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CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta Rejects Dummy Schools, Credits Regular Education for Success

22Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta Rejects Dummy Schools, Credits Regular Education for Success

CLAT 2026 All India Rank–1 holder Geetali Gupta has strongly spoken against the growing trend of dummy schools, asserting that regular schooling plays a crucial role in a student’s overall development and academic success. During her visit to Bhopal, the 17-year-old topper said that preparation for competitive exams like CLAT can be effectively managed alongside routine school education. Emphasising discipline and balance, she noted that consistent efforts and focused study habits are the real keys to success, not shortcuts. Addressing students at a school event, Geetali shared that she scored 96.6% in Class 10 and prepared for Class 12 with the same dedication. She underlined the importance of balance and continuity, advising students to stay determined, believe in themselves, and m...

Ghaziabad: GDA to Set Up Dedicated Marketing Cell to Accelerate Property Sales and New Projects

22Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: GDA to Set Up Dedicated Marketing Cell to Accelerate Property Sales and New Projects

boost revenue and fast-track stalled developments, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has decided to establish a dedicated Marketing Cell to sell its unsold properties and give fresh momentum to upcoming projects. According to officials, the new Marketing Cell will focus on branding GDA properties, promoting project features, and simplifying the home-buying process for customers. The initiative aims to address the long-pending issue of GDA properties worth crores of rupees that have remained unsold for several years. To ensure professional execution, the Marketing Cell will be staffed through outsourcing, with experienced marketing experts entrusted with attracting buyers, showcasing project advantages, and closing sales effectively. In addition, GDA is set to hire a separa...

Nitish Government Bets on Expressways to Transform Bihar’s Development, Boost State Revenue

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Nitish Government Bets on Expressways to Transform Bihar’s Development, Boost State Revenue

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government is preparing to redraw the state’s development roadmap by focusing on large-scale expressway projects aimed at accelerating economic growth, improving connectivity, and increasing state revenue. Inspired by the expressway model successfully implemented in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar is now moving towards building expressways largely on its own strength. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has long emphasized self-reliance and sustainable development, has taken a fresh resolve to reduce dependence on the Centre by creating a state-driven expressway network. The move is being seen as a major policy shift in Bihar’s infrastructure planning. Independent Expressway Authority to Be Formed According to official sources, the state government plans to establish ...

Tiger Roar Grows Louder in Palamu Tiger Reserve, Elephant Numbers Decline: Latest Report

22Dec

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Jharkhand, State

Tiger Roar Grows Louder in Palamu Tiger Reserve, Elephant Numbers Decline: Latest Report

The year 2025 has emerged as a milestone in Jharkhand’s wildlife conservation history, with the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) recording a significant rise in its tiger population. According to the latest official data, the number of tigers in PTR has increased to six, reflecting the success of sustained conservation and protection efforts. PTR Deputy Director Prajeshkant Jena stated that the growing tiger population is a major achievement for wildlife management in the region. He also highlighted that for the first time, a comprehensive census of carnivorous animals and vultures was conducted this year, marking a new chapter in ecological monitoring. Successful Rescue of Tiger ‘Samrat’ One of the most remarkable achievements of the year was the successful rescue of a tiger named ‘Sam...

Movie Show Halted Midway in Ghaziabad Mall After Dispute Over Children Watching ‘A’-Rated Film

22Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Movie Show Halted Midway in Ghaziabad Mall After Dispute Over Children Watching ‘A’-Rated Film

A major commotion broke out at Gaur Mall, located in Raj Nagar District Centre (RDC), Ghaziabad, after a screening of actor Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ was abruptly stopped midway, triggering a heated dispute between theatre staff and audience members who had come with children. The incident occurred when the theatre management halted the show upon realizing that minors were present in the auditorium, despite the film carrying an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The sudden stoppage left children and their parents shocked, soon escalating into arguments and chaos inside the cinema premises. Objectionable Content Sparks Controversy According to eyewitnesses and viral video footage circulating on social media, several viewers ca...

Bihar: All Schools Closed in Bhojpur District Amid Severe Cold Wave, Orders District Magistrate

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: All Schools Closed in Bhojpur District Amid Severe Cold Wave, Orders District Magistrate

In view of the severe cold wave and continuous drop in temperature, the District Magistrate of Bhojpur has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district to safeguard the health of children. According to the official order, all pre-schools, Anganwadi centres, and schools up to Class VIII will remain completely closed from December 22 to December 23. The decision was taken as the district recorded temperatures falling below 10 degrees Celsius, intensifying the cold wave conditions in the region. Health of Children Cited as Primary Concern The District Administration stated that the move was necessary to prevent adverse health effects on children due to extreme cold, icy winds, and foggy weather conditions prevailing in Bhojpur, including Ara city. ...

German Couple Detained Near India–Pakistan Border Fined ₹6 Lakh, Deportation Initiated

22Dec

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Rajasthan, State

German Couple Detained Near India–Pakistan Border Fined ₹6 Lakh, Deportation Initiated

Security and intelligence agencies have taken strict action against a German couple detained in the border area of Sri Karanpur in Sri Ganganagar district, close to the India–Pakistan international border. Following a detailed investigation, the authorities have imposed a fine of ₹6 lakh on the couple and initiated deportation proceedings as per established protocols. According to official sources, the couple was taken into custody after they were found moving in a sensitive border zone without proper authorization. The Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) conducted an extensive interrogation, during which several crucial disclosures were made. Links to Sensitive Religious Conversion Case Under Probe Investigators revealed that the German nationals had arrived in the region to gathe...

Historic First: Tigress Airlifted from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan in India’s First Inter-State Tiger Translocation

22Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Historic First: Tigress Airlifted from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan in India’s First Inter-State Tiger Translocation

In a landmark achievement for wildlife conservation in India, a tigress has been successfully translocated from the Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, marking the country’s first-ever inter-state tiger translocation by airlift. The operation is being hailed as a major step towards strengthening tiger population and ecological balance in the region. After nearly 25 days of meticulous planning and coordination, the mission was executed from late Sunday night to early Monday morning under tight security and expert supervision. Airlifted by Indian Air Force Helicopter The tigress was airlifted from Pench Tiger Reserve on Sunday night at around 10:15 pm using an MI-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force and brought to Jaipur Airpor...

Chhattisgarh Labourer Lynched in Kerala on Suspicion of Theft, Police Trace Family Through Paper Found in Pocket

22Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Labourer Lynched in Kerala on Suspicion of Theft, Police Trace Family Through Paper Found in Pocket

In a deeply disturbing incident of mob violence, a 31-year-old migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh, Ramnarayan Baghel, was beaten to death by a mob in Kerala’s Palakkad district after being falsely suspected of theft. Ramnarayan, who had travelled to Kerala in search of livelihood, did not even carry a mobile phone. Police were able to identify and contact his family only after finding a piece of paper with phone numbers in his pocket. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Attappallam village, where Ramnarayan was allegedly mistaken for a thief. Five people have been arrested so far in connection with the lynching. Went to Kerala to Support His Family Ramnarayan Baghel, a resident of Karahi village in Sakti district of Chhattisgarh, belonged to the Satanami community, a Scheduled C...

Patients Treated Under Mobile Phone Torchlight at Bihar Government Hospital, Video Exposes Systemic Failure

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Patients Treated Under Mobile Phone Torchlight at Bihar Government Hospital, Video Exposes Systemic Failure

A shocking picture of Bihar’s public healthcare system has emerged from the Gopalganj Model Sadar Hospital, where doctors and medical staff were forced to treat patients using mobile phone torchlights due to prolonged power outages. Despite having grand multi-storey buildings and expensive modern equipment, the hospital is struggling to meet the most basic requirement — uninterrupted electricity. The situation has once again brought the saying “darkness beneath the lamp” into grim reality, as the district’s largest government hospital appears to be in urgent need of treatment itself. Video of Darkness Goes Viral A video showing the hospital plunged into darkness has gone viral on social media. The footage clearly captures scenes from the emergency ward, women’s ward, and children’...