Wednesday, December 24

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Woman Approaches Police in Gorakhpur, Alleges Husband Has Avoided Intimacy for 18 Months
State, Uttar Pradesh

Woman Approaches Police in Gorakhpur, Alleges Husband Has Avoided Intimacy for 18 Months

Gorakhpur: In a shocking case from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman has approached the local police, accusing her doctor husband of avoiding marital intimacy since their wedding 18 months ago. According to the complaint, the couple was married on 25 April 2024, with the bride’s family giving a dowry of ₹15 lakh in cash and other household items. The woman alleges that her husband has consistently avoided sharing the same room, always making excuses. She later discovered that he is physically incapable of having marital relations. Upon raising the issue with his family, she was allegedly subjected to physical abuse and thrown out of the house. Incident DetailsThe woman, a resident of the Gola police station area, filed the complaint along with her brother. She stated that on the wedd...
Mumbai BMC Elections: Thackeray Brothers to Announce Alliance at Noon Today, Seat-Sharing Formula Emerges
Gujarat, State

Mumbai BMC Elections: Thackeray Brothers to Announce Alliance at Noon Today, Seat-Sharing Formula Emerges

In a major political development ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray are set to formally announce their alliance today. The two cousins, who are coming together after nearly two decades, will address a joint press conference at 12 noon at Hotel Blue Sea in Mumbai. The alliance is expected to significantly alter the political equations not only in Mumbai but also across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Along with the BMC, the Thackeray brothers are likely to contest several other municipal corporation elections together. Seat-Sharing Formula According to sources, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest around 150 seats, while Raj Thackeray’...
BSP May Lose Rajya Sabha Presence: 10 Uttar Pradesh MPs to Retire in 2026, Electoral Math Favors BJP
State, Uttar Pradesh

BSP May Lose Rajya Sabha Presence: 10 Uttar Pradesh MPs to Retire in 2026, Electoral Math Favors BJP

The year 2026 could mark a historic setback for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), as Uttar Pradesh prepares for the retirement of 10 Rajya Sabha members. If current political equations remain unchanged, BSP is likely to be left without any representation in either House of Parliament, a situation that would arise after nearly 36 years. BSP Faces the Biggest Impact Among the retiring MPs is Ramji Gautam, the only BSP representative currently in Parliament. His term ends in 2026, and given the party’s extremely weak presence in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, BSP is virtually out of contention for a Rajya Sabha seat in the upcoming elections. The situation has already worsened for the party after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where BSP failed to win a single seat. With Ramji Gautam’s retir...
Rajasthan’s Tigers Set to Become Stronger: MP Tigress Brought In for Cross-Breeding at Ramgarh Vishdhari
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan’s Tigers Set to Become Stronger: MP Tigress Brought In for Cross-Breeding at Ramgarh Vishdhari

In a landmark move to strengthen the genetic base of tigers in Rajasthan, the state forest department has translocated a tigress from Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi. The initiative aims to promote cross-breeding, reduce the risk of inbreeding, and develop a healthier and more resilient tiger population in the state’s forests. India’s First Inter-State Tiger Translocation India currently has 58 tiger reserves, six of which are located in Rajasthan. However, reserves such as Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra, and Ramgarh Vishdhari have largely been home to tigers belonging to the same family lineage, primarily translocated earlier from Ranthambore. This has led to a narrowing of the genetic pool. Keeping this in mind, the Ramgarh V...
The AK-47 Officer Whose Name Strikes Fear in Criminals: The Story of ‘The Daring Cop’ Kundan Krishnan
Bihar, State

The AK-47 Officer Whose Name Strikes Fear in Criminals: The Story of ‘The Daring Cop’ Kundan Krishnan

In Bihar, where hardened criminals once claimed fear as their strongest weapon, one police officer emerged as fear itself. An officer whose presence alone made notorious criminals tremble, whose resolve was as firm as steel, and who never hesitated to respond to bullets with bullets. That officer is IPS Kundan Krishnan, recently promoted to the rank of Director General (DG)—a rise earned through courage, grit, and an uncompromising stand against crime. Roots in Nalanda, Rise Through Merit Despite a name that sounds southern, Kundan Krishnan is a native of Nalanda district in Bihar, born on March 8, 1969. He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1993 and joined the Indian Police Service in 1994, allotted the Bihar cadre. From the very beginning, his style of policing sent a s...
IPL Cricketer Yash Dayal’s Anticipatory Bail Plea Rejected Again by Jaipur POCSO Court
Rajasthan, State

IPL Cricketer Yash Dayal’s Anticipatory Bail Plea Rejected Again by Jaipur POCSO Court

In a major setback for IPL cricketer Yash Dayal, a special POCSO court in Jaipur has once again rejected his anticipatory bail application in a case involving allegations of sexual assault on a minor. The court cited the serious nature of the charges and refused to grant any relief to the accused. The order was passed by Special POCSO Court No. 3 (Metropolitan First), Jaipur, presided over by Judge Alka Bansal, after hearing detailed arguments from both the prosecution and the defence. The court made it clear that allegations of rape involving a minor fall under grave offences, making the accused ineligible for anticipatory bail at this stage. Defence Arguments Rejected During the hearing, counsel for Yash Dayal argued that a similar case had earlier been registered against the cr...
UP Government Transfers 27 PCS Officers After IAS Reshuffle; Key Administrative Changes Announced
State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Government Transfers 27 PCS Officers After IAS Reshuffle; Key Administrative Changes Announced

Lucknow:The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has continued its administrative reshuffle, transferring 27 Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers across the state. This move comes a day after the transfer of seven IAS officers, indicating a major reorganisation in the state bureaucracy. According to official orders issued late Tuesday night, several PCS officers have been assigned new responsibilities in key administrative, judicial, and revenue positions. PCS officer Subhash Chandra Prajapati has been appointed as Controller of Examinations, Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow.Ramesh Babu, Anil Kumar, Deepak Verma, Mahipal Singh, along with several others, have also been given new postings. Key Appointments and Transfers Parman...
BJP Issues Notice to Leader Anju Bhargava for Abusive Remarks Against Visually Impaired Woman
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

BJP Issues Notice to Leader Anju Bhargava for Abusive Remarks Against Visually Impaired Woman

Jabalpur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to its Jabalpur municipal vice-president, Anju Bhargava, following a public outcry over a viral video showing her verbally abusing a visually impaired woman inside a church. The party has sought a written explanation from Bhargava within seven days, warning of disciplinary action. The controversy erupted after a video circulated widely on social media, in which Bhargava is seen arguing aggressively with a blind woman during a protest at a church in the Gorakhpur police station area of Jabalpur on December 20. The incident triggered sharp criticism and caused embarrassment for the party in Madhya Pradesh. Party Takes Disciplinary Action Jabalpur BJP district president Rajesh Sonkar issued the notice, stating ...
Over 2.4 Million Voters Removed from Electoral Rolls in Kerala After SIR; Election Commission Releases Draft List
Kerala, State

Over 2.4 Million Voters Removed from Electoral Rolls in Kerala After SIR; Election Commission Releases Draft List

Thiruvananthapuram: Following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed more than 24.08 lakh voters from Kerala’s voter list. The draft electoral roll was released on Tuesday, marking a significant update ahead of future elections. According to official data, out of a total of 27,850,855 registered voters in the state, 25,442,352 voters submitted their enumeration forms during the revision exercise. The remaining names were deleted for various verified reasons, the Election Commission said. Reasons for Deletion of Names In a detailed statement, the ECI explained that voter deletions occurred due to multiple factors. These included voters who had migrated and registered in other states or Union Terr...
“If Things Slip Out of Hand, Nothing Will Remain Under Your Control”: Bombay High Court’s Stern Warning on Mumbai Air Pollution
Maharashtra, State

“If Things Slip Out of Hand, Nothing Will Remain Under Your Control”: Bombay High Court’s Stern Warning on Mumbai Air Pollution

Mumbai: Taking a tough stand on the deteriorating air quality in the financial capital, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday strongly reprimanded the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for their failure to effectively curb rising air pollution. The court warned that unless immediate and concrete measures are taken, the situation could soon spiral out of control. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad made it clear that while the court is not opposed to development or ongoing construction activities, strict compliance with environmental norms is non-negotiable. “We are not against development, but rules must be followed. You have failed to ensure compliance,” the bench observed. During the...