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Rampaging Wild Elephant Kills Two More in Jharkhand; 19 Dead in Eight Days

9Jan

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Jharkhand, State

Rampaging Wild Elephant Kills Two More in Jharkhand; 19 Dead in Eight Days

Chaibasa, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand: Fear and panic grip villages in West Singhbhum as wild elephants wreak havoc across the region. On Friday morning, a rogue elephant entered Tilokuti village under Benisagar Panchayat in the Majhgaon block, attacking villagers and killing two people, including a minor. SDPO Jagannathpur, Rafael Murmu, said that despite repeated efforts by police and forest officials, the elephant remained within the Majhgaon police station area near the Odisha border, refusing to leave. The victims have been identified as 40-year-old Prakash Malwa from Benisagar village and a minor boy. Another person sustained injuries during the attack. Murmu added that due to the elephant’s continued presence, recovery of the bodies could not be carried out immediately, promptin...

‘No Criminal Will Be Spared, Regardless of Identity’: Yogi Government Minister Issues Ultimatum on Meerut Murder Case

9Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

‘No Criminal Will Be Spared, Regardless of Identity’: Yogi Government Minister Issues Ultimatum on Meerut Murder Case

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Visiting Meerut, In-Charge Minister Dharmpal Singh strongly condemned the shocking murder in Kapsadh village of Sardhana, calling it “reprehensible” and promising strict action against the perpetrators. Speaking to the media at the Circuit House, he said that the accused would not be spared, regardless of their caste, religion, or social identity, and assured full support to the victim’s family. Singh explicitly stated that heinous crimes like abduction followed by murder will not be tolerated under any circumstances. “No guilty person in this case will be spared,” he emphasized. The minister described the incident as “deeply shameful and disturbing for society” and said the government is taking it very seriously. He directed the police to conduct a thorough in...

PHED Engineer’s Apple Obsession Lands Him Behind Bars: Demanded iPhone as Bribe, Caught by ACB

9Jan

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Rajasthan, State

PHED Engineer’s Apple Obsession Lands Him Behind Bars: Demanded iPhone as Bribe, Caught by ACB

Jhalawar/Jaipur: In an unusual corruption case in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, a senior engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Vishnu Chand Goyal, allegedly demanded an iPhone 16 Pro as a bribe in exchange for clearing bills. The complainant approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which set a trap and caught the officer red-handed while accepting the ₹84,000 iPhone. Cases involving cash bribes are common, but this incident stands out due to the high-end gadget demanded instead of money. According to ACB sources, the complainant’s firm, which repairs handpumps and fixes pipeline leaks, had completed its work, but the department officials were delaying payments. The firm had submitted labor bills, which were allegedly dismissed as fake, and the complainant was threatene...

Tragic Bus Accident in Himachal Pradesh: 8 Dead, Several Injured

9Jan

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Himachal Pradesh, State

Tragic Bus Accident in Himachal Pradesh: 8 Dead, Several Injured

Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh: A devastating road accident occurred in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday, claiming the lives of at least eight people and injuring several others. The incident took place near Haripur Dhar market in the Renukaji Assembly constituency when a private bus operated by Jeet Coach slipped off the road and plummeted into a nearly 60-meter-deep gorge. According to initial reports, the bus was traveling from Shimla to Kupvi and was reportedly carrying passengers at the time of the accident. The impact was so severe that the bus was reduced to twisted metal, causing panic and chaos in the surrounding area. Witnesses and local residents rushed to the scene and immediately began rescue operations, pulling victims from the wreckage even before official te...

Rajnath Singh Praises CM Yogi Adityanath, Calls Him ‘A Master of Economics as Well as Politics’

9Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Rajnath Singh Praises CM Yogi Adityanath, Calls Him ‘A Master of Economics as Well as Politics’

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday heaped praise on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, describing him not only as a seasoned politician but also as someone with a strong grasp of economics. Singh was speaking at the inauguration of Ashok Leyland’s new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Lucknow, which was jointly inaugurated by CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh said Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a key contributor to India’s overall development and is playing a leadership role in the country’s growth story. He credited this transformation to the policies and governance model of the Yogi Adityanath-led government. ‘You Are Skilled in Economics Too,’ Says Rajnath Singh “I always...

ED Attaches Assets Worth ₹4.92 Crore of GLDC Officer Dhirubhai Sharma in Gujarat Money Laundering Case

9Jan

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Gujarat, State

ED Attaches Assets Worth ₹4.92 Crore of GLDC Officer Dhirubhai Sharma in Gujarat Money Laundering Case

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its crackdown on corruption in Gujarat by provisionally attaching assets worth ₹4.92 crore belonging to Dhirubhai Bababhai Sharma, former Field Supervisor of the Gujarat Land Development Corporation (GLDC), Anand. The action has been taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, officials said on Thursday. This marks the second major ED action in Gujarat in recent days. Earlier, the agency had conducted raids and arrested the former Collector of Surendranagar district in a separate case. Properties Attached Across Gujarat According to details shared by the ED’s Gandhinagar Zonal Office, the attached assets include a commercial shop, a residential house, agricultural land, and the Jalas...

Where Will Tej Pratap Yadav Move After Chura-Dahi Feast? Uncertainty Over His Next Residence

9Jan

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Bihar, State

Where Will Tej Pratap Yadav Move After Chura-Dahi Feast? Uncertainty Over His Next Residence

Patna: In Bihar’s political culture, the traditional chura-dahi feast held on Makar Sankranti carries deep symbolic significance, often marking new beginnings. This year, former minister and Jan Shakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav is hosting his first chura-dahi feast as the leader of a new political outfit—but at a government residence he is set to vacate. The feast will be held at 26M, Strand Road, Patna, a government bungalow that was allotted to Tej Pratap Yadav during his tenure as an MLA. However, following his defeat in the 2025 Assembly elections from the Mahua seat, he is no longer entitled to the accommodation, raising questions about where he will reside after the event. Invitations Sent Across Political Lines Tej Pratap Yadav has formally printed invitation cards ...

Maulana Saif Abbas Slams Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya, Says Clerics Should Shed Religious Robes If They Enter Politics

9Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Maulana Saif Abbas Slams Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya, Says Clerics Should Shed Religious Robes If They Enter Politics

Lucknow: Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya has once again found himself at the centre of controversy following his recent political remarks, drawing sharp criticism from Shia Markazi Chand Committee president Maulana Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi. The Maulana accused the Hindu religious leader of making divisive statements and misusing religious authority to pursue political agendas. Reacting strongly to Ramabhadracharya’s demand for the removal of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi from the post of Leader of the Opposition, Maulana Saif Abbas said such political commentary was inappropriate for a religious figure. “If a religious leader wishes to engage in politics, they should remove their religious attire and wear khadi instead. Using religion as a cover for politics is unacceptable,” he said. ‘Religion M...

Ice Begins to Melt After Seven Months: Tej Pratap Yadav Meets Father Lalu Prasad Yadav

9Jan

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Bihar, State

Ice Begins to Melt After Seven Months: Tej Pratap Yadav Meets Father Lalu Prasad Yadav

New Delhi/Patna: After nearly seven months of estrangement, signs of reconciliation emerged within the Lalu family as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav met his father, party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting took place at the residence of Rajya Sabha MP and Tej Pratap’s sister, Misa Bharti, during proceedings related to the land-for-jobs case. Tej Pratap Yadav arrived in Delhi to appear before the Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the case. Following the court hearing, he visited his sister’s residence, where Lalu Prasad Yadav is currently staying, and sought his father’s blessings. The meeting marked their first interaction since Tej Pratap was expelled from the party and distanced from the family amid the Anushka Yadav controversy. ...

ED Officers Allegedly Threatened During I-PAC Office Raid; Mamata Banerjee Accused of Interfering

9Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

ED Officers Allegedly Threatened During I-PAC Office Raid; Mamata Banerjee Accused of Interfering

Kolkata: A high-voltage political confrontation unfolded in Kolkata on Thursday during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the office of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been accused of directly interfering in the agency’s operation, triggering a tense standoff between central investigators and the state police. According to ED sources, the central agency was conducting searches in connection with a money laundering investigation when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the I-PAC office. It is alleged that during the raid, she took possession of a mobile phone belonging to an I-PAC official, Pratik Jain, and retained it with herself. DGP Present, ED Officers Allegedly Intimidated The situ...