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‘Mananiya’ Should Not Be Used for Bureaucrats, Allahabad High Court Questions Officials

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Mananiya’ Should Not Be Used for Bureaucrats, Allahabad High Court Questions Officials

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has raised serious questions regarding the use of the term “Mananiya” (Honourable) for bureaucrats and state government officials. The court directed the Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department to submit a personal affidavit explaining under which law or protocol officials’ names or designations are being prefixed with “Mananiya.” The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice Ajay Bhanot and Justice Garima Prasad during the hearing of a petition filed by Yogesh Sharma. The bench specifically questioned why the designation “Additional Commissioner, Appeals” is being referred to as “Mananiya Additional Commissioner, Appeals.” Court Observes Misuse in Official CorrespondenceThe court observed that this trend subtly undermines the s...

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta’s Result Reaction Video Goes Viral

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta’s Result Reaction Video Goes Viral

Jaipur: Success has a way of filling hearts with joy, and 17-year-old Geetali Gupta from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has given the perfect glimpse of this with her heartfelt reaction to the CLAT 2026 results. Geetali has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing All India Rank 1 in the CLAT 2026 exam, scoring 112.75 out of 119 marks. Her achievement is not only a matter of personal pride but also a moment of immense happiness for her family and the entire state. Viral Video Captures Emotional MomentA video capturing Geetali’s reaction has gone viral on social media. In the clip, she is seen sitting in front of her home temple, nervously checking her roll number online. When her result appears on the screen, Geetali is visibly shocked, and her face lights up with pure joy and disbel...

Bijapur: Security Forces Engage in Encounter with Naxalites; Top Maoist Leaders Surrounded, Search Operation Underway

19Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Bijapur: Security Forces Engage in Encounter with Naxalites; Top Maoist Leaders Surrounded, Search Operation Underway

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: Security forces in the Naxal-affected district of Bijapur have launched a major operation against Maoist insurgents. An encounter is currently underway in the Bhairamgarh-Indravati area, where forces have surrounded several top Naxal leaders. Following intelligence inputs regarding the presence of a significant number of Maoists in the forests and hills of the district, security personnel, including units of the Bijapur DRG, initiated a joint search operation. Both sides have exchanged fire, and the situation remains tense as forces continue to engage the insurgents. Previous Encounters and SeizuresEarlier, on Thursday, a similar encounter took place in Sukma district of Bastar, where security personnel killed three Naxalites, including a woman. During the sear...

Agra: Former GST Commissioner’s Son Abhishek Exposed as Major Fraudster, Defrauds Multiple Jewelers

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Agra: Former GST Commissioner’s Son Abhishek Exposed as Major Fraudster, Defrauds Multiple Jewelers

Agra: Abhishek, son of former GST Commissioner Kumod Mathur and resident of New Friends Colony, Delhi, has been revealed as a major fraudster involved in cheating jewelers across several districts, including Agra, Mathura, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Following complaints filed in Agra, police investigations have uncovered that Abhishek’s scams may have caused losses exceeding ₹1 crore. Fraudulent Modus OperandiAccording to police, Abhishek would contact jewelers through a known intermediary and visit showrooms to purchase jewelry. He would pay with fake cheques or delay payments. Eight months ago, he allegedly acquired a gold chain from a showroom owner but never made the payment. On 17 December, a fraud case was registered at Hariparvat Police Station against the former GST Commissio...

Bihar: Muslim Organizations Demand ₹50 Lakh Compensation in Nawada Lynching Case; Imarat-e-Sharia Supports the Move

19Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Muslim Organizations Demand ₹50 Lakh Compensation in Nawada Lynching Case; Imarat-e-Sharia Supports the Move

Nawada: Muslim organizations in Bihar have strongly raised their voices following the lynching of Mohammad Athar Hussain in Nawada district. They are demanding compensation for the victim’s family, along with government job support for his wife and educational and healthcare assistance for his children. The demand has also received backing from Imarat-e-Sharia. According to reports, Hussain, a clothing vendor, was brutally attacked on December 5 in Bhatta village. Eyewitnesses stated that his identity was confirmed before the assault by asking for his name. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on December 12. Demands for Justice and CompensationAddressing a press conference in Phulwarisharif, Mufti Mohammad Saeedul Rahman Qasmi, Nazim of Imarat-e-Sharia, described ...

Rajasthan Education Minister Praises MGNREGA Women’s Cooking, Jokes About Training His Wife

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Education Minister Praises MGNREGA Women’s Cooking, Jokes About Training His Wife

Kota: Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar’s visit to a MGNREGA worksite in Kota’s Ramganj Mandi assembly area turned into a delightful interaction with women workers, showcasing a lighter and relatable side of the minister. During the visit, Minister Dilawar sat down to share a meal with the women laborers and praised the home-cooked food they had prepared. So impressed was he with the taste that he humorously suggested that his wife should also learn to cook such delicious meals. He even asked the women how much they would charge to provide such training, making the conversation light-hearted and jovial. A video of this exchange, capturing the informal moment, has quickly gone viral on social media. Feedback on Government Schemes The minister also took t...

Religious Controversy Erupts Over Jammu & Kashmir Football Team Selection; Investigation Ordered

19Dec

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jammu and kashmir, State

Religious Controversy Erupts Over Jammu & Kashmir Football Team Selection; Investigation Ordered

Jammu: The selection of the Jammu & Kashmir football team for the Santosh Trophy 2025 has sparked a controversy over the religion of the players. Allegations of bias in the selection process, particularly favoring players from the Kashmir region over Jammu, have led to protests within the state. The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council had finalized the team for the national championship after a series of matches. However, concerns about fairness in the selection process quickly emerged, prompting the government to constitute a committee to investigate the matter. The panel has been instructed to submit its report within a week. Government Responds Amid Rising Tensions Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly defended the selection process, emphasizing that player selection was...

Rajasthan Governor Approves New Law: Night Work for Minors Below 18 Now Prohibited

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Governor Approves New Law: Night Work for Minors Below 18 Now Prohibited

Jaipur: In a significant move to safeguard the welfare of minors, the Rajasthan government has implemented a new law prohibiting night work for adolescents aged 14 to 18. The ordinance, aimed at ensuring the safety and future of young workers, has received approval from Governor Haribhau Bagade and is now officially part of state legislation. Earlier, the permissible age for restricted work hours was 12 to 15 years. With the new ordinance, the age group has been expanded to 14–18 years, ensuring stronger protection for teenage workers in restaurants, hotels, factories, and other commercial establishments. Ordinance Passed Without Legislative Session The Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, was approved by the Governor following notification is...

Digital, Determined and Defying Stereotypes: How Uttarakhand’s Gen Z Women Pradhans Are Redefining Rural Leadership

19Dec

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State, Uttarakhand

Digital, Determined and Defying Stereotypes: How Uttarakhand’s Gen Z Women Pradhans Are Redefining Rural Leadership

R In the hills of Uttarakhand—where migration has hollowed out villages and tradition has long dictated leadership—a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding. Fresh out of college, armed with degrees and smartphones, a new generation of village heads, many of them women in their early twenties, is stepping into grassroots politics with one clear mission: to rebuild their villages from within. The recent Panchayat elections in Uttarakhand marked a turning point. Several young women won seats historically dominated by older men, challenging not just age-old hierarchies but also the deeply entrenched model of the “Pradhan Pati” that has long shadowed women’s leadership. For these Gen Z leaders, the Panchayat is not a stepping stone to power or prestige—it is a conscious decision to re...

Patna High Court Seeks Detailed Data from Nitish Government on Mango and Litchi Exports from Bihar

19Dec

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Bihar, State

Patna High Court Seeks Detailed Data from Nitish Government on Mango and Litchi Exports from Bihar

The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar government to submit detailed and authentic data regarding the export of horticultural produce—particularly mangoes and litchis—from the state. The court sought clarity on the infrastructure developed so far to promote the export of these high-value fruits, which are among Bihar’s key agricultural strengths. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice and Justice Alok Kumar Pandey passed the order while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Maurya Vijay Chandra. The Bench instructed the Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, and the Director of Horticulture to place before the court the actual quantities of mangoes and litchis exported from Bihar during recent agricultural seasons. Court Questions Export Re...