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Devband: 14-Year-Old Mayank Stabbed to Death, Body Found on Railway Tracks; Family Alleges Love Affair Dispute
State, Uttar Pradesh

Devband: 14-Year-Old Mayank Stabbed to Death, Body Found on Railway Tracks; Family Alleges Love Affair Dispute

In Meghrajpur village of Devband, the lifeless body of 14-year-old ninth-grade student Mayank, from a Scheduled Caste family, was discovered on the railway tracks just 300 meters from his home. His family has accused five villagers of involvement in the brutal killing. Stabbed and Left on TracksAccording to the police, Mayank was allegedly attacked late Wednesday night after receiving a phone call that lured him outside his home. Family members said that as soon as he stepped out, a group of individuals lying in wait assaulted him. When his cries were heard, the family rushed outside, but Mayank was nowhere to be found. His body was later discovered on the railway tracks near his home. The postmortem revealed deep stab wounds on his abdomen and severe injuries to his head, indicating...
Abandoned in Nagpur, Raised in Amsterdam, Now a Dutch Mayor: Returns to India After 41 Years in Search of His Biological Mother
Maharashtra, State

Abandoned in Nagpur, Raised in Amsterdam, Now a Dutch Mayor: Returns to India After 41 Years in Search of His Biological Mother

Falgun Binnendijk, abandoned as a three-day-old infant in Nagpur and born out of wedlock, is today the Mayor of Heemstede in the Netherlands. Every morning, as he gazes at the pristine canals of his adopted country, memories of his birthplace quietly resurface. Forty years later, he has returned to India for the third time, hoping to reunite with the mother who gave him life. Left in an Orphanage by an Unmarried MotherOfficial records confirm that Falgun was born on 10 February 1985 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Just three days after his birth, his 21-year-old unmarried mother entrusted him to the Matru Seva Sangh (MSS), an organization providing shelter to abandoned infants and women in distress. The Origin of ‘Falgun’Falgun stayed at the orphanage for one month, during which a nurse name...
Indian Youth Sold into Cyber Slavery in Cambodia; Two Arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Mastermind at Large
State, Uttar Pradesh

Indian Youth Sold into Cyber Slavery in Cambodia; Two Arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Mastermind at Large

Muzaffarnagar, UP: The Muzaffarnagar Police have uncovered a major international human trafficking and cyber fraud network that was sending Indian youth to Cambodia under the pretext of attractive jobs, only to force them into cyber slavery. Two members of the gang have been arrested, while the main mastermind remains at large. How the Gang OperatedAccording to the complaint filed by Shahabuddin from Tawali village, his son Wasim, along with several other young men, was lured to Cambodia with promises of high-paying computer operator jobs. Upon arrival, their passports were confiscated, and they were handed over to cyber criminals linked to China and Pakistan. The victims were coerced into conducting cyber fraud targeting Indian citizens and were subjected to mental and physical abuse, ...
Posing as Hindus, ‘Fifth-Grade Fail’ Fraudsters Dupe Over 1,000 People Across India
State, Uttar Pradesh

Posing as Hindus, ‘Fifth-Grade Fail’ Fraudsters Dupe Over 1,000 People Across India

Baghpat, UP: The Baghpat Cyber Police have arrested two fraudsters, Naved and Bhura, who conducted a massive nationwide scam, targeting over 1,000 people across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and other states. The duo posed as Hindu individuals and tricked families by promising marriage alliances with boys allegedly holding government jobs. How the Scam OperatedBoth accused, who have educational qualifications only up to 5th and 8th grade, used fake identities and documents to stay in hotels under Hindu names. They lured victims by advertising matrimonial alliances on social media and websites, claiming that prospective grooms were doctors, engineers, or employed in the Air Force. Once contact was established, they fabricated emergencies—such as a staged road accident—to extort money fro...
Patna Girls’ Hostel Case: Post-Mortem Report Raises Suspicions of Sexual Assault, Police Initial Claims Questioned
Bihar, State

Patna Girls’ Hostel Case: Post-Mortem Report Raises Suspicions of Sexual Assault, Police Initial Claims Questioned

Patna:The mysterious death of a NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Chitragupt Nagar, Patna has taken a disturbing turn, as the post-mortem report now suggests possible sexual assault, contradicting earlier claims by the police of a drug overdose or natural causes. The case has sparked widespread outrage among citizens and student communities across Bihar. Initial Police Claims Under Scrutiny Initially, the Patna Police had attributed the student’s death to an overdose of sleeping pills, linking it to her alleged addiction. Senior police officials dismissed the family’s concerns, labeling the death as natural and unrelated to any foul play. They also cited her Google search history on sleeping medications as evidence. However, the post-mortem report’s preliminary findings have ...
Nitish Kumar’s ‘Vikas Yatra’: Bihar Cabinet Meets in a Village, Ministers Lunch on the Ground Beside Mustard Fields
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar’s ‘Vikas Yatra’: Bihar Cabinet Meets in a Village, Ministers Lunch on the Ground Beside Mustard Fields

Patna:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, known for his unconventional political experiments, created history during his ‘Vikas Yatra’ in 2009 by taking governance directly to the grassroots. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Bihar Cabinet held a formal meeting in a remote village, breaking away from the traditional confines of the Patna Secretariat and sending a strong message of people-centric governance. Historic Cabinet Meeting in Barbigahi Village The historic Cabinet meeting was held on February 10, 2009, in Barbigahi village of Ballia block in Begusarai district, about 18 km from Begusarai town. Under the theme ‘Government at Your Doorstep’, Nitish Kumar chose an ordinary village to demonstrate that governance should be accessible, transparent and free from VIP culture. For t...
Election Commission Extends Voter List Update Deadline; Rajasthan Gets Four More Days for SIR
Rajasthan, State

Election Commission Extends Voter List Update Deadline; Rajasthan Gets Four More Days for SIR

Jaipur:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Rajasthan and several other states, giving voters additional time to file claims and objections. The revised last date for submitting applications is now January 19, 2026. Along with Rajasthan, the extension applies to Puducherry, Goa, Lakshadweep and West Bengal, where the SIR process is currently underway. The decision comes ahead of the 2026 elections and aims to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls. Decision Taken After States’ Requests In an official notification, the Election Commission stated that the decision was taken after considering requests from the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the concerned states and...
Shock at Mathura Junction: Man Abducts 5-Year-Old Boy, Escapes in Shuttle Train as Mother Cries for Help
State, Uttar Pradesh

Shock at Mathura Junction: Man Abducts 5-Year-Old Boy, Escapes in Shuttle Train as Mother Cries for Help

Mathura:A shocking incident of child abduction has exposed serious lapses in security at Mathura Junction railway station, where a five-year-old boy was kidnapped in broad daylight by a stranger who fled aboard a shuttle train, leaving the child’s mother screaming for help. The incident occurred when Reshma, a resident of Vrindavan, arrived at the station with her three children—two sons and a daughter—to travel to her parental home in Agra. According to the complaint, a young man approached her at the ticket counter and handed her money, asking her to purchase a ticket for him as well. After collecting the tickets, Reshma moved to Platform No. 1, unaware that the man had begun closely following her family. Child Separated as Part of a Planned Act As the train was yet to arrive, R...
Andhra Man Wins ₹1.53 Crore in High-Stakes Cockfight During Sankranti Festival
Andhra Pradesh, State

Andhra Man Wins ₹1.53 Crore in High-Stakes Cockfight During Sankranti Festival

Amaravati:In a startling incident highlighting the scale of illegal betting during festive cockfights, a man from Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district reportedly won a staggering ₹1.53 crore in a single bout held during the Makar Sankranti celebrations. The high-stakes contest took place in Tadepalligudem town, and is being described locally as one of the biggest wagers of the season. The winner, identified as Rajahmundry Ramesh, placed a massive bet on his rooster named “Dega”, which emerged victorious against “Setuva”, owned by Gudivada Prabhakar, an experienced cockfight participant. Both roosters had sharp knives tied to their legs, a common but illegal practice in such fights. The match reportedly ended within a minute, sealing the win for Ramesh and earning him the entire prize...
Jaipur Consumer Commission Issues Bailable Warrant Against Salman Khan in Misleading Pan Masala Advertisement Case
Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Consumer Commission Issues Bailable Warrant Against Salman Khan in Misleading Pan Masala Advertisement Case

Jaipur:The Jaipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has taken a strict stance against Bollywood actor Salman Khan, issuing a bailable warrant of ₹10,000 against him in connection with an alleged misleading pan masala advertisement. The commission has directed the Jaipur Police to ensure the execution of the warrant and secure the actor’s presence before the commission. The action stems from a contempt petition filed before the commission, alleging that despite a prior ban, the actor continued to promote Rajshree Pan Masala by falsely projecting the product as “saffron-infused,” thereby misleading consumers. The commission had earlier, on January 6, ordered a complete ban on the advertisement. Alleged Violation of Commission’s Order According to the petition, even aft...