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Kerala Shocker: Step-Mother Burns 5-Year-Old Girl with Hot Spoon, Arrested After Teacher Spots Abuse

10Jan

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Kerala, State

Kerala Shocker: Step-Mother Burns 5-Year-Old Girl with Hot Spoon, Arrested After Teacher Spots Abuse

Thiruvananthapuram: In a horrifying incident from Kerala, a woman has been arrested for allegedly burning the private parts of her five-year-old stepdaughter with a hot steel spoon. The abuse came to light when the child’s anganwadi teacher noticed she was struggling to sit in class and immediately alerted the authorities. The police registered a case under the BNS and Juvenile Justice Act and took the accused woman into custody. The child is currently under the care of the Child Welfare Committee. According to officials, the woman hails from Bihar, while the girl’s father, a Nepali national, works at a hotel. The incident occurred in Anarkulam, Kerala, and has sent shockwaves through the local community. The teacher’s vigilance played a critical role in bringing the case to the atte...

‘Ji Ramji Yojana’ to Provide 125 Days Guaranteed Employment with Weekly Payments, Announces UP Minister Satyadev Singh

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Ji Ramji Yojana’ to Provide 125 Days Guaranteed Employment with Weekly Payments, Announces UP Minister Satyadev Singh

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Water Resources Minister and in-charge of Prayagraj district, Satyadev Singh, on Friday described the new ‘Ji Ramji Yojana’ as a milestone in rural development. The scheme guarantees 125 days of employment for rural workers, introduces weekly wage payments, and provides work breaks during critical sowing and harvesting periods. Minister Singh emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047 can be realized only through the holistic development of villages. He added that the Modi government focuses not just on workers and farmers rhetorically, but places their labor, effort, and dignity at the center of policy-making. Singh criticized the existing MGNREGA system for fraudulent job cards, fake payments, and irregularities over ...

Kanpur Minor Gang-Rape Case: ACP Suspended, Chowki In-Charge Sacked, Accused Officer on the Run

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Minor Gang-Rape Case: ACP Suspended, Chowki In-Charge Sacked, Accused Officer on the Run

A disturbing gang-rape case involving a minor in Kanpur has exposed serious lapses in the city’s police force. In response, Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal has placed ACP Panki under suspension and dismissed Bhimsen Police Chowki in-charge Dinesh Kumar. Incident DetailsThe victim, a minor girl from a village in the Sachendi police station area, went missing on Monday evening and returned home late at night in a disoriented state. She told her family that two men forcibly abducted her in a black Scorpio and took her near the Jhansi railway line, where she was allegedly gang-raped inside the vehicle. When the family first approached Bhimsen Chowki for help, they were reportedly turned away. It was only after repeated pleas to senior police authorities that an FIR was registered...

Kia Car Flips in Ghaziabad; Judge’s Son Escapes with Minor Injuries

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kia Car Flips in Ghaziabad; Judge’s Son Escapes with Minor Injuries

In a late-night accident in Ghaziabad’s Vijayanagar area, a Kia car lost control, hit a divider, and overturned. The car was being driven by the son of a judge posted in Varanasi, though fortunately, he sustained only minor injuries. Accident DetailsThe incident occurred around 3 AM on Tuesday on the service road of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near the Jal Nigam office in Siddharth Vihar. The high-speed vehicle collided with a jersey barrier and flipped in the middle of the road. A sticker on the car indicated “Judge.” According to Vijayanagar police, the car is registered in the name of Saty Nand Upadhyay, with an address at Officer City, Raj Nagar Extension. The investigation revealed that the driver is the son of a judicial officer stationed in Varanasi, whose family resides in Gh...

Bihar: Quack Doctor Performs Delivery After Watching YouTube, Woman Dies

10Jan

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Quack Doctor Performs Delivery After Watching YouTube, Woman Dies

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Bihar’s medical community, a quack doctor in Bhagalpur performed a surgical delivery on a woman after watching a YouTube video — resulting in her death. The newborn survived. When the woman continued to bleed heavily, the unqualified doctor reportedly advised her relatives to take her to a higher medical facility and fled the scene. Incident DetailsThe tragic event occurred in the Rasulpur police station area, specifically in the Ekchari Shrimath locality of Bhagalpur district. The deceased has been identified as Swati Devi, wife of Vikram Sah from Thakur Gangti, Godda district, Jharkhand. Swati had come to her maternal home in Kharhara and went into labor on Thursday night. Her family took her to an illegal clinic operated by Amar Ku...

Kanpur Horror: Uncle Arrested for Raping 13-Year-Old Niece After Father’s Murder; Mother Imprisoned

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Horror: Uncle Arrested for Raping 13-Year-Old Niece After Father’s Murder; Mother Imprisoned

Kanpur: In a shocking incident that has left the community in disbelief, a 13-year-old girl in Kanpur was allegedly raped by her paternal uncle. The minor was living with her grandfather and uncle following the death of her father and the imprisonment of her mother. Tragic Family CircumstancesThe victim’s mother was convicted and sent to jail four years ago for her husband’s murder, leaving the children in the care of their elderly grandfather and their uncle. To sustain the family, the grandfather was compelled to beg, while the uncle earned a living through labor work. The 80-year-old grandfather, already frail, now bears the responsibility of caring for three young children, highlighting the extreme vulnerability of the household. Incident DetailsAccording to police reports, the c...

ED Conducts 14-Hour Raid at Home of Employee Earning ₹15,000; Leaves Empty-Handed

10Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

ED Conducts 14-Hour Raid at Home of Employee Earning ₹15,000; Leaves Empty-Handed

Narmadapuram: In a dramatic enforcement operation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted an extensive 14-hour search at the residence of a low-paid employee in Narmadapuram, raising questions about the basis of the raid. The operation took place at Mangalmay Complex Colony in Malakhedi, where Ajay Agrawal, who earns a modest salary of ₹15,000 per month working at Powermake Sand Company, resides. Early Morning Operation with Heavy SecurityThe ED team, arriving from Bhopal in three vehicles along with personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), began the raid at approximately 6:00 AM on Friday. During the entire operation, no one was allowed near the property, and CRPF personnel maintained a strict cordon around the house. Local residents could only observe from a distanc...

CM Yogi Adityanath Visits Prayagraj, Takes Holy Dip at Sangam; Reviews Magh Mela Preparations

10Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath Visits Prayagraj, Takes Holy Dip at Sangam; Reviews Magh Mela Preparations

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj on Saturday to inspect preparations for the annual Magh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in India. The seven-hour visit began with the CM taking a ceremonial dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, followed by prayers and rituals to seek the prosperity and well-being of the state. Religious and Administrative EngagementsThe CM’s schedule included visits to key religious sites and administrative checkpoints. At around 10:35 AM, he performed rituals at the prominent Bade Hanuman Temple before proceeding to the VIP Ghat for Ganga Snan and worship. Thereafter, he visited the camp of Jagadguru Santosh Das ‘Satua Baba’ to meet saints and spiritual leaders, rec...

Tusu Festival of Jharkhand: A Celebration of Sacrifice, Valor, and New Harvests

10Jan

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Jharkhand, State

Tusu Festival of Jharkhand: A Celebration of Sacrifice, Valor, and New Harvests

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Jharkhand’s Tusu festival is one of the most vibrant and culturally significant celebrations of the Kurmi and tribal communities, observed during the winter month of Paush after the harvest season. Steeped in folklore, sacrifice, and traditions, the festival honors the legendary heroine Tusu and marks the beginning of a new agricultural cycle. Legends Behind TusuTwo major folk tales are central to the festival, each highlighting courage, dignity, and sacrifice. One story tells of Tusu, a beautiful young girl from a poor farmer’s family, who defied a cruel king’s attempt to claim her. During a year of severe famine, the king doubled the tax burden on farmers, demanding their daughters as a means to survive. Tusu and her community chose resistance over submission. On Ma...

Meerut: Smart Meter Installation Sparks Clash, Electricity Department Team Driven Out by Locals

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut: Smart Meter Installation Sparks Clash, Electricity Department Team Driven Out by Locals

Meerut, UP: A team from the electricity department faced fierce opposition while attempting to install smart meters in the Moripara area under Kotwali police jurisdiction in Meerut. Locals reportedly verbally abused the team, threatened them with sticks, and physically pushed them out of the neighborhood. The incident has been captured on video and is rapidly circulating on social media. Allegations of Bias and Role of Line-ManThe installation team claimed that the area’s line-man, Harish, played a key role in instigating the residents against them. According to the team, Harish not only encouraged locals to confront the officials but also actively pushed the team out of the area. Harish, however, stated that he only helped ensure the team’s safety as the situation escalated. SDO Res...