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Sukma Encounter: Security Forces Neutralise Three Maoists of Kistaram Area Committee in Golapalli Forest

18Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Sukma Encounter: Security Forces Neutralise Three Maoists of Kistaram Area Committee in Golapalli Forest

Raipur: In a major success against Left Wing Extremism, security forces on Thursday neutralised three Maoists, including a woman cadre, during an intense encounter in the dense forests and hilly terrain of Golapalli in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. According to official sources, the slain Maoists have been identified as members of the Kistaram Area Committee, considered an active unit of the banned CPI (Maoist). The operation marks another significant blow to the Maoist network operating in the Bastar region. Encounter During Search Operation The encounter broke out when District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were conducting a search operation following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the Golapalli police station area. As the security forces advanced...

Renowned Sculptor Ram Sutar Passes Away at 100, Nation Mourns a Legendary Artist

18Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Renowned Sculptor Ram Sutar Passes Away at 100, Nation Mourns a Legendary Artist

Noida: India’s celebrated sculptor Ram Sutar, the visionary artist behind some of the country’s most iconic monuments—including the world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity—passed away late Wednesday night at his residence in Sector 19, Noida, following a prolonged illness. He was 100 years old. With his passing, the nation has lost not just a master sculptor, but a towering figure in India’s cultural and artistic heritage. Ram Sutar had been bedridden for a long time and was unable to sit or stand due to age-related ailments. His last rites will be performed on Thursday at Sector 94, Noida. The news of his demise was confirmed by his son Anil Sutar, himself a noted sculptor who has been carrying forward his father’s artistic legacy. Architect of India’s Monumental Identity ...

Sanjay Saraogi to Assume Charge as Bihar BJP President Today in Patna

18Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Sanjay Saraogi to Assume Charge as Bihar BJP President Today in Patna

Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar is set for a significant organizational transition as Sanjay Saraogi formally takes charge as the party’s new State President on Thursday at the BJP state headquarters in Patna. The official handover of responsibilities will be carried out by the outgoing state president Dilip Jaiswal in the presence of several senior party leaders. Notably, Bihar BJP in-charge Vinod Tawde, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with a large number of party functionaries and workers, are expected to attend the ceremony. According to party sources, Saraogi will assume charge at around 12:30 pm. Spiritual Beginning Ahead of Political Responsibility Ahead of taking over the new responsibility, Sanjay Saraogi offered prayer...

Helmet or Salary: Jaipur Sub-Inspector’s Bold Road Safety Challenge Goes Viral

18Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Helmet or Salary: Jaipur Sub-Inspector’s Bold Road Safety Challenge Goes Viral

Jaipur: In an era where traffic violations have become routine and road safety rules are often ignored, a Jaipur Police sub-inspector has taken an extraordinary and inspiring step to awaken public conscience—especially among the youth. Sub-Inspector Girvar Singh Shekhawat, currently posted at Ramnagariya Police Station under the Jaipur Commissionerate, has issued an open challenge that has now gone viral on social media. His message is clear and powerful:“If anyone ever sees me riding a vehicle without a helmet or driving without a seat belt, I will give them my entire one month’s salary.” This is not just a statement—it is a commitment backed by personal accountability. A Unique Way to Promote Road Safety As part of the ongoing Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Rajasthan, SI S...

Bought for ₹5.2 Crore by RCB, Yet His Father Still Repays Loans: The Grit-Filled Rise of Mangesh Yadav

18Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bought for ₹5.2 Crore by RCB, Yet His Father Still Repays Loans: The Grit-Filled Rise of Mangesh Yadav

Chhindwara:Behind the glitter and glamour of the Indian Premier League lies a story of sacrifice that defines the journey of 23-year-old cricketer Mangesh Yadav, who will don the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) jersey next season after being bought for ₹5.2 crore. His success is not just a personal triumph, but the result of years of relentless struggle by his father, Ram Avadh Yadav, a truck driver who dared to dream big for his son. To support Mangesh’s passion for cricket, Ram Avadh took loans from friends and acquaintances, spending whatever little he earned on training fees, cricket kits, travel, and tournament expenses. Even today, despite his son’s entry into the IPL, he continues to repay those debts. “I still owe money to some people who helped us when we needed it the mos...

From a 14-Kilometre Bicycle Ride to IPL Stardom: The Inspiring Journey of Prashant Veer

18Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

From a 14-Kilometre Bicycle Ride to IPL Stardom: The Inspiring Journey of Prashant Veer

Amethi:True success is often born out of struggle, and the life of young cricketer Prashant Veer stands as a shining example of this belief. Hailing from a modest background in Amethi district, Prashant has scripted an extraordinary success story by earning a ₹14.2 crore contract in the IPL mini-auction, where he was picked up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With this, he has become one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history, sharing the record with Agra’s Kartik Sharma. Prashant’s rise is not just about money or fame—it is a story of determination, discipline, and unshakeable resolve. For years, he cycled nearly 14 kilometres every day from his village Gunjipur to the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Stadium to attend practice sessions, regardless of weather conditions. His single-min...

Sonbhadra Police Bust Fake ₹6-Crore Cough Syrup Deal, Arrest Rewarded Accused Satyam Kumar

17Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sonbhadra Police Bust Fake ₹6-Crore Cough Syrup Deal, Arrest Rewarded Accused Satyam Kumar

The controversy surrounding cough syrup misuse and illegal trade in Uttar Pradesh has taken a dramatic turn with Sonbhadra Police arresting a wanted accused carrying a reward of ₹10,000. The arrest has exposed a large-scale paper transaction involving a fake purchase worth nearly ₹6 crore of cough syrup, allegedly carried out for a profit of just ₹1 per bottle. The accused, 28-year-old Satyam Kumar, a resident of Varanasi, was arrested during a special crackdown against drug mafias. Police said he had obtained a fraudulent drug licence in the name of “Maa Kripa Medical” using forged documents and was operating an elaborate network of fake billing and financial transactions. The operation was conducted under the direction of Superintendent of Police Abhishek Verma, with a special team...

Yogi Government to Open Digital Libraries in 11,350 Gram Panchayats, Easing Path for Rural Youth to Become Officers

17Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Yogi Government to Open Digital Libraries in 11,350 Gram Panchayats, Easing Path for Rural Youth to Become Officers

In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering rural youth with modern education and competitive exam preparation facilities, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the establishment of digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats in the first phase. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the scheme seeks to bridge the urban–rural education gap and make quality learning resources accessible at the grassroots level. With this move, students in villages will no longer have to migrate to cities to prepare for civil services and other competitive examinations. Instead, they will gain access to high-quality academic content within their own gram panchayats. According to Amit Kumar Singh, Director of Panchayati Raj, digital libraries will be opened in a phased manner ...

AAP’s ‘Operation Broom’ Gathers Momentum Ahead of 2027, Delivers Major Jolt to BJP and Congress in Gujarat

17Dec

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Gujarat, State

AAP’s ‘Operation Broom’ Gathers Momentum Ahead of 2027, Delivers Major Jolt to BJP and Congress in Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), gearing up for its ambitious Mission 2027, has claimed a significant political breakthrough in Gujarat by making inroads into the strongholds of both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. In a major development on Wednesday, several leaders and workers from the two national parties joined AAP in Surat, delivering a symbolic and strategic blow to its rivals. At a time when vote counting for civic body elections is underway in Punjab, AAP’s Gujarat unit showcased its growing organisational strength by inducting leaders from BJP and Congress, particularly in Surat—considered one of BJP’s most impregnable bastions. AAP leaders said the new entrants were drawn by the party’s promise of “honest and transparent politics.” The inductions took place in ...

Dehradun Journalist Pankaj Mishra Dies: FIR Filed Against Colleague After Assault; Facebook Post Sparks Dispute

17Dec

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State, Uttarakhand

Dehradun Journalist Pankaj Mishra Dies: FIR Filed Against Colleague After Assault; Facebook Post Sparks Dispute

The case of journalist Pankaj Mishra’s death in Uttarakhand has taken a new turn. An FIR has been registered against his colleague, Amit Sehgal, on charges of assault. Following dissatisfaction with the initial post-mortem report, a second post-mortem is being conducted today by a panel of doctors. According to the complaint filed by the deceased journalist’s brother, Arvind Mishra of Alambagh, Lucknow, the Dehradun police registered a case under IPC Sections 103, 304, 333, and 352 against Amit Sehgal. Alleged Brutal Assault:Arvind Mishra alleges that on the night of December 15, Amit Sehgal, along with another individual, went to Pankaj Mishra’s rented residence in the Jakhan area of Dehradun. There, they allegedly assaulted Pankaj with the intent to kill, striking him on the chest ...