Saturday, July 11

State

Tribal Families Face Social Boycott in Balaghat; Access to Fields and Water Denied
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Tribal Families Face Social Boycott in Balaghat; Access to Fields and Water Denied

Balaghat (MP): Tensions have escalated in the Varud Panchayat of Katangi, Balaghat, where several tribal families have been socially ostracized after providing assistance during a local village fair. Following this, the affected families have been barred from accessing their agricultural fields and denied water from village wells, creating a climate of fear and insecurity. Background of the Conflict According to villagers, five tribal families faced restrictions imposed under the alleged name of “Rudhi Pratha Patel Government”, a local authority invoking traditional rules. Families were warned against protesting, with threats of being booked under the Tribal Act. The victims approached the district collectorate seeking impartial intervention and protection. Chhannulal Patle, a res...
Another Young Tiger Dies in MP: Found Dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve During Monitoring
Madhya Pradesh, State

Another Young Tiger Dies in MP: Found Dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve During Monitoring

Umaria (MP): The death of tigers continues to raise concern in Madhya Pradesh, famously known as the “Tiger State.” Yet again, a young tiger has been found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR). The tiger, approximately two years old, was discovered at a single location for the past two days, under constant monitoring by the reserve team, and was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon. This marks the fourth tiger death in the past two months in the reserve. Monitoring and Discovery The tiger was located in the Kusmaha area of the Pataur Range within the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Rangers had spotted the tiger sitting in a lantana patch and began surveillance from a safe distance. The team continued to monitor the animal closely until its death on Friday afternoon. At present, the g...
Record in SIR Drive: Satna BLO Completes 100% Work Ahead of Deadline, Rewarded with Free ‘Sarsi Island’ Trip
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Record in SIR Drive: Satna BLO Completes 100% Work Ahead of Deadline, Rewarded with Free ‘Sarsi Island’ Trip

Satna (MP): While many Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the state continue to cite challenges during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, one BLO from Satna district has set an inspiring benchmark in dedication and efficiency. By completing his entire assignment ahead of schedule with 100% accuracy, he has created a district record—and the administration has rewarded him with a free trip to Sarsi Island. This exceptional achievement belongs to Pradeep Singh, BLO of Booth No. 200 (Gorhai), located in Ramnagar, Maihar. Completed Verification of 477 Voters Before Deadline Under the SIR campaign, the administration had fixed 4 December as the deadline for completing detailed voter verification. Pradeep Singh was entrusted with verifying the particulars of all 477 vot...
After Stepping Down as Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar Speaks Out on RSS for the First Time; Recalls Pranab Mukherjee’s Visit to Nagpur
Madhya Pradesh, State

After Stepping Down as Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar Speaks Out on RSS for the First Time; Recalls Pranab Mukherjee’s Visit to Nagpur

Bhopal: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned from office earlier this year, addressed his first public event on Friday in the Madhya Pradesh capital. Speaking at the launch of a book written by RSS Joint General Secretary Manmohan Vaidya, Dhankhar praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and lauded its ideology and nation-building vision. Dhankhar had unexpectedly resigned from the Vice President’s post on 21 July, ahead of the completion of his term. His appearance in Bhopal marks his first major public engagement since then. Dhankhar Praises RSS Vision, Calls Book a ‘Tonic for the Mind’ At the book launch, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of India’s cultural roots, institutional unity, and civilizational self-confidence. He highlighted the significance of ...
Husband Plots Chilling Murder: Driver Killed for Laughing With His Wife, Truth Stuns Police
Madhya Pradesh, State

Husband Plots Chilling Murder: Driver Killed for Laughing With His Wife, Truth Stuns Police

In a shocking incident from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, a schoolteacher’s driver was brutally murdered after her husband grew suspicious of the friendly conversations between them. What initially appeared to be a mysterious roadside killing turned out to be a well-planned contract murder masterminded by the woman’s husband himself. Police cracked the blind murder case within just three days by scanning more than 500 CCTV footage clips, eventually uncovering an unexpected and disturbing conspiracy. The Plot Behind the Murder According to police, the victim, Deepchand Sahu, worked as a driver for a local schoolteacher, regularly picking and dropping her. His cheerful nature and light-hearted conversations with the woman made her husband, Anil Khatik, increasingly insecure and angry. B...
Uddhav Thackeray Visits Memorial Site, Confirms Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial to Be Completed by January 2027
Maharashtra, State

Uddhav Thackeray Visits Memorial Site, Confirms Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial to Be Completed by January 2027

Amid the rising political heat ahead of Maharashtra’s local body elections, the state government surprised many by reappointing Uddhav Thackeray as the Chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Public Trust. After taking charge, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief has become active and personally reviewed the progress of the memorial at Shivaji Park. Memorial to Be Ready for Public in 2027 Speaking after the site visit, Uddhav Thackeray announced that the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial is expected to be completed by January 2027, coinciding with the 100th birth anniversary of the late Shiv Sena founder. Earlier this month, the Maharashtra government reconstituted the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Public Trust and reinstated Uddhav as its Chairman. The move drew significant...
Justice After 9 Years: Court Sends Six Members of One Family to Life Imprisonment for Murder of 70-Year-Old Man
Rajasthan, State

Justice After 9 Years: Court Sends Six Members of One Family to Life Imprisonment for Murder of 70-Year-Old Man

In a major judgment delivered nine years after the crime, a Hanumangarh court has sentenced six members of the same family to life imprisonment for the murder of 70-year-old Bhagwan Singh. The verdict, passed by ADJ-II Latika Deepak Parashar, has drawn significant attention across the region. Court Finds All Six Accused Guilty of Brutal Murder The case dates back to 2016, when Bhagwan Singh, a resident of Chandoorwali, was killed following a violent dispute. His brother, Khajan Singh, lodged the complaint at Tibbi Police Station, alleging that the accused—Bagga Singh, Makkhan Singh, Mangal Singh, Surendra alias Bittu, another Mangal Singh, and Kashmiro (wife of Bagga Singh)—attacked the elderly man with fatal blows to the head. After years of hearings and evidence examination, the...
A Wedding Like No Other: Bride Met with Accident Before Rituals, Groom Marries Her Inside Kochi Hospital
Kerala, State

A Wedding Like No Other: Bride Met with Accident Before Rituals, Groom Marries Her Inside Kochi Hospital

Kochi witnessed an extraordinary wedding on Friday when a bride, who was severely injured in a road accident just hours before her ceremony, was married inside a hospital’s emergency department. Determined to honour the auspicious date and the couple’s long-awaited union, both families turned the hospital into an unexpected wedding venue. Auspicious Muhurat, Unshaken Commitment The bride and groom, along with their families, decided that the marriage must take place on the scheduled day despite the crisis. The wedding was solemnised inside the VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, where medical staff and a handful of close relatives stood witness to this rare and heartwarming moment. There were no decorations, no music, and no traditional celebrations—only love, courage, and a deep sen...
‘Divorce Is Not a Victory, Only the End of Expectations’: Delhi High Court’s Remark While Granting Divorce
DELHI (national capital territory), State

‘Divorce Is Not a Victory, Only the End of Expectations’: Delhi High Court’s Remark While Granting Divorce

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the rising bitterness in matrimonial disputes, stating that the dissolution of a marriage is not a triumph for either spouse but merely a legal acknowledgement that the relationship has reached a point of no return. Court Observes: Matrimonial Litigation Leaves Deep Emotional Scars While allowing a man’s plea for divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty, the court noted that matrimonial cases often inflict “deep emotional wounds” on both sides. “A broken marriage is not a victory of one party over the other. It is simply a legal recognition that the relationship cannot be revived,” the bench remarked, urging both parties to maintain dignity in all future interactions and proceedings. Background: Marriage Beyond Repair The divis...
Delhi High Court Rejects Plea of Red Fort Blast Accused Seeking Meeting With Lawyer at NIA HQ
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi High Court Rejects Plea of Red Fort Blast Accused Seeking Meeting With Lawyer at NIA HQ

The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to pass an immediate order allowing Jaseer Bilal Wani, a co-accused in the Red Fort blast case, to meet his lawyer inside the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters. Court: “Accused Is Not a Special Person; Procedure Must Be Followed” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to entertain the plea after observing that the accused had failed to produce any trial court order rejecting his request.The court emphasised that Wani is not a special individual entitled to bypass established legal procedures. “There is a constitutional process that all of us must adhere to. If there is no rejection order, why are you before me? First, the trial court must pass a written order, then you may challenge it here,” Justice Sharma remarked when Wani’s ...