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Political Storm Over ED Raid on I-PAC; Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP, Says ‘Party Losing Badly in Bengal’

8Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Political Storm Over ED Raid on I-PAC; Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP, Says ‘Party Losing Badly in Bengal’

Kolkata/Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Thursday at the Salt Lake office of the political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in West Bengal, as well as at the residence of its co-founder, Prateek Jain, located on Loudon Street. The action comes as part of an investigation into a coal smuggling-related money laundering case. The raids quickly triggered a political firestorm. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rushed to Prateek Jain’s residence and strongly criticized the central agency’s move. Meanwhile, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to target the BJP. Mamata Banerjee’s AllegationsMamata Banerjee accused the ED of attempting to ...

Fake ‘Liv-52’ Drugs Sold in Ghaziabad; Himalaya Wellness Files FIR

8Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Fake ‘Liv-52’ Drugs Sold in Ghaziabad; Himalaya Wellness Files FIR

Ghaziabad: A major case of counterfeit medicines has come to light in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Fake versions of the popular Ayurvedic drug Liv-52 were being sold in the market, prompting Himalaya Wellness Company to file a formal complaint with the Muradabad police. Fraudulent Scheme RevealedInvestigation has revealed that the accused, Mukesh Kumar, proprietor of M.P. Trading, allegedly ran the entire operation with sophisticated deception. Kumar reportedly obtained a GST number using a fake address in Adarsh Colony, Muradnagar, while securing a medical store license from Hapur district. Physical verification revealed that no such firm exists at the stated address. Authorities suggest that influential individuals may be involved, and preliminary investigations indicate that millions...

Shiv Sena Candidate Haji Salim Qureshi Stabbed During Mumbai Rally; Police Hunt Suspects Using CCTV Footage

8Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Shiv Sena Candidate Haji Salim Qureshi Stabbed During Mumbai Rally; Police Hunt Suspects Using CCTV Footage

Mumbai: A shocking attack occurred on Wednesday when Shiv Sena candidate Haji Salim Qureshi, aligned with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s faction, was allegedly stabbed during a rally in Sant Dnyaneshwar Nagar, Bandra (East). Qureshi sustained injuries to his abdomen and was rushed by supporters on a bike to a private hospital in Bandra (West). The Kherwadi police have registered a case of attempted murder against unidentified assailants. To apprehend the attackers, the Zonal DCP and Mumbai Crime Branch have deployed three teams for the investigation. Details of the AttackAccording to Zone 8 DCP Manish Kalwania, Qureshi was injured around 5 PM while participating in the rally. The motive behind the attack will become clear once the suspects are apprehended. A police officer from Kherwadi n...

Tribal Leader Som Munda Shot Dead in Khunti; District Shuts Down in Protest

8Jan

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Jharkhand, State

Tribal Leader Som Munda Shot Dead in Khunti; District Shuts Down in Protest

Khunti, Jharkhand: Tribal leader and local “Padha Raja” Som Munda was brutally shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jharkhand’s Khunti district on Wednesday evening. The murder, which occurred in front of his wife while the couple was returning home on a motorcycle, has sparked widespread outrage and led to a district-wide shutdown on Thursday. Som Munda, a prominent tribal leader who contested the Khunti assembly seat in 2024, was returning from Khunti to his village Chilanghi when two men on a motorcycle overtook them near a pond in Jamudag and opened fire. One bullet struck Munda in the chest. Despite attempts to continue toward Khunti, he collapsed on the road and was later declared dead at a hospital. His wife informed police with the help of a passing tractor and an auto-ricksh...

MP High Court Grants Relief to Advocate Anil Mishra, Criticizes Police for Illegal Arrest

8Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP High Court Grants Relief to Advocate Anil Mishra, Criticizes Police for Illegal Arrest

Gwalior: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted significant relief to advocate Anil Mishra, who was arrested on charges of burning a poster of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The court declared his arrest illegal, noting that the police could have simply issued him a notice instead of taking him into custody. Several procedural lapses were identified in the FIR registration and arrest process. Following the court’s order, Mishra was released on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and a bail amount of ₹1 lakh. The High Court’s decision has raised hopes that other individuals arrested in connection with the case may also secure bail from lower courts. Legal steps are also being planned to have the FIR quashed. Background of the CaseAnil Mishra was arrested on the night of January 1 for allegedly burning ...

ED Raid at I-PAC Chief’s Residence Sparks Controversy; Mamata Banerjee Furiously Reacts

8Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

ED Raid at I-PAC Chief’s Residence Sparks Controversy; Mamata Banerjee Furiously Reacts

Kolkata: A high-voltage drama unfolded in West Bengal as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of I-PAC chief, Pratik Jain. During the operation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally visited Jain’s home and strongly condemned the ED’s actions, accusing the agency of targeting crucial Trinamool Congress (TMC) documents. Banerjee alleged that the ED attempted to seize the party’s internal data, including hard disks, candidate lists, and strategic documents. Amidst the chaos, several documents—including so-called “green files”—were reportedly taken and placed in Banerjee’s convoy. While the exact contents of these green files remain undisclosed, the CM maintained that they contained sensitive TMC data targeted by the ED. Addressing the media outside Jai...

DRI Busts International Gold Smuggling Ring in Gorakhpur, Three Arrested with ₹2.25 Crore Seizure

8Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

DRI Busts International Gold Smuggling Ring in Gorakhpur, Three Arrested with ₹2.25 Crore Seizure

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has scored a major success in Gorakhpur, arresting three international gold smugglers near the railway station and seizing 1,600 grams of illegal gold bullion, valued at approximately ₹2.25 crore in the global market. Officials believe the smugglers are using Gorakhpur as a new hub for trafficking gold from Thailand and Myanmar into Nepal, Kolkata, and Bihar’s border districts. Operation Details The DRI team intercepted the smugglers on Wednesday evening near Gorakhpur Railway Station. Authorities recovered 20 gold biscuits totaling 1.6 kilograms from the accused. The operation highlights the increasing sophistication of cross-border smuggling networks, which have shifted their routes to exploit regional trading hubs, including Gorakhpur’...

Tragedy in Banka: Sub-Inspector Run Over by Truck Driven by Helper

8Jan

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Bihar, State

Tragedy in Banka: Sub-Inspector Run Over by Truck Driven by Helper

In a tragic incident in Banka district, Bihar, a sub-inspector on night patrol was fatally run over by a truck being driven by an untrained helper, highlighting a grave case of negligence. The accident occurred late Wednesday night near Sankat Mochan Chowk in the Panjwara police station area, claiming the life of Sub-Inspector Purendra Singh on the spot. Incident Details Purendra Singh, a resident of Supaul Jamua village in Munger district, was patrolling the area on foot when the truck struck him. Despite immediate medical attention, he was declared dead at the local hospital. The tragedy sent shockwaves across the police department and the Panjwara community. Driver Negligence Exposed Preliminary investigation revealed that the truck was being driven by a helper in place of t...

Strange Triangle in Chhatarpur: Husband Claims Love for Both Wives, First Wife Alleges Betrayal and Blindness

8Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Strange Triangle in Chhatarpur: Husband Claims Love for Both Wives, First Wife Alleges Betrayal and Blindness

A bizarre domestic dispute has emerged from Surajpur village in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, involving a husband, his first wife, and a second wife. Hemlata Sahu, a differently-abled woman, has accused her husband, Rakesh Sahu, and his family of domestic violence, financial exploitation, and forcing her to consent to a second marriage under duress. According to Hemlata, she was deliberately given suspicious medication by her in-laws, resulting in a near-complete loss of her eyesight, after which her husband allegedly took advantage of her helplessness to marry another woman for ₹1 lakh. Allegations of Domestic Violence and Deception Hemlata claims that shortly after her marriage in 2021, her in-laws demanded ₹2 lakh as dowry. Upon failing to meet these demands, she alleges she was sub...

Why Did the 73-Year-Old MLA Touch the Feet of a Leader 43 Years His Junior?

8Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Why Did the 73-Year-Old MLA Touch the Feet of a Leader 43 Years His Junior?

A video of BJP MLA Devendra Jain touching the feet of Mahāāryaman Scindia, sparking widespread discussion on social media, has raised questions about protocol, seniority, and political symbolism. At 73, Devendra Jain is significantly older than Mahāāryaman Scindia, who is 30, yet the gesture of seeking blessings has generated curiosity and debate. While touching feet to receive blessings is a traditional mark of respect and not inherently controversial, critics suggest that Jain, given his age, could have been more mindful of the optics. One social media user commented that the act seemed aimed at pleasing a powerful political scion, highlighting the symbolic nature of the gesture in political contexts. Mahāāryaman Scindia is also the president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association,...