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Dehradun to Witness Bulldozer Action on 79 Dilapidated Schools: DM Savin Bansal Orders Swift Demolition

19Jan

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State, Uttarakhand

Dehradun to Witness Bulldozer Action on 79 Dilapidated Schools: DM Savin Bansal Orders Swift Demolition

Dehradun: In a decisive move to ensure student safety, the Dehradun district administration has announced plans to demolish 79 schools identified as structurally unsafe. District Magistrate (DM) Savin Bansal has issued strict orders for the action, following reports that these schools posed serious risks to children. Unsafe Schools IdentifiedThe decision comes after a survey conducted by the Education Department in response to concerns over the safety of school buildings. Within just 10 days, the department submitted a comprehensive report to the DM, revealing that 79 schools — 66 primary and 13 middle schools — were severely dilapidated. The findings prompted immediate administrative action. Strict Administrative MeasuresDM Savin Bansal had earlier displayed a firm stance when the i...

Mohan Bhagwat Predicts End of Caste Discrimination Within a Decade, Shares Path to Social Change

19Jan

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Maharashtra, State

Mohan Bhagwat Predicts End of Caste Discrimination Within a Decade, Shares Path to Social Change

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: In a significant statement on caste-based discrimination, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that eliminating casteism from society requires first erasing the notion of caste from our minds. Addressing a public dialogue on the occasion of the RSS’s centenary celebrations, Bhagwat emphasized that if this effort is pursued sincerely, caste discrimination could be completely eradicated within 10 to 12 years. A Historical Perspective on CasteSpeaking at the event, Bhagwat reflected on the historical roots of caste in India, noting that it was originally linked to one’s profession and duties. Over time, however, the system became deeply entrenched in society, leading to hierarchical divisions and discrimination. He urged people to consciously remove caste-based thinki...

Public Outrage Erupts in Noida After Software Engineer Drowns in Open Pit; Residents Hold Candle March, Call Area a ‘Death Zone’

19Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Public Outrage Erupts in Noida After Software Engineer Drowns in Open Pit; Residents Hold Candle March, Call Area a ‘Death Zone’

Noida: Widespread anger has gripped Noida following the tragic death of a young software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car plunged into a water-filled pit dug for a residential basement. The incident has sparked protests, candlelight marches, and sharp criticism of the police, administration, and Noida Authority for alleged negligence. The fatal accident occurred near the Le Grandiose turn in Sector-150, an area residents now describe as a “death zone.” According to locals, the tragedy could have been prevented had authorities acted promptly after an earlier truck accident at the same spot nearly 15 days ago. Candle March and Residents’ Protest On Sunday, residents of nearby housing societies, including Tata Eureka Park, gathered at the accident site and held a can...

Bhopal’s Union Carbide Site to Be Transformed into a Hiroshima-Style Memorial; ₹1,200 Crore Project to Commemorate Gas Tragedy Victims

19Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal’s Union Carbide Site to Be Transformed into a Hiroshima-Style Memorial; ₹1,200 Crore Project to Commemorate Gas Tragedy Victims

Bhopal: Forty-one years after the world’s worst industrial disaster, the abandoned Union Carbide factory site in Bhopal is set to be transformed into a grand international memorial, inspired by the iconic remembrance sites of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government plans to develop a ‘Gas Tragedy Memorial’ on the sprawling 90-acre परिसर of the former factory. The proposed memorial aims to honor the memory of thousands who lost their lives or were permanently disabled during the deadly methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leak on the night of December 2–3, 1984. The project is expected to cost over ₹1,200 crore and will stand as a global reminder of the human cost of industrial negligence. A Global Memorial at the Site ...

Bamboo Bridges and a ₹400 Crossing: Khagaria’s Alauli Block Still Battles ‘Primitive-Era’ Hardships

19Jan

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Bihar, State

Bamboo Bridges and a ₹400 Crossing: Khagaria’s Alauli Block Still Battles ‘Primitive-Era’ Hardships

Khagaria (Bihar): More than seven decades after Independence, thousands of residents in Bihar’s Khagaria district continue to live with challenges reminiscent of a bygone era. In the Alauli block, the absence of a permanent bridge over the Bagmati river has turned daily life into a perilous struggle for nearly 50,000 people across around ten villages. For residents of the riverine diara region—including villages such as Mohra Ghat, Kolwara and Sheharbanni—the Bagmati remains a formidable barrier rather than a lifeline. With no concrete bridge in sight, villagers are forced to cross the river using small boats or fragile, temporary bamboo structures known locally as chachari bridges. The risk multiplies during the monsoon season, when swollen river currents make the journey even more dan...

Rajasthan Weather Takes a Turn: Dense Fog Engulfs State, Thunderstorm and Rain Alert Issued for Six Districts

19Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Weather Takes a Turn: Dense Fog Engulfs State, Thunderstorm and Rain Alert Issued for Six Districts

Jaipur: Weather conditions across Rajasthan have changed noticeably, with dense fog blanketing several districts on Monday morning, including the state capital Jaipur. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rainfall in six districts on January 22, indicating the onset of Mawath (winter rain) in the state. Dense Fog Reduces Visibility Districts such as Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Alwar, Dausa, and Bharatpur witnessed light to moderate fog during the early hours of the day. The situation was more severe in Tonk district, where dense fog reduced visibility to as low as 50 metres, disrupting normal traffic movement. In parts of Bikaner, cold winds led to a fresh drop in temperatures, intensifying the winter chill. Yellow Alert for Rai...

Budaun: Noorvi Becomes Mahi Kashyap, Marries Hindu Partner in Temple, Claims Threat to Life

19Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Budaun: Noorvi Becomes Mahi Kashyap, Marries Hindu Partner in Temple, Claims Threat to Life

Budaun: A case of interfaith marriage has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun district, where a Muslim woman, Noorvi, has converted to Hinduism, changed her name to Mahi Kashyap, and married her Hindu partner Rajkumar in a temple. Following the marriage, the couple has released a video on social media, alleging a threat to their lives and seeking police protection. The marriage reportedly took place on January 16 at a local temple. A video of the couple has since gone viral, in which Mahi Kashyap states that she married Rajkumar of her own free will, without any pressure or coercion. She expressed apprehension about her safety, claiming that both she and her husband’s family are facing threats from their relatives angered by the marriage. Claims of Threat from Family Members ...

‘UP-Style Bulldozer Politics Won’t Work in Maharashtra’: Nagpur Violence Accused Fahim Khan Issues Warning After Wife’s Victory

19Jan

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Maharashtra, State

‘UP-Style Bulldozer Politics Won’t Work in Maharashtra’: Nagpur Violence Accused Fahim Khan Issues Warning After Wife’s Victory

Nagpur: In a politically charged statement following his wife’s victory in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, Fahim Khan—named by police as the main accused in the 2025 Nagpur violence—has issued a sharp warning to the ruling establishment, asserting that “Uttar Pradesh-style bulldozer politics will not work in Maharashtra.” Without naming the BJP directly, Khan said the electoral outcome reflected public resistance to what he described as selective and coercive action. “You arrested one Fahim Khan, but today six leaders have been elected. If you try to deliver justice through bulldozers—if you demolish one house—you will create a hundred leaders among Muslims,” he said. He further warned that what he called “wrongful arrests” could cost the ruling party its remaining political...

Madhubani’s Anita Jha Turns Car’s Back Seat into a ‘Temple of Justice’, Sets an Example for 13 Years

19Jan

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Bihar, State

Madhubani’s Anita Jha Turns Car’s Back Seat into a ‘Temple of Justice’, Sets an Example for 13 Years

Madhubani: In an extraordinary story of resilience, dignity and unwavering determination, 57-year-old advocate Anita Jha from Bihar’s Madhubani district has transformed the back seat of her car into a courtroom of justice. For the past 13 years, she has been practising law not from a traditional chamber, but from her parked car inside the district court premises. Every morning at around 10:30 am, a white hatchback rolls into the Madhubani district court parking area. For most, it may appear to be just another vehicle. For Anita Jha, however, it is a fully functional legal office—her chamber, consultation room and workspace combined. From this modest setup, she meets clients, prepares cases, drafts petitions and devises legal strategies, proving that the pursuit of justice needs resolve ...

Domestic Help Turns Thief: ₹52.5 Lakh Heist Cracked, Accused Arrested from Bihar

19Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Domestic Help Turns Thief: ₹52.5 Lakh Heist Cracked, Accused Arrested from Bihar

Jaipur: In a startling case of betrayal of trust, Jaipur Police have solved a major theft involving ₹52.50 lakh from the residence of an export businessman, arresting the accused—who turned out to be the family’s long-serving domestic help—from Bihar. The accused had been working at the house for nearly 20 years. The incident came to light after the businessman returned to Jaipur with his family following an overseas New Year vacation. Initially suspecting the loss of ₹22 lakh, the family lodged a complaint at Bajaj Nagar police station on January 12. A detailed investigation, however, revealed that the total amount stolen over multiple instances was ₹52.50 lakh. Trusted Insider with Full Access According to ACP Malviya Nagar Vinod Sharma, the accused has been identified as Mantu ...