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Leopard Causes Panic in Jaipur’s Civil Lines; Tranquilized and Released by Forest Department

21Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Leopard Causes Panic in Jaipur’s Civil Lines; Tranquilized and Released by Forest Department

Jaipur: Panic gripped Jaipur’s Civil Lines area on Thursday morning when a leopard entered the posh VVIP locality, raising fears among residents and schoolchildren alike. The big cat was first spotted near Lane Number 6 and later reached the official bungalow of Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat, creating widespread alarm. School Children and Residents in Shock The leopard even entered the premises of Tiny Blossom Senior Secondary School, prompting authorities to lock students inside classrooms for safety. The wild animal was seen moving from one house to another by scaling walls, keeping the neighborhood on edge for several hours. Residents expressed their concern over the incursion, questioning how a leopard could reach such a heavily secured area. Forest Department In...

BSF Soldiers’ Bravery Keeps Nation Safe: Amit Shah Highlights Heroics at ‘Sindoor Van’ in Kutch

21Nov

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Gujarat, Politics, State

BSF Soldiers’ Bravery Keeps Nation Safe: Amit Shah Highlights Heroics at ‘Sindoor Van’ in Kutch

Ahmedabad/Kutch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressed the Diamond Jubilee (Heerak Jayanti) celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Bhuj, Kutch, lauding the courage and dedication of BSF personnel. Speaking at the event, he said the BSF’s unwavering service ensures the safety of the nation and that its soldiers have set unparalleled examples of valor in all operations — from border protection to anti-terror missions and disaster relief. Commitment to BSF Families and Future Strengthening Amit Shah announced that the upcoming year will be dedicated to the families of BSF personnel, emphasizing the government’s commitment to further strengthen the force. “In the next five years, the government aims to elevate the BSF to new heights, making it one of the fastest-r...

Dehradun ONGC Chowk Accident: Chargesheet Filed After 60 Witnesses, 6 Dead in Horror Crash

21Nov

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State, Uttarakhand

Dehradun ONGC Chowk Accident: Chargesheet Filed After 60 Witnesses, 6 Dead in Horror Crash

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The horrifying ONGC Chowk accident that shook Dehradun on the night of 11 November 2024 claimed the lives of six friends and left one critically injured. After over a year, the police have filed a 500-page chargesheet in the case, citing 60 witnesses. The Tragic Incident On that fateful night, an Innova car carrying seven friends collided with a container near ONGC Chowk in the Cantonment police area. The impact was catastrophic — human bodies were strewn across the road, with severed limbs and two heads lying on the pavement, leaving onlookers traumatized. Six youths — Guneet, Kunal Kukreja, Rishabh Jain, Navya Goyal, Atul Agrawal, and Kamakshi — were killed instantly, while Siddhesh Agrawal, seated at the rear, survived but sustained severe injuries and remai...

Jharkhand Assembly Gears Up for Silver Jubilee; Raj Sinha to Receive Best Legislator Award, Somesh Soren Takes Oath

21Nov

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Jharkhand Assembly Gears Up for Silver Jubilee; Raj Sinha to Receive Best Legislator Award, Somesh Soren Takes Oath

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Newly elected Ghatsila Assembly bypoll winner Somesh Chandra Soren took the oath of office and secrecy on Friday in the chamber of Assembly Speaker Ravindranath Mahto. Following the swearing-in, his supporters and party workers welcomed him warmly in the Assembly premises. Silver Jubilee Celebrations in Full Swing The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly is preparing to celebrate its 25th Foundation Day on 22 November 2025. The grand event will include a felicitation ceremony honoring police officers and soldiers martyred in border duties and anti-Naxal operations. A cultural evening will begin at 6 PM, featuring renowned singer Roop Kumar Rathore, who will perform soulful songs. Humorists Dinesh Bawra and Ravindra Jani will entertain the audience, while local artists...

Class 6 Girl Goes Missing from School Gate in Mahoba, Found Safe in Bageshwardham

21Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Class 6 Girl Goes Missing from School Gate in Mahoba, Found Safe in Bageshwardham

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a mysterious incident, a Class 6 student went missing from her private school gate in Mahoba, triggering panic among her family. Her father alleged that a young man in a car and a teenage girl were involved in her abduction. Fortunately, the girl was later located in Bageshwardham, Madhya Pradesh, where she contacted her family and explained the situation. Sequence of Events The 11-year-old girl, a resident of Muhal, left home for school on Wednesday morning around 8 AM. She vanished mysteriously from the school gate. According to her father, the alleged abductors first took her in a car, and then placed her in a bus bound for Chhatarpur, along with the teenage girl. The car followed the bus until it reached Chhatarpur bus stand. At Chhatarpur, the abduct...

Hathras Policeman Duped by Fake ‘Supreme Court Judge’; Held at Hotel, Extorted ₹4 Lakh

21Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Hathras Policeman Duped by Fake ‘Supreme Court Judge’; Held at Hotel, Extorted ₹4 Lakh

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking case of online fraud has come to light in Hathras, where a local policeman fell victim to a sophisticated scam, allegedly losing ₹4 lakh after being lured by a person claiming to be a Supreme Court judge. How the Scam Unfolded The incident dates back to February 2, 2025. The victim, a police constable posted in Hathras court, received a Facebook Messenger call from a woman claiming her name was Aarohi. She told him she was a judge at the Supreme Court and had previously served with Delhi Police. Over three months, she established contact, gaining the policeman’s trust. On February 20, the policeman was invited to Agra, where he met a man claiming to be Aarohi’s brother, Rupa. He was allegedly given a drugged cold drink and taken to a hotel in Bha...

Brother of Barabanki BJP MLA Dinesh Rawat Dies in Road Accident on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

21Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Brother of Barabanki BJP MLA Dinesh Rawat Dies in Road Accident on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh: Tragedy struck the Rawat family on Friday morning when Mithilesh Rawat, younger brother of BJP MLA Dinesh Rawat from Haidergarh constituency, died in a severe road accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway near Saifai. Accident Details According to local reports, the incident occurred around 5:30 AM while Mithilesh was returning home from a visit to a religious site with his father. A fast-moving DCM truck collided with their car, causing a devastating impact that left the vehicle completely wrecked. The accident claimed the life of Mithilesh Rawat, aged 35, instantly. Family Background Mithilesh Rawat, the second of three brothers, was actively involved in both the family brick kiln business and regional politics. His elder brother, Dinesh Rawat, has be...

16 West Bengal Migrant Workers Detained in Odisha, Mistaken as Bangladeshis

21Nov

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Odisha, State

16 West Bengal Migrant Workers Detained in Odisha, Mistaken as Bangladeshis

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Authorities in Odisha have taken 16 migrant workers from West Bengal into custody, mistakenly identifying them as Bangladeshi nationals. All the workers are residents of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, hailing from areas such as Lalgola, Borjumla, Panditpur, and Jangipur. The Kendrapara police detained them on Tuesday night. Workers Engaged in Construction According to contractor Walid SK from Murshidabad, the workers have been working in Odisha’s construction sector for several years. On Tuesday, they were kept at a school in Kendrapara from midnight. Despite carrying valid identification documents including Aadhaar and voter ID cards, they were still taken into custody. Walid SK confirmed that he was on his way to the Kendrapara police station to secure th...

Seasonal Migration Stops in Uttarakhand’s China Border Villages This Year, Not Due to Global Warming

21Nov

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State, Uttarakhand

Seasonal Migration Stops in Uttarakhand’s China Border Villages This Year, Not Due to Global Warming

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: For the first time in years, villagers in Uttarakhand’s remote settlements along the India-China border are choosing to stay in their homes through the winter, instead of migrating to lower-altitude areas as they normally do. Traditionally, heavy snowfall, lack of electricity, and limited medical facilities forced these communities to move to safer, warmer regions during the cold months. Improved Facilities Keep Villagers at Home Officials say the primary reason for this shift is the government’s Vibrant Village Program and other local administrative initiatives. These schemes have improved roads, healthcare, electricity, employment opportunities, and tourism facilities in high-altitude villages, giving residents reasons to remain in their native homes even dur...

Rajasthan Forms Zila Parishads in 8 New Districts Ahead of Panchayat Elections

21Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Forms Zila Parishads in 8 New Districts Ahead of Panchayat Elections

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a major administrative move ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, the Rajasthan government has approved the formation of Zila Parishads in eight newly created districts. With the issuance of the official notification, the total number of Zila Parishads in the state now stands at 41, strengthening local governance and election preparedness. New Districts Get Official Recognition for Zila Parishads The notification issued by the Department of Panchayati Raj confirms the formation of Zila Parishads in the newly established districts: Deeg, Balotra, Beawar, Didwana-Kuchaman, Phalodi, Salumbar, Kotputli-Behror, and Khairthal-Tijara. Along with the creation of these new councils, the reorganization of existing Zila Parishads in older districts has also been compl...