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Kelawa Cattle Killing Case: Former BJP Leader Basit Khan Arrested, Party to Take Action

14Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Kelawa Cattle Killing Case: Former BJP Leader Basit Khan Arrested, Party to Take Action

Jaisalmer: The Kelawa cattle killing case near Pokhran has come under the spotlight after the arrest of Basit Khan, the district vice-president of the BJP Minority Morcha. Police have accused him of involvement in a criminal conspiracy. So far, six individuals have been arrested, while the main accused remains absconding. Case BackgroundThe incident occurred on the night of 7 January near Kelawa village in Pokhran. Basit Khan has been arrested for allegedly participating in the conspiracy. Known for his close ties with senior BJP leaders, Khan has longstanding connections with influential political figures, including former Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, former MP Manvendra Singh Jasol, Pokhran MLA Mahant Pratap Puri, former Jaisalmer MLA Sang Singh Bhati, and former Pokhran MLA Shait...

Tej Pratap Yadav: Makar Sankranti Brings Glimmer of Reconciliation; Father Lalu Prasad Yadav Blesses Him

14Jan

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Bihar, State

Tej Pratap Yadav: Makar Sankranti Brings Glimmer of Reconciliation; Father Lalu Prasad Yadav Blesses Him

Patna: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Lalu Prasad Yadav, who had expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party and distanced himself from him, made a surprising visit to his son’s home on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Tej Pratap’s traditional dahi-chura (curd and flattened rice) feast, graced by his father’s presence, has sparked speculation of a possible family reconciliation within Bihar’s political landscape. The Makar Sankranti celebration turned out to be both emotionally and politically significant for the Yadav family this year. Tej Pratap personally invited his father, mother, and younger brother to the feast, also extending invitations to the Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and other prominent leaders. The Controversy That Starte...

Who Will Be West Bengal’s Next DGP? Rajeev Kumar to Retire on January 31, Four IPS Officers in the Race

14Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Who Will Be West Bengal’s Next DGP? Rajeev Kumar to Retire on January 31, Four IPS Officers in the Race

Kolkata: As West Bengal gears up for the assembly elections, political tensions have escalated from Kolkata to Delhi following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on the I-PAC office. Amid this backdrop, speculation is rising over who will succeed Rajeev Kumar as the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), with his tenure ending on 31 January 2026. Rajeev Kumar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, became West Bengal DGP in July 2024. Previously, he had been removed during the Lok Sabha elections on the orders of the Election Commission of India but initially assumed the DGP post in December 2023. Profile of Outgoing DGP Rajeev KumarHailing from Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Kumar has previously served as the Commissioner of Kolkata Police. Known as a trusted officer of Chief Minister Ma...

Aditya Sahu Appointed Jharkhand BJP Chief: Key Challenges Ahead

14Jan

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Aditya Sahu Appointed Jharkhand BJP Chief: Key Challenges Ahead

Ranchi: The search for a new BJP president in Jharkhand has ended with the selection of Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu. For BJP’s acting national president Nitin Nabin, Sahu will serve as the party’s new “commander” in Jharkhand, tasked with steering the organization ahead of critical elections. Sahu is the sole candidate for the post, making his appointment all but certain. The question now is: why did the party’s top leadership place its trust in Aditya Sahu over other senior leaders? And what challenges lie ahead for him in Jharkhand politics? Ending FactionalismSahu’s primary task will be to unify a party long plagued by internal factionalism and poor coordination among leaders. Jharkhand BJP has two prominent faces—Raghubar Das and Babulal Marandi—each with their own following. Sahu...

Wrong Direction Signs on Madhya Pradesh’s Longest Flyover Leave Commuters Confused

14Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Wrong Direction Signs on Madhya Pradesh’s Longest Flyover Leave Commuters Confused

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh’s longest flyover in Jabalpur, built at a cost of ₹1,100 crore and stretching nearly 7 kilometers, is attracting attention not for its grandeur but for errors in its navigation signage. Several digital display boards on the bridge are reportedly giving incorrect directions, confusing motorists and putting them at risk of accidents. The flyover, which was completed after six years of construction and is now approaching five months of operation, has multiple navigation indicators showing incorrect routes. Straight roads are sometimes marked with right-turn signals, leading drivers in the wrong direction. The issue came to light after a local police constable, Shashank Tiwari, made a video highlighting the problem, which has now gone viral. “This...

Devendra Fadnavis Confident of MVA Defeat, Says Strategy Will Be Decided if Sharad-Ajit Pawar Unite

14Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Devendra Fadnavis Confident of MVA Defeat, Says Strategy Will Be Decided if Sharad-Ajit Pawar Unite

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed confidence in his alliance’s prospects in the upcoming local body elections, claiming that the Mahayuti is prepared to win key municipal corporations across the state. Speaking ahead of the polls, he stated that if the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, decide to come together in the future, strategic decisions will be made at that time. Fadnavis emphasized that the ongoing alliances in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad involve only local-level coordination and that no formal merger has taken place between the NCP factions. “The leaders are trying to show unity locally to consolidate their supporters, but ultimately the BJP will secure a majority in Pune and Pim...

Mob Lynching Incident in Khairthal-Tijara, Alwar: Youth Seriously Injured, Referred to Jaipur

14Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Mob Lynching Incident in Khairthal-Tijara, Alwar: Youth Seriously Injured, Referred to Jaipur

Alwar, Rajasthan: In a disturbing incident linked to alleged cattle smuggling, a young man was brutally beaten by villagers in the Khairthal-Tijara region of Alwar district. The victim, identified as Sahun Khan, suffered multiple fractures to his hands and legs and has been referred to Jaipur for specialized treatment. According to reports, the incident occurred when Sahun Khan, accompanied by three associates, attempted to take three grazing cows from a field. Villagers intercepted them, suspecting them of cattle smuggling. Two of the accused, identified as Alisher and Khanna, managed to flee the scene, while Sahun was caught and beaten by the villagers. The three cows were recovered and handed over to the police. Sahun, admitted to Alwar Trauma Ward, stated that he was accompanying...

Sambhal Violence Case: Court Orders FIR Against Former CO Anuj Chaudhary and Other Officers

14Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal Violence Case: Court Orders FIR Against Former CO Anuj Chaudhary and Other Officers

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: The local court has issued a significant order in connection with the violence that erupted during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal on 24 November 2024. Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudhir directed the registration of an FIR against the then Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Chaudhary, then Sambhal Kotwal Anuj Tomar, and 15–20 other police personnel following a petition filed by the father of a young man, Alam, who was seriously injured in the firing. Background of the IncidentOn the morning of 24 November 2024, a survey team arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid site as part of an ongoing dispute involving the mosque and the nearby Harihar Temple. News of the survey quickly spread, drawing large crowds. Tensions escalated, and protesters began throwing stones at...

Protests Erupt in Satna Over Delayed Salaries and Pressure to Issue Ayushman Cards

14Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Protests Erupt in Satna Over Delayed Salaries and Pressure to Issue Ayushman Cards

Satna: Hundreds of ASHA workers in Satna staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding their pending salaries and voicing concerns over administrative pressure to create Ayushman Bharat health cards. The demonstration took place at the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) office before moving in a rally to the Collectorate, where workers submitted a memorandum to SDM Rahul Siladia. The protest stems from unpaid wages dating back to August 2025. Workers allege that the administration has delayed payments under the pretext of “software updates.” “Despite completing our work diligently, we have not been paid for the past five to six months. Other districts have received salaries up to November, so why is Satna alone facing a ‘software problem’?” questioned Ahilya Tripathi, an ASHA worker. T...

JDU Hosts Grand ‘Dahi-Chura’ Feast in Patna; Nitish Samples Flavors from Across Bihar

14Jan

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Bihar, State

JDU Hosts Grand ‘Dahi-Chura’ Feast in Patna; Nitish Samples Flavors from Across Bihar

Patna: On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Janata Dal (United) celebrated the festival in traditional style with a grand Dahi-Chura feast in Patna. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the event held at the residence of MLA Ratnesh Sada in Gardanibagh. The feast featured a special assortment of dahi-chura from different districts of Bihar, creating both a cultural and political spectacle. A Gathering of JDU Stalwarts The event saw the presence of several senior JDU leaders. National Executive President Sanjay Kumar Jha, Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, State President Umesh Kushwaha, former minister Shyam Rajak, and numerous MLAs and councilors participated. Patna Mayor Sita Sahu and National General Secretary Manish Verma were also present. The gathering highlighted both the part...