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22Nov

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Rajasthan, State

‘Babu’, the Royal Elephant of Jaipur, Adds Grandeur to High-Profile Udaipur Wedding

Udaipur: The City of Lakes is once again capturing global attention as it hosts a stunning royal wedding between American billionaire businessman Rama Raju Mantena’s daughter Netra Elizabeth and groom Vamsi Gadiraju. The grand celebration, which began on 21 November and will continue until 24 November, has already welcomed high-profile guests—including Donald Trump Jr., son of the U.S. President, who arrived with his partner. But the biggest attraction of this extravagant wedding is not a celebrity—it is ‘Babu’, the famed male elephant from Jaipur, celebrated for gracing several high-profile Indian weddings, including that of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. ‘Babu’ to Lead the Groom’s Traditional Hindu Entry In accordance with Hindu customs, the groom performs the ritual of ‘Toran ...

Muskan Consumed Alcohol Daily with Sahil; Lied to Daughter Pihu After Brutal Murder of Husband

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Muskan Consumed Alcohol Daily with Sahil; Lied to Daughter Pihu After Brutal Murder of Husband

Meerut: The high-profile Saurabh Rajput murder case has once again come into sharp focus after explosive revelations surfaced during Friday’s court hearing. Cab driver Ajab Singh, testifying before District Judge Anupam Kumar, detailed the shocking behaviour of Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla immediately after the gruesome killing. Murdered Husband, Then Went on a 13-Day Himachal Tour According to the driver’s testimony, Muskan and Sahil had murdered Saurabh Rajput in the most brutal manner and went on a 13-day vacation to Shimla, Manali, and Kasol the very next day. On 4 March 2025, the cab picked them up from Delhi Chungi, beginning their leisure tour booked through Vikas Travels. Ajab Singh revealed that the couple drank alcohol every single day, partied freely, and e...

Nine Kanpur Women Linked to Terror Suspect Dr. Shaheen’s Female Wing; New Revelations on Hotel Meetings, Recruitment Tactics & Funding Trail

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Nine Kanpur Women Linked to Terror Suspect Dr. Shaheen’s Female Wing; New Revelations on Hotel Meetings, Recruitment Tactics & Funding Trail

Kanpur / New Delhi:Shocking details continue to emerge in the Delhi blast investigation involving former GSVM Medical College professor Dr. Shaheen, who allegedly headed the women’s wing of the terror outfit Jaish. Intelligence agencies have now discovered that nine young women from Kanpur were in direct contact with Dr. Shaheen and were being indoctrinated and recruited under the guise of religious outreach and financial assistance. According to sources, these women—lured with promises of money and support—were gradually integrated into the network. Following these revelations, teams from the NIA, ATS, and Intelligence Bureau have intensified searches across several sensitive areas in Kanpur, including Jajmau, Bekanganj, Chaman Ganj, Rawatpur, and Kakadeo. Female Recruitment Network...

Digvijay Singh Under Fire Again: Five Controversial Statements That Embarrassed the Congress

22Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Digvijay Singh Under Fire Again: Five Controversial Statements That Embarrassed the Congress

Bhopal:Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh, Digvijay Singh, has once again triggered a political storm—this time by questioning the encounter of notorious Naxalite Madvi Hidma in Chhattisgarh. Sharing a video of tribal activist Soni Sori claiming the encounter was “fake” and “a murder,” Singh reignited a long-running controversy surrounding his remarks that repeatedly put the Congress on the defensive. BJP Hits Back The BJP strongly criticised Singh for amplifying the video. BJP MLA from Kalapipal, Ghanshyam Chandravanshi, said that Digvijay Singh “always stands with Naxalites and terrorists” and pointed out that the Congress leader did not express even a single word of condolence for Inspector Ashish Sharma from Narsinghpur, who was martyred in the operatio...

After 80 Years, Silence to Break at Chharra Airstrip: A New Regional Aviation Hub for Eastern India

22Nov

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Jharkhand, State

After 80 Years, Silence to Break at Chharra Airstrip: A New Regional Aviation Hub for Eastern India

Purulia/Bokaro:The historic Chharra Airstrip in West Bengal’s Purulia district—silent since the end of World War II—is finally set to roar back to life. Once a strategic Allied base that witnessed the thunder of warplanes, the airstrip is now gearing up for commercial operations. This revival promises to transform Purulia, Bokaro, and the entire bordering region with new opportunities in connectivity, growth, and investment. A War-Time Legacy Ready to Rise Again Built between 1942–43 by the British administration, the Chharra Airstrip served as a major strategic hub for the U.S. Air Force during World War II. With eight taxi bays, it was capable of hosting heavy aircraft such as the B-29 Superfortress. The airfield was a key part of the historic ‘Hump Mission’, enabling the transport...

Mother of Three Murdered by Lover in Basti; Both Were Married, Relationship Pressure Turned Fatal

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Mother of Three Murdered by Lover in Basti; Both Were Married, Relationship Pressure Turned Fatal

Basti / Siddharthnagar:Preeti Maurya, a 30-year-old mother of three from Siddharthnagar, was brutally murdered by her lover Dilip Agrahari after she pressured him to marry her. Both Preeti and Dilip were already married. According to police, their illicit relationship had been going on for a long time, and Preeti had recently begun insisting that Dilip leave his wife and marry her. When he refused, she allegedly threatened to send him to jail. Seeing Preeti as a “threat,” Dilip planned to eliminate her. On the evening of November 19, he called her to meet him in Basti’s Rudhauli area and attacked her with a knife, leaving her dead on the spot before fleeing. Relationship Began in Siddharthnagar Preeti lived with her husband, Baboolal Maurya, and their children in Indranagar Gangul...

Doctor Punished for Not Standing Before MLA; High Court Rebukes Haryana Govt, Imposes ₹50,000 Fine

22Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Doctor Punished for Not Standing Before MLA; High Court Rebukes Haryana Govt, Imposes ₹50,000 Fine

Chandigarh:The Punjab and Haryana High Court strongly criticized the Haryana government for initiating disciplinary action against a doctor who did not stand up to greet an MLA during COVID emergency duty. The court termed the action “disturbing” and imposed a ₹50,000 fine on the state government. Show-Cause Notice for Not Standing Before MLA The case pertains to Dr. Manoj, a Casualty Medical Officer posted in a government hospital under the Haryana Health Department. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, while he was attending to patients in the emergency ward, an MLA visited the hospital. When the doctor did not stand up upon the legislator’s arrival, the government issued a show-cause notice to him. Dr. Manoj clarified that he did not recognize the MLA, and there was no int...

UP Panchayat Elections: What Are the Eligibility Criteria to Become Gram Pradhan, and How Much Salary Do They Get

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Panchayat Elections: What Are the Eligibility Criteria to Become Gram Pradhan, and How Much Salary Do They Get

Lucknow:The position of Gram Pradhan in Uttar Pradesh is considered one of the most influential roles at the village level, responsible for steering development activities and implementing government schemes. As the state prepares for the next round of Panchayat elections, many are curious about the qualifications required to contest for this post and the monthly remuneration offered to village chiefs. Eligibility to Become Gram Pradhan According to the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission, the eligibility criteria are straightforward: Minimum age: 21 years Must be a registered voter of the same Gram Panchayat No mandatory educational qualification—both literate and illiterate individuals can contest as long as they fulfill basic conditions Candidate must be mentally ...

Lucknow Police Bust House-Breaking Gang; Three Arrested, Jewellery Worth ₹30 Lakh Recovered

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Police Bust House-Breaking Gang; Three Arrested, Jewellery Worth ₹30 Lakh Recovered

Lucknow:In a major breakthrough, Lucknow Police have busted a gang involved in a series of burglaries at locked houses across the city. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested three accused and recovered gold and silver jewellery worth nearly ₹30 lakh, along with cash and the car used in the crimes. Two members of the gang are still absconding. Police claim this is the same gang that carried out the high-profile burglary last month at the residence of SDM Anamika Srivastava in Madiyaon. Gang Targeted Locked Houses During Festivals During Diwali in October, several thefts were reported from different localities, with one pattern in common — all targeted houses were locked for several days. On the night of 23 October, the SDM’s house was also looted while she was posted in Fatehpur. Th...

Bihar: School Teacher Shot Dead in Sonepur, Chilling Murder Sparks Panic

22Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar: School Teacher Shot Dead in Sonepur, Chilling Murder Sparks Panic

Saran (Chhapra), Bihar:A shocking incident in Sonepur block sent waves of panic across the region on Friday evening when armed assailants shot dead a government school teacher at point-blank range. Police suspect an old personal dispute as the motive behind the killing. Teacher Shot in the Head from Close Range The victim, 40-year-old Arvind Kumar Singh alias Sanoj, a teacher at Gangajal Primary School and a resident of Khariyaka village under Pahleja police station, was returning home after school when he was ambushed near Kharika Devi Sthan. According to eyewitnesses, two unidentified criminals on a motorcycle approached him and fired a bullet directly into his head from extremely close range. Sanoj collapsed instantly. Locals rushed him to a nearby hospital, from where he was r...