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Jaipur Police Stunned by ‘Foodie’ Thief Who Stole Bike While Thanking God
Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Police Stunned by ‘Foodie’ Thief Who Stole Bike While Thanking God

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a bizarre and almost cinematic incident in Sanganer, Jaipur, a thief managed to steal a motorcycle in a truly unusual fashion, leaving police both amazed and amused. CCTV footage shows the suspect arriving at a showroom on Goshala Road with a hot samosa in hand. For four minutes, he casually ate the snack while surveying the surroundings, seemingly blending in with other customers. However, his attention was on the parked vehicles and the people nearby—a meticulously planned reconnaissance before the crime. When the moment was right, the thief swiftly broke the bike’s lock, started it, and—astonishingly—looked up toward the sky as if offering a silent prayer of thanks before riding away. The bike belonged to Honey Madhani, a resident of Phagi, who works in mo...
Bomb Threats Shake Vadodara Schools; Police Launch Investigation
Gujarat, State

Bomb Threats Shake Vadodara Schools; Police Launch Investigation

Vadodara, Gujarat: In a shocking development, 18 schools in Vadodara have received threatening emails claiming plans to carry out bomb blasts. The emails, reportedly referencing the Khalistan group, have caused widespread alarm among students, parents, and school authorities. Some schools in Ahmedabad also reportedly received similar threats. The emails arrived shortly after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the city. Following the threats, Vadodara Police immediately evacuated the affected schools and deployed teams for thorough security checks. Initial inspections have so far found no suspicious objects, but investigations continue. Schools that received the threats include DR Amin (Vasna Road), Urmi (Sama-Savli), Nalanda (Waghodia Road), Baroda High School (Bagicha), Navayu...
ND University Initiates Research to Develop High-Yield Ramdana Variety Amid Rising Temple Demand
State, Uttar Pradesh

ND University Initiates Research to Develop High-Yield Ramdana Variety Amid Rising Temple Demand

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Responding to the increasing demand for Ramdana (Amaranth/ Rajgira) prasadam in temples, Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology (ND University) has launched a dedicated research project aimed at developing a high-yield, advanced variety of the crop. The university’s Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics is conducting the study under the Coordinated Research Network on Potential Crops, an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Scientists are targeting the development of a new variety by 2028 that combines high productivity with superior grain quality, suitable for local agro-climatic conditions. According to Dr. Vikramjeet Singh, head of the department and associate professor, Ramdana is a resilient crop tha...
Russia to Host Grand Ramlila on February 20; Russian Artists to Portray Key Roles
State, Uttar Pradesh

Russia to Host Grand Ramlila on February 20; Russian Artists to Portray Key Roles

Ayodhya / Moscow: The grandeur of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and the Diwali celebrations is set to travel beyond borders, as a spectacular Ramlila will be staged in Moscow, Russia, on February 20. Russian artists, who have previously performed in Ayodhya, will enact the epic with major roles assigned to local talent: Evgeny as Ram, Daria as Sita, Murat as Lakshman, and Dmitri as Hanuman. This cultural event draws inspiration from the famed Diwali festival in Ayodhya and is being hailed as a new chapter in India-Russia cultural relations. The Ramlila is being organized in collaboration with the Indian Embassy and the Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre (JNCC) in Moscow. The main organizer is the Indo-Russian friendship organization ‘Disha’, led by Dr. Rameshwar Singh, who emphasized that the even...
West Bengal Elections: Seat Dispute Over ISF Threatens Left Alliance, Forward Bloc Issues Warning to CPM
State, West Bengal

West Bengal Elections: Seat Dispute Over ISF Threatens Left Alliance, Forward Bloc Issues Warning to CPM

Kolkata, West Bengal: As the West Bengal Assembly elections approach, tensions are rising within the Left Front over seat-sharing negotiations with the Indian Secular Front (ISF), led by Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui of Furfura Sharif. The ISF’s demand for 45 assembly seats has sparked a dispute, particularly with the Forward Bloc, which claims several of these are its traditional constituencies. The Forward Bloc has issued a stern warning that it may exit the alliance if its own allotted seats are compromised. The ISF, despite winning just one seat in the last assembly elections and capturing only 1.35% of votes, has steadily expanded its influence. Furfura Sharif, located 40 km from Kolkata, is a major center of faith for millions of Bengali Muslims and exerts direct influence over over 2,50...
T20 World Cup: India Registers Historic Win Over Pakistan, Ishan Kishan’s Father Shares Pride and Regret
Bihar, State

T20 World Cup: India Registers Historic Win Over Pakistan, Ishan Kishan’s Father Shares Pride and Regret

Patna, Bihar: In a high-voltage T20 World Cup clash, India delivered a spectacular performance to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs, leaving millions of fans ecstatic. The star of the match was Bihar’s own Ishan Kishan, whose explosive batting set the tone for India’s commanding innings. Kishan scored a blazing 77 runs, putting immense pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers and enabling India to post a target of 176 runs. Pakistan struggled to keep up and were bowled out for just 114, handing India a historic victory. Celebrating the win at home, Kishan’s father, Pranav Pandey, expressed immense pride in his son’s performance and the team’s collective effort. “Ishan’s batting was outstanding. The team played brilliantly together, and this victory is a testament to their hard work. We ho...
Tribal ‘Dhas’ Tradition in Madhya Pradesh: Entire Village Builds a House in a Day Without Wages
Madhya Pradesh, State

Tribal ‘Dhas’ Tradition in Madhya Pradesh: Entire Village Builds a House in a Day Without Wages

Barwani, Madhya Pradesh: In the tribal regions of western Madhya Pradesh, a centuries-old tradition called ‘Dhas’ continues to demonstrate the spirit of collective labor and selfless service. Under this practice, villagers come together to assist in tasks such as house construction or crop harvesting without expecting any payment. Recently, in Kamod village, residents completed work that would normally take ten days in a single day. The tradition is prevalent among the Barela, Bhil, and Bhilala communities, symbolizing cooperation and community bonding. In Kamod, villagers united to construct the roof of Bull Singh Arya’s house, preparing the bamboo framework and laying tiles in a single day. Normally, digging the foundation, erecting wooden pillars, and completing the roofing would tak...
Bhiwadi Factory Blaze: 7 Workers Burn to Death in Horrific Fire
Rajasthan, State

Bhiwadi Factory Blaze: 7 Workers Burn to Death in Horrific Fire

Bhiwadi, Rajasthan: A devastating fire engulfed a factory in the Khushkheda industrial area of Bhiwadi on Monday morning, claiming the lives of seven workers in a gruesome incident. The victims were reportedly trapped inside the factory as flames and explosions consumed the building, leaving charred remains resembling skeletal forms. Rescue operations are ongoing for two other workers feared trapped under debris. The tragedy occurred around 10 a.m. at Plot No. G-1, 118, in a factory reportedly used for illegal firecracker manufacturing despite being officially “closed.” Eyewitnesses described a series of loud explosions that shook the surrounding industrial area, with the sound carrying to distant neighborhoods. The factory reportedly housed large stocks of gunpowder and cardboard, whic...
Who Is Bihar Cadre IAS Officer Dr. Nilesh Ramchandra Devre? Controversies Explained
Bihar, State

Who Is Bihar Cadre IAS Officer Dr. Nilesh Ramchandra Devre? Controversies Explained

Patna, Bihar: Dr. Nilesh Ramchandra Devre, a 2011-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, has recently been in the spotlight due to a high-profile charter plane controversy and questions raised in the state assembly. Currently, he serves as the Secretary of Bihar’s Tourism Department and holds additional charges as Special Secretary of the Civil Aviation Department and Managing Director of the Bihar Medical Services & Infrastructure Corporation Limited (BMSICL). Originally from Nashik, Maharashtra, Devre hails from a middle-class family; his father is a retired government official and his mother a homemaker. He completed his MBBS in Navi Mumbai before opting for a career in administrative services. Over the years, he has held key positions across Bihar, including District Magistrate o...
Former Gujarat CM Shankar Singh Vaghela: “Had We Been in BJP, Modi Might Not Have Become PM”
Gujarat, Politics, State

Former Gujarat CM Shankar Singh Vaghela: “Had We Been in BJP, Modi Might Not Have Become PM”

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Veteran politician and former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankar Singh Vaghela has made a striking statement about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise, blending candid political reflection with personal insight. At 85, Vaghela, who played a key role in shaping Gujarat’s political landscape, claimed in a recent interview that had he and his supporters been in the BJP, Modi’s path to the Chief Ministership and eventually the Prime Minister’s office might not have materialized. Vaghela, who famously rebelled against the BJP in 1995 with 47 legislators and later became Gujarat CM with Congress support, emphasized that he and his cohort operate with “self-respect” in politics. “We do not pledge our principles for personal gain. We came into public life for the people, not for...