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Several Trains in Bihar Diverted, Rescheduled; Vande Bharat and Sapt Kranti Express Among Key Services Affected

13Feb

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Bihar, State

Several Trains in Bihar Diverted, Rescheduled; Vande Bharat and Sapt Kranti Express Among Key Services Affected

Patna: Passengers travelling through Bihar will have to plan their journeys carefully as the Indian Railways has announced major changes in the routes and schedules of several important trains, including the Gorakhpur–Patna Vande Bharat Express and the Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Sapt Kranti Express. In addition, a number of passenger trains have also been cancelled temporarily. According to railway officials, these changes have been introduced due to the ongoing doubling of the Bettiah–Kumarbagh railway track and the associated non-interlocking work, which is scheduled to continue until February 18. A Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inspection for the newly doubled track is also planned on February 17, for which a special traffic block has been imposed. During this period, Bettiah ...

Kanpur Private Bank Dispute Takes New Turn: Astha Singh Mentions Suicide, Ritu Tripathi Denies Viral Video Allegations

13Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Private Bank Dispute Takes New Turn: Astha Singh Mentions Suicide, Ritu Tripathi Denies Viral Video Allegations

Kanpur: The ongoing dispute between Astha Singh and Ritu Tripathi, both employees of a private bank in Kanpur’s Panki area, has taken a serious and emotional turn. The controversy, which began after a video allegedly showing Astha Singh behaving rudely went viral on social media, is now escalating with fresh accusations and counter-claims from both sides. A new video of Astha Singh has surfaced online, in which she claims she has been deliberately defamed. Visibly distressed, Astha is heard saying that the damage done to her reputation has become unbearable. “I have been defamed. I feel like I should commit suicide now. What could be a bigger stain on my character than this?”— Astha Singh, in the viral video Astha further alleged that she has been targeted and humiliated publicl...

Patna Student Death Case: CCTV Reveals Stalking, Family Catches Suspect and Hands Him Over to Police

13Feb

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Bihar, State

Patna Student Death Case: CCTV Reveals Stalking, Family Catches Suspect and Hands Him Over to Police

Patna: A shocking case of a Class 12 student’s suspicious death in Patna’s Phulwari Sharif area has taken a dramatic turn after CCTV footage revealed that two youths were allegedly following the girl moments before the incident. The incident took place at Sumitra Heights Apartment in Harinagar, where the student had reportedly gone for coaching. Initially, the matter was described as an accident, with claims that the girl may have fallen after feeling dizzy. However, the CCTV footage has raised serious questions, indicating that the incident may not have been accidental. CCTV Footage Changes the Entire Story According to the victim’s family, the girl was being followed right from the moment she got down from an auto-rickshaw. CCTV footage installed in the apartment premises report...

Congress Alleges BJP Plot to Remove Eligible Voters from Gujarat Electoral Roll During SIR

13Feb

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Gujarat, Politics, State

Congress Alleges BJP Plot to Remove Eligible Voters from Gujarat Electoral Roll During SIR

Ahmedabad: The Congress party has raised serious concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Gujarat, alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to systematically deprive lakhs of eligible voters of their voting rights through the alleged misuse of Form-7. After the SIR process, the draft electoral roll was published, following which it was reported that around 74 lakh names were removed compared to the 2002 voter list. The Election Commission had invited claims and objections through Form-7 submissions until January 18. Congress Claims Sudden Spike in Form-7 Objections Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee President Amit Chavda claimed that till January 15, only a limited number of Form-7 applications had been received by ...

Four Die After Mistaking Dishwashing Liquid for Alcohol in Bhilwara

13Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Four Die After Mistaking Dishwashing Liquid for Alcohol in Bhilwara

Bhilwara (Rajasthan): A heartbreaking incident has been reported from Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, where four people, including a woman, lost their lives after allegedly consuming dishwashing liquid, mistaking it for alcohol. The tragic घटना took place in Aloli village under the Gangapur police station area. According to preliminary information, the victims had recently worked at a wedding function, where they were engaged in washing utensils on a contract basis. After the ceremony concluded, they reportedly brought home the utensil-cleaning liquid used during the event. Later, assuming it to be liquor, they consumed it. Soon after drinking the liquid, their health deteriorated rapidly. Three of them were rushed to the Gangapur hospital late at night, where they died during treatme...

Lucknow Municipal Corporation Tax Inspector Goes Missing During Duty; Mobile Switched Off for 48 Hours

13Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Municipal Corporation Tax Inspector Goes Missing During Duty; Mobile Switched Off for 48 Hours

Lucknow: In a concerning incident, Ashish Kushwaha, a tax inspector posted in Zone-6 of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. His family has reported that his mobile phone has remained switched off for the past 48 hours, raising fears of an untoward incident. A missing complaint has been lodged at Gudamba police station. According to officials, Ashish Kushwaha had been posted at the Zone-6 office located in Thakurganj for the past eight months. He was last in contact with the zonal officer on February 10, after which all communication with him stopped. Family Expresses Fear of Foul Play The family stated that despite repeated attempts, they were unable to reach him. Concerned relatives also contacted the Zone office but failed to obtai...

Jaipur–Udaipur Vande Bharat Service Suspended Ahead of Holi; Railways Announces New Route Plan

13Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur–Udaipur Vande Bharat Service Suspended Ahead of Holi; Railways Announces New Route Plan

Jaipur: In a major decision taken just ahead of the Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced the suspension of the Jaipur–Udaipur and Udaipur–Agra Vande Bharat Express services due to low passenger occupancy. The move is being seen as a significant operational change aimed at reducing losses and improving revenue efficiency. According to railway officials, the Vande Bharat service will no longer operate between Udaipur and Jaipur from February 14, while operations on the Udaipur City–Agra route will be discontinued from February 15. The Jaipur–Udaipur–Agra Vande Bharat Express was launched in September 2023 and initially received an enthusiastic response. However, over time, the passenger load failed to meet expectations, leading to the present decision. Services Reduced Earli...

West Bengal SIR Drive Throws Up Bizarre Data: Woman “Gave Birth to Two Children Within a Month”, EC Concerned

13Feb

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State, West Bengal

West Bengal SIR Drive Throws Up Bizarre Data: Woman “Gave Birth to Two Children Within a Month”, EC Concerned

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has encountered highly unusual and questionable data during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Officials involved in the verification process have reported several cases where the birth dates mentioned in documents appear unreliable, delaying the scrutiny and verification work. The draft voter list in West Bengal is currently under the claims-and-objections stage, which is scheduled to conclude by February 21, 2026, while the final publication of the electoral roll is set for February 28. Two Children Born Within One Month According to a report, one such shocking case emerged from the Metiaburuz area in South Kolkata, where the third and fourth children...

Haridwar ‘Sadhu’ Sentenced to Two Years for Placing Stones on Railway Tracks

13Feb

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State, Telangana

Haridwar ‘Sadhu’ Sentenced to Two Years for Placing Stones on Railway Tracks

Hyderabad: A railway court has sentenced a 42-year-old man from Haridwar, identified as a ‘sadhu’, to two years of imprisonment for deliberately placing stones on railway tracks, an act that could have led to a major accident. According to South Central Railway (SCR) officials, the accused, Ramdas, placed stones at multiple locations on the Kacheguda route, posing a serious threat to passenger safety and railway property. Court Cites Serious Threat to Human Lives Ramdas was booked under Sections 153, 174C and 147 of the Railway Act, which relate to endangering passenger safety, trespassing into railway premises, and obstructing railway operations. In its order, the court observed that such actions create a grave risk to human lives and public property and must be dealt with str...

Class 12 Student Driving Swift Car in Lucknow Hit-and-Run; Girlfriend Was Also Present

13Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Class 12 Student Driving Swift Car in Lucknow Hit-and-Run; Girlfriend Was Also Present

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking hit-and-run incident was reported from the Banthra area of Lucknow on Thursday evening, where a speeding Maruti Swift car rammed into an auto-rickshaw and several pedestrians, resulting in the death of a six-year-old child and injuries to five others. The accident took place around 6 PM near the Hanuman Temple on Kanpur Road. According to preliminary information, the Swift car was being driven by a Class 12 student who was returning from his school farewell function. The student was reportedly accompanied by his girlfriend, who was also a minor. Accused Flees After Dropping Girlfriend ElsewhereSources revealed that after the accident, the student allegedly dropped his girlfriend at another location and fled from the scene. Both teenagers are said to...