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Kashipur Farmer Suicide Case: Viral Video Sparks Outrage, Two Officers Suspended, Pega Police Station Staff Sent to Lines

12Jan

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State, Uttarakhand

Kashipur Farmer Suicide Case: Viral Video Sparks Outrage, Two Officers Suspended, Pega Police Station Staff Sent to Lines

Kashipur, Uttarakhand: The suicide of farmer and history-sheeter Sukhwant Singh in Kashipur has triggered a storm of outrage, following the circulation of a viral video in which he leveled serious allegations against police officials and influential individuals. Acting on directions from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the police have taken swift action. Incident Details Sukhwant Singh, a resident of Kashipur, ended his life by shooting himself at a local hotel in the Gaulapar area under Kathgodam police jurisdiction. Prior to his death, Singh recorded a video message expressing deep anger and frustration, accusing certain individuals of harassment and undue pressure. He also alleged that police failed to address his complaints seriously, leaving him distressed. The video quic...

Bulldozer Action in Varanasi Dalmandi: 186 Buildings to be Demolished for Road Widening, Operation Accelerates

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bulldozer Action in Varanasi Dalmandi: 186 Buildings to be Demolished for Road Widening, Operation Accelerates

Varanasi: The bulldozer action in Dalmandi, Varanasi, has commenced as part of the road widening project. Early Monday morning, demolition work began on several buildings marked for acquisition. Road Widening Project and Demolition Details The Dalmandi road widening project aims to improve connectivity to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is currently hindered by narrow streets causing difficulties for commuters and large vehicles. A total of 186 registered buildings are slated for demolition to facilitate the expansion. While manual demolition using hammers had been underway, progress was slow over the past two days. Consequently, the administration decided to accelerate the process using bulldozers. Currently, a five-story building is being demolished as part of the operat...

Modi-Merz Meet in Ahmedabad: From Flying Kites Together to Strengthening India-Germany Ties Through Tagore’s Legacy

12Jan

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Gujarat, State

Modi-Merz Meet in Ahmedabad: From Flying Kites Together to Strengthening India-Germany Ties Through Tagore’s Legacy

Ahmedabad: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to India on Monday witnessed the signature “Modi magic” as he received a grand welcome in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz shared a moment of camaraderie by flying kites together at the Sabarmati Riverfront, symbolically reinforcing the historic and people-centric ties between India and Germany. India-Germany Relations in a Cultural Context PM Modi highlighted the deep historical and cultural connections between the two nations. He recalled how Rabindranath Tagore’s works influenced Germany’s intellectual circles, Swami Vivekananda’s philosophies inspired Europe, and Madam Cama first raised India’s freedom flag in Germany, giving India’s independence aspirations global recognition. Modi stated, “Toda...

Massive Protest by Government Employees in Jaipur; March Towards Civil Lines Gate Over Promotions, Pension, and Regularization Demands

12Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Massive Protest by Government Employees in Jaipur; March Towards Civil Lines Gate Over Promotions, Pension, and Regularization Demands

Jaipur: A large-scale protest by government and contractual employees is underway in Jaipur as they march towards the Civil Lines Gate, demanding better promotions, retention of the Old Pension Scheme, regularization of contractual staff, and implementation of fair transfer policies. The demonstration, organized under the banner of the All Rajasthan State Employees Joint Assembly, began at Albert Hall, from where thousands of employees are proceeding in a rally formation towards Civil Lines. Key Demands of the Employees The protesting staff have outlined several demands, including: Resolving anomalies in promotions Retaining the Old Pension Scheme Regularizing contractual and outsourced employees Implementing a transparent transfer policy Halting privatization in g...

Rickshaw Puller’s Daughter Defied Poverty and Betrayal; Bihar’s Anshu Trains Underprivileged Children in Cricket by Running a Tea Stall

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Rickshaw Puller’s Daughter Defied Poverty and Betrayal; Bihar’s Anshu Trains Underprivileged Children in Cricket by Running a Tea Stall

Supaul/Noida: It is often said that determination and courage can overcome even the harshest circumstances. The life journey of Anshu Kumari, a young woman from Bihar’s Supaul district, stands as a living example of this belief. Today, Anshu is not only pursuing her own cricketing dreams in Noida but is also providing free cricket coaching to 22 underprivileged children—entirely at her own expense. Anshu’s path from the narrow lanes of Supaul to the cricket grounds of Noida has been filled with hardship. Her father earned a living by pulling a rickshaw, but his prolonged illness and eventual death plunged the family into extreme financial distress. As a result, Anshu’s education and cricket training came to a sudden halt. Amid these struggles, a coach promised her free cricket traini...

Bhopal Case Initially Treated as Suicide Turns Out to Be Rape; Forensic Report After 4 Months Reveals Sperm Evidence

12Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Case Initially Treated as Suicide Turns Out to Be Rape; Forensic Report After 4 Months Reveals Sperm Evidence

Bhopal: In a shocking revelation, a case that police had initially classified as suicide has now been confirmed as rape, following a forensic report that surfaced more than four months after the incident. The case pertains to the death of a Class 10 student found hanging in her home in August 2025 in the Kolar police station area of Bhopal. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report, received after 132 days, confirmed the presence of human sperm in the victim’s private parts, indicating that the minor girl was sexually assaulted before her death. This revelation has raised serious questions about the initial investigation and police handling of the case. When the 17-year-old girl’s body was discovered on 17 August 2025, no suicide note was found. Police treated the case as a “routi...

Noida Airport Speeds Up Security Improvements; Conditional NOC Likely

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida Airport Speeds Up Security Improvements; Conditional NOC Likely

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Efforts to address security lapses at Noida (Jewar) Airport have gained momentum following findings from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and CISF audit conducted in December. Sources report that the airport underwent a follow-up audit in January, which showed rapid progress in rectifying deficiencies. Work is underway on concrete boundary walls, watchtowers, fencing, and other critical security measures. During the December audit, more than 25 security lapses were identified, including inadequate fencing in place of the planned concrete boundary wall and the absence of suitable watchtowers for CISF personnel. Following these findings, airport management has implemented measures to address the gaps, including installation of iron fencing, construction o...

Eta: Young Couple Beaten to Death by Girl’s Family in Double Murder Case

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Eta: Young Couple Beaten to Death by Girl’s Family in Double Murder Case

Eta, Uttar Pradesh: A village in Eta, Gadhiya Suhagpur, is reeling from shock after a young couple, Shivani (20) and her boyfriend Deepak (25), were brutally beaten to death by the girl’s family on Sunday evening. Police have taken several members of Shivani’s family into custody for questioning. According to authorities, Deepak visited Shivani at her home around 8:30 PM. Her family reportedly found the couple in a compromising situation on the terrace, which led them to attack the pair with sticks and sharp weapons. Deepak died on the spot, while Shivani was critically injured and later succumbed to her injuries at Eta Medical College. The couple had been in a long-term relationship, police said. No formal complaint has yet been filed by any side. Both bodies have been sent for post...

Former Lt. General S. Mann Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident in Panchkula

12Jan

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State

Former Lt. General S. Mann Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident in Panchkula

Panchkula, Haryana: Former Lieutenant General S. Mann passed away following a hit-and-run accident in Panchkula. The incident occurred on Friday evening while he was out for a walk near his residence in Sector 4. He was found injured on the road and taken to Command Hospital, Western Command, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. According to the police, an unidentified vehicle struck Mann during his evening walk. The former officer had served as a Colonel in the Bihar Regiment during the 1990s. He was also the brother of the late Brigadier Sukhi Mann of the Parachute Regiment. Mann is survived by his wife and two sons, one serving as a Colonel in the Indian Army and the other in the Canadian Police. Acting SHO of Mansa Devi Complex, Sukhwinder, said that the post-mortem wi...

BMC Elections: Ward 34 Contest Sees Aslam Sheikh’s Son Haider Take on BJP’s John Dennis

12Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BMC Elections: Ward 34 Contest Sees Aslam Sheikh’s Son Haider Take on BJP’s John Dennis

Malvani: In Ward 34 of Malvani, the upcoming BMC elections are witnessing a high-stakes contest as Congress candidate Haider Aslam Sheikh, son of local MLA and senior leader Aslam Sheikh, faces off directly against BJP’s John Dennis. Haider, making his electoral debut, claims he is well-prepared to outmaneuver his rivals, drawing on his experience assisting his father with campaign strategy, election rallies, and voter outreach. On the other hand, BJP’s John Dennis is counting on support from North Indian voters, local business communities, and the Marwari-Gujarati and Christian populations. In addition, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Vikas Dashpute and Samajwadi Party’s Jaynesh Mishra are also in the fray. A total of 10 candidates are contesting from Ward 34, including six from the Muslim c...