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Who is ‘Babua’, the Mastermind Behind 400 Kg Gold Loots? Rajasthan Police Arrests Subodh Singh

12Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Who is ‘Babua’, the Mastermind Behind 400 Kg Gold Loots? Rajasthan Police Arrests Subodh Singh

Rajsamand: Rajasthan Police have arrested Subodh Singh alias ‘Babua’, the alleged mastermind behind a series of sensational gold robbery cases across India, involving the loot of over 400 kilograms of gold over the last decade. The arrest has been made by Kankroli Police in Rajsamand district, who brought him from Odisha on a production warrant in connection with a high-profile robbery case. Police sources revealed that Babua has been wanted in multiple cases registered in six states, where he and his gang targeted jewellers and financial establishments, executing well-planned heists in major cities including Jaipur, Pune, Nagpur, and Barrackpore. A Criminal Journey Spanning Nearly Three Decades Subodh Singh, a resident of Chistipur village in Nalanda district of Bihar, is reporte...

ED Tightens Noose Around Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan; Raids Conducted in Sant Kabir Nagar and Azamgarh, Documents of 17 Properties Seized

12Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

ED Tightens Noose Around Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan; Raids Conducted in Sant Kabir Nagar and Azamgarh, Documents of 17 Properties Seized

Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on February 11 carried out a major search operation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in Uttar Pradesh. The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Sant Kabir Nagar and Azamgarh, including residential premises linked to the Maulana and his family members. According to official sources, the ED team from Lucknow conducted searches at four locations, including areas under Khalilabad Kotwali jurisdiction in Sant Kabir Nagar and Mubarakpur in Azamgarh. During the operation, the agency recovered documents related to 17 immovable properties. The declared value of these properties is estimated to be around ₹3 crore, however, the market value is believed to exceed ₹20 crore. T...

“If BJP Comes to Power in Bengal, We Will Erase All Traces of the Mughals,” Suvendu Adhikari Launches Sharp Attack on TMC

12Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

“If BJP Comes to Power in Bengal, We Will Erase All Traces of the Mughals,” Suvendu Adhikari Launches Sharp Attack on TMC

Kolkata: West Bengal BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming that if the BJP comes to power in the state, it will remove every trace of Mughal rulers from Bengal. Speaking on the growing political debate surrounding the Babri Masjid issue, Adhikari alleged that under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government, names associated with “foreign invaders” such as Babur continue to remain visible in public places across the state. “Mughal Names Will Not Remain in Public Places” Adhikari asserted that if the BJP forms the government in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, it will ensure that all references to Mughal emperors are removed from public spaces. “Wait till April. O...

Voter Numbers Rise in Muslim-Majority Districts, Decline in Tribal Regions as Assam Completes Special Electoral Revision

12Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

Voter Numbers Rise in Muslim-Majority Districts, Decline in Tribal Regions as Assam Completes Special Electoral Revision

Guwahati: Assam has completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the final voter list published after a statewide verification drive. Interestingly, the updated figures reveal a noticeable rise in voter numbers across several Muslim-majority districts, while many tribal-dominated regions have recorded a significant decline. Assam’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anurag Goyal announced that the SIR process officially concluded on February 10, after being initiated in November across all 35 districts of the state. House-to-House Verification Conducted Unlike routine revisions, the recent SIR exercise involved extensive door-to-door verification conducted by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The process aimed at identifying eligible voters, verifying records, and...

Aligarh Woman Who Earlier Eloped With Future Son-in-Law Now Allegedly Flees With Brother-in-Law, Takes Cash and Jewellery

12Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh Woman Who Earlier Eloped With Future Son-in-Law Now Allegedly Flees With Brother-in-Law, Takes Cash and Jewellery

Aligarh/Sitamarhi: In a sensational twist to a case that grabbed nationwide attention last year, a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh — who had allegedly eloped with her future son-in-law — has now reportedly fled again, this time with her brother-in-law. The complainant has claimed that she also took away cash and jewellery worth lakhs. The incident has once again sparked widespread discussion in the region, with the unusual family dispute taking an even more dramatic turn. Case That Made Headlines Returns With a New Twist The woman, identified as Sapna, a resident of a village in the Madrak area of Aligarh, had reportedly run away in April 2025 with Rahul, the man who was engaged to her daughter. The incident had become a major talking point across the country. After a few da...

Muslim Voters Account for Highest Share of ‘Logical Discrepancies’ in South Kolkata During SIR, Study Reveals

12Feb

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State, West Bengal

Muslim Voters Account for Highest Share of ‘Logical Discrepancies’ in South Kolkata During SIR, Study Reveals

Kolkata: A study conducted during the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has revealed a striking pattern in South Kolkata’s voter data. According to the report, Muslim voters form a disproportionately large share of those flagged under the category of “Logical Discrepancies” in two politically significant Assembly constituencies — Bhawanipur and Ballygunge. The findings have triggered fresh controversy over the software-driven filtering process used during the revision exercise, with political parties demanding greater transparency and an independent audit. Bhawanipur and Ballygunge Show High Minority Representation in Flagged Category The study, conducted by Sabar Institute, found that in Bhawanipur, nearly 52% of the voters marked f...

Bihar Government Moves to Revive Sakri and Raiyam Sugar Mills, High-Level Meeting Held in Patna

12Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Government Moves to Revive Sakri and Raiyam Sugar Mills, High-Level Meeting Held in Patna

Patna: In a significant step towards reviving Bihar’s struggling sugar industry, the state government has initiated the process to bring back to life the long-shut Sakri Sugar Mill in Madhubani and Raiyam Sugar Mill in Darbhanga. A high-level meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh, focusing on the revival of closed sugar mills and the establishment of new ones in the state. Officials said the move is aimed at strengthening Bihar’s sugar sector, boosting employment opportunities, and ensuring better economic benefits for sugarcane farmers. Focus on Cooperative Model for New Sugar Mills During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on setting up sugar mills through a cooperative model, which is expected to benefit both...

Three Fake Constables Arrested in Barmer After Serving Rajasthan Police for 10 Years

12Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Three Fake Constables Arrested in Barmer After Serving Rajasthan Police for 10 Years

Barmer (Rajasthan): In a shocking revelation, three individuals who allegedly secured jobs in the Rajasthan Police by using dummy candidates during the 2014 recruitment examination have been caught after serving as constables for nearly 10 years. The matter came to light during an investigation conducted by the Special Operations Group (SOG), which found major discrepancies in their recruitment records. Officials revealed that the signatures on the OMR sheets and admit cards did not match the signatures available in their official service documents, raising serious doubts about their authenticity. Following the findings, an FIR has been registered against all three constables. Appointed in 2015, Caught in 2025 According to police sources, the accused were recruited in 2015, but...

Love Triangle Turns Deadly in Navi Mumbai: Police Constable Arrested for Killing Friend, Burning Body 190 km Away

12Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Love Triangle Turns Deadly in Navi Mumbai: Police Constable Arrested for Killing Friend, Burning Body 190 km Away

Mumbai/Navi Mumbai: In a shocking incident highlighting how a love triangle can spiral into brutal violence, Navi Mumbai Police have arrested a police constable for allegedly murdering his close friend after the victim reportedly began dating a woman who was in a relationship with the accused. The accused, identified as Bandu Bhise, is a married constable attached to the Rabale MIDC Police Station. Police said Bhise, along with three accomplices, allegedly strangled the victim to death inside a car in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, and later disposed of the body in a horrifying manner. According to investigators, after committing the murder, the accused drove nearly 190 kilometres to a village in Satara district, where they allegedly set the body on fire and dumped it into a well located in...

GDA Issues Ultimatum to Defaulters in Ghaziabad: Pay Outstanding Dues or Vacate Properties

12Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

GDA Issues Ultimatum to Defaulters in Ghaziabad: Pay Outstanding Dues or Vacate Properties

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has issued a strict ultimatum to thousands of property allottees who have failed to clear their dues for years, warning that they must pay pending installments and charges immediately or face cancellation of allotment and eviction. According to official records, 2,607 allottees have defaulted on payments after being allotted residential plots or houses by the GDA. The total outstanding amount owed by these defaulters has crossed Rs 292 crore, creating a major hurdle in ongoing development projects and adversely affecting the authority’s financial position. The GDA has stated that it is considering introducing a final One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme as a last opportunity for defaulters to clear their dues. However, officials warned...