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Maharashtra: BJP Triumphs in Mumbai BMC, Gains Strength Across State’s Municipal Corporations

17Jan

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Maharashtra, State

Maharashtra: BJP Triumphs in Mumbai BMC, Gains Strength Across State’s Municipal Corporations

Maharashtra Election Results 2026: Following a sweeping victory in the state assembly elections, the BJP has consolidated its hold over Maharashtra’s urban landscape. For the first time, the party has secured control of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, while strengthening its presence across other major cities. The opposition, on the other hand, appears fragmented, with Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde) finishing second and Congress slipping to third position. Municipal Corporation Results 2026:The election results of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra were announced on the coronation day of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje. BJP made historic gains by capturing power in Mumbai for the first time, while also retaining dominance in cities like Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Maharashtra Chief M...

Ghaziabad: Transformer Explosion in Khoda Leaves Five Burned; Shocking Video Surfaces

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: Transformer Explosion in Khoda Leaves Five Burned; Shocking Video Surfaces

Ghaziabad, UP – A major accident occurred on Friday in the Khoda area of Ghaziabad, near Delhi, when a transformer in Rajiv Vihar exploded with a loud blast. The explosion was so intense that the boiling oil inside the transformer splashed onto people passing by, igniting their clothes. A viral video shows a young man running on the road with his clothes on fire, desperately trying to save himself. Five people suffered severe burn injuries in the incident. Eyewitnesses reported that after the oil spilled, one young man ran screaming with his clothes ablaze and eventually jumped into a drain to escape the flames. The blast caused panic in the area, and the shockwaves from the explosion were so strong that before anyone could react, five individuals were already engulfed by the hot oil. ...

Ghaziabad to Get Relief from Traffic Jams: Delhi–Meerut Expressway Bottleneck Set to End, MLA Inspects Project

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad to Get Relief from Traffic Jams: Delhi–Meerut Expressway Bottleneck Set to End, MLA Inspects Project

Ghaziabad: Commuters near Vijaynagar and Crossing Republic on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway can expect relief from long-standing traffic jams soon. MLA Sanjeev Sharma conducted an on-site inspection of the widening project, which aims to eliminate the bottleneck causing hours-long delays. Project DetailsThe road expansion project, costing approximately ₹24 crore, has now commenced on the ground with a target completion date of 31 March 2026. MLA Sanjeev Sharma has been closely monitoring the work, ensuring that officials adhere to quality and safety standards. During his inspection, he issued strict directives to prevent any negligence in construction. Bottleneck Relief and Public SafetyThe stretch near Vijaynagar and Crossing Republic has long been a source of daily frustration for dr...

Caretaker Turns ‘Executioner’: Court Sentences Maid to 3 Years for Abusing 2-Year-Old Boy

17Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Caretaker Turns ‘Executioner’: Court Sentences Maid to 3 Years for Abusing 2-Year-Old Boy

Jabalpur: In a shocking case of child abuse, a court has sentenced a domestic maid to three years in prison for cruel treatment of a two-year-old boy entrusted to her care. The horrifying incidents were captured on the household CCTV cameras. The child, identified as Manvik, was the son of Mukesh Vishwakarma, a junior engineer, and Sonali Sharma, a district court employee. The parents hired the maid, Rajni Chaudhary Ahirwar, to look after their son while they were away at work, paying her a monthly salary of ₹5,000. Child Became UnwellWithin a few months, Manvik stopped laughing, playing, and eating, frequently falling ill. Medical examinations revealed an infection in his stomach. Suspicious of mistreatment, the parents installed CCTV cameras at home. The footage revealed Rajni pull...

Bhopal Honeytrap Case: Driver Commits Suicide After Blackmail, 161 Missed Calls and Fake TI Revealed in Mobile Evidence

17Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Honeytrap Case: Driver Commits Suicide After Blackmail, 161 Missed Calls and Fake TI Revealed in Mobile Evidence

Bhopal: A chilling case of honeytrap and blackmail has come to light in the state capital. Sultan Khan, a 30-year-old driver employed with the Bhopal Municipal Corporation, took his own life after being subjected to sustained harassment. Sultan consumed poison on Tuesday and passed away during treatment on Wednesday night. Entrapped Through a Fake Love AffairAccording to Sultan’s brother, Salman Khan, a young woman first lured Sultan into a romantic trap and then began blackmailing him by threatening to leak his personal videos. Reports suggest that Sultan had already paid around ₹8 lakh to the woman, who continued to pressure him for more money. A fake police inspector (TI) was reportedly involved in the scheme, intimidating Sultan with threats of a fabricated rape case and imprisonmen...

‘Singham Returns’ in Bihar Politics: Tejashwi Yadav Prepares 100-Day Master Plan Amid Nitish Kumar’s Campaign

17Jan

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‘Singham Returns’ in Bihar Politics: Tejashwi Yadav Prepares 100-Day Master Plan Amid Nitish Kumar’s Campaign

Patna: As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar embarked on his “Samriddhi Yatra,” opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav sprang into action in a style dubbed “Singham Returns.” Breaking the political silence, Yadav held high-level discussions with senior leaders and party MPs, issuing instructions for close engagement with the public and a meticulous assessment of the government’s performance during its first 100 days. Sources within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) say the party plans to use public grievances to strategically challenge the ruling government. Party leaders have been tasked to stay in touch with the people, monitor government initiatives, and ensure that the administration’s incomplete or superficial projects are highlighted in the public domain. The objective is to strengthen the ...

Noida EOW Prepares Action Against 15 More Builders; Investigation Process Complete

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida EOW Prepares Action Against 15 More Builders; Investigation Process Complete

Pravesh Singh, Noida: The Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) in Noida is gearing up to take action against 15 more builders following a completed investigation. After strict scrutiny of the JP Group and Suraksha Group, the EOW has now turned its attention to these additional developers. The Noida Authority had submitted detailed reports against them, and all requested documents related to their projects have been provided, paving the way for imminent action. The 15 projects under review involve stuck investments of approximately ₹55,000 crore, affecting around 25,000–30,000 homebuyers in the city. Despite the central government’s Amitabh Kant policy, adopted by the Uttar Pradesh government to revive stalled projects, several builders have shown no interest in progressing their developments. ...

Magh Mela 2026: Satua Baba Adds Mercedes to His Fleet, Performs Puja of ₹2 Crore Luxury Car

17Jan

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Magh Mela 2026: Satua Baba Adds Mercedes to His Fleet, Performs Puja of ₹2 Crore Luxury Car

Prayagraj: The grandeur of the Magh Mela 2026 is once again incomplete without the presence of Satua Baba. Even before the fair officially commenced, his lavish lifestyle has been making headlines. The spiritual leader has recently added another luxury vehicle to his fleet—a Mercedes GLS 450—seen being ceremoniously worshipped by him in a viral photograph. The sparkling car is reportedly worth ₹2 crore. Earlier, Satua Baba had showcased a ₹3 crore Land Rover Defender and a ₹5 crore Porsche. Known for sporting expensive Ray-Ban eyewear, Baba clarified that all these vehicles were purchased from donations given by his devotees, and all the cars are registered under the name of Satua Baba Ashram. The luxury vehicles, private jet travels, and royal-style lifestyle of Satua Baba continue ...

Rising Silver Prices Drive Lucknow Jeweller to Suicide

17Jan

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Maharashtra, State

Rising Silver Prices Drive Lucknow Jeweller to Suicide

Lucknow: In a deeply distressing incident, a 55-year-old jeweller allegedly died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh’s capital after prolonged financial stress linked to the sharp rise in silver prices, police said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Manoj Agarwal, a resident of Chowkpatia area. According to preliminary investigations, Agarwal had accepted multiple orders for silver jewellery several months ago at fixed rates. However, the sudden and sustained surge in silver prices reportedly pushed him into severe mental distress, as fulfilling the orders at old prices became financially unviable. Police said Agarwal was found hanging inside his residence on Thursday night. No suicide note was recovered from the spot, and family members have not levelled any allegations against ...

Ayodhya Medical College Principal Removed Following Complaints by Six Department Heads

17Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya Medical College Principal Removed Following Complaints by Six Department Heads

Ayodhya: The long-standing complaints against Dr. Satyajit Verma, Principal of Rajarshi Dashrath Medical College, Ayodhya, have culminated in his removal from the post. Following an inquiry into allegations levelled by six department heads, Dr. Verma has been attached to the office of the Director General, Medical Education and Training (DGME&T). He has been replaced by Dr. Dinesh Singh Martolia, Head of the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College, Kannauj, who has been appointed as the new officiating Principal of the Ayodhya medical college. Complaints Submitted to Principal Secretary The action follows a written complaint submitted on September 9 by the heads of six departments to the Principal Secretary, accusing the college administration of serious...