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Despite 5 MLAs, Party Chooses MLC for Cabinet: Why the Legislators Missed the Chance

20Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Despite 5 MLAs, Party Chooses MLC for Cabinet: Why the Legislators Missed the Chance

Bihar Politics:In Bihar, only those who are either Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) or Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) can be appointed as ministers. Simply put, an individual must be a legislator from either house to enter the cabinet. Yet, despite one party having five elected MLAs, the ministerial berth this time went to an MLC. Santosh Suman Takes Oath — Not the MLAs At the swearing-in ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, ministers from BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM, and RLM took oath along with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who assumed office for the 10th time. Among them was Santosh Kumar Suman, who neither contested the 2025 Assembly elections nor became an MLA. He entered the cabinet again as an MLC from Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM). HAM Won 5 Sea...

Tension Between IAS Sudhansh Pant and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Led to His Sudden Recall by Centre

20Nov

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Tension Between IAS Sudhansh Pant and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Led to His Sudden Recall by Centre

Rajasthan’s administrative circles and political corridors remain abuzz after the abrupt transfer of Chief Secretary IAS Sudhansh Pant back to the Centre. The decision, executed late on 10 November, has sparked widespread speculation about growing friction between Pant and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Centre Recalls Chief Secretary Mid-Tenure Sudhansh Pant, who took charge as Rajasthan’s Chief Secretary on 1 January 2024 under central deputation, was expected to continue until his retirement in February 2027. His sudden recall—years ahead of schedule—has raised eyebrows across bureaucratic and political spheres. A late-night order instructed Pant to report to Delhi, triggering immediate activity within the state’s administrative machinery. The Centre has now appointed him as S...

Bulldozer Action Likely on Al Falah University Owner Jawad Siddiqui’s Family Property; Three Days’ Notice Issued

20Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bulldozer Action Likely on Al Falah University Owner Jawad Siddiqui’s Family Property; Three Days’ Notice Issued

The Al Falah University controversy has intensified as investigation agencies tighten their scrutiny following the Delhi blast case. University owner Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and his brother Hamood Siddiqui have already been arrested, and now their family property in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, is set to face demolition for alleged illegal construction. Three-Day Notice Issued for Demolition The Mhow Cantonment Board has issued a formal notice to the occupants and legal heirs of a residential property linked to the Siddiqui family. The notice orders the removal of the illegal structures within three days. The property belongs to the family of the late Maulana Hammad, father of Jawad Siddiqui. Cantonment Engineer H.S. Kaloya stated that the department had previously issued several directions...

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court Considering Transfer of Trial — Here’s What the Two-Judge Bench Said

20Nov

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State, West Bengal

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court Considering Transfer of Trial — Here’s What the Two-Judge Bench Said

The Supreme Court is examining the possibility of transferring the high-profile RG Kar rape-murder case either to the Delhi High Court or the Calcutta High Court, citing procedural and logistical concerns. The court had taken suo motu cognizance of the case in 2024 following widespread outrage in West Bengal. ‘Case Cannot Be Heard in Fragments’ During the latest hearing, the bench observed that the Calcutta High Court is already dealing with multiple petitions related to the same incident. Because of this, the Supreme Court said the matter cannot be heard “in fragments” or split between different courts. The bench has directed senior advocate Karuna Nundy, who represents junior and senior doctors, to submit a detailed chart of all pending cases before the Calcutta High Court relat...

Saharanpur Shock: Teacher Accused of Brutally Assaulting Class 7 Student, Locking Him in a Room; Child Found Unconscious

20Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Saharanpur Shock: Teacher Accused of Brutally Assaulting Class 7 Student, Locking Him in a Room; Child Found Unconscious

A disturbing case of corporal punishment has surfaced from Saharanpur’s Chunheti village, where a Class 7 student was allegedly beaten unconscious by a schoolteacher over a minor issue. The incident has triggered widespread anger in the region, prompting police action and administrative inquiry. The Incident The incident took place on the afternoon of 10 November at the government primary school in Chunheti. During the lunch break, children were playing football on the school ground when the ball accidentally hit the teacher’s son. Enraged by this, the teacher allegedly assaulted the student mercilessly. According to the victim’s family, the teacher slapped the child repeatedly, grabbed him by the neck, dragged him across the corridor, and locked him inside a room. No one was allo...

UP Politics: SP MLA Sudhakar Singh Passes Away; Know About His Wife, Sons and Family Background

20Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Politics: SP MLA Sudhakar Singh Passes Away; Know About His Wife, Sons and Family Background

The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh was shaken on Wednesday after the sudden demise of Samajwadi Party MLA Sudhakar Singh from the Ghosi Assembly constituency in Mau district. Following complaints of severe chest pain, Singh was admitted to a private hospital in Lucknow, where he breathed his last. As soon as the news broke, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, senior leader Shivpal Singh Yadav and several other prominent politicians rushed to the hospital to pay their respects. A prominent Rajput leader, Sudhakar Singh was counted among the strong faces of the Samajwadi Party in eastern Uttar Pradesh. He enjoyed immense popularity in the region. During the Emergency, he was also jailed, and is often remembered as a Lok Rakshak Sainik. Over the years, several criminal cases were registered aga...

Rohini Acharya Breaks Ties With Family and RJD After Bihar Poll Defeat; Supporters Encourage Her as Critics Offer Advice

20Nov

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Bihar, State

Rohini Acharya Breaks Ties With Family and RJD After Bihar Poll Defeat; Supporters Encourage Her as Critics Offer Advice

Patna – The internal rift within Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family has intensified after the RJD’s heavy defeat in the Bihar elections. His daughter Rohini Acharya announced that she is severing ties with both her family and the party, alleging mistreatment by her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his close associates. Rohini also shared a new video on X and Facebook in which she is heard speaking to a Bihar-based journalist for nearly six minutes. Her voice appears strained, and during the call she angrily questions the journalist, asking:“Tell me, how many hours or how many days should a daughter stay at her parents’ home? Give me the calculation.”This remark triggered a wave of responses on social media. Support and Criticism Flood Social Media While many expressed solidarity with Rohini, ot...

Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th Time Today; PM Modi, Amit Shah Arrive in Patna

20Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th Time Today; PM Modi, Amit Shah Arrive in Patna

Patna – Bihar witnesses a historic political moment today as Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as Chief Minister for a record 10th time. The grand ceremony will take place at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan, which has been fully prepared to host top leaders of the NDA alliance. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda reached Patna late Wednesday night, where they were warmly received by party leaders. Oath Ceremony at 11:30 AM Nitish Kumar will take oath at 11:30 AM, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive at Gandhi Maidan by 11:15 AM to attend the ceremony.Though the list of ministers has not been revealed yet, the event is expected to showcase a powerful display of NDA unity following the alliance’s massive victory in Bihar. Top NDA Lea...

CBI Arrests Deputy Chief Engineer of East Central Railway in ₹98 Lakh Bribery Case

20Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

CBI Arrests Deputy Chief Engineer of East Central Railway in ₹98 Lakh Bribery Case

Hazipur, Bihar – In a major crackdown on corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Chief Engineer of the Construction Department of East Central Railway (ECR), along with three others, for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for providing undue benefits to private contractors. During extensive searches, CBI seized over ₹98.81 lakh in cash from various envelopes and packets marked with names and identifiers, indicating payments made by different individuals. Caught Red-Handed While Taking Bribe According to CBI, the Deputy Chief Engineer and Office Superintendent were caught red-handed on 17 November while accepting bribe money. The officials allegedly allowed the use of substandard construction materials in railway projects and facilitated ir...

Close Aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Builder Amit Katyal, Arrested in Gurugram for Alleged Money Laundering and Real-Estate Fraud

20Nov

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Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Close Aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Builder Amit Katyal, Arrested in Gurugram for Alleged Money Laundering and Real-Estate Fraud

In a major action linked to alleged real-estate fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Amit Katyal, a prominent builder considered close to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family. Katyal was detained under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the ED’s Gurugram regional office on Monday. A special Gurugram court has since sent him to six-day ED custody. Not the First Time Katyal Has Been Arrested Katyal had earlier been arrested in 2023 in connection with the Railway “Land-for-Jobs” scam, a case that also named Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and other family members. He was later granted bail in that matter. What Is the Current Case About? The latest case revolves around alleged fraud linked to the Krish Florence Estate project in Gurugram’s Sector ...