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Dhanbad Railway Employee Murder Solved: Daughter, Son and Her Lover Arrested for Cold-Blooded Killing

16Jan

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Jharkhand, State

Dhanbad Railway Employee Murder Solved: Daughter, Son and Her Lover Arrested for Cold-Blooded Killing

Dhanbad:Police in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district have cracked the mystery behind the suspicious death of a railway employee whose body was recovered from Pampu Talab earlier this month. What initially appeared to be an accident has now been revealed as a premeditated and brutal murder, allegedly carried out by the victim’s own children with the help of the daughter’s lover. The deceased was identified as Birbal, a railway employee and resident of Hari Mandir area in Hirapur. Dhanbad Police have arrested his son Rohit Kumar, younger daughter Ritu Kumari, and Ritu’s lover Fardeen Khan, and sent all three to judicial custody. Body Found on January 5 City SP Ritwik Srivastava, while addressing a press conference, said that Birbal’s body was recovered from Pampu Talab on January 5. Follo...

Popular Etawah YouTuber Ashwi Yadav Arrested in Shop Assault Case

16Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Popular Etawah YouTuber Ashwi Yadav Arrested in Shop Assault Case

Etawah:Etawah police have arrested well-known YouTuber Ashwi Yadav, along with her sister Neetu Yadav and brother Shivam Yadav, in connection with an alleged assault and vandalism incident at a grocery shop that took place nearly three months ago. Ashwi Yadav, who is widely known for her dance reels, has a massive following across social media platforms. The incident dates back to September 29, 2025, when the trio allegedly created a ruckus at a grocery store located at Vijay Nagar crossing. According to the complaint, Shivam Yadav picked up goods from the shop but refused to pay. When the shopkeeper objected, he reportedly called his sisters to the spot. The shop owner, Shivchand, alleged that Ashwi Yadav and Neetu Yadav supported their brother, verbally abused him, assaulted him an...

Gujarat High Court Acquits Three Convicted of Gang Rape and Murder, Orders Immediate Release

16Jan

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat High Court Acquits Three Convicted of Gang Rape and Murder, Orders Immediate Release

Ahmedabad:In a shocking turn of events, the Gujarat High Court has overturned a trial court verdict that had awarded the death penalty to three men convicted in a 2018 gang rape and murder case in Kheda district. Terming the prosecution’s case as insufficient, the High Court acquitted all three accused and ordered their immediate release. The case pertained to the brutal gang rape and murder of a 35-year-old woman in October 2018, an incident that had sent shockwaves across the region. A sessions court in Kapadvanj had earlier described the crime as one of the “rarest of the rare” and, on April 29, 2022, sentenced the three accused to death. A division bench comprising Justice I.J. Vora and Justice R.T. Vachhani set aside the conviction of Gopi alias Bhala Devipujak, Jayanti Vadi and...

Buxar’s Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh Awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry) Posthumously for Bravery in ‘Operation Sindoor’

16Jan

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Bihar, State

Buxar’s Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh Awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry) Posthumously for Bravery in ‘Operation Sindoor’

Buxar/Jaipur:Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh of Bihar’s Buxar district was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his exceptional courage and supreme sacrifice during Operation Sindoor. The honour was conferred at the 78th Army Day celebrations held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, where five fallen soldiers were remembered for their extraordinary bravery. The gallantry medal on behalf of the late soldier was received by his wife, Sujata Devi, who became emotional while accepting the honour from Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. The Army Chief paid tribute to soldiers who displayed exceptional valour during Operation Sindoor and counter-terrorism operations. According to the Indian Army, Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh had been posted with the 237 Field Workshop Company since May ...

Husband Catches Wife With Alleged Lover in Jhansi Hotel, Dramatic Scene Unfolds

16Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Husband Catches Wife With Alleged Lover in Jhansi Hotel, Dramatic Scene Unfolds

Jhansi:A dramatic incident involving a married couple and an alleged lover came to light in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, after a husband reached a hotel with police and found his wife in a room with another man. The episode led to a heated confrontation in the presence of police personnel. According to the husband, a resident of Simaraha village, he married his wife three years ago. However, marital discord began soon after the wedding, and disputes between the couple have continued for nearly two years. The woman had also filed a case against her husband earlier. Although police intervention once led to a compromise, tensions resurfaced within a month, following which the couple started living separately. The husband alleged that his wife, who works at a school, was in a relationship with...

Thousands of Shia Protesters Rally in Kargil in Support of Iran, Denounce US and Israel

16Jan

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jammu and kashmir, State

Thousands of Shia Protesters Rally in Kargil in Support of Iran, Denounce US and Israel

Srinagar:Amid growing international attention on unrest and developments in Iran, thousands of people took to the streets in the Shia-majority district of Kargil in eastern Ladakh to express solidarity with Iran and its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The rally was organised under the banner of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and remained largely peaceful, officials said. Kargil, which lies close to the Line of Control with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, witnessed massive gatherings where protesters waved banners praising Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei, while raising slogans against the United States and Israel in Persian and Urdu. Women also addressed the gathering. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed as a precautionary measure. The rally was...

Hamirpur: Online Gaming Addiction Turns Dangerous, Youth Suffers Mental Health Crisis

15Jan

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Himachal Pradesh, State

Hamirpur: Online Gaming Addiction Turns Dangerous, Youth Suffers Mental Health Crisis

Hamirpur: In Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh, a young man’s addiction to online mobile gaming has led to a serious deterioration of his mental health. Prolonged hours spent on his mobile device caused a loss of mental balance, leading him to suddenly sing film songs, devotional bhajans, and exhibit erratic behavior. His family admitted him to a government hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Condition Worsened Due to Excessive GamingThe 20-year-old, Amrit Lal, from Sikanderpura locality in Rath town, had been addicted to online gaming on his mobile phone for several months. According to his family, he had been constantly engrossed in gaming in recent days, after which he suddenly began singing loudly and behaving strangely. Alarmed, his family rushed him to the nearby...

Nagpur Municipal Election 2026 Live: 26.50% Voting Recorded by 1:30 PM, Key Updates

15Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Nagpur Municipal Election 2026 Live: 26.50% Voting Recorded by 1:30 PM, Key Updates

Nagpur: Voting is underway for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, and the city’s political atmosphere has reached a fever pitch. As campaigning ended on Wednesday, high-stakes contests in several wards have made this election especially competitive. All eyes are now on voter turnout and results. Voter Turnout So FarBy 1:30 PM, voter turnout in Nagpur was recorded at 26.50%, slightly lower than other major cities in Maharashtra: Mumbai: 29.96% Pune: 27% Security arrangements across polling stations have been tightened to ensure peaceful voting, with a strong presence of law enforcement personnel. The elections are being closely watched by major political parties, including BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena factions, and NCP. Several prominent leaders, former councillors, and i...

Operation Sindoor: 15 Elite Army Forces Display Unmatched Valor in Jaipur

15Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Operation Sindoor: 15 Elite Army Forces Display Unmatched Valor in Jaipur

Jaipur: The Indian Army showcased its extraordinary courage and cutting-edge military technology during the Army Day celebrations in Jaipur on Thursday. Brave soldiers performed astonishing feats, while advanced weaponry, missile tankers, and specialized equipment were displayed, giving the public a firsthand view of the Army’s strength and readiness. Operation Sindoor HighlightsThe Indian Army, renowned globally for its resilience and valor, has become even stronger over the years, thanks to state-of-the-art weaponry. During Operation Sindoor, these advanced systems proved their mettle, earning respect on both national and international platforms. The Army Day parade in Jaipur provided civilians with a unique opportunity to witness these powerful assets in action. Powerful Tanks on ...

Maoist Plot Foiled in Bijapur: Two 10-Kg IEDs Recovered on Somanpalli–Bandepara Road

15Jan

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Chhattisgarh, State

Maoist Plot Foiled in Bijapur: Two 10-Kg IEDs Recovered on Somanpalli–Bandepara Road

Raipur: Security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, successfully thwarted a Maoist attack during anti-Naxal operations by detecting and neutralizing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted on a key road used by security personnel and locals. In the first operation, the Maired police station team, along with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), recovered two command IEDs, each weighing 10 kilograms, placed sequentially on the Somanpalli–Bandepara dirt track. The devices were intended to target security convoys and disrupt local movement. Acting with utmost caution, the police and BDS safely removed and subsequently destroyed the explosives on-site, ensuring no harm to civilians or personnel. In a separate operation, a joint team of Keripu 214 Battalion and district forces conduct...