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Bengaluru Woman Alleges ‘Love Jihad’, Husband Converts Her, Marries, and Abandons After Birth of Daughter

12Feb

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Karnataka, State

Bengaluru Woman Alleges ‘Love Jihad’, Husband Converts Her, Marries, and Abandons After Birth of Daughter

Bengaluru, February 12, 2026: A woman from Kolkata has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru, alleging that her husband, identified as Syed Imtiaz, deceived her into a relationship, converted her to Islam, married her, and abandoned her after the birth of their daughter. The case has sparked discussions on social media, with the victim sharing her ordeal in a video that has gone viral. The woman, a Hindu from Kolkata, said she first met Imtiaz on Instagram, where he followed her and initiated a friendship. After developing a relationship, Imtiaz reportedly proposed marriage. Ignoring her family’s objections, the woman married him on July 18, 2025. She also gave birth to their daughter during the marriage. According to the complaint filed at the High Grounds Police Station, the woman ...

Jharkhand School Children to Get Free Aadhaar Biometric Updates

12Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand School Children to Get Free Aadhaar Biometric Updates

Ranchi, Feb 12, 2026: School children in Jharkhand and other parts of India will now be able to update their Aadhaar biometrics free of charge. Children turning 5 and 15 years old are entitled to a one-year window for updating their biometric data without any fees, a move expected to benefit millions of students. Free Aadhaar Updates for StudentsThe Jharkhand government has clarified that students studying in government schools between the ages of 7 and 15 will not be charged for Aadhaar updates until September 30, 2026. Earlier, children aged 5–7 and 15–17 were already exempt from fees. Shashi Ranjan, State Project Director of the Jharkhand Education Project Council, issued special instructions to all districts to ensure that biometric updates for this age group are treated as a priori...

Nitin Gadkari Holds Housewarming Ceremony for Eco-Friendly ‘Palace’ in Nagpur

12Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Nitin Gadkari Holds Housewarming Ceremony for Eco-Friendly ‘Palace’ in Nagpur

Nagpur, Feb 12, 2026: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has officially inaugurated his new residence in Nagpur, a sprawling home that has already captured public attention for its grandeur and eco-friendly design. Built on the site of his ancestral house, the new mansion, named Gadkari Wada, combines traditional architectural aesthetics with modern sustainability features. Grand Housewarming CeremonyThe housewarming ceremony, conducted with traditional puja and havan, was attended by Gadkari’s family, close friends, and relatives. Gadkari and his wife were seen performing rituals while carrying a sacred kalash and idols into the home, dressed in traditional attire. The event highlighted the blend of spiritual and cultural sensibilities that influenced the design of the residence. Architec...

BJP Expels Social Media Co-Convener Over Controversial AI Video of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

12Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

BJP Expels Social Media Co-Convener Over Controversial AI Video of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Feb 12, 2026: The BJP has removed its Social Media Co-Convener, Ron Vikas Gaurav, from the party following a controversy over an AI-generated video depicting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The video, posted on Assam BJP’s official account on February 7, showed the CM aiming a gun at members of the minority community, with the caption “Point-Blank Shot.” Video Sparks Nationwide OutcryThe video was deleted shortly after posting due to political backlash. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) filed an FIR at Dispur Police Station, alleging that the content was highly provocative and communal, with potential to disrupt social harmony. Congress MLAs Sibamoni Bora and Diganta Barman claimed the video showed the CM symbolically firing at Muslim community members and ...

Rajasthan Assembly Budget Debate Begins: Dy CM Diya Kumari Rules Out Toll-Free State Highways

12Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Assembly Budget Debate Begins: Dy CM Diya Kumari Rules Out Toll-Free State Highways

Jaipur, Feb 12, 2026: The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly commenced its budget debate on Thursday, with legislators from the ruling BJP and opposition Congress exchanging sharp arguments over state policies, employment, and the rising debt. During the Question Hour, BJP MLA Vikram Banshiwal from Sikar raised a query regarding whether light vehicles would be exempted from tolls on state highways. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari clarified the government’s position, stating that while small vehicles had previously been exempted from tolls during Vasundhara Raje’s tenure, the subsequent Congress government reinstated toll collection. She confirmed that there are currently no plans to make tolls free for vehicles on state highways. Budget Debate Highlights Budget discussion will foll...

Former UP IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur Secretly Released from Deoria Jail

12Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Former UP IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur Secretly Released from Deoria Jail

Deoria, Feb 12, 2026: Former Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Amitabh Thakur was quietly released from Deoria Jail on Wednesday evening, leaving authorities and the public unaware until after the fact. Thakur, who had been in jail since December 10, was freed following the issuance of a release order, and he left the facility with his family without attracting any attention. Background of the CaseThakur was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in a plot allocation at the Deoria Industrial Estate. In 1999, while serving as the Superintendent of Police in Deoria, he had arranged the allocation of a plant in his wife Nutan Thakur’s name. During the documentation process, the names were incorrectly recorded—Amitabh as “Ajitabh” and Nutan as “Nutan Devi.” In September 2025, a fraud ca...

Threatening Posters on Patna Streets Ahead of Valentine’s Day Spark Controversy

12Feb

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Bihar, State

Threatening Posters on Patna Streets Ahead of Valentine’s Day Spark Controversy

Patna, Feb 12, 2026: With Valentine’s Day just two days away, streets across Patna are already displaying alarming posters warning couples against public displays of affection. The posters, claiming to be from the “Hindu Shivbhawani Sena,” carry the headline: “Wherever we find couples, we will smash every corner.” The messages clearly caution that anyone caught expressing love in public parks, restaurants, or other open spaces on February 14 could face physical punishment. According to reports, the posters denounce Valentine’s Day as contrary to Indian culture and Hindu values. Similar posters have also been reported in Madhya Pradesh. Hindutva Group Issues WarningThe Hindu Shivbhawani Sena described the week leading up to Valentine’s Day—from Chocolate Day to Valentine’s Day—as prom...

Double Murder Shocks Haldwani: Young Couple Brutally Killed at Galla Mandi

12Feb

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State, Uttarakhand

Double Murder Shocks Haldwani: Young Couple Brutally Killed at Galla Mandi

Haldwani, Feb 12, 2026: A gruesome double murder at the Galla Mandi in Haldwani sent shockwaves through the city on Thursday morning. A young man and woman were found brutally killed, reportedly beaten to death with stones. Workers and traders arriving at the market in the morning were the first to discover the lifeless bodies and immediately informed the police. A large crowd soon gathered at the crime scene, forcing the authorities to take strict measures to control the situation. The local police sealed off the area for investigation. CCTV Footage Under ReviewSP City Manoj Katyal stated that the identities of the victims have not yet been confirmed. Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the Galla Mandi premises and nearby areas, along with missing persons reports from local polic...

Daughter and Lover Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Brutal Murder of Father in Bihar’s Chapra

12Feb

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Bihar, State

Daughter and Lover Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Brutal Murder of Father in Bihar’s Chapra

Chapra (Bihar): In a shocking verdict that has stirred widespread discussion across Saran district, a civil court in Chapra has sentenced a young woman and her lover to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of her own father. The court also imposed a fine of ₹25,000 on each convict. The incident, which occurred in June 2025, had sent shockwaves across the region due to the horrifying nature of the crime and the involvement of the victim’s own daughter. Victim Killed After Catching Daughter in Compromising Situation According to prosecution records and witness statements, the victim had allegedly caught his daughter Anita Kumari in an objectionable situation with her lover Rambabu Kumar, a resident of Khas Patti under Amnour police station area. The victim reportedly opposed thei...

Kanpur Lamborghini Hit-and-Run Case: Tobacco Tycoon’s Son Shivam Mishra Arrested, Several Injured

12Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Lamborghini Hit-and-Run Case: Tobacco Tycoon’s Son Shivam Mishra Arrested, Several Injured

Kanpur: In a major development in the high-profile Lamborghini hit-and-run case in Kanpur, the Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested Shivam Mishra, son of billionaire tobacco businessman KK Mishra, for allegedly driving the luxury car that injured multiple people on the city’s VIP Road. After undergoing a medical examination, Shivam Mishra was produced before the court. Police officials confirmed that he has been taken into custody following evidence indicating his involvement in the incident. Incident Took Place Near Rave 3 Mall The accident occurred on February 8, near Rave 3 Mall on VIP Road, when a speeding Lamborghini first rammed into an autorickshaw. Moments later, it hit a bullet motorcycle carrying three riders, leaving them seriously injured. The car eventually stopped afte...