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Bihar Adopts ‘Zero Tolerance’ Approach to Crime: Minister Samrat Chaudhary Pushes STF Encounters, Actions Surge 300%

14Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Adopts ‘Zero Tolerance’ Approach to Crime: Minister Samrat Chaudhary Pushes STF Encounters, Actions Surge 300%

Patna: Under Bihar’s new Nitish Kumar government, Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary has adopted a “zero tolerance” stance against crime, emphasizing what officials describe as an “encounter theory” to deal with criminals. The strategy has led to a sharp rise in police encounters compared to 2024, signaling an aggressive approach toward law and order. STF Encounters on the Rise Data indicates that Bihar’s Special Task Force (STF) has significantly increased encounters since 2025. In 2024, the STF recorded only 8 encounters, while in 2025, this number surged to 29. These operations, conducted jointly with Delhi Police in several cases, involved firing on criminals, resulting in serious injuries and, in some cases, deaths. Notably, four gangsters from Bihar were killed in an operation in R...

Stay Alert This Valentine’s Day: Vigilante Warnings in Bhopal and Sagar, Police Heighten Security

14Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Stay Alert This Valentine’s Day: Vigilante Warnings in Bhopal and Sagar, Police Heighten Security

Bhopal / Sagar: As Valentine’s Day celebrations unfolded in central India, right-wing organizations in Bhopal and Sagar staged symbolic protests to warn couples against “Western cultural influence.” The International Hindu Parishad (IHP) and Shiv Sena deployed teams to monitor parks, malls, and public spaces. Meanwhile, local police commissioners have issued strict directives to prevent lawlessness and increased patrolling in sensitive areas. Symbolic “Danda Poojan” and Threats On Friday, members of right-wing groups conducted a “Danda Poojan” (staff worship) event, which they described as a protest against the perceived moral decline associated with Valentine’s Day. IHP provincial minister Rakesh Prajapati stated that 12 teams would patrol areas including Kaliyasot Dam, Manisha Lake...

Emergency Landing Facility Inaugurated in Dibrugarh, PM Modi Calls It a Historic Day for Assam

14Feb

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Assam, State

Emergency Landing Facility Inaugurated in Dibrugarh, PM Modi Calls It a Historic Day for Assam

Guwahati / Dibrugarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam on Saturday to witness the inauguration of the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) at Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh. Describing the facility as historic for the state, PM Modi attended an aerial demonstration featuring fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters. First-of-Its-Kind in the Northeast The newly developed ELF at Dibrugarh is the first such facility in India’s northeastern states. Designed in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, it is intended to assist both military and civil aircraft in emergency landings and take-offs. This dual-use infrastructure will strengthen emergency response capabilities in the region, particularly during natural disasters or strategic operations. Designed for Critical Mission...

Indian Student Missing in California: Saketh Sreenivasaiah Last Seen in Berkeley Hills

14Feb

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Karnataka, State

Indian Student Missing in California: Saketh Sreenivasaiah Last Seen in Berkeley Hills

Bengaluru / California: A concerning case has emerged in California, USA, where 22-year-old Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah from Karnataka has been missing for the past five days. Saketh, a graduate of IIT Madras, was last seen near Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills area. Authorities and the student’s family are working closely with local law enforcement to locate him. Background Saketh, a chemical engineering graduate from IIT Madras (Class of 2025), is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Berkeley. Reports indicate that he went missing on 9 February. During a search near the campus, a backpack belonging to Saketh was found at Tilden Regional Park, containing his passport and laptop. Search Operations Underway The Indian Consula...

UP Woman’s Dramatic Escape: Leaves Snake Skin on Bed, Claims She Slept with a Snake

14Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Woman’s Dramatic Escape: Leaves Snake Skin on Bed, Claims She Slept with a Snake

Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh: In a bizarre and dramatic turn of events in a village under the Fanfud police station area of Auraiya, a 20-year-old woman ran away from home to marry her boyfriend, leaving behind a trail of rumors and shock in the village. A Filmy Escape The young woman had been in a relationship with her lover for four years. When her family arranged her marriage elsewhere, she decided to elope. Before leaving, she staged a dramatic scene by placing a snake skin, bangles, bindis, and jewelry on her bed. This act sparked wild rumors across the village, with locals claiming she had become a “nagin” (female serpent). Later, the couple legally tied the knot through a court marriage in Kanpur. The woman also recorded a video claiming that if anything happened to her husband o...

Rajasthan Police Shake-Up: Sub-Inspectors to Take Charge of Police Stations, DGP Sets Conditions

14Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Police Shake-Up: Sub-Inspectors to Take Charge of Police Stations, DGP Sets Conditions

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a major strategic shift, the Rajasthan Police have decided to allow experienced Sub-Inspectors (SIs) to take charge of police stations, addressing the acute shortage of Inspectors across the state. The directive, issued by DGP Rajeev Sharma, aims to improve law and order in peaceful regions while freeing senior officers to be deployed in sensitive areas. SIs Step Up in Peaceful Areas According to the new order, Sub-Inspectors with at least five years of active field experience can be appointed as Station In-Charge (Thana Adhikari) in low-crime areas. This move is expected to enhance operational efficiency in stations while giving capable SIs an opportunity to demonstrate leadership and field competence. Strict Eligibility Criteria Not every SI will be elig...

MP Roads Turn Expensive and Deadly: Toll Collection Doubles While Deaths from Potholes Triple

14Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Roads Turn Expensive and Deadly: Toll Collection Doubles While Deaths from Potholes Triple

Bhopal, MP: Travel on National Highways in Madhya Pradesh has become both costlier and more dangerous, according to recent data presented in Parliament. Over the past four years, toll collection on the state’s highways has doubled to ₹4,188 crore, while deaths caused by potholes have tripled to 277. MP ranks second in the country for pothole-related fatalities, after Uttar Pradesh. Toll Collection vs Road Safety In 2020–21, toll revenue in MP stood at ₹2,178.19 crore, with 96 people losing their lives due to pothole-related accidents. By 2024–25, toll collection rose to ₹4,188.15 crore, while deaths surged threefold to 277. This means that, on average, a person dies every other day due to potholes, while approximately ₹23 crore is collected in tolls every two days. Central Concern...

Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Elections, But BJP Celebrates Historic Wins

14Feb

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Politics, State, Telangana

Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Elections, But BJP Celebrates Historic Wins

Hyderabad, Telangana: Two years after returning to power in Telangana, the Congress party strengthened its hold in the municipal elections held on 11 February. Out of 116 municipalities, Congress won at least 83, and secured five out of seven municipal corporations. Despite this, the BJP is celebrating its performance as historic. BJP Highlights Its Gains BJP leaders, including MP and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, expressed jubilation on social media. Party officials argue that the results demonstrate the growing influence of the BJP in the state, despite Congress’s overall victory. Telangana BJP president N. Ramchandra Rao stated that Congress has exaggerated its success, noting that the BJP increased its vote share from 13% to 20% compared to previous municipal elections. V...

Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight from Kolkata to Shillong, Handwritten Note Found in Toilet

14Feb

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State, West Bengal

Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight from Kolkata to Shillong, Handwritten Note Found in Toilet

Kolkata: Panic erupted at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Saturday morning when a bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight bound for Shillong. The handwritten threat note was discovered by crew members in the aircraft’s toilet, prompting immediate security action. Passengers Evacuated, Aircraft Secured The flight, IndiGo 6E3074, scheduled to depart at 9:15 AM, was preparing for takeoff when crew members found the note inside the restroom compartment. Airport authorities swiftly evacuated all boarded passengers and moved the aircraft to an isolation bay for a thorough security check. Intensive Security Inspection Underway Officials confirmed that security agencies are conducting a detailed examination of the plane to ensure passenger safety. The boarding...

CM Yogi Shares Humorous Anecdotes About Former SP Education Ministers, Assembly Bursts Into Laughter

14Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Shares Humorous Anecdotes About Former SP Education Ministers, Assembly Bursts Into Laughter

Lucknow, UP: The Uttar Pradesh Assembly was filled with laughter during the Budget Session when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recounted amusing incidents involving education ministers from the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government. Mistaking History at a Commemoration CM Yogi narrated an incident from an event organized on the martyrdom day of Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil. A former SP education minister, invited as the chief guest, reportedly asked why Bismillah Khan had been executed, confusing the sitar maestro with the freedom fighter. When someone in the audience tried to correct him, the minister allegedly labeled the person a BJP supporter and dismissed the remark. “The people call this ‘Andher Nagari, Chaupat Raja’—a kingdom in disarray,” CM Yogi said. “When the audience me...