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Major Blow to Naxals in Sukma: 29 Bounty-Holding Maoists Surrender

14Jan

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Chhattisgarh, State

Major Blow to Naxals in Sukma: 29 Bounty-Holding Maoists Surrender

Raipur, Chhattisgarh:In a significant development in Chhattisgarh’s most Naxal-affected district, 29 Maoists, including a ₹2 lakh bounty-holder, surrendered to security forces in Sukma on Wednesday. They laid down their arms and returned to the mainstream, embracing peace and development, according to police officials. The surrendered Maoists were active in the Kerala Pal Area Committee under the Gogunda region of Sukma district. Among them, Pordiyam Budhra, president of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan in Gogunda Panchayat, carried a bounty of ₹2 lakh. Officials said these cadres had been involved in several major Naxal-related incidents in the district. Role of Security Camps in the Surrender Authorities highlighted that the establishment of security camps in the...

Prashant Kishore Tackles Resignations and Restructures Jan Suraj After Bihar Poll Defeat

14Jan

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Bihar, State

Prashant Kishore Tackles Resignations and Restructures Jan Suraj After Bihar Poll Defeat

Patna, Bihar:After a disappointing debut in the Bihar Assembly elections last year, Prashant Kishore’s Jan Suraj Party is refusing to concede defeat and is actively restructuring its organisation to strengthen its grassroots base. The party has emphasised that it now needs committed leaders and dedicated workers, learning lessons from past mistakes. In a major step towards internal reform, Jan Suraj dissolved all its internal committees in November 2025, replacing nominated members with elected representatives to ensure democratic functioning down to the booth level. According to party leadership, this move aims to eliminate the culture of top-down appointments and foster accountability among leaders. Resignations Shake the Party Despite these efforts, the party has faced a wave o...

Rodent Menace at Gonda Medical College Raises Alarming Questions Over Patient Safety

14Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Rodent Menace at Gonda Medical College Raises Alarming Questions Over Patient Safety

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh):The transformation of Gonda District Hospital into a medical college appears impressive on paper, but the grim reality inside its wards tells a very different story. A viral video circulating on social media has exposed shocking conditions inside the Orthopaedic Ward, where rats can be seen roaming freely—raising serious concerns over patient safety and administrative failure. The disturbing footage shows rodents scurrying across the ward floor, climbing onto patients’ beds, and even running along the oxygen pipeline, a critical lifeline for seriously ill and injured patients. The visuals have sparked outrage, with many questioning whether the hospital is safeguarding lives or putting them at grave risk. Patients admitted to the orthopaedic ward—many with open w...

Unnecessary Sensationalism Being Created, Says Ajit Pawar on Crime Branch Visit to DesignBoxed Office in Pune

14Jan

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Crime, Maharashtra, State

Unnecessary Sensationalism Being Created, Says Ajit Pawar on Crime Branch Visit to DesignBoxed Office in Pune

Mumbai:Amid heightened political activity ahead of voting for municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday dismissed allegations surrounding the Crime Branch’s visit to the Pune office of DesignBoxed, a political campaign management firm working with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), calling it “unwarranted sensationalism.” The Crime Branch’s visit to the firm’s office in the Wakdewadi–Shivajinagar area of Pune had triggered intense political debate, especially as the elections for 29 municipal corporations, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, are approaching. These two civic bodies are crucial battlegrounds where both factions of the NCP are contesting against the BJP, making the stakes particularly high for Ajit Pawar. Clarify...

No Immediate FIR Against ASP Anuj Chaudhary Despite Court Order, Says Sambhal Police

14Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

No Immediate FIR Against ASP Anuj Chaudhary Despite Court Order, Says Sambhal Police

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh):Despite a court directive ordering the registration of an FIR, the Sambhal police administration has indicated that no immediate case will be registered against ASP Anuj Chaudhary and more than 15 other police personnel accused of firing during communal violence linked to the Jama Masjid survey. Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar stated that a judicial inquiry into the violence has already been completed and found no evidence of police firing. Instead, the inquiry concluded that 29 police personnel were injured due to stone-pelting and gunfire during the unrest. The police administration has decided to challenge the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s (CJM) order in the High Court. Police Deny Use of Firearm Linked to Injury Addressing the allegations, ...

Rotten Ration Distributed at Anganwadi Centre in Mathura, Villagers Allege “Poison” Being Given to the Poor

14Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Rotten Ration Distributed at Anganwadi Centre in Mathura, Villagers Allege “Poison” Being Given to the Poor

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh):A serious case of negligence has come to light from an Anganwadi centre in Nagla Akha Alawal village under the Nainupatti Gram Panchayat of Mathura district, where beneficiaries were allegedly distributed rotten and substandard ration. Following complaints from villagers, the authorities have issued a notice to the Anganwadi worker and withheld her salary for one month. According to local residents, the ration distributed at the centre was unfit for consumption, emitting a foul smell and showing signs of decay. Angered villagers refused to accept the ration, alleging that they were being forced to consume food “as dangerous as poison.” The matter escalated quickly and was brought to the attention of higher officials. Two days ago, officials from the Child Deve...

Bihar Minister Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Says It Takes Him 10 Years to Understand Issues

14Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Minister Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Says It Takes Him 10 Years to Understand Issues

Patna, January 14, 2026: Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal has stirred political debate with his sharp remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that it takes Gandhi a decade to comprehend even basic issues. Speaking on a range of topics including Bihar’s industrial development, small and textile industries, national security, and current political developments, Jaiswal highlighted the challenges facing local entrepreneurs. He noted that about 58 small units in the Chanpatia region are struggling with financial and marketing difficulties. The minister emphasized that the government is taking steps to support these units, aiming to strengthen local artisans and businesses. Commenting on national security, Jaiswal criticized Pakistan for continuing anti-India activities and sai...

Tejashwi Yadav Shares Heartwarming Picture of Lalu Yadav and Tej Pratap at ‘Chura-Dahi’ Feast, Signaling Family Reconciliation

14Jan

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Bihar, State

Tejashwi Yadav Shares Heartwarming Picture of Lalu Yadav and Tej Pratap at ‘Chura-Dahi’ Feast, Signaling Family Reconciliation

Patna, January 14, 2026: After months of tension within Bihar’s most prominent political family, signs of reconciliation are emerging. The icy relationship between Lalu Prasad Yadav’s sons appears to be thawing, highlighted by the recent ‘Chura-Dahi’ feast hosted by Tej Pratap Yadav. The family feud had intensified when decisions by the elder son went viral on social media, reportedly over a personal matter, leading Lalu Yadav to suspend Tej Pratap from the party for six years. However, the traditional Chura-Dahi feast — a symbolic gesture of celebration and unity — provided an opportunity to mend ties. During the event, Lalu Yadav, wearing dark sunglasses following eye surgery, struggled in the sunlight. In a touching gesture, Tej Pratap shielded his father’s face with a towel, an a...

Hathras Woman Blackmailed with Obscene Video by Neighbor; Alleged Assault Leads to Suicide Attempt

14Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Hathras Woman Blackmailed with Obscene Video by Neighbor; Alleged Assault Leads to Suicide Attempt

Hathras, January 14, 2026: In a shocking case from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, a woman was allegedly blackmailed by her neighbor who recorded her while she was bathing and coerced her into sexual relations. Threatened with the viral circulation of the video, the woman’s situation escalated to a tragic point when she jumped from the roof of her house, sustaining serious injuries. According to reports, the incident occurred on December 5, 2025, around 7 PM in a village under Kotwali Chandpa. The neighbor, identified as Manish, recorded an obscene video of the woman while she was bathing and later used it to coerce her into unlawful sexual acts. The victim’s husband, who works at a garment factory in Ghaziabad, later learned of the coercion and asked his wife to leave the house. Fearing fur...

Four Spa Centers Sealed in Meerut for Running Prostitution Racket; 20 Women and 1 Man Detained

14Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Four Spa Centers Sealed in Meerut for Running Prostitution Racket; 20 Women and 1 Man Detained

Meerut, January 14, 2026: Meerut police on Tuesday evening conducted a major raid across four spa centers in the city, arresting 20 women along with one man. The police uncovered that these establishments were allegedly running prostitution activities under the guise of massage and beauty services. According to SP City Ayush Bikram Singh, authorities had received persistent complaints and confidential inputs indicating that certain spa centers in the city were operating without valid licenses and engaging in immoral activities. Acting on precise intelligence from an informant, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, under the supervision of SP City and CO Civil Lines Abhishek Tiwari, executed simultaneous raids at multiple locations. The raids targeted: Roz Water Spa and Avon Spa in Man...