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Tragic Fatehpur Road Accident: Newlywed Youth Dies, Wife Shocked on Seeing Husband’s Body
State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Fatehpur Road Accident: Newlywed Youth Dies, Wife Shocked on Seeing Husband’s Body

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident in Fatehpur has claimed the life of a newlywed youth, leaving his family devastated. The victim, 25-year-old Rakesh, had tied the knot just 15 days ago with Lakshmi Devi of Dingh village, Bindki Tehsil. On Tuesday evening, while returning home, he met with a fatal collision that also left two others critically injured. Accident DetailsAccording to police, Rakesh, a resident of Bhavarajpur village in the JafarGanj police jurisdiction, was riding his motorcycle around 6:30 PM on the Khajuha-Mughal road, near the Government Polytechnic College, when another bike coming from the opposite direction collided with him. Two men riding the other bike, Veerendra Singh (35) and Mohan (35) from Sohan (Eentgaon), Khaga Kotwali, were severely injured...
BMC Elections 2026: Shinde’s Shiv Sena Demands 100 Seats, NCP Excluded from Alliance; BJP’s Strategy Unveiled
Maharashtra, Politics, State

BMC Elections 2026: Shinde’s Shiv Sena Demands 100 Seats, NCP Excluded from Alliance; BJP’s Strategy Unveiled

Mumbai: Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the ruling Mahayuti alliance of BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena has begun negotiations on seat-sharing. However, Ajit Pawar’s NCP has been excluded from the alliance. Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena has reportedly staked a claim for 100 seats in the 227-seat civic body. NCP Kept Out of MahayutiThe BJP has refused to ally with Ajit Pawar’s NCP for the elections scheduled on 15 January 2026. Sources say BJP’s objections stem from NCP leader Nawab Malik’s alleged links with money laundering cases connected to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Meanwhile, BJP is in talks with the Republican Party of India (RPI), led by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, to strengthen its alliance. Winning Target for MahayutiBJP leaders, includi...
Smartwatch Helps Gwalior Hotel Manager Escape Kidnappers; Two Arrested
Madhya Pradesh, State

Smartwatch Helps Gwalior Hotel Manager Escape Kidnappers; Two Arrested

Gwalior: A hotel manager from Gwalior narrowly escaped a kidnapping incident thanks to a smartwatch that helped him alert his family and the police. Saurabh Sharma, 25, who works as a hotel manager in Haridwar, was recently at his hometown when he was abducted by local moneylenders over unpaid debt. Kidnapped Over Loan DisputeAccording to the police, Saurabh had borrowed ₹2.9 lakh from moneylenders Hemant Sharma alias Chhotu Tyagi and Sachin Tyagi. Although he had already repaid ₹3.2 lakh, the lenders claimed additional money through compounded interest, raising the total demand to ₹6 lakh, and threatened him. Abduction and ConfinementThe accused reportedly approached Saurabh near his home and tried to coerce him onto a motorcycle. When he refused, they forcibly took him to Sachin Ty...
Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for 8 Accused in Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case; Allegations of Blood Sample Tampering Surface
Maharashtra, State

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for 8 Accused in Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case; Allegations of Blood Sample Tampering Surface

Pune: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail petitions of eight accused in the high-profile Pune Porsche hit-and-run case, in which a speeding car collided with a two-wheeler last year in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, killing two individuals. Reports suggest the car was allegedly driven by a minor at the time of the incident. Blood Sample Tampering AllegedThe accused include the father of the minor, Vishal Agrawal, Ashish Mittal, Aditya Sood, Arunkumar Singh, Ashfaq Makandar, and two doctors from Sassoon Hospital, Dr. Ajay Tavare and Dr. Shrihari Halnor. All face allegations of tampering with the minor’s blood sample to mask the presence of alcohol. Doctors and Hospital Staff ImplicatedThe police had initially collected the minor’s blood sample at the hospital to determine alcohol...
Children Appeal to DM to Get School Holiday Amid Cold; New Video Goes Viral in Sambhal
State, Uttar Pradesh

Children Appeal to DM to Get School Holiday Amid Cold; New Video Goes Viral in Sambhal

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: A heartwarming new video from Sambhal has gone viral, showing two young girls requesting the District Magistrate (DM) for a school holiday due to the freezing cold. This comes after a previous incident in the area where children successfully raised a long-standing local issue through social media. Children Reach Out via Social MediaOn Tuesday, two girls from Ganesh Colony had climbed onto their rooftop to appeal for the removal of a high-voltage wire that had been lying unused above their home for 15 years. The wire posed a potential hazard to their family. Responding promptly, DM Dr. Rajendra Pansia instructed the electricity department to remove the abandoned wire. Viral Video Shows New AppealNow, another 14-second video has emerged online, featuring two sch...
Bomb Threats Target Ahmedabad Schools; Emails Name Home Minister Amit Shah and Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
Gujarat, State

Bomb Threats Target Ahmedabad Schools; Emails Name Home Minister Amit Shah and Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Four schools in Ahmedabad received alarming bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, prompting a swift police response. The emails reportedly specified the time of the alleged blasts, though subsequent investigations found no suspicious objects at any of the locations. Strikingly, the emails mentioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi by name. Details of the ThreatsThe affected schools include: Jebar School Maharaja Agrasen School DAV International School Zydus School The emails, received at 8:35 AM, warned that explosions could occur by 1:11 PM, extending from the schools to the Sabarmati Central Jail. The messages allegedly referenced Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently incarcerated at Sabarmati Jail. Links to Khalistani...
Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Incident Sparks Political Controversy in Bihar
Bihar, State

Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Incident Sparks Political Controversy in Bihar

Patna, Bihar: A seemingly minor gesture by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has escalated into a major political debate. During a recent event distributing appointment letters, Kumar, smiling, attempted to adjust the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor, reportedly out of a parental instinct. This act, however, has ignited heated discussions in political circles and across social media. Political Reactions and MisinterpretationsThe incident prompted a statement from Uttar Pradesh minister and Nishad Party chief Dr. Sanjay Nishad, who controversially remarked, “If I touched it elsewhere, what would have happened?” His comment, too, has drawn criticism. While some viewed Kumar’s action as harmless and paternal, others consider it inappropriate. Facing backlash, Sanjay Nishad clarified that his...
Bihar’s Bhumihar Brahmin Issue: No Controversy in State Backward Classes Commission, Clarifies NBT
Bihar, State

Bihar’s Bhumihar Brahmin Issue: No Controversy in State Backward Classes Commission, Clarifies NBT

Patna, Bihar: A debate has surfaced in Bihar over whether the Bhumihar caste should be listed as Bhumihar or Bhumihar Brahmin in official records. Following the recent caste census where the community was recorded as Bhumihar, a section of the society expressed dissatisfaction. The state government has referred the matter to the State Backward Classes Commission (Savarn Aayog), but the commission maintains that policy decisions rest with the government. Two Commission Meetings Held Without ResolutionUntil now, the Savarn Commission has not taken a final decision on how to record the Bhumihar caste in official documents. Earlier, organizations representing the Bhumihar Brahmin community raised objections, asserting that the term Bhumihar Brahmin should be used to correctly reflect their ...
Who is Raja Gujjar? Haryanvi Star Supports Viral Influencer Shadab Jakati, Sparks Buzz
State, Uttar Pradesh

Who is Raja Gujjar? Haryanvi Star Supports Viral Influencer Shadab Jakati, Sparks Buzz

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Haryanvi star Raja Gujjar is currently making headlines after showing support for Shadab Jakati, the viral social media influencer and YouTuber known for the hit video “10 Rupaye Ka Biscuit Kitne Ka Hai Ji.” Shadab Jakati recently came under scrutiny in Bhopal after allegations of posting obscene comments, which led to an FIR being filed against him. After being granted bail, Shadab publicly apologized and continued to strengthen his social media presence through videos. Recently, he was spotted alongside Raja Gujjar, further fueling discussions online. Who is Raja Gujjar?Raja Gujjar is a multifaceted talent in Haryanvi music, acting, and social media, having carved a niche for himself as a singer, actor, and influencer. Born in August 1989 in Hisar, Haryana, h...
MD Drugs Factory Busted in Jhunjhunu Under Cover of Poultry Farm, Maharashtra ANC Seizes ₹100 Crore Consignment
Rajasthan, State

MD Drugs Factory Busted in Jhunjhunu Under Cover of Poultry Farm, Maharashtra ANC Seizes ₹100 Crore Consignment

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) uncovered a MD drugs manufacturing unit disguised as a poultry farm in the village of Nandka Bas, near the Jhunjhunu district headquarters. The raid led to the seizure of MD drugs, chemicals, and sophisticated machinery worth approximately ₹100 crore in the international market. According to reports, the factory had started operations just 15 days ago. The first batch of drugs was intercepted by Maharashtra ANC in Sikar, resulting in the arrest of one accused, while the mastermind remains at large. Accused Identified as Farmer Who Converted Poultry FarmThe arrested suspect, Anil (31), a resident of Nandka Bas and nephew of a former village head, is a 12th-pass farmer. Officials reveal...