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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Announces Home-Based Land and Property Registration for Senior Citizens

13Jan

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Bihar, State

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Announces Home-Based Land and Property Registration for Senior Citizens

Patna: In a significant move to ease the lives of senior citizens, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Tuesday that residents aged 80 years or above can now register their land or flats from the comfort of their homes, without having to visit government offices. Sharing the update on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister said this initiative aligns with the seventh pledge of the “Saat Nishchay-3” program, titled “Sabka Samman – Life Made Easy”, which aims to reduce everyday hardships for all citizens. “Many elderly citizens face challenges while completing land or flat registration processes. To simplify these procedures, several steps have been taken to make services more accessible,” CM Kumar stated. Under the new system, senior citizens can avail of all lan...

How Akhilesh Yadav Will Decide SP Candidates: Inside the Formula for UP Assembly Elections 2027

13Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

How Akhilesh Yadav Will Decide SP Candidates: Inside the Formula for UP Assembly Elections 2027

Lucknow: With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2027 on the horizon, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has already begun strategizing. Discussions around ticket distribution for SP candidates have intensified, and the party’s selection formula is now coming to light. The Samajwadi Party is expected to consider caste dynamics carefully while choosing candidates. Those with the strongest caste-based influence in their constituencies are likely to secure the party ticket, making the competition tougher than ever for hopefuls. Sources reveal that the SP will first evaluate each candidate’s real voter base through surveys. These surveys will assess a candidate’s grassroots connect, regional activity, party affiliation, and caste influence. Only those who perform well on all fronts w...

Another Convict in Bhopal Gas Tragedy Dies; Five Officials Have Died During 15-Year Appeal

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Another Convict in Bhopal Gas Tragedy Dies; Five Officials Have Died During 15-Year Appeal

Bhopal: A significant development unfolded on Monday in the ongoing criminal appeal related to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, as the District Court received news of the death of another Union Carbide official, Shakeel Quraishi, who served as Shift Supervisor at the MIC Plant. He passed away in Nagpur. The court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to officially verify his death. Long-Drawn Legal BattleThe next hearing in the case is scheduled for January 20, during which the CBI is expected to present its final arguments against the accused officials and Union Carbide India Limited. The case has been under appeal for over 15 years following the original June 7, 2010, judgment by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Bhopal, which found eight Indian officials of Union Carbide...

Tragic Accident in Jodhpur: Elderly Woman Killed After Car Hits Bike and Runs Her Over

13Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Tragic Accident in Jodhpur: Elderly Woman Killed After Car Hits Bike and Runs Her Over

Jodhpur: A devastating accident in Jodhpur claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman after a speeding car first collided with a motorbike and then ran over her. The shocking incident took place on the night of January 10 in Veer Durgadas Colony, Masuria area, around 8:30 PM. CCTV footage of the accident has now emerged, capturing the horrifying sequence of events. Accident DetailsAccording to police, the deceased has been identified as Bhanwari Devi, wife of Ghevarram, a resident of Veer Durgadas Colony. She was returning home from a local grocery store carrying household items when a Hyundai Eon, speeding out of control, first hit a motorbike and then struck her while she was crossing the road. She was rushed to Mathuradas Mathur Hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuri...

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: DMK, AIADMK and Actor Vijay’s TVK Set the Stage for a Triangular Battle

13Jan

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: DMK, AIADMK and Actor Vijay’s TVK Set the Stage for a Triangular Battle

Chennai: The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in March-April 2026 are shaping up to break historical patterns. Unlike previous elections dominated by a straight contest between two major alliances, this time a third force—actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar’s party, Tamilga Vetri Kadagam (TVK)—has entered the fray, turning the race into a high-stakes triangular contest. Political analysts predict a dramatic outcome in what has traditionally been a state where voters grant a clear majority to one party. Actor Vijay Brings Star Power to PoliticsFor the first time in Tamil Nadu’s electoral history, DMK and AIADMK face a formidable third contender in Vijay, whose charisma and mass appeal have translated from cinema to politics. Analysts estimate that TVK could secure around 15% of the vo...

MP Police Reward 61 Brave Officers with Out-of-Turn Promotions for Eradicating Naxal Threat

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Police Reward 61 Brave Officers with Out-of-Turn Promotions for Eradicating Naxal Threat

Bhopal: In a historic move recognizing extraordinary bravery, the Madhya Pradesh Police have awarded 61 officers with out-of-turn promotions for their role in eliminating Naxal activities in the state. The list of promoted personnel has been officially released, highlighting the officers’ courage and dedication in neutralizing the Naxal threat in Balaghat. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and DGP Kailash Makwana praised the officers for their exceptional valor. According to the police headquarters, these officers risked their lives to take down four notorious area committee members of the GRB division’s Malajkhand Naxal group during armed encounters. Details of the PromotionsThe promotions cover personnel from the Special Armed Force (SAF) and Balaghat district police. Out of the 61 office...

Beef Found in Government Slaughterhouse Vehicle, Bhopal Mayor Vows Strict Action

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Beef Found in Government Slaughterhouse Vehicle, Bhopal Mayor Vows Strict Action

Bhopal: The discovery of beef in a vehicle from Bhopal’s modern government-run slaughterhouse has triggered a political storm in the state capital. Reports confirmed that a container carrying 26 tons of meat, seized on December 17, included beef, sparking outrage across the city. In response, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) Chairman Kishan Suryavanshi issued a stern warning, saying, “No matter who is responsible, they will not be spared. Whether it is a small-time offender or a senior official, action will be taken, and justice will be served to the fullest extent.” He added that the slaughterhouse proposal had never been discussed in the council and that anyone attempting to protect those responsible would face strict consequences. Opposition Demands ResignationsLeader of the Opp...

Parents Legally Responsible if Minors Use Chinese Manja, High Court Directs; Sellers Could Face Murder Charges

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Parents Legally Responsible if Minors Use Chinese Manja, High Court Directs; Sellers Could Face Murder Charges

Indore: The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a landmark directive regarding the use of Chinese manja (sharp nylon kite string). The court stated that if a minor is found using such hazardous kite strings, their parents can be held legally responsible. Additionally, sellers of Chinese manja could face action under charges related to death caused by negligent acts. The court took suo motu cognizance of the matter on December 11 last year, following multiple accidents and fatalities linked to Chinese manja. During the hearing on Monday, the bench directed the state government to strictly enforce the ban on these dangerous kite strings. State Government’s MeasuresDuring the proceedings, Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi were informed by the state govern...

Indore Woman Murdered by Husband After Eight Years of Marital Discord, Police Arrest Accused

13Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Indore Woman Murdered by Husband After Eight Years of Marital Discord, Police Arrest Accused

Indore: In a shocking case from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife. During questioning, the accused revealed that he killed his wife because she had refused to maintain marital relations with him for the past eight years. The incident came to light on January 9, when a 40-year-old woman was found dead. Her husband brought her to the hospital, fabricating a story that she had fainted due to high blood pressure, fell, and sustained a head injury which led to her death. However, the post-mortem report contradicted his claim, revealing the horrifying truth behind her death. During a rigorous interrogation, the accused, identified as Madhav Chauhan, reportedly confessed that he had killed his wife out of frustration over her refusal to ...

Jaipur Audi Accident: Constable Helped Fugitive, 7 Arrested After Police Crackdown

13Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Audi Accident: Constable Helped Fugitive, 7 Arrested After Police Crackdown

Jaipur, January 13, 2026: Jaipur police have made significant progress in the sensational Audi accident case that claimed one life and left four others critically injured. Authorities have arrested seven individuals, including a police constable, and have frozen the bank accounts of the main accused, Dinesh Ranwa. The accident occurred on the night of January 9, around 9 PM, near Kharbas Circle in the Journalist Colony police jurisdiction. A speeding Audi car (DD02G5709) went out of control, crushing 16 people and damaging street stalls in the vicinity. One young man died on the spot, while four others were seriously injured. Who Was in the Car?The car carried four occupants: Dinesh Ranwa (32) – main accused, driver Mukesh Kumar Ranwa (30) – constable, Nirbhaya Squad, Jaipur ...