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Maharashtra Congress Vice-President Hidayatullah Patel Stabbed to Death Outside Mosque, Tension Grips Area

8Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Congress Vice-President Hidayatullah Patel Stabbed to Death Outside Mosque, Tension Grips Area

Akola: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Vice-President and senior party leader Hidayatullah Patel (66) succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning after being brutally stabbed near a mosque in Akola district. The incident, which took place outside a mosque in Mohala village of Akot taluka, has triggered tension in the area, prompting the deployment of additional police forces. According to police officials, Patel was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday afternoon while he was leaving the Jama (Markaz) Mosque after offering prayers. The assailant allegedly stabbed him multiple times on the neck and chest, leaving him critically injured. Succumbed to Injuries During Treatment Following the attack, Patel was rushed to a private hospital in Akot, where he received in...

Rajasthan High Court Forms Five-Judge Committee to Review Saturday Working Order After Lawyers’ Protest

8Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan High Court Forms Five-Judge Committee to Review Saturday Working Order After Lawyers’ Protest

Jaipur: In the wake of strong opposition from lawyers across Rajasthan, the Rajasthan High Court has constituted a five-judge committee to review its recent order declaring two Saturdays every month as working days. The committee has been directed to examine the matter comprehensively and submit its report within a stipulated timeframe, following which the final decision will be taken by the Full Bench of the High Court. The move comes after widespread protests by advocates, who expressed serious concerns over the impact of the decision on judicial functioning and work-life balance. Several Bar Associations had also warned of work boycotts, prompting the High Court to reconsider the issue. Committee to Examine All Aspects According to official sources, the five-member committee co...

Supreme Court Stays Arrest of Neha Singh Rathore After High Court Denies Bail

7Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court Stays Arrest of Neha Singh Rathore After High Court Denies Bail

Neha Singh Rathore has secured interim relief from the Supreme Court, which has stayed her arrest in connection with controversial comments she made regarding the Pahalgam attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah. The case was initially registered following her social media posts related to the Pahalgam incident. Neha Singh Rathore had approached the Allahabad High Court seeking anticipatory bail, but her petition was rejected. Challenging this decision, she moved the Supreme Court, which has now granted her relief by imposing a temporary stay on her arrest. Following the Supreme Court order, Neha Singh Rathore stated, “The Hon’ble Supreme Court has stayed my arrest. I thank the Court for this significant relief.” The case remains under investigation, and ...

West UP Voter List Shakeup: SIR Review Alters Political Equations, Ministers and MLAs Impacted

7Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

West UP Voter List Shakeup: SIR Review Alters Political Equations, Ministers and MLAs Impacted

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Uttar Pradesh has created a political stir, particularly in West UP, as party strategists and local leaders scramble to assess the impact ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Political analysts warn that the changes could disrupt established electoral equations and directly affect ministers and sitting MLAs. Major Cuts in Voter Rolls Across DistrictsIn Meerut district alone, 6,65,647 voters’ names were removed following the SIR exercise, leaving 20,34,185 registered voters. South Assembly constituency saw the highest cut with 1,54,739 names removed; this constituency is Muslim-majority and represented by MLA and Minister Somendra Tomar. BJP’s stronghold, Meerut Cantt, lost 1,49,000 voters, while Hastinapur constituency had 64,55...

Boiler Blast at Karnataka Sugar Factory Kills Two, Leaves Eight Injured

7Jan

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Karnataka, State

Boiler Blast at Karnataka Sugar Factory Kills Two, Leaves Eight Injured

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at a sugar factory in Belagavi, Karnataka, when a boiler suddenly exploded, leaving two workers dead and eight others seriously injured. All the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise, as several of the injured are in critical condition. Explosion Sends Workers Into PanicThe blast took place at the Inamdar Sugar Factory in Markumbi village around 2 PM. The sudden explosion created panic among the workers inside the factory. Ramrajan, Superintendent of Belagavi Rural District, confirmed that eight people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate care. Investigation UnderwayPolice and emergency response teams reached the site soon after th...

Jhansi Sarafa Bazaar Asks Customers to Keep Faces Uncovered Amid Rising Theft Incidents

7Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Jhansi Sarafa Bazaar Asks Customers to Keep Faces Uncovered Amid Rising Theft Incidents

In a proactive move to curb theft in jewelry shops, the Sipri Sarafa Trade Association in Jhansi has put up posters requesting customers to keep their faces uncovered while shopping. The decision comes in response to a rise in incidents of robbery and shoplifting in the area, and has received support from both the local police and residents. The posters, displayed at various shops in the Sarafa Bazaar, read: “We request customers to keep their faces uncovered while shopping inside the store.” They bear the official stamp of the Sipri Sarafa Trade Association as well as the local Sipri Bazaar police station. Shopkeepers have requested that customers refrain from entering the stores with burqas, veils, angochas, or any face-covering attire. Uday Soni, President of the Sipri Sarafa Trad...

Tej Pratap Yadav Seeks to Sweeten Bihar Politics with Makar Sankranti Invitation

7Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Tej Pratap Yadav Seeks to Sweeten Bihar Politics with Makar Sankranti Invitation

Patna, January 7, 2026: Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and supremo of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal, is set to bring a festive flavor to Bihar politics this Makar Sankranti. On Wednesday, he personally visited Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha at his official residence to extend an invitation for a curd and flattened rice (dahi-chura) feast on January 14 at his Patna residence. Tej Pratap Yadav had earlier announced in the media that the Makar Sankranti celebration would be hosted by his party, with invitations extended to all political leaders, including the Chief Minister, Governor, Deputy Chief Minister, and Leader of Opposition. “The event will be celebrated with gur, curd, and flattened rice, and everyone is invited,” Tej Pratap said, emphasizing that media person...

IAS Officer Arun Mahesh Babu’s Sudden Inspection Creates a Stir in Vadodara Municipal Corporation

7Jan

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Gujarat, State

IAS Officer Arun Mahesh Babu’s Sudden Inspection Creates a Stir in Vadodara Municipal Corporation

Vadodara, January 7, 2026: The Vadodara Municipal Commissioner, Arun Mahesh Babu, has set the town buzzing after a surprise inspection at ward offices, sending shockwaves through the entire municipal staff. His unannounced visit to the local ward offices caught many off guard, leading to a flurry of activity. Employees, who were usually taking casual breaks or stepping out for tea, scrambled to return to their desks. During the inspection, Arun Mahesh Babu didn’t just make an appearance; he demanded records from the ward officers and made it clear that negligence and absenteeism would no longer be tolerated. His direct approach has made headlines as he took the initiative to oversee the functioning of the smallest administrative units in the city, something that has never been done befo...

Nitish Government’s Major Move: Officers to Meet Public Twice a Week

7Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Government’s Major Move: Officers to Meet Public Twice a Week

Patna, January 7, 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has taken a significant step to address public grievances efficiently. All government officials responsible for resolving citizen issues have been instructed to meet the public at their offices starting January 19, 2026. The Chief Minister shared this update via social media on Wednesday, highlighting the government’s commitment to making governance more citizen-friendly. He noted that after the formation of the new state government on November 20, 2025, several key initiatives under the ‘Saat Nishchay-3’ (Seven Resolves-3) program have been implemented to ensure Bihar ranks among the most developed states in India. The seventh resolve, ‘Sabka Samman – Jeevan Aasaan’ (Respect for All – Life Made Easier), focuses on reducing every...

Pakistani National Mahira Taught in Rampur School, FIR Filed 34 Years Later

7Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Pakistani National Mahira Taught in Rampur School, FIR Filed 34 Years Later

Rampur: In an unusual case, a Pakistani woman reportedly secured a government teaching job in Rampur by concealing her true identity. She had been teaching at a primary school in Saidpur. Upon discovery of the facts, she was dismissed. Now, 34 years later, an FIR has been registered in the Ajimnagar police station regarding the matter. The case involves Farzana, also known as Mahira Akhtar, daughter of Akhtar Ali from the Atishbaz neighborhood of Rampur Kotwali. Mahira married Pakistani citizen Sibgat Ali on June 17, 1979, after which she moved to Pakistan and acquired Pakistani citizenship. She gave birth to two daughters, Alima and Furqana, while in Pakistan. Divorce and Return to India Around three years after the marriage, Mahira was divorced by her husband and returned to her...