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‘I Will Sit on the Ground Until Roads Are Fixed’: Chamoli Village Head Protests Poor Roads

18Feb

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State, Uttarakhand

‘I Will Sit on the Ground Until Roads Are Fixed’: Chamoli Village Head Protests Poor Roads

Chamoli/Dehradun: Frustrated with the prolonged neglect of road repairs, local representatives in Chamoli’s Pokhari block erupted in protest during a recent Block Development Committee (BDC) meeting. The meeting addressed the deteriorating condition of the Jaurasi-Tonji-Kimotha motor road, which has long been a source of hardship for residents. Harikrishna Kimothi, village head of Kimotha, expressed his anger by sitting on the ground in protest, declaring that he would continue this form of demonstration until the road was repaired or reconstructed. Speaking to officials, Kimothi said the poor condition of the roads severely disrupts daily commuting, access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. The protest briefly disrupted the proceedings of the meeting. The vil...

Congress Leader Criticizes BJP Government for Scrapping 5% Reservation for Muslims

18Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Congress Leader Criticizes BJP Government for Scrapping 5% Reservation for Muslims

Mumbai: Former minister and Congress Working Committee member Naseem Khan has expressed strong opposition to the Maharashtra BJP-led government’s decision to revoke the 5% educational and job reservation granted to the Muslim community. Speaking at Tilak Bhavan, Khan described the move as “deeply unjust” and accused the BJP of marginalizing minority communities by keeping them away from the mainstream of development. He emphasized that this decision undermines the efforts made by the Congress-led coalition government in 2014, which had issued an ordinance granting 5% reservation to socially and educationally backward sections within the Muslim community. Historical Context The 2014 ordinance had provided 5% reservation in education and government employment. Although the then Deve...

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Called “Jinnah of Assam” by Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi

18Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Called “Jinnah of Assam” by Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati: Congress leader and Assam state unit chief Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following the confirmation that senior Congress leader Bhupen Borah will join the BJP on February 22. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Gogoi referred to Sarma as the “Jinnah of Assam” and accused both Sarma and Borah of undermining Congress. He alleged that confidential party meetings were being leaked to Sarma’s close contacts, raising questions about loyalty and transparency within the state unit. Allegations and Leaks Gogoi said that rumors of a close relationship between Sarma and Borah had circulated earlier, but he had not believed them. However, Borah’s resignation and impending switch to the BJP confirmed these suspicions. According to Gog...

Ashok Chaudhary Not Alone: Several Bihar Ministers Have Faced Fake Degree Allegations

18Feb

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Bihar, State

Ashok Chaudhary Not Alone: Several Bihar Ministers Have Faced Fake Degree Allegations

Bihar politics is once again reverberating with allegations of fake degrees. This time, the controversy centers on Rural Works Minister Ashok Chaudhary. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has alleged that his degree is fraudulent. In recent days, the issue of fake degrees has gained significant attention in Bihar’s political circles. In the Legislative Council, Rural Works Minister Ashok Chaudhary came under the scrutiny of RJD MLC Sunil Singh, who labeled the minister’s degree as fake. In response, Chaudhary challenged Singh to prove the claim with evidence and further stated that if he fails, Singh should resign from his MLC position. Following heated exchanges between the minister and the MLC, the Council instructed that the matter be removed from official proceedings. However, Ashok ...

Mumbai Sees Political Stir as Raj Thackeray Meets Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

18Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Mumbai Sees Political Stir as Raj Thackeray Meets Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, Maharashtra: In a significant political development following the Mumbai civic elections, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday. The meeting, held at Shinde’s official residence ‘Nandanvan’, lasted for a considerable time and has sparked speculation in political circles across the state. Background of the Meeting During the recent Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections, MNS supported the faction of Shiv Sena led by Raj Thackeray’s cousin, Uddhav Thackeray. However, the alliance could not secure power in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), where the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, with support from the BJP, won 118 seats, surpassing the required 114-seat majority. First Face-to-Face After Elections...

Indore MBA Girl Murder Case: Accused Piyush Evades Questions, Writes “I Want to Die” on Paper

18Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Indore MBA Girl Murder Case: Accused Piyush Evades Questions, Writes “I Want to Die” on Paper

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In the shocking murder case of an MBA student in Indore, the accused, Piyush Dhanotia, was brought to the crime scene for police reconstruction. When questioned by journalists about the motive, Piyush reportedly laughed and said, “Leave it, yaar. What will you achieve by knowing the reason? Just leave it, whatever happened has happened.” Refuses to Reveal Motive Piyush declined to explain why he committed the crime. When asked if he regretted his actions, he gave a faint smile and said he would respond in due time. During the scene reconstruction, he remained unusually calm. Police noted that his behavior during questioning was strange, and immediately after the crime, he had expressed a desire to communicate with the victim’s spirit. Suicidal Thoughts Reve...

Gwalior Municipal Corporation Faces Severe Financial Crunch, Resorting to Bank Loan to Pay Salaries

18Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Gwalior Municipal Corporation Faces Severe Financial Crunch, Resorting to Bank Loan to Pay Salaries

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: The Gwalior Municipal Corporation (GMC) is grappling with a serious financial crisis, forcing it to borrow from a bank to pay staff salaries and pensions. To cover expenses, the corporation has taken a ₹15 crore overdraft against its ₹20 crore fixed deposit, highlighting the gravity of its cash flow problems. Escalating Financial Strain During a recent Mayor-in-Council (MIC) meeting chaired by Mayor Dr. Shobha Sikarwar, the worsening financial condition of the corporation was discussed, and the decision to take the overdraft at a nominal interest rate of 0.25% was approved. GMC typically disburses around ₹18 crore each month as salaries and pensions to its employees. Due to the fund shortage, the corporation has struggled to transfer these payments on time, r...

Ex-BJP Parasia Municipal Chairperson Arrested Amid Allegations of Harassment, Unauthorized Call Recording, and Commission Demand

18Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Ex-BJP Parasia Municipal Chairperson Arrested Amid Allegations of Harassment, Unauthorized Call Recording, and Commission Demand

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh: In a case that has sent ripples through local politics, Vinod Malviya, former chairperson of the Parasia Municipal Council and recently expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was arrested late last night by Chandameta police. Malviya faces multiple allegations, including harassment of women, unauthorized recording of private conversations, and demanding commissions from contractors. Allegations of Misconduct and Privacy Violations Police sources stated that complaints were lodged against Malviya for inappropriate behavior toward women and recording their private conversations without consent. Following the complaints, investigations were initiated, and technical evidence was collected under the Information Technology Act provisions. Due to the sen...

Delhi Court Issues Ultimatum to MCD DC Over Ignored Orders

18Feb

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Court Issues Ultimatum to MCD DC Over Ignored Orders

New Delhi: A civil court in Delhi has taken a strict stance against officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for allegedly ignoring court orders. Senior Civil Judge Animesh Bhaskar Mani Tripathi of Saket Court has issued a notice to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of MCD, demanding an explanation at the next hearing. The court warned that if a proper status report is not submitted by the next date, the DC will be required to appear personally in court. Case Background:The case pertains to a property dispute. On 2 December 2025, the court had ordered written explanations from the Executive Engineer (EE), Assistant Engineer (AE), and Junior Engineer (JE) regarding the disputed property. Submission of these explanations through the MCD DC was mandatory. Violation of Court Orde...

Crime Branch Busts Family-Run Heroin Trafficking Syndicate in Delhi

18Feb

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Crime Branch Busts Family-Run Heroin Trafficking Syndicate in Delhi

New Delhi: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has successfully uncovered a major interstate drug trafficking syndicate. Three people, including a husband-wife duo and a receiver, have been arrested in connection with the operation. Authorities seized 1,504 grams of heroin, with an estimated international market value of approximately ₹7.5 crore. The Concealment Tactic:Police revealed that the traffickers used an unusual method to avoid detection. Arif Khan (36) and his wife Shikha Ali (30) frequently traveled in a Wagon-R taxi, posing as an ordinary family to avoid suspicion. The couple transported consignments from Bareilly under the cover of night and distributed them across Delhi-NCR. How the Arrest Was Made:Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch laid a tr...