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Big Verdict on Sanwaliya Seth Temple’s Crores: Court Rules ‘Treasury’ to Stay with Devotees
Chhattisgarh, State

Big Verdict on Sanwaliya Seth Temple’s Crores: Court Rules ‘Treasury’ to Stay with Devotees

Chittorgarh, Rajasthan: In a landmark ruling, the Civil Court of Chittorgarh has clarified the management of crores in donations at the famous Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Rajasthan. The court has decisively ruled that the temple’s funds cannot be diverted for political agendas or external development projects. The historic decision brings relief to devotees who had raised objections to the temple committee’s earlier plans. Background of the Dispute The controversy began in 2018, when the temple committee proposed contributing ₹18 crore from temple funds for the development of Matrikundia Tirth under a state government budget allocation. Devotees, including Madan Jain, Kailash Dad, and Shravan Tiwari, filed a public interest petition opposing the move, arguing that the temple’s funds sho...
Looting Brides’ on the Rise in UP: New Cases Surface Every Day
State, Uttar Pradesh

Looting Brides’ on the Rise in UP: New Cases Surface Every Day

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a disturbing surge in matrimonial frauds, with several reports of brides and grooms deceiving families and vanishing with their wealth shortly after the wedding. In recent times, cases of ‘looting brides and grooms’ have grabbed headlines across the state. While some claims were verified, others remain under investigation, yet one fact is clear—some individuals have turned weddings into lucrative scams. The Kajal Case: A Family Scam A striking example emerged from Mathura, where a seemingly innocent bride, Kajal, was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana. Kajal and her entire family—including her sister, brother, and parents—were involved in orchestrating the fraud. They would organize a lavish wedding using the groom’s money, stay for t...
From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar: Celebrating the Legacy of Sathya Sai Baba on His Centennial
Andhra Pradesh, State

From PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar: Celebrating the Legacy of Sathya Sai Baba on His Centennial

Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh: The birth centenary of the revered spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba will be celebrated on 23 November with great devotion and enthusiasm. Born in the small village of Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, Sathya Sai Baba dedicated his life to the spiritual upliftment of humanity, emphasizing the five core principles of truth, righteousness, peace, love, and non-violence. His ashram, Prasanthi Nilayam, remains a global center of spiritual energy and humanitarian service, attracting millions of devotees from around the world. Centenary Celebrations and Dignitaries On the occasion of his centenary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ashram at 10 AM and participated in the special events. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was also present. The P...
Without ₹10,000, Nitish Couldn’t Have Won Even 25 Seats”: Prashant Kishor Speaks Ahead of Fast
Bihar, State

Without ₹10,000, Nitish Couldn’t Have Won Even 25 Seats”: Prashant Kishor Speaks Ahead of Fast

Patna, Bihar: After the Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a heavy defeat for his party, political strategist and Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor addressed the media on Tuesday, making his first public comments since the elections. He stated clearly that he has no plans to leave Bihar and emphasized that the time for advice is over—now is the time for struggle. Prashant Kishor Blames ₹10,000 Payouts Prashant Kishor attributed the electoral success of CM Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), winning over 25 seats, to the ₹10,000 payments distributed under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme. “Had Nitish not given ₹10,000 to over 60,000 beneficiaries in each constituency, JD(U) wouldn’t have won even 25 seats,” PK said. He further highlighted that the NDA government announced scheme...
Who Shot the Coaching Teacher? Police Hunt Clues in Shocking Murder
Bihar, crime, State

Who Shot the Coaching Teacher? Police Hunt Clues in Shocking Murder

Muzaffarpur, Bihar: A coaching teacher was brutally shot dead in Muzaffarpur while returning home after teaching children in the evening. The incident has left the local community in shock, and police are urgently investigating the case. Teacher Gunned Down While Returning Home The victim, identified as Komal Kumari, was riding a bike with her brother Aditya Kumar near Tarora Bandh in the Musahari police station area on Tuesday evening. Unknown assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on her. She fell from the bike after being shot, and the attackers fled the scene before her brother could reach her. According to Aditya, the gunmen were armed with a shiny firearm. Immediate Police Response Musahari police, alerted immediately, rushed to the scene with local residents and took the...
JDU Loud on Speaker, BJP Seeks Same ‘Leverage’ Nitish Wants to Retain
Bihar, Politics, State

JDU Loud on Speaker, BJP Seeks Same ‘Leverage’ Nitish Wants to Retain

Patna, Bihar: Before the Bihar assembly elections, slogans of Nitish Kumar’s return echoed across 25–30 constituencies. Now, after the resounding NDA victory, a subtle but significant power struggle has emerged within the alliance. Observers say both JDU and BJP are seeking guarantees and leverage beyond mere trust. Post-Election Tug of War The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections delivered a bumper win for NDA, but the victory is accompanied by an internal tussle. The current debate is not about seniority but equality in authority—specifically, who will hold the Deputy Chief Minister posts and which party will control the Speaker’s chair. Analysts note that whether this demand is solely from JDU or includes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s insistence remains unclear. Resolving this requires a...
Nitish Kumar, Samrat, and Vijay Confirmed; Here’s Who Could Join the New Bihar Cabinet
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar, Samrat, and Vijay Confirmed; Here’s Who Could Join the New Bihar Cabinet

Patna, Bihar: Less than 24 hours remain before the new Bihar cabinet is officially sworn in. Tomorrow at around 11:20 AM, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with other NDA ministers, will take oath at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Here’s a look at the likely lineup and key developments. Nitish Retains CM Post, BJP Leaders Keep Deputy CM Positions In a recent JD(U)-BJP legislative meeting, it was confirmed that Nitish Kumar will continue as Bihar’s Chief Minister. The BJP has decided to retain Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha in the deputy chief minister posts without any changes. Nitish was elected JD(U) legislative party leader, while BJP’s Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha have been named legislative party leader and deputy leader, respectively. Cabinet Composition: JD(U), BJ...
Shocking Negligence at Bhind District Hospital: Woman Forced to Deliver Baby in Open, Saved by Social Worker
Madhya Pradesh, State

Shocking Negligence at Bhind District Hospital: Woman Forced to Deliver Baby in Open, Saved by Social Worker

Bhind, MP: A shocking case of medical negligence has come to light at Bhind District Hospital, exposing serious lapses in the hospital’s management and staff responsiveness. A pregnant woman, in acute labor pain, was forced to deliver her baby in the open hospital premises due to a significant delay in admission to the labor room. Thanks to the timely intervention of a local social worker, both mother and child survived the ordeal. Delay in Labor Room Admission According to reports, the woman arrived at the hospital with her family seeking medical assistance for childbirth. However, due to delays in admitting her to the labor room, she was compelled to give birth in an open area of the hospital. Onlookers reportedly did not intervene initially, highlighting a concerning lack of immed...
A Mother’s Heartfelt Plea: “Dear Daughters, Please Give ₹10 Each to Save My Child’s Life
Madhya Pradesh, State

A Mother’s Heartfelt Plea: “Dear Daughters, Please Give ₹10 Each to Save My Child’s Life

Indore, MP: In a deeply emotional appeal, a mother from Indore has reached out to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for help to save her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Anika, who is suffering from a rare and life-threatening disease. The mother has urged the CM to request all beneficiaries of the “Ladli Bahna” scheme to contribute just ₹10 each, a small amount that could collectively help fund her daughter’s critical treatment, which costs a staggering ₹9 crore. A Rare Disease Demanding Urgent Treatment Anika, daughter of Praveen Sharma from Rajgarh Byawara, has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA Type 2), an extremely rare genetic disorder. Unfortunately, this treatment is not available in India and requires specialized therapy in the United States, costing nearly ₹9 crore....
Seoni Hawala Robbery Case: DSP and Constable Among Four Arrested, Court Sends Them on Police Remand
Madhya Pradesh, State

Seoni Hawala Robbery Case: DSP and Constable Among Four Arrested, Court Sends Them on Police Remand

Seoni, MP: In a major development in the widely-publicized ₹2.96 crore Seoni Hawala robbery case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday arrested four individuals, including senior police officers and hawala operators. The court has sent all four to two days’ police remand. Key Arrests The arrested include DSP Pankaj Mishra of the Balaghat Hawk Force, Head Constable Pramod Soni of the Jabalpur Crime Branch, and two hawala operators. Among them is also a relative of CSP Pooja Pandey and an informant connected to the case. The accused were produced before the Seoni court, which approved their remand until 20 November. DSP Pankaj Mishra is considered a crucial link in the ongoing investigation. Case Background The case traces back to the night of 8–9 October, when Crime B...