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Is Nitish Kumar’s ‘Operation Homeopathic’ Underway? Power Struggle Between Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and Bureaucracy Comes to the Fore

19Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Is Nitish Kumar’s ‘Operation Homeopathic’ Underway? Power Struggle Between Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and Bureaucracy Comes to the Fore

The absence of Revenue and Land Reforms Department Principal Secretary C.K. Anil from a key government workshop has triggered intense political speculation in Bihar, bringing to light the simmering tension between Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and the state bureaucracy. Political circles are now interpreting this episode as Chief Minister **Nitish Kumar’s subtle yet effective administrative check—often described as his “homeopathic treatment”—on assertive ministers. The controversy unfolded during the Land Reforms Public Welfare Workshop organised by the Revenue and Land Reforms Department at Gyan Bhavan, Patna. As the event progressed and Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha rose to address the gathering, the conspicuous absence of the department’s top bureaucrat ...

Is Five Greater Than Seven? Akhilesh Yadav Attacks BJP Over ‘PDA Insult’ in UP Leadership Decision

19Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Is Five Greater Than Seven? Akhilesh Yadav Attacks BJP Over ‘PDA Insult’ in UP Leadership Decision

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp political attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of deliberately insulting the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) community through its recent organisational appointments in Uttar Pradesh. The controversy erupted after the BJP appointed Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, a seven-time Member of Parliament from Maharajganj (UP), as the new UP BJP President, while a day later naming Nitin Nabin, a five-time MLA from Patna’s Bankipur constituency (Bihar), as the party’s National Working President. Taking to social media platform X, Akhilesh Yadav posed a series of pointed questions:“Which is bigger—five or seven? An MLA or an MP? A state or the Centre? A state minister or a Union minister? Then how does ...

Bihar to Develop Water Sports with Support from Madhya Pradesh: Sports Minister Shreysi Singh Meets MP CM Mohan Yadav

19Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar to Develop Water Sports with Support from Madhya Pradesh: Sports Minister Shreysi Singh Meets MP CM Mohan Yadav

Patna: In a significant move for sports development, Bihar’s Sports Minister Shreysi Singh met with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and MP Sports Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarangi to discuss collaboration in sports infrastructure, training, and knowledge sharing between the two states. The meeting also included key officials from Bihar State Sports Authority, including DG & CEO Ravindran Shankaran and Director Himanshu Singh. Mutual Cooperation for Sports DevelopmentDuring the meeting held at the MP Chief Minister’s official residence, Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed Shreysi Singh and assured full cooperation for the overall development of sports in Bihar. Discussions focused on facilitating bilateral coordination, sharing expertise, and promoting sports talent across both sta...

Bulandshahr: Gang Posing as CBI Officers Rob House in Broad Daylight

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Bulandshahr: Gang Posing as CBI Officers Rob House in Broad Daylight

Bulandshahr: In a shocking incident in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, a group of criminals posing as CBI officers carried out a daring daylight robbery, making away with valuables worth lakhs. Police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information and have launched a detailed investigation. What Happened?The incident took place in the Anupshahr area of Bulandshahr. Victim Shankar Bhagwan was at home when three to four men entered his residence, claiming to be members of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). They began questioning the family, creating a sense of authority and fear. The intruders locked the family members in a room and looted gold and silver jewelry valued at approximately ₹5 lakh. After completing the robbery, they fled the scene, leaving the family in ...

Faridabad: 22-Year-Old Shooter Allegedly Raped by Friend’s Acquaintance at Hotel

19Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Faridabad: 22-Year-Old Shooter Allegedly Raped by Friend’s Acquaintance at Hotel

Faridabad, Haryana: A disturbing case has emerged from Faridabad, where a 22-year-old shooter from Bhiwani allegedly faced sexual assault at a hotel while attending a shooting competition at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi. The shooter had come with a friend for the event. Police are currently investigating the matter. How the Incident UnfoldedAccording to reports, the shooter, a resident of a village in Bhiwani, arrived in Faridabad on Tuesday with her friend to participate in the competition. On Wednesday evening, the friend contacted an acquaintance, Gaurav, to drop them at the metro station. About thirty minutes later, Gaurav arrived with another man, Satendra. The four of them booked two rooms at a hotel in Sarai Khwaja and began a gathering in one of the rooms. Later that...

Meerut: Husband Who ‘Let’ Wife Marry Lover Now Pleads for Her Return

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut: Husband Who ‘Let’ Wife Marry Lover Now Pleads for Her Return

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A story of love, fear, and regret has emerged from Sarurpur police station area, where a man who allowed his wife to marry her lover is now approaching the police, seeking her return. The incident dates back to the night of December 7, when a local man reportedly caught his wife in a compromising situation with her lover. Shocked and fearing for his own safety, he handed both of them over to the police with the help of his family. A village panchayat was held the next day in the presence of both families. However, dissatisfied with his wife’s behavior, her own family distanced themselves from her. Marriage in a TempleFollowing the panchayat, citing fear for his life and referencing the well-known Neela Drum case in Meerut, the husband refused to stay with his w...

Kota’s 79-Ton Giant Bell Remains Stuck in Mold for Two Years, Minister Calls It a ‘Ruin’

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Kota’s 79-Ton Giant Bell Remains Stuck in Mold for Two Years, Minister Calls It a ‘Ruin’

Kota, Rajasthan: The 79-ton bell at Chambal River Front, designed to be India’s largest single-piece casting bell, has remained trapped in its mold for two years, sparking renewed political and administrative debate. Despite being cast from 13 different metals and completed in size over two years ago, the bell has yet to be removed from its mold. Minister Labels the Bell a ‘Ruin’During a visit to the Chambal River Front, UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra described the bell as a structure that may remain a “ruin” due to the lack of available technical experts to remove it. The minister also referred to the River Front project as a “white elephant”, citing monthly maintenance costs of approximately ₹1.5 crore and the search for new revenue sources. Engineers’ Vision: ‘Om’ ResonanceEngin...

AAP Dominates Doaba Region in Punjab District and Panchayat Elections

19Dec

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Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

AAP Dominates Doaba Region in Punjab District and Panchayat Elections

Chandigarh: The results of Punjab’s District Council and Block Committee elections have brought cheer to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as the party made significant inroads into the Doaba region, traditionally considered a Congress stronghold. The only exception in the entire election was Nawanshahr, where Congress managed to retain its lead. AAP Emerges as the Leading PartyVoting for 346 District Council zones across 22 districts and 2,838 Block Committee zones for 153 committees was held on December 14, with results declared on December 18. In the District Council elections, AAP secured 218 zones, while Congress won 62, Shiromani Akali Dal 46, BJP 7, and BSP 3 zones. Independent candidates claimed victories in 10 zones. In the Block Committee elections, AAP again led with 1,531 seats,...

Gonda: JCB Unearths Jar Containing 509 Silver Coins Near Temple, Suspects Flee

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Gonda: JCB Unearths Jar Containing 509 Silver Coins Near Temple, Suspects Flee

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: A routine excavation near a temple in Thakurapura village, Balpur, Kurnailganj Tehsil took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when a JCB machine struck a buried earthen jar, revealing a hoard of 509 silver coins. According to eyewitnesses, the digging was part of local construction work when the JCB’s bucket hit the jar buried in the soil. Upon unearthing it, the jar was found to contain a large number of ancient silver coins, whose design and patina suggested they were quite old. Suspects Flee With CoinsBefore the police could arrive at the scene, the temple priests, Baba Ram Das and Sanjay Baba, were distracted, and the JCB driver, along with his accomplices, took the 509 silver coins and fled. The incident drew a crowd of villagers who had gathered to witness th...

‘Nadiya Ke Paar’ Returns to Patna After 43 Years for Special Screening

19Dec

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Bihar, State

‘Nadiya Ke Paar’ Returns to Patna After 43 Years for Special Screening

When the history of Bhojpuri cinema is written, ‘Nadiya Ke Paar’ will always hold a special place. Released on October 10, 1982, this film was more than just a blockbuster—it became a cultural phenomenon. Every song from the movie became iconic, and its depiction of rural Bihar resonated deeply with audiences. Now, 43 years later, Patna will witness a special screening of this classic film. A Timeless Musical CharmThe film’s title song, “Kaun disha mein leke chala re batohiya”, sung melodiously by Hemlata and Jaspal Singh, continues to captivate listeners even today. Lyrics such as “Tang karne ka tose naata hai gujriya” are remembered for their simplicity and charm. The movie’s portrayal of village life, social dynamics, playful mischief, and commentary on dowry practices made it an unf...