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No LPG Subsidy Without KYC? Now Complete It Free from Home Using Your Mobile

19Dec

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Bihar, State

No LPG Subsidy Without KYC? Now Complete It Free from Home Using Your Mobile

In a major relief for LPG consumers and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the government has made the biometric e-KYC process simpler, faster, and completely free. Consumers can now complete their LPG subsidy KYC from home using a smartphone, eliminating the need to visit gas agencies or service centers. Under the new system, face authentication–based Aadhaar e-KYC has been enabled, allowing beneficiaries to verify their identity digitally within minutes. This move aims to ensure uninterrupted LPG subsidy benefits while enhancing transparency and preventing misuse. Complete KYC on Mobile, No Agency Visit Required According to official guidelines, LPG consumers can initiate the e-KYC process online by visiting the designated portal or by scanning the QR cod...

Satna Bribe Case: Lokayukta Catches Naib Tehsildar Red-Handed Taking ₹10,000 Bribe Inside Tehsil Office

19Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Satna Bribe Case: Lokayukta Catches Naib Tehsildar Red-Handed Taking ₹10,000 Bribe Inside Tehsil Office

In a strong action against corruption, the Lokayukta Police, Rewa, on Thursday arrested a Naib Tehsildar red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 inside the Satna tehsil office. The accused officer was caught sitting on his official chair and taking money from the complainant when the Lokayukta team swooped in and trapped him. The arrested official has been identified as Virendra Singh Jaisur, posted as Naib Tehsildar in Rampur Baghelan Tehsil of Satna district. The dramatic arrest caused panic and commotion across the tehsil premises, as officials and citizens looked on in shock. Bribe Demanded for Ancestral Land Partition According to Lokayukta officials, the case relates to the partition and mutation of ancestral land registered in the name of Chandrashekhar Singh, father ...

Pregnant Woman Slapped Inside Kerala Police Station, CCTV Exposes Brutality; CM Orders Strict Action

19Dec

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Kerala, State

Pregnant Woman Slapped Inside Kerala Police Station, CCTV Exposes Brutality; CM Orders Strict Action

Thiruvananthapuram:A shocking incident of alleged police brutality has surfaced in Kerala, where a Station House Officer (SHO) is seen pushing and slapping a pregnant woman inside a police station. The disturbing act, captured on CCTV cameras, has sparked statewide outrage and prompted Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to order strict action against the erring officials. The incident occurred in June 2024 at the Town North Police Station, but the matter resurfaced after CCTV footage recently came into the public domain. The woman seen in the video has been identified as N. J. Shyamol, while the accused officer is SHO Pratap Chandran. Woman Assaulted While Seeking Husband’s Release According to the victim, Shyamol, she had gone to the police station along with her small child to inqu...

‘Sir Tan Se Juda’ Slogan Incites Rebellion, Threatens Unity: Allahabad High Court in Strong Ruling

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Sir Tan Se Juda’ Slogan Incites Rebellion, Threatens Unity: Allahabad High Court in Strong Ruling

Prayagraj:In a significant and stern observation, the Allahabad High Court has held that the slogan “Gustakh-e-Nabi ki ek hi saza, sir tan se juda” poses a serious threat to law and order as well as the unity and integrity of India, and has the potential to incite people towards rebellion. The court made these remarks while rejecting the bail plea of an accused named Rehan, who was allegedly involved in violence that erupted on May 26, 2025, in Bihari Pur area, following a call given by Maulana Tauqeer Raza, president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (INC). During the incident, a mob of around 500 people allegedly raised the controversial slogan and engaged in violent acts. Slogan Punishable, Against Islamic Principles Too Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, while hearing the matter,...

Good News for Shekhawati: Delhi to Get Closer as Jhunjhunu–Haryana NH-11 to Be Upgraded into Four-Lane Highway

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Good News for Shekhawati: Delhi to Get Closer as Jhunjhunu–Haryana NH-11 to Be Upgraded into Four-Lane Highway

Jhunjhunu:Residents of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region are set to receive a major infrastructure boost, as the Central Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the four-laning of National Highway-11 from Jhunjhunu to the Haryana border (Pacheri). Once completed, the project will significantly reduce travel time to Delhi, making the journey faster, safer, and more comfortable for commuters, traders, farmers, and transporters. ₹2,202 Crore Project to Transform Connectivity The ambitious project will cover the stretch from Jhunjhunu through Chirawa and Singhana up to the Haryana border at Pacheri, with a total investment of ₹2,202.67 crore. After receiving clearance from the Union Road Transport Ministry, the highway is expected to redefine road connectivity between Rajasthan,...

Late-Night Liquor Party at Farmhouse Busted in Raipur, Police Detain 22 People

19Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Late-Night Liquor Party at Farmhouse Busted in Raipur, Police Detain 22 People

Raipur:In a late-night crackdown, police from the Vidhan Sabha police station area in Raipur raided a private farmhouse where an alleged liquor party was underway. During the raid, the police found 15 young men and 7 young women consuming alcohol and creating a disturbance. The incident created chaos at the spot, with some of the accused allegedly arguing and misbehaving even in the presence of the police. Loud Music and Drunken Brawl Led to Police Action The incident took place at a farmhouse located in Pirda village. According to police sources, loud music, drinking, and unruly behavior during the party caused inconvenience to local residents, who subsequently alerted the police. Acting on the complaint, a joint team of the Vidhan Sabha police and the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit reac...

Good News for Rajasthan: Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched Soon

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Good News for Rajasthan: Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched Soon

Udaipur:Rail passengers in Rajasthan may soon have another reason to celebrate. Even as Indian Railways is operating special trains for Christmas, New Year, and winter holidays, a major update has emerged regarding high-speed rail connectivity. Rajasthan is likely to get a new Vande Bharat Express, proposed to run between Udaipur and Ahmedabad (Asarva), significantly enhancing travel convenience in the Mewar and southern Rajasthan region. According to Chittorgarh MP and former Rajasthan BJP president C.P. Joshi, preparations at the railway level have already begun, and the official announcement of the Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat could be made anytime. Speaking to the media in Udaipur, Joshi said the railway authorities are working rapidly on this route, and once operational, the trai...

Sadanand Singh: The Congress Stalwart Who Dominated Bihar Politics and Took on Lalu–Nitish with Sheer Political Might

19Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Sadanand Singh: The Congress Stalwart Who Dominated Bihar Politics and Took on Lalu–Nitish with Sheer Political Might

Patna:Fearless, sharp-minded, and always politically alert—Sadanand Singh was not just a leader, but an era in Bihar politics. A senior Congress stalwart and ten-time Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Singh was known for his commanding presence, strategic acumen, and unwavering loyalty to the Congress party. His demise in 2022 marked the end of a powerful political chapter in Bihar. Despite leading a weakened Congress for long periods, Sadanand Singh repeatedly demonstrated that political strength is not merely about numbers, but about will and wisdom. From challenging Lalu Prasad Yadav’s dominance to giving Nitish Kumar unexpected political jolts, Singh proved time and again that he was a master strategist. A Record-Breaking Legislator Sadanand Singh contested elect...

Political Storm in Bengal After TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Remark on Lord Ram; BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s Silence

19Dec

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Political Storm in Bengal After TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Remark on Lord Ram; BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s Silence

A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following a statement attributed to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra, in which he allegedly claimed that Lord Ram was a Muslim. A video clip of the remark, which surfaced on Thursday, has gone viral and triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum, intensifying tensions ahead of the upcoming state elections. The video shows the Kamarhati विधायक addressing a public gathering, where he is purportedly heard making remarks about Lord Ram that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has termed as a direct insult to Hindu beliefs and traditions. The BJP has strongly condemned the statement and questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s silence, accusing her of tacitly endorsing such views. BJP Attacks TMC, Questions CM’s...

A Troubled December for YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi: From Gang Threats to ED Raids

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

A Troubled December for YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi: From Gang Threats to ED Raids

December has once again turned out to be a difficult month for well-known YouTuber and online influencer Anurag Dwivedi, as he finds himself at the center of serious legal and investigative action. After receiving alleged death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang last year, Dwivedi is now facing a major crackdown by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged illegal online betting and money laundering case. The ED has conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to Dwivedi, including premises in Unnao and Lucknow, as well as the residence of one of his relatives in Nawabganj. The searches were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are linked to an FIR registered by the West Bengal Police for cheating, forgery, and illegal bet...