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Bihar’s Liquor Prohibition Drive Intensifies: 3.6 Million Litres Seized, Over 1.25 Lakh Arrested in 2025

10Jan

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Bihar, State

Bihar’s Liquor Prohibition Drive Intensifies: 3.6 Million Litres Seized, Over 1.25 Lakh Arrested in 2025

Patna:Nine years after the enforcement of liquor prohibition in Bihar, the state witnessed one of its most aggressive crackdowns against illegal alcohol in 2025. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar, Bihar Police seized a record 3.63 million litres of liquor during the year and arrested more than 1.25 lakh people for violating the prohibition law. Addressing the media, the DGP said that 1.899 million litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 1.739 million litres of country-made liquor were confiscated in 2025. A total of 1,25,456 people were arrested under the prohibition law, marking a three percent increase compared to 1,21,671 arrests in 2024. Increased Vigilance Against Spurious Liquor Bihar enforced a complete ban on the manufacture, trade, storage,...

₹3.5 Crore Panchgavya Scheme Scam Exposed in Madhya Pradesh: Funds Meant for Cancer Research Spent on Luxury and Travel

10Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

₹3.5 Crore Panchgavya Scheme Scam Exposed in Madhya Pradesh: Funds Meant for Cancer Research Spent on Luxury and Travel

Jabalpur:A major financial scandal has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh’s Panchgavya Scheme, revealing alleged misappropriation of nearly ₹3.5 crore that was earmarked for research into treating serious diseases, including cancer, using cow dung, cow urine and milk. Instead of scientific research, the funds were allegedly diverted by officials towards personal luxury, vehicle purchases and frequent air travel. According to findings by a district-level inquiry committee, the money released to Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary University was spent without clear guidelines or accountability. The scheme, launched by the state government in 2011, aimed to promote research on traditional Panchgavya-based remedies. However, irregularities reportedly began from the very start, eventually leading to the sche...

What Future Awaits Rebel MLAs Without Upendra Kushwaha? Inside the RLM Chief’s Strategic Endgame

10Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

What Future Awaits Rebel MLAs Without Upendra Kushwaha? Inside the RLM Chief’s Strategic Endgame

Patna:Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha is facing one of the most challenging phases of his political career. With three rebel MLAs staking claim over the party, Kushwaha finds himself caught in an organisational and political crisis that has raised serious questions about the future of both the rebels and the party itself. At a time when Bihar’s politics remains deeply entrenched in coalition dynamics, Kushwaha continues to be regarded as a significant leader within caste-based electoral arithmetic. However, internal dissent and allegations of dynastic politics have dented his carefully cultivated image as a socialist leader opposed to family-centric politics. Limited Political Weight of Rebel MLAs The three rebel MLAs — Rameshwar Mah...

₹2.5-Crore Racehorse from London Gifted to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Birthday; Winner of Seven Races

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

₹2.5-Crore Racehorse from London Gifted to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Birthday; Winner of Seven Races

Gonda:The birthday celebrations of former Kaiserganj MP and senior BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have drawn widespread attention in Uttar Pradesh, not only for the grand religious event and show of strength in Gonda, but also for a unique and high-value gift presented to him — a ₹2.5-crore thoroughbred racehorse imported from London. The horse, which has already won seven races, was gifted to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a couple from Haryana, adding a distinctive highlight to the birthday festivities. The gift has since become a major talking point in political and social circles. Gift from Haryana Couple The horse was presented by Ravindra Pal Singh Chauhan and his wife Sangeeta Singh Chauhan, residents of Rewari district in Haryana. The couple personally travelled to Gon...

Kapil Patil or Nishant Kumar? Nitish Kumar’s ‘New JDU’ Blueprint Takes Shape

10Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Kapil Patil or Nishant Kumar? Nitish Kumar’s ‘New JDU’ Blueprint Takes Shape

Patna:With the Janata Dal (United) embarking on a major organisational overhaul, political circles in Bihar are abuzz with speculation over the party’s next national leadership. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiates the membership drive for the 2025–2028 period, indications are emerging that the JDU may soon witness a significant reshuffle—possibly including a change in the national president and key organisational posts. Known as the party’s undisputed and widely accepted leader, Nitish Kumar has often surprised both allies and rivals with bold political decisions. This time, too, he appears poised to redraw the party’s leadership structure under what insiders are calling the blueprint of a “New JDU.” Why Kapil Patil Is in the Spotlight Maharashtra-based leader Kapil Patil has...

Lucknow: Man Loses Consciousness in Moving Car Due to Heater Use; Police Break Window to Save His Life

10Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Man Loses Consciousness in Moving Car Due to Heater Use; Police Break Window to Save His Life

Lucknow:A potentially fatal incident was narrowly averted in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow when a man lost consciousness inside his moving car after keeping all windows shut and running the blower to escape the cold. The timely intervention of patrolling police personnel, who broke the car window and rescued him, saved his life. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon near the Nigohan police station, where a car was seen standing suspiciously in the middle of the road. Station In-charge Anup Tiwari, who was on routine patrol with his team, noticed that the vehicle’s windows were completely closed and the driver appeared unconscious, slumped over the steering wheel. Sensing the gravity of the situation, police personnel immediately broke the car window using a brick and pulled the...

Pokhran Tense After Bull Killing Incident; Three Accused Arrested, Town to Remain Shut Today

10Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Pokhran Tense After Bull Killing Incident; Three Accused Arrested, Town to Remain Shut Today

Jaisalmer:Tension has gripped Pokhran town in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district following the killing of a bull, an incident that has triggered widespread anger and calls for a complete shutdown on Saturday. Although the police have arrested three accused in the case, Hindu organisations have announced a Pokhran bandh to protest the incident and demand stringent punishment for those involved. The Pokhran police registered the case on Friday after a complaint was filed by Raju Singh, a resident of Biliya village, alleging that unidentified miscreants had killed a bull during the night of Thursday. Acting swiftly, the police launched an investigation under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Abhishek Shivhare. Police Action and Arrests Special police teams were constituted, and...

Marriage Dispute Turns Fatal in Karnataka: 35-Year-Old Son Kills Father Over Long-Standing Family Tensions

10Jan

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Karnataka, State

Marriage Dispute Turns Fatal in Karnataka: 35-Year-Old Son Kills Father Over Long-Standing Family Tensions

Bengaluru:In a shocking incident from Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, a 35-year-old man allegedly killed his father following a prolonged dispute over marriage and family issues. The accused, identified as S. Ningraja, was reportedly upset that his father had not arranged his marriage, while himself having married twice. The incident occurred late Wednesday night in Hosadurga town, police said. According to investigators, the dispute escalated after an argument between the father and son over the issue of marriage, which had been a long-standing source of tension within the family. Anger Over Father’s Two Marriages As per the complaint filed by the elder son S. Maruti, Ningraja frequently argued with his father T. Sannalingappa, blaming him for remaining unmarried at the age of ...

UP SIR: More Women Dropped from Draft Voter List, Gender Gap Widens; Political Equations May Shift

10Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP SIR: More Women Dropped from Draft Voter List, Gender Gap Widens; Political Equations May Shift

Lucknow:Women voters, who have emerged as decisive game changers in recent Uttar Pradesh elections, appear to be the biggest casualties of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The draft voter list released after the SIR exercise indicates that significantly more women than men have been removed, triggering concerns over a widening gender gap and its potential impact on the state’s political landscape. According to preliminary trends emerging from district-level data, women account for a disproportionately higher share of deletions from the voter list. In several districts, the gap between male and female voters has widened by 3 to 5 percentage points. Statewide estimates suggest that over 10 per cent more women voters than men have been excluded from the draft ro...

26 Tonnes of Beef Seized from Municipal Vehicle in Bhopal, Contractor Jailed; ₹35-Crore Modern Slaughterhouse Sealed

10Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

26 Tonnes of Beef Seized from Municipal Vehicle in Bhopal, Contractor Jailed; ₹35-Crore Modern Slaughterhouse Sealed

Bhopal:A major controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal after 26 tonnes of beef were seized from a vehicle belonging to a newly inaugurated, state-of-the-art municipal slaughterhouse. Following laboratory confirmation that the seized meat was beef, the contractor operating the facility, Aslam Qureshi, has been arrested and sent to jail. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation has sealed the slaughterhouse with immediate effect. The modern slaughterhouse, built at a cost of ₹35 crore in the Jinsi area, had begun operations barely a month ago. Its management had been handed over to Livestock Food Processor Pvt. Ltd., owned by Qureshi. The incident has raised serious questions about oversight, accountability, and the tendering process within the civic body. Political Uproar, ...