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Bihar Rail Incident: Freight Train Derails Near Aurangabad, Major Accident Averted

24Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Rail Incident: Freight Train Derails Near Aurangabad, Major Accident Averted

Aurangabad, Bihar: In a startling incident near Faesar Railway Station, three coaches of a freight train derailed on the DDU rail section. Fortunately, no trains were passing on the adjacent track at the time, averting a potential major disaster. The incident has once again raised concerns about railway safety in the district. According to railway officials, the freight train was entering a loop line near the station when three of its coaches suddenly went off the track with a loud crash. The derailment did not affect the main line, allowing passenger and express trains to continue their journeys without delay. Immediate Response Railway authorities and technical teams promptly reached the site to assess the situation. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible technical fault ...

Bizarre Incident in Sambhal: Woman Declared Dead, Revives After Minutes

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bizarre Incident in Sambhal: Woman Declared Dead, Revives After Minutes

Sambhal: In a shocking incident from Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a woman was mistakenly declared dead by her family, only to revive a few minutes later, leaving everyone stunned. The incident took place in Narangpur village under the Kela Devi police jurisdiction. The woman, identified as Rajo, had been unwell for some time. On the day of the incident, her health suddenly deteriorated, and she became almost lifeless. Her pulse and breathing stopped for several minutes, leading her family to believe she had passed away. In grief, the family laid her on the floor from the charpai (cot) and started informing relatives about her death, while preparing for last rites. Neighbors and villagers gathered, mourning the tragic loss. However, to everyone’s astonishment, Rajo’s breathing resumed afte...

Rajasthan’s ‘Chanakya’: How King Surajmal Humiliated the Mughals with Strategy and Valor

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan’s ‘Chanakya’: How King Surajmal Humiliated the Mughals with Strategy and Valor

In the annals of Indian history, King Surajmal of Bharatpur holds a prominent place as one of the most formidable Hindu rulers of the 18th century. Known as the “Plato of Rajasthan” and often called Rajasthan’s Chanakya, Surajmal combined brilliant diplomacy, strategic foresight, and military prowess to expand his kingdom and defeat the mighty Mughals. Early Life and Reign Surajmal, a Jat king, ruled Bharatpur from 1745 to 1763. His exceptional skills in statecraft, diplomacy, and military strategy earned him the nickname “Jat Afalatoon”, a reference to his unmatched wisdom and courage. Surajmal could anticipate threats, decide when to form alliances, when to wage wars, and when to negotiate treaties, ensuring his kingdom’s dominance. He was also known for distributing loot and resou...

IAS Tina Dabi Faces Backlash: From Social Media to Streets, Controversy Continues

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

IAS Tina Dabi Faces Backlash: From Social Media to Streets, Controversy Continues

Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi, one of Rajasthan’s most celebrated IAS officers, has recently come under intense public scrutiny. The controversy erupted after college students referred to her as a “Reel Star” during a protest against increased college fees. The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media and even on the streets, with trolls targeting the officer relentlessly. The Incident The controversy began when students protested against a hike in college fees. During the demonstration, they described Dabi not as a role model, but as a “Reel Star”, implying she seeks popularity through social media rather than focusing on administrative responsibilities. The situation escalated, leading to temporary detention of some students by the police. Following public outra...

Chambal Encounter: ₹50,000 Reward Fugitive Ajit Thakur Shot, Two Others Arrested

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Chambal Encounter: ₹50,000 Reward Fugitive Ajit Thakur Shot, Two Others Arrested

In a major police operation in Dholpur, Rajasthan, a wanted criminal with a ₹50,000 reward, Ajit Thakur, was shot during a police encounter in the Basaidang area on Wednesday morning. Thakur sustained injuries and was immediately admitted to the district hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. During the operation, the police also arrested two other fugitives: Kalyan Thakur, another ₹50,000 reward criminal, and Dhira, with a ₹10,000 reward. Both are currently in police custody and being interrogated. Action Triggered by Intelligence According to officials, Cyber Cell Head Narendra Singh and constable Shripal received credible information about the presence of criminals near Sath Kyari in Basaidang. Based on this input, a joint team comprising the Cyber Cell, DST in-charge Ghan...

Humayun Kabir Revokes Social Media Star Nisha Chatterjee’s Candidacy Within 24 Hours, Muslim Candidate to Replace Her

24Dec

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State, West Bengal

Humayun Kabir Revokes Social Media Star Nisha Chatterjee’s Candidacy Within 24 Hours, Muslim Candidate to Replace Her

In a sudden political move, Humayun Kabir, leader of the Janata Unnayan Party, revoked the candidacy of social media influencer Nisha Chatterjee from the Bailiganj Assembly seat just 24 hours after announcing her as the party’s candidate. Nisha, expressing her outrage, has threatened legal action, alleging that her removal was due to her Hindu identity. Kabir had declared Nisha Chatterjee as the party candidate during a public event on Monday. However, he raised objections to some of her social media posts and announced that a Muslim candidate would now be nominated for Bailiganj. Responding to the decision, Nisha accused Kabir of defaming her publicly and indicated she may contest the election as an independent candidate. Objections Over Social Media Posts On Tuesday, Humayun Kab...

Auraiya Dowry Death Case: Husband, Father-in-Law, and Brother-in-Law Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After 8 Years

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Auraiya Dowry Death Case: Husband, Father-in-Law, and Brother-in-Law Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After 8 Years

In a landmark verdict, a court in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a husband, his father, and brother to life imprisonment in a dowry death case, handing financial penalties of ₹25,000 each. The decision, delivered eight years after the tragic incident, brings long-awaited justice to the victim's family. The case dates back to 2017. The deceased, 22-year-old Pinky, daughter of retired PAC CO Lakhpat Singh from Lakhna, Etawah, was married on 23 June 2017 to Jitendra Kumar Yadav alias Jeetu, a resident of Ajitmal. Soon after the wedding, Pinky was reportedly harassed by her in-laws over demands for a Scorpio car and ₹10 lakh as dowry. Tragically, just five months into her marriage, on 21 November 2017, Pinky was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her marital home. Follow...

Gurgaon Bulldozer Action: Authorities Demolish 100 Illegal Shops of Notorious Gangster Ricky

24Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Gurgaon Bulldozer Action: Authorities Demolish 100 Illegal Shops of Notorious Gangster Ricky

Gurgaon, Haryana: In a major crackdown on illegal encroachments, Gurgaon authorities demolished nearly 100 shops built on government land by notorious criminal Ricky in Khandsa. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, involved a strong police presence to ensure smooth execution. Ricky, already facing 31 serious criminal cases, had reportedly been operating these illegal establishments for months. Illegal Occupation and ExtortionAccording to officials, Ricky, aged 29, began encroaching on HSIIDC (Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation) land gradually, constructing approximately 100 temporary shops and 10 permanent structures. These shops generated an estimated ₹5–6 lakh per month in illegal extortion. Despite repeated complaints and previous jail terms, the ac...

Kanpur Fraud Case: Notorious Conman Ravindranath Soni Planned Bank Launch, Promoted by Chris Gayle

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Fraud Case: Notorious Conman Ravindranath Soni Planned Bank Launch, Promoted by Chris Gayle

Kanpur, UP: Ravindranath Soni, a notorious conman currently lodged in Kanpur Jail, is facing increasing scrutiny as authorities uncover his latest fraudulent scheme. Soni, accused of cheating nearly 1,000 people across India, UAE, the United States, and other countries, was reportedly planning to launch a bank under the name “Bluechip”. Astonishingly, the venture’s promotion involved international cricketer Chris Gayle, following the earlier association of actor Sonu Sood and wrestler The Great Khali. The bank was reportedly registered in Canada, and investors were lured through Bluechip Secured and Bluechip Token initiatives. Fraud Uncovered by PoliceKanpur Kotwali Police arrested Soni from Malviya Nagar in connection with a fraud worth ₹42.29 lakh, which involved duping investors in D...

Chhattisgarh Observes Statewide Shutdown Following Kanker Conversion Controversy

24Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Observes Statewide Shutdown Following Kanker Conversion Controversy

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: A statewide shutdown was observed in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday in response to violent incidents in Kanker district involving the burial of a person who had undergone religious conversion. The unrest, which occurred on 17 December, saw vandalism and arson at a local prayer site, prompting authorities to impose Section 144 to curb further disturbances. The shutdown, called by the All Communities Forum of Chhattisgarh, was widely observed across Bastar division and other districts including Raipur, Bijapur, and Dantewada. Markets, shops, and business establishments remained closed, affecting daily life to some extent. Peaceful and Constitutional ProtestLeaders of the forum and the Tribal Protection Council emphasized that the shutdown was intended to be peaceful, d...