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Congratulations, Papa!” Nishant Kumar Hugs Father Nitish After NDA’s Bihar Victory

18Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Congratulations, Papa!” Nishant Kumar Hugs Father Nitish After NDA’s Bihar Victory

“ Curated by Sudhendra Pratap Singh | Reported by Dinkar Jha | 18 November 2025, 1:20 PM Patna: The political atmosphere in Bihar is buzzing after the NDA secured a resounding victory in the state assembly elections, ensuring continued governance under the alliance. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath on 20 November at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, a heartfelt moment has captured public attention. Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, congratulated his father on the NDA’s overwhelming win, embracing him in a touching gesture that brought a smile to the Chief Minister’s face. The photograph, showing father and son dressed in coordinated attire, has gone viral on social media. Nitish Kumar wore a white kurta-pajama paired with a blue half-jacket, ...

Death Toll in Sonbhadra Mine Accident Rises to 7; Families to Get ₹20 Lakh Compensation, DM Fined ₹10,000

18Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Death Toll in Sonbhadra Mine Accident Rises to 7; Families to Get ₹20 Lakh Compensation, DM Fined ₹10,000

Sonbhadra, UP: The death toll in the tragic stone mine collapse in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to seven. The state government has announced financial assistance of ₹20 lakh for the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate of Sonbhadra has been fined ₹10,000 by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for delay in reporting illegal mining activities. The incident occurred at the Billi Markundi mining area under Obra police station, where a section of the hill collapsed on Saturday evening, trapping several laborers working below. On Monday, six more bodies were recovered from the debris, bringing the total fatalities to seven. The victims recovered on 16–17 November include Indrajeet (30), Santosh (30), Ravindra (18), Ram Khelawan (32), and Kripashankar, while Raju S...

Jaipur Turns 298: The Story Behind the Pink City and the World’s First ‘Well-Planned’ City

18Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Jaipur Turns 298: The Story Behind the Pink City and the World’s First ‘Well-Planned’ City

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and famously known as the Pink City, celebrates its 298th foundation day today. The city was established on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, with its foundation stone laid near Gangapol Gate. Over the next nine years, Jaipur underwent rapid construction, ultimately becoming the new capital, shifting from Amer in 1736, and later gaining worldwide recognition for its unique architecture and planning. Jaipur’s iconic pink color has a fascinating story. In 1876, during the visit of the Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh ordered the entire city and its fort walls to be painted pink to welcome the royal guest. Since then, Jaipur has been famously known as the Pink City, a tradition that continues to this day. Security...

Umar Ansari’s Delhi Reception: From Ikra Hasan to Kapil Sibal–Owaisi, Who Attended

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Umar Ansari’s Delhi Reception: From Ikra Hasan to Kapil Sibal–Owaisi, Who Attended

Ghazipur/Delhi: Umar Ansari, the younger son of Mukhtar Ansari, tied the knot on 15 November in a private ceremony at Ashok Lawn, Delhi. Two days later, on 17 November, a grand reception was hosted in the capital, attended by several prominent figures from politics and the legal fraternity. Notable guests included former Vice President Hamid Ansari, senior Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, MPs Ikra Hasan and Priya Saroj, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi, former MLA Irfan Solanki, and Osama Shahabuddin, son of Shababuddin. During the wedding, Umar became emotional remembering his late father Mukhtar Ansari. He showed his bride Fatima a photograph of his father on stage and sought his blessings. Fati...

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Death Toll in Sonbhadra Mine Accident Rises to 7; Families to Get ₹20 Lakh Compensation, DM Fined ₹10,000

Sonbhadra, UP: The death toll in the tragic stone mine collapse in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to seven. The state government has announced financial assistance of ₹20 lakh for the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate of Sonbhadra has been fined ₹10,000 by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for delay in reporting illegal mining activities. The incident occurred at the Billi Markundi mining area under Obra police station, where a section of the hill collapsed on Saturday evening, trapping several laborers working below. On Monday, six more bodies were recovered from the debris, bringing the total fatalities to seven. The victims recovered on 16–17 November include Indrajeet (30), Santosh (30), Ravindra (18), Ram Khelawan (32), and Kripashankar, while Raju S...

CM Yogi Adityanath Completes SIR Form Submission, Confirms Voter Credibility at Booth 223 in Gorakhpur

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath Completes SIR Form Submission, Confirms Voter Credibility at Booth 223 in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, reinforcing the credibility of the process before both ruling and opposition parties. The CM, a registered voter in the Gorakhpur Urban Assembly constituency, submitted his SIR form at Booth No. 223, located at the Kanya Primary School near Jhulelal Mandir. The Election Commission of India has been conducting the SIR process from 4 November to 4 December. On Tuesday morning, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) visited Gorakhnath Temple to provide the CM with the necessary form, which he duly filled and returned. Speaking on the occasion, CM Yogi emphasized the importance of responsible citizenship and the active participation of every voter in the electoral process. “...

UP Sees Fresh Wave of Transfers: 3 Deputy Superintendents Get New Responsibilities, 1 Transfer Cancelled

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Sees Fresh Wave of Transfers: 3 Deputy Superintendents Get New Responsibilities, 1 Transfer Cancelled

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police Department has reassigned three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) with new responsibilities. Among them, the transfer of Alok Kumar Jaiswal has been cancelled, and he has been assigned a fresh role. Meanwhile, Jitendra Kumar Pratham has been posted to the PAC in Lucknow. Under the ongoing reshuffle in the Yogi Adityanath government, transfers are being carried out at multiple levels, from IAS officers to IPS officers, including several positions within the police department. Alok Kumar Jaiswal’s earlier transfer from DSP, Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board to DSP, Fatehgarh, has been revoked. He will now continue as DSP at the UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board. Arun Kumar Singh Dwitiya has been appointed as the new...

8-Year-Old Anshika Steals the Spotlight at Muzaffarnagar’s Sarvkhap Mahapanchayat with Powerful Speech

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

8-Year-Old Anshika Steals the Spotlight at Muzaffarnagar’s Sarvkhap Mahapanchayat with Powerful Speech

Muzaffarnagar, UP: In a historic gathering at Sorm village, Muzaffarnagar, the three-day Sarvkhap Mahapanchayat witnessed a remarkable moment when 8-year-old Anshika delivered a speech that left the entire assembly applauding. The young girl, a third-grade student from Goyla village, addressed issues ranging from substance abuse to social media addiction, earning admiration from elders and youth alike. A Message for Society and ChildrenTaking the stage with confidence, Anshika highlighted the irony that children of today, despite being born to educated mothers, are more absorbed in Instagram reels than in meaningful pursuits. She cautioned, “If mothers make reels on social media today, tomorrow the children will follow suit. The addiction to the virtual world is the greatest harm.” S...

Kanpur Woman Scammed for ₹6.66 Lakh in ‘Delhi Terror Attack’ Cyber Fraud

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Woman Scammed for ₹6.66 Lakh in ‘Delhi Terror Attack’ Cyber Fraud

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking cybercrime incident, a Kanpur woman was duped of ₹6.66 lakh by fraudsters who exploited the fear of the recent Delhi terror car blast. The scammers called the woman, claiming her name had surfaced in connection with the attack, and threatened arrest unless she transferred money to a specified account. Modus Operandi of the Cyber Fraudsters According to police reports, the victim, Sunita Gaur, a resident of the Cantt area, received multiple threatening calls over two consecutive days following the Delhi blast. On 10 November, the caller impersonated an ATS officer, intimidating her. The next day, another caller posing as an NIA official pressured her with threats of imprisonment, claiming she was implicated in terror-related activities. Money Tr...

Youth Shut Down Liquor Shop on Premanand Maharaj’s Pilgrimage Route Following Appeal by Dhirendra Shastri

18Nov

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Uttar Pradesh

Youth Shut Down Liquor Shop on Premanand Maharaj’s Pilgrimage Route Following Appeal by Dhirendra Shastri

Mathura: A liquor shop located on the daily pilgrimage route of Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan was shut down by local youth following an appeal by Bagheshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri. The incident has gone viral on social media, highlighting the growing influence of public initiatives on community ethics. Premanand Maharaj’s Nightly PilgrimagePremanand Maharaj walks from his residence to Kunj Ashram every night at 2 AM. The liquor shop, situated along this route, had raised concerns among spiritual leaders about its presence in the path of a revered saint. Appeal Leads to ActionDhirendra Shastri had publicly requested that the shop be closed during the Sanatan Hindu Unity Pilgrimage, emphasizing that it was inappropriate for a liquor outlet to operate on the route of a re...