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Will Sharad Pawar Align with the NDA After BMC Elections? Political Temperature Rises Ahead of Voting

14Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Will Sharad Pawar Align with the NDA After BMC Elections? Political Temperature Rises Ahead of Voting

Mumbai, Jan 14:Even before voting begins for Maharashtra’s local body elections, new political equations have started to emerge, sparking intense speculation across the state. Political observers believe that the results of these civic polls could trigger rapid realignments—not only in Maharashtra’s power structure but also in national politics. At the center of this churn is a key question: could veteran leader Sharad Pawar move closer to the NDA after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections? The civic polls are scheduled for January 15 across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. These elections are being seen as a litmus test for all major alliances, with shifting loyalties and fractured fronts already visible on both sides of the political divide. Fragile Oppos...

Will RCP Singh Become the ‘Bairam Khan’ for Nishant Kumar? Signs of Political Realignment in Bihar

14Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Will RCP Singh Become the ‘Bairam Khan’ for Nishant Kumar? Signs of Political Realignment in Bihar

Patna, Jan 14:Speculation is rife in Bihar’s political circles over a possible reunion between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his once-trusted aide and former Union Minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh, popularly known as RCP Singh. The debate has gained momentum amid discussions about the potential political entry of Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, and RCP Singh’s recent statements hinting at reconciliation. Political observers are asking a crucial question: Has Nitish Kumar chosen RCP Singh to play a mentor-like role—akin to Mughal regent Bairam Khan—for Nishant Kumar, should he step into active politics? Nitish Kumar has a long history of reshaping his party and alliances, often sidelining or re-embracing close associates based on political necessity. Leaders such as Upendra Kushw...

Do Not Give Smartphones to Children, Warns CM Yogi Adityanath; Says It Can Lead to Stubbornness and Depression

14Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Do Not Give Smartphones to Children, Warns CM Yogi Adityanath; Says It Can Lead to Stubbornness and Depression

Gorakhpur, Jan 14:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a strong warning against the excessive use of smartphones, especially among young children, cautioning that it can have serious psychological and behavioral consequences. Addressing the audience during the Gorakhpur Mahotsav, the Chief Minister urged parents and society to rethink their growing dependence on mobile phones. CM Yogi expressed concern over the common sight of very young children being handed smartphones to keep them occupied. “This should not be done. Giving smartphones to small children is like committing an offence,” he said. He emphasized that instead of mobile phones, children should be encouraged to develop habits of reading, writing, learning new skills, and engaging in constructive activities....

Sikar, Rajasthan: Shocking Act of Cruelty as Dog Shot Dead, Panic Grips Area

14Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Sikar, Rajasthan: Shocking Act of Cruelty as Dog Shot Dead, Panic Grips Area

Sikar, Jan 14:A disturbing incident of animal cruelty has come to light from Rajasthan’s Sikar district, sending shockwaves across the local community. In the Dadia police station area, an unidentified person allegedly shot a dog dead, triggering fear and outrage among residents. According to eyewitnesses, the dog was hit by gunfire and ran around in a severely injured, blood-soaked condition before collapsing outside a house. It reportedly writhed in pain for several minutes before succumbing to its injuries on the spot. The brutal act has left villagers stunned and anxious. Upon receiving information, police rushed to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. Officials found bullet injury marks at two places on the dog’s body. The carcass has been sent to a veterinary ho...

UP Minister Dayashankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’ Responds to Devkinandan Thakur’s Controversial Statement on Clothing

13Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Minister Dayashankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’ Responds to Devkinandan Thakur’s Controversial Statement on Clothing

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu', the Minister of AYUSH in Uttar Pradesh, has reacted to the controversial statement made by preacher Devkinandan Thakur. Thakur had recently suggested that women who wear sarees would become the prime ministers of Bangladesh and Pakistan. In response, Minister Mishra emphasized that a person's identity is defined by their character, not by their clothes. Speaking to the media, Mishra acknowledged that Devkinandan Thakur's comments might be his personal views, but he clearly rejected the notion that clothing defines someone's worth. He drew a parallel with the renowned philosopher and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, who faced criticism for his attire during his visit to America. Swami Vivekananda had famously responded that the tru...

Husband Slits Wife’s Throat in Firozabad Over Dispute About Son

13Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Husband Slits Wife’s Throat in Firozabad Over Dispute About Son

Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, a husband in Firozabad allegedly slit his wife’s throat, sparking horror across the village. The dispute reportedly arose over their 20-year-old son, who is currently lodged in a Delhi jail for a theft case. The couple, residents of Nagla Nande village under Nagla Khangar police station, had been living together for 22 years. Early in the morning, a disagreement over their son escalated, prompting Ashutosh to allegedly attack his wife Lata, fatally cutting her throat. Police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the distress call. The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause and time of death. Ashutosh has been taken into custody for questioning. Investigation UnderwaySi...

MP Cabinet Approves 50% Vehicle Tax Concession at Gwalior-Ujjain Fairs, Fourth Pay Scale for Teachers

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Cabinet Approves 50% Vehicle Tax Concession at Gwalior-Ujjain Fairs, Fourth Pay Scale for Teachers

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved several major decisions during its recent meeting, including a 50% tax concession on vehicles purchased at the Gwalior Fair and Ujjain Vikramotsav, as well as the implementation of fourth pay scale (Chaturth Samayman) for teachers. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla briefed the media after the meeting, stating that the fourth pay scale will benefit over 125,000 teachers, including assistant teachers, regular teachers, and new recruits. The government estimates that this decision will entail an additional expenditure of ₹322 crore. Regarding the fairs, the Cabinet announced that buyers purchasing vehicles at the Gwalior Mela and Ujjain Vikramotsav will receive a 50% tax rebate. This move is expected to boost vehicle sales at these pop...

Bulldozer Action in Etah: 28 Illegal Shops Demolished, ₹20 Crore Land Freed from Mafia

13Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bulldozer Action in Etah: 28 Illegal Shops Demolished, ₹20 Crore Land Freed from Mafia

Etah, UP: In a decisive action following a court order, the Etah administration demolished 28 shops built on government land in front of the Jalesar Tehsil. The operation, aimed at reclaiming land from illegal occupants, freed property worth approximately ₹20 crore from mafia control. The demolition took place on Monday afternoon, when a large police contingent and the district administration team turned the area into a secured zone to carry out the bulldozer operation. District Magistrate Prem Ranjan Singh formed a special team led by SDM Bhavana Vimal, which executed the court-mandated action. The targeted land, measuring nearly 1,000 square meters, had been illegally occupied for several years. The encroachers had built shops using iron and tin sheets, and three of these structure...

Who is Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya Maharaj from Nepal? Meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

13Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Who is Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya Maharaj from Nepal? Meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

Vrindavan (Mathura): Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya Maharaj, the revered spiritual leader from Nepal, recently met Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan. Representing all Sanatan Hindus of Nepal, Swamiji offered his respects and wished for the long life and wellbeing of Premanand Maharaj. Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya is a prominent spiritual guru and one of the leading saints of the Ramanand Sampradaya. He serves as the Peethadhishwar of Shri Ramtarak Brahmpith in Varahakshetra, Chatradhham (Sunsari), Nepal, and is widely known as “Mahayogi Siddh Baba.” Swamiji has led monumental religious events in Nepal, including the Hanumad Mahayagya, where one billion mantras were chanted and millions of offerings were pledged. Through such initiatives, he has played a pivotal role in the preservation and ...

Notorious Gang Leader Raju Irani Challenges Police, Claims “Set Up by Own People”

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Notorious Gang Leader Raju Irani Challenges Police, Claims “Set Up by Own People”

Bhopal: Notorious gang leader Abid Ali, also known as Raju Irani or Rahman Daku, who was recently arrested from Surat, is giving a tough challenge to the police during his interrogation. Currently on police remand until January 17, Raju claims that he has not committed any crimes since 2017 and alleges that some rival families within his gang are falsely implicating him. Raju Irani, a well-known figure in Bhopal’s criminal underworld, was presented in the District Court of Bhopal on Sunday and remanded to police custody until January 17. Despite the remand, he appeared laughing in court and told reporters that he would soon be released. During interrogation, Raju admitted that most of his criminal activities took place outside Bhopal, in cities such as Narmadapuram, Surat, and Mumbai...