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Bihar Matric Student Commits Suicide After Being Denied Exam Entry

18Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Matric Student Commits Suicide After Being Denied Exam Entry

Patna, February 18, 2026: In a heartbreaking incident on the first day of the Bihar Board Matriculation exams, a 22-year-old student from Kharjamba village under Masaurhi police station in Patna district reportedly ended her life after being denied entry to her exam center. The student, identified as Komal Kumari, was unable to appear for her exam due to arriving a few minutes late. Incident DetailsAccording to local police, Komal had gone to the exam center at Barni, Dhanrua, on Tuesday morning but was not allowed inside due to strict adherence to exam timings. Distressed by missing her exam, she returned home visibly stressed, changed her clothes, and left the house without informing anyone. Later, her body was found on the railway tracks near Maharajchak village on the Patna-Gaya rai...

Love Marriage Dispute Turns Deadly in Lucknow; Father and Brother Stab Son-in-Law to Death

18Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Love Marriage Dispute Turns Deadly in Lucknow; Father and Brother Stab Son-in-Law to Death

Lucknow, February 18, 2026: In a shocking incident in Lalata Kheda village under Kakori police station, a young man was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife’s family over a love marriage. The police have arrested four accused, including the victim’s father-in-law and brother-in-law, while a minor is also in custody. Post-mortem reports confirm multiple stab wounds on the neck and face. Incident Planned Under Pretext of FarewellAccording to Rahul Gautam of Madhav Tanda in Pilibhit, his 24-year-old brother, Ramsagar, who sold clothes as a hawker, had developed a friendship with Kamini, a cousin from Lalata Kheda village in Kakori. Their friendship eventually turned into a love relationship, culminating in a marriage in 2024. Kamini’s family reportedly disapproved and had arranged her ma...

Rajasthan Weather Alert: Rain and Hailstorm Impact Temperatures; IMD Issues Warnings for 29 Districts

18Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Weather Alert: Rain and Hailstorm Impact Temperatures; IMD Issues Warnings for 29 Districts

Jaipur, February 18, 2026: The active Western Disturbance over Rajasthan has significantly altered the state’s weather, bringing rainfall, hailstorms, and a drop in temperatures across several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for 29 districts, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. A yellow alert has been issued for potential lightning and cloudbursts in some areas. Current Weather ScenarioThe latest Western Disturbance has triggered a noticeable change in Rajasthan’s climate. On Tuesday evening, the weather deteriorated suddenly, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to many districts. Nagaur recorded heavy rain accompanied by hail, while Sikar, Pali, Shri Ganganagar, and Didwana-Kuchaman also experienced significant showers. Light...

CBI Intensifies Probe in Patna NEET Student Death Case; Family Members Questioned, Brother’s Mobile Seized

18Feb

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Bihar, State

CBI Intensifies Probe in Patna NEET Student Death Case; Family Members Questioned, Brother’s Mobile Seized

Patna, February 18, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the suspicious death of a NEET student at Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna. The investigation has now extended to the student’s ancestral home in Jehanabad, where her family was questioned for several hours. During the process, the CBI also seized the student’s brother’s mobile phone for further scrutiny. The family of the deceased student had earlier demanded a judicial inquiry, prompting the state government to recommend a CBI investigation. Acting on this, the CBI team first inspected the Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna on Tuesday before visiting the student’s home in Jehanabad. The student’s brother was taken to Patna for questioning. At the family home, CBI officers interviewed family memb...

Opposition Leader Raises Concern Over Police Accessibility in UP Assembly

17Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Opposition Leader Raises Concern Over Police Accessibility in UP Assembly

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: During the 2026 budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey raised serious concerns over the functioning of police officers at the local station level. Pandey highlighted the difficulty in contacting station officers, saying that while district SPs sometimes answer calls, station in-charges often do not pick up the phone. Concerns Over Police Responsiveness Addressing the House, Pandey said that when representatives try to reach out to officers via telephone, they frequently face inaction. “Even if the SP responds occasionally, the station officers rarely take calls. It seems they may engage in other duties but ignore direct communication,” he remarked. Request to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pandey urged t...

Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard Seize 200 kg Drugs, Arrest Two Iranians

17Feb

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard Seize 200 kg Drugs, Arrest Two Iranians

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard, seized 200 kilograms of drugs from the sea near Porbandar. The operation also led to the arrest of two Iranian nationals on board a suspicious speedboat. Operation Based on Confidential Input According to DIG Sunil Joshi, the Gujarat ATS received confidential information that Haji Fida, an Iranian national, was planning to send narcotics from Iran to his associates in Punjab. The planned exchange was scheduled to take place approximately 140 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast on the night of 15–16 February. Acting on this input, the ATS formed a special team and coordinated closely with the Coast Guard for maritime surveillance. Intercep...

“Kailash Vijayvargiya in Charge of Dogs”: Heated Debate in MP Assembly Over Stray Dogs

17Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

“Kailash Vijayvargiya in Charge of Dogs”: Heated Debate in MP Assembly Over Stray Dogs

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly budget session witnessed a fiery debate over the rising stray dog population and incidents of dog bites. The discussion turned dramatic when Congress MLAs accused BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya of corruption in sterilization programs, while BJP legislators labeled stray dogs as “terrorists” and called for action against them. Congress Raises Concerns Congress MLA Atif Aqil expressed concern over the growing stray dog population. In response, a cabinet minister explained that under the Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, stray dogs without sterilization are captured, sterilized at centers, and then released back to their original locations. Vijayvargiya Called “Dog-in-Charge” Congress MLA Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat sharply remarked ...

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Gorakhpur: Focus on Outreach and Unity Ahead of UP Elections

17Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Gorakhpur: Focus on Outreach and Unity Ahead of UP Elections

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: As the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approach, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) appears increasingly active in the state. In line with the RSS completing 100 years, the organization is implementing plans to expand its grassroots presence. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has taken a hands-on approach in these initiatives, emphasizing outreach beyond party lines. Message of Political Inclusivity During a meeting with volunteers at Yogiraj Gabhiranath Auditorium, Bhagwat stressed that the RSS should maintain connections with supporters and workers of all political parties. “Instead of creating divisions based on political affiliations, we must coordinate and bring everyone together,” he said. He urged volunteers to build friendships with supporters of vari...

Who Are Virendra Charan and Rahul Fatehpur? Inside the Criminal Profiles of Rohit Godara’s Trusted Henchmen

17Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Who Are Virendra Charan and Rahul Fatehpur? Inside the Criminal Profiles of Rohit Godara’s Trusted Henchmen

Virendra Charan and Rahul Fatehpur are among the most trusted lieutenants of notorious gangster Rohit Godara. Charan is regarded as the gang’s operational mastermind, known for supplying weapons and logistics to shooters involved in high-profile crimes, including the Rajoo Thehat murder case. Both are currently listed on the Rajasthan Police’s Most Wanted list. This story sheds light on a new generation in Rajasthan’s underworld that uses technology and international syndicates to stay a step ahead of law enforcement. Rohit Godara, who currently operates his gang from abroad, relies heavily on Charan and Fatehpur. Both men are not just criminals—they serve as the operational heads connecting Godara with the larger Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate. Virendra Charan: The Mastermind Behind the...

Lalu Prasad Yadav Can Celebrate Holi in Peace as Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on Sentence Suspension

17Feb

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Bihar, State

Lalu Prasad Yadav Can Celebrate Holi in Peace as Supreme Court Postpones Hearing on Sentence Suspension

Patna/Delhi, February 17, 2026: Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav received temporary relief as the Supreme Court deferred hearing on the CBI’s appeal challenging his bail in connection with the Deoghar Treasury scam. The hearing has now been rescheduled for April 22, 2026. The two-judge bench, comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotishwar Singh, observed that arguments were incomplete and some parties involved had passed away, prompting the adjournment. Lalu, who has been granted bail on health grounds, can now celebrate Holi without immediate legal uncertainty. CBI Challenges Bail Granted by Jharkhand High CourtThe Central Bureau of Investigation had filed the petition in the Supreme Court seeking suspension of the sentence granted by the Jharkh...