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Muzaffarpur Police Bust Fake Cigar Factory; Foreign Link Found in Seized Stock

17Jan

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Bihar, State

Muzaffarpur Police Bust Fake Cigar Factory; Foreign Link Found in Seized Stock

Muzaffarpur, January 17, 2026: Police in Muzaffarpur have uncovered a large-scale operation involving counterfeit cigars being sold as premium products, revealing a sophisticated supply network with potential international connections. The discovery comes after a raid on a warehouse in the Old Bazaar area near Sheetla Mata Mandir Road on Friday. Fake Cigars Sold as BeedisAccording to police, the suspects were distributing counterfeit cigars by misleading consumers into thinking they were premium products, while in reality, they were low-cost beedis. During the raid, authorities seized a substantial quantity of raw and finished goods, with the estimated value ranging between ₹1.5 crore and ₹2 crore. The stock was being secretly stored in a residential building and distributed to various ...

Instagram Sparks Alarm: ‘Dial 100’ Police Vehicles Up for Sale; Video Causes Stir in Jabalpur Police Department

17Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Instagram Sparks Alarm: ‘Dial 100’ Police Vehicles Up for Sale; Video Causes Stir in Jabalpur Police Department

Jabalpur, January 17, 2026: A sensational video circulating on social media has set off alarm bells within the Jabalpur Police Department. The video, posted from an Instagram account named “Gangster Selvan”, claims to be selling old ‘Dial 100’ police vehicles and includes a mobile number for potential buyers. Video Filmed in Restricted AreaAdditional Superintendent of Police, Suryakant Sharma, confirmed that the vehicles featured in the video are indeed parked at the police lines yard. He emphasized that filming videos within the police lines is strictly prohibited. “The police have been made aware of this viral video, and it is being investigated,” Sharma said. Investigation UnderwayAuthorities have instructed the Cyber Cell to probe the matter. The police are also investigating the...

Gorakhpur: 10-Year-Old Kanha Dies While Trying to Retrieve Cartoon Kite, Body Hangs from Tree for an Hour

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur: 10-Year-Old Kanha Dies While Trying to Retrieve Cartoon Kite, Body Hangs from Tree for an Hour

Gorakhpur: In a tragic incident in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a 10-year-old boy lost his life while trying to retrieve a cartoon-themed kite. The boy, Kanha Gaur, a third-grade student living in his grandfather’s village, came into contact with a high-tension electric wire while climbing a tree to get the kite. His lifeless body remained hanging from the tree for nearly an hour before authorities could safely bring it down. The incident occurred in Tihamohammadpur village, under Barhalganj police station. Kanha, grandson of Ram Ashray Gaur, was participating in Makar Sankranti celebrations on January 15, along with other children in the village. A cartoon kite that had flown into a tree caught Kanha’s attention, and despite warnings from fellow children and villagers, he climbed the tree...

Sanjay Raut on Mumbai BMC Election Results: “Only 4-Member Majority for BJP, Will Not Let Mumbai Fall into Adani’s Pocket”

17Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Sanjay Raut on Mumbai BMC Election Results: “Only 4-Member Majority for BJP, Will Not Let Mumbai Fall into Adani’s Pocket”

Mumbai: Following the results of the Mumbai BMC elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut reacted to the defeat of the Shivshakti alliance of Shiv Sena UBT and MNS. Speaking on Saturday, Raut said that several seats were lost by very narrow margins. “If 12-13 of these close contests had gone in our favor, the picture you see in Mumbai today would have been entirely different,” he remarked. Raut highlighted that even after the results, the BJP-Shinde faction holds only a four-member majority in the BMC. He emphasized that the opposition remains a significant force in the municipal body. “We will not allow Mumbai to fall into Adani’s pocket or let contractors take over. Over 100 of our corporators will block any such moves at every step,” he added. Comments on Internal BetrayalRaut...

Uttarakhand Recognized as a National Leader in Startups; DPIIT Honors the State, CM Dhami Congratulates

17Jan

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State, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Recognized as a National Leader in Startups; DPIIT Honors the State, CM Dhami Congratulates

Dehradun: Uttarakhand has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in developing a robust startup ecosystem in the States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2025, released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The state government’s Industry Department received a Certificate of Appreciation on the occasion of National Startup Day for its exemplary efforts in fostering entrepreneurship. Success of Uttarakhand’s Startup PolicyThe recognition reflects the success of Uttarakhand’s startup policy in promoting innovation, encouraging entrepreneurship, facilitating investments, and creating self-employment opportunities for youth. The model adopted by the state is now being appreciated at the national level. CM ...

UP Merchant Navy Officer Anil Singh Detained in Iran; Family Appeals to PM Modi for Release

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Merchant Navy Officer Anil Singh Detained in Iran; Family Appeals to PM Modi for Release

Pratapgarh, January 17, 2026: Indian Merchant Navy Chief Officer Anil Singh has been jailed by Iranian authorities on allegations of diesel smuggling, prompting urgent appeals from his family to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs, and local authorities. Singh hails from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. On Friday, Singh’s wife Gayatri Singh and son Rituraj Singh met with District Magistrate Shiv Sahay Awasthi seeking assistance. Rituraj also sent an online appeal to the Ministry of External Affairs requesting his father’s safe return. Ship Seized During Iranian InspectionAccording to Rituraj, his father has served in the Merchant Navy since 2009. On December 8, 2025, the ship MT Valiant Roar, departing from Dubai, was intercepted by Iranian forces. The vessel had...

Ruckus in Rajasthan Assembly Over Questioning Rules: Opposition Leader Jully Writes to Speaker

17Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Ruckus in Rajasthan Assembly Over Questioning Rules: Opposition Leader Jully Writes to Speaker

Jaipur, January 17, 2026: A dispute has erupted in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly over rules governing the questioning process. Opposition leader Tikaram Jully has raised objections to the Assembly Secretariat’s bulletins issued on January 7 and 9, claiming they attempt to curtail the rights of members to ask questions. Jully argued that these provisions represent a direct attack on legislators’ powers, which are fundamental to the spirit of democracy. The controversial point in the bulletins advises members to request information only about a specific area or tehsil, rather than broader state-level matters. Letter to the SpeakerIn response, Jully wrote to Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, stating that members should not be barred from asking questions on matters the government h...

Controversy Over Tantya Mama Statue in Khargone: Contractor Offers to Supply 1,000 Statues After Fiber Mix-Up

17Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Controversy Over Tantya Mama Statue in Khargone: Contractor Offers to Supply 1,000 Statues After Fiber Mix-Up

Khargone, January 17, 2026: A controversy has erupted in Khargone over the Tantya Mama statue, escalating from a material mix-up to contractor blacklisting and departmental investigations. The statue, intended to honor the revolutionary leader, was installed using fiber (FRP) instead of marble, sparking political and administrative outrage. Municipal Action and InvestigationThe Khargone Municipal Corporation has described the incident as a “human error” and promised to replace the statue with a new metal version. The contractor responsible has been blacklisted, and all engineers involved—including assistant engineers—are under departmental scrutiny. The previous tender has been canceled, and officials have directed the installation of a new metal statue within four months. Cost and T...

Noida Police Deploy AI to Curb Crime: ‘Yaksh’ App Launched Across 26 Stations, Monitored from Lucknow

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida Police Deploy AI to Curb Crime: ‘Yaksh’ App Launched Across 26 Stations, Monitored from Lucknow

Noida, January 17, 2026: In a major step towards modern policing, Noida Police have begun leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to clamp down on criminal activities. The district has launched the ‘Yaksh’ AI app across all 26 police stations, aiming to make law enforcement faster, smarter, and more transparent. According to police officials, the app will maintain detailed profiles of criminals and repeat offenders, including gang affiliations and criminal history. Key data from sensitive areas prone to illegal activities such as gambling, illicit liquor, snatching, and theft will be fed into the system. With just a name or address, officers can instantly access a suspect’s previous record, speeding up investigations and arrests. The entire system will be monitored from the Yaksh Con...

BJP Breaks the Spell of Thackeray and Pawar Brands in Maharashtra Civic Polls

17Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BJP Breaks the Spell of Thackeray and Pawar Brands in Maharashtra Civic Polls

Mumbai, January 17, 2026: Maharashtra’s civic and BMC elections have signaled a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, breaking the long-standing dominance of political families like the Thackerays and Pawars. Historically, parties in the state relied heavily on the personal clout of leaders such as Bal Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Ajit Pawar, whose names alone guaranteed electoral success in different regions. However, the latest results reveal that BJP’s strategic campaigns have significantly weakened this traditional political advantage. Thackeray Brand Loses Its ShineThe Thackeray family, which had controlled the BMC for 25 years through a strong network strategy, faced a historic setback. Despite efforts by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, Shiv Sena’s trad...