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MCD Road Tender in Delhi Raises Questions After Bid Comes 55% Below Estimated Cost

19Feb

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

MCD Road Tender in Delhi Raises Questions After Bid Comes 55% Below Estimated Cost

New Delhi: A road construction tender issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sparked controversy in the Shahdara North Zone, after a contractor allegedly offered to complete the project at nearly half the estimated cost, raising serious concerns about transparency and quality of work. The tender was floated by the Project-1 Division of Shahdara North Zone for the construction of a road under the Karawal Nagar Assembly constituency. The MCD had estimated the project cost at ₹2,25,76,446, but a private company reportedly quoted 55% lower, offering to complete the work for just ₹1,01,41,339. Major Question: Can a Road Be Built at Half the Cost? The unusually low bid has led to a key question being raised: How can a durable road be constructed at such a significantly r...

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Wins Hearts by Inviting Youth for Helicopter Ride in Jind

19Feb

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Wins Hearts by Inviting Youth for Helicopter Ride in Jind

Jind (Haryana): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has won widespread appreciation after a heartwarming moment during a public event in Uchana Assembly constituency of Jind district. In a rare gesture, the Chief Minister invited a young man from the crowd to sit inside his helicopter, fulfilling the youth’s wish on the spot. The incident took place on Wednesday when the Chief Minister visited Uchana to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of five major development projects worth ₹103.31 crore. Youth Shouts From Crowd, CM Responds Immediately As CM Saini was preparing to leave the venue in his helicopter, a voice from the crowd loudly called out in Haryanvi, requesting him to allow the youth to sit in the helicopter as well. The moment the Chief Minister heard the appea...

Bihar Congress Expels Chhatrapati Yadav and Anand Madhav for Six Years Over Anti-Party Activities

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Congress Expels Chhatrapati Yadav and Anand Madhav for Six Years Over Anti-Party Activities

Patna: The internal turmoil within the Bihar unit of the Indian National Congress continues after the party’s poor performance in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. In a major disciplinary move, the Congress has expelled two senior leaders—Chhatrapati Yadav and Anand Madhav—from the party for a period of six years. The action has reportedly been taken for allegedly indulging in anti-party activities, issuing repeated statements against the party leadership, and making serious allegations that were seen as damaging to the organisation’s image and discipline. Congress Confirms Disciplinary Action The expulsion was confirmed on Wednesday by Rajesh Rathore, President of the Bihar Congress Media Department. He stated that the decision was taken by the State Disciplinary Committee due t...

Supreme Court Overturns Allahabad High Court Ruling, Says Grabbing Private Parts Amounts to Attempt to Rape

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court Overturns Allahabad High Court Ruling, Says Grabbing Private Parts Amounts to Attempt to Rape

Prayagraj: The Supreme Court of India has overturned a controversial decision of the Allahabad High Court, holding that grabbing a girl’s private parts and attempting to remove her clothing constitutes an offence of attempt to rape. The apex court ruled that such acts cannot be treated merely as “preparation” for rape, as earlier stated by the High Court, but clearly fall under the definition of an attempt to commit rape under criminal law. Bench Headed by Justice Surya Kant The matter was heard by a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice N.V. Anjaria. While delivering its judgment on Wednesday, the bench observed that the Allahabad High Court had wrongly interpreted established principles of criminal law. The Supreme Court stated that the Hig...

Lookout Notice Issued Against Former IAS Officer in ₹900 Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

19Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Lookout Notice Issued Against Former IAS Officer in ₹900 Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

Jaipur: In a major development in the alleged ₹900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, investigating agencies have tightened the noose around former IAS officer Subodh Agrawal. A Lookout Notice has been issued against him amid fears that he may attempt to flee abroad. According to official sources, Agrawal’s name surfaced during the ongoing investigation into large-scale financial irregularities and fraudulent billing linked to the Jal Jeevan Mission projects. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is reportedly intensifying its probe, as the case is believed to involve a wide network of officials and contractors. ACB Conducted Search, Former IAS Officer Missing On February 17, the ACB conducted a search operation at Subodh Agrawal’s residence. However, officials were unable to locate ...

IIT Kanpur Research Warns: Major Earthquake Could Cause Severe Damage in Kanpur and Prayagraj

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

IIT Kanpur Research Warns: Major Earthquake Could Cause Severe Damage in Kanpur and Prayagraj

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): A detailed research study conducted by IIT Kanpur has raised serious concerns about earthquake preparedness in Uttar Pradesh. According to the study, if an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 or above strikes the Gangetic plains, the cities of Kanpur and Prayagraj could suffer massive destruction due to a dangerous phenomenon known as soil liquefaction. The warning comes years after the devastating 2015 Nepal earthquake, whose tremors were strongly felt across Uttar Pradesh. Despite that experience, experts believe that the state has still not developed adequate preparedness to handle a major seismic disaster. Liquefaction Identified as the Biggest Threat Explaining the findings, Professor Nihar Ranjan Patra from the Civil Engineering Department of IIT Kanpur said ...

Arshad Madani’s Remark on ‘Ghar Wapsi’ Sparks Controversy, Video Goes Viral

19Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Arshad Madani’s Remark on ‘Ghar Wapsi’ Sparks Controversy, Video Goes Viral

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh): A political and social controversy has erupted after Maulana Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind and Principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, made a strong and provocative statement during a public address on the issue of ‘Ghar Wapsi’ (religious reconversion). Speaking at a Unity Conference, Madani reacted sharply to claims allegedly made by certain organisations regarding the reconversion of minorities. In his speech, he referred to statements suggesting that “20 crore Muslims” and “6 crore Christians” would be brought back into Hinduism under the ‘Ghar Wapsi’ campaign. “Seems Like Only They Have Drunk Their Mother’s Milk” During his address, Madani reportedly said that those making such statements appear to believe that only they have the courage...

Solver Gang Busted in Bihar Board Matric Exam 2026, Two ‘Engines’ Caught in Banka

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Solver Gang Busted in Bihar Board Matric Exam 2026, Two ‘Engines’ Caught in Banka

Banka (Bihar): A major case of cheating has surfaced during the ongoing Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Matric Examination 2026, where a solver racket was exposed in Banka district. The incident came to light on the second day of the Class 10 examinations, raising serious concerns over malpractice despite strict vigilance. According to officials, the accused students had arranged ‘engines’—a local term used for impersonators who appear in place of original candidates—to attempt the Mathematics examination. Shockingly, investigators found that this was not an organized gang operation, but rather students themselves had managed to arrange solvers for their benefit. Math Exam Deal Fixed for ₹10,000 During routine checking, invigilators caught two impersonators at different exam...

Microsoft to Invest $50 Billion to Reduce Global AI Inequality, Announces President

19Feb

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Bihar, State

Microsoft to Invest $50 Billion to Reduce Global AI Inequality, Announces President

New Delhi: At the ongoing AI India Impact Summit, major global technology initiatives were unveiled, focusing on expanding artificial intelligence adoption worldwide. Among the key announcements, Microsoft revealed plans to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to reduce AI inequality between the Global North and Global South. Bridging the Global AI GapMicrosoft President Brad Smith and Chief Responsible AI Officer Natasha Crampton highlighted that AI adoption in the Global South is currently about half the pace of the Global North, and this gap continues to widen. They warned that without timely interventions, AI could exacerbate existing global economic inequalities. Investment Focus AreasThe $50 billion commitment will be directed toward five key areas: Digital infrastru...

Stampede at Shivneri Fort in Pune Leaves 20 Injured on Shivaji Jayanti

19Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Stampede at Shivneri Fort in Pune Leaves 20 Injured on Shivaji Jayanti

Pune: A stampede broke out at Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in Pune on Wednesday night, injuring several people including women and young children. All the injured were immediately admitted to the government hospital in Junnar. Officials have alleged that inadequate police arrangements for managing the crowd contributed to the chaos. Sudden Surge of Devotees Triggers Panic Thousands of devotees had gathered at the fort on Shivaji Jayanti, carrying Shiv Jyot lamps and saffron flags. The sudden surge of people caused congestion at key entry and exit points, including the Haathi Darwaza and under Ambar Khana at Ganesh Darwaza. As people struggled to move, some climbed the fort’s damaged structures and hid in cracks to escape the crowd, which led to panic ...