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Special Trains Launched for Holi Travel to Bihar from Delhi and Kolkata

17Feb

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Bihar, State

Special Trains Launched for Holi Travel to Bihar from Delhi and Kolkata

Sitamarhi: With the Holi festival approaching, Indian Railways has announced special trains to ease travel for passengers traveling to Bihar from Delhi and Howrah (Kolkata). The Samastipur Railway Division has issued an official e-release regarding the service, which will operate via Sitamarhi Junction. Holi, celebrated across India, is observed with a unique fervor in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Large numbers of people return to their hometowns to celebrate the festival, often traveling from distant cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. To manage the heavy passenger traffic and ensure a comfortable journey, Railways has introduced special Holi trains connecting Sitamarhi with major cities. Schedule of Holi Special Trains 1. Howrah – Raxaul Special via Sitamarhi: Train No. 0304...

At 65, She Refuses to Retire: Meet Mangala Awale, Maharashtra’s Inspiring Auto-Rickshaw Driver

17Feb

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Maharashtra, State

At 65, She Refuses to Retire: Meet Mangala Awale, Maharashtra’s Inspiring Auto-Rickshaw Driver

Pune, Maharashtra: While 60 is traditionally seen as the age of retirement, 65-year-old Mangala Awale is breaking stereotypes on the busy roads connecting Karad and Undale. Affectionately called “Mangala Aaji” by locals, she drives an auto-rickshaw every day, earning ₹500–700 daily and asserting her independence. Choosing Independence Over Dependence Mangala refused to let age or physical discomfort define her life. Widowed at a young age, she single-handedly raised four children, working tirelessly to provide them with education and stability. Today, her son works as a driver with the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), while her daughters are married. Despite age-related health issues like diabetes, she wanted to remain financially independent and contribute to ho...

Patna Judge Holds Hearing Outside Court for 90-Year-Old, Case Heard by His Car for 35 Minutes

17Feb

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Bihar, State

Patna Judge Holds Hearing Outside Court for 90-Year-Old, Case Heard by His Car for 35 Minutes

Patna: In a rare display of judicial sensitivity, a 90-year-old defendant had his case heard by CBI Special Judge Avinash Kumar outside the courtroom in Patna. The elderly accused, Jay Narayan Singh of Jamui, was physically unable to walk into the court for his 15-year-old tractor loan fraud case. To ensure justice, the judge personally came out to Singh’s car, and the hearing continued there for 35 minutes. Court Proceedings Outside the Courtroom Jay Narayan Singh, accused of defrauding UCO Bank in 2011 using forged documents to secure a tractor loan of ₹4–5 lakh, could not physically enter the courtroom due to age and infirmity. Recognizing the defendant’s limitations, Judge Avinash Kumar overrode protocol and conducted the hearing at Singh’s vehicle. During the proceedings, the ju...

Greater Noida West Food Poisoning: Over 150 Fall Sick After Consuming Buckwheat Dishes

17Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida West Food Poisoning: Over 150 Fall Sick After Consuming Buckwheat Dishes

Greater Noida: On Maha Shivratri, the consumption of dishes made from buckwheat flour (kuttu atta) turned hazardous for residents of Greater Noida West. More than 150 people from seven housing societies fell ill after eating pakoras and puris made from the flour. Victims experienced sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, prompting urgent hospitalization. Among the sick were six members of a single family. Hospitalizations and Critical Cases At Yatharth Hospital, 28 patients were admitted, including seven men, 15 women, and six children. According to Dr. Parag Agrawal of New Med Hospital, over 50 patients arrived at the emergency unit. While some were treated and discharged, more than 25 required admission, and several critical cases were placed in the ICU. Societies Affect...

Gwalior’s ‘Natwarlal’ Arrested from Jaipur: Removed GPS, Made Off with SUVs, Dumpers, and More

17Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Gwalior’s ‘Natwarlal’ Arrested from Jaipur: Removed GPS, Made Off with SUVs, Dumpers, and More

Gwalior: The Gwalior Crime Branch has arrested Himachal Sharma, a cunning fraudster involved in multi-crore vehicle scams, from Jaipur. Sharma allegedly impersonated a police officer to deceive 42 victims, seizing their expensive vehicles, including SUVs, tractors, dumpers, and trucks. He has now been sent to judicial custody following a court appearance. Impersonating a Police Subedar Himachal Sharma, a resident of Patel Nagar City Centre, had previously been caught posing as a fake subedar. In his latest scam, he dressed as a police sub-inspector to gain the trust of tour and travel operators. He rented high-value vehicles on the pretext of services and later removed their GPS devices to cover his tracks. When owners asked for vehicle return or service, Sharma refused and eventuall...

JJM Scam: ACB Launches Surgical Strike, Searches at 15 Locations Including Retired IAS Subodh Agrawal

17Feb

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Rajasthan, State

JJM Scam: ACB Launches Surgical Strike, Searches at 15 Locations Including Retired IAS Subodh Agrawal

Jaipur: In a major crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a large-scale operation in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, targeting 15 high-profile individuals, including retired IAS officer Subodh Agrawal. Searches are underway across multiple states, including Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar, and Jharkhand. At Barmer railway station, XEN Vishal Saxena was taken into custody, marking a dramatic turn in the investigation. Dramatic Arrest at Barmer The most striking moment of the operation occurred at Barmer railway station early Tuesday morning. Vishal Saxena, an XEN posted at Jodhpur PHED, had arrived at the station around 5 AM to visit the Viratra Mata temple. As soon as he alighted from the train, the ACB team, lying in wait, detained him and immediately tran...

Rohit Shetty Firing Case: How Farmer’s Son Vishnu Kushwaha Became a Gang Shooter

17Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Rohit Shetty Firing Case: How Farmer’s Son Vishnu Kushwaha Became a Gang Shooter

Agra/Mumbai, February 17, 2026: The Mumbai Crime Branch, with assistance from the Uttar Pradesh STF, raided Bijauli village in Agra and arrested Vishnu Kushwaha in connection with the recent firing incident at film director Rohit Shetty’s residence. Vishnu, the son of a local farmer, had once dreamed of joining the army, but unknown to his family, he became a shooter for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His parents are left heartbroken after his arrest. The STF team apprehended Vishnu and another individual, Dinesh, on Sunday. Dinesh was later released; he had returned home from Gujarat two days prior and works in catering. Vishnu’s father, Surajpal Kushwaha, stated that Vishnu had completed a BA and returned to the village from Delhi two months ago. “He used to spend mornings and evenings...

Mumbai Court Orders Return of Gangster Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong After 10 Years

17Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Mumbai Court Orders Return of Gangster Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong After 10 Years

Mumbai, February 17, 2026: The Special MCOCA Court in Mumbai on Friday directed that alleged gangster Kumar Krishnan Pillai be sent back to Hong Kong. The court ruled that since he has been acquitted in the three specific cases for which he was originally extradited, no further trial can be initiated against him in India without the permission of the extraditing country. Special MCOCA Court Judge Satyanarayan R. Navandar noted in the order dated February 13 that the Supreme Court has clarified that in the absence of consent from the extraditing nation, the applicant cannot be prosecuted in India for any other pending cases. As a result, the prosecution has no option but to facilitate Pillai’s return to his home country. The court also pointed out that there is no record indicating that ...

Telangana MLA T. Raja Singh Targets Owaisi Brothers, Warns of ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ in Chhindwara

17Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Telangana MLA T. Raja Singh Targets Owaisi Brothers, Warns of ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ in Chhindwara

Chhindwara, February 17, 2026: During the concluding session of the ‘Hindu Garjana Rally’ held to mark the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Telangana MLA T. Raja Singh made controversial remarks targeting Hyderabad leaders Asaduddin and Akbaruddin Owaisi. Singh referred to the Owaisi brothers using objectionable language and criticized their alleged statements regarding Tipu Sultan, branding them as anti-Hindu and accusing them of misrepresenting history. Addressing the crowd, Singh called for vigilance among youth to protect the nation, religion, and culture. He spoke against ‘Love Jihad’ and religious conversions, urging supporters to pledge to safeguard their families, faith, and country. He reiterated the demand for a ‘Jihad-free Madhya Pradesh’ and praised the stat...

Jaipur Doctors Caught Taking Bribe for Stray Dog Sterilization and Vaccination

17Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Doctors Caught Taking Bribe for Stray Dog Sterilization and Vaccination

Jaipur, February 17, 2026: In a shocking case of corruption, two municipal doctors and a computer operator in Jaipur were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding a bribe of ₹16 lakh in connection with stray dog sterilization and vaccination programs. The case revolves around a pending bill of ₹75 lakh from a private firm engaged in sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs. Dr. Yogesh Sharma of the Heritage Municipal Corporation allegedly demanded ₹12 lakh, while Dr. Rakesh Kaloria of the Greater Municipal Corporation sought ₹4 lakh in exchange for clearing the bill. Reports indicate that Dr. Rakesh even attempted to increase his monthly bribe from ₹2 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh starting January. When the firm expressed inability to pay the full amount, a compromise was re...