobra emerged from the foundation and hid in the rooftop area. After about half an hour of careful effort, snake catcher Akil Baba successfully captured the five-foot-long black cobra. Five Years in HidingAccording to ...