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Bihar: RJD Leader Arrested for Allegedly Cheating ₹2 Crore in Grain Supply Scam

16Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: RJD Leader Arrested for Allegedly Cheating ₹2 Crore in Grain Supply Scam

In a major crackdown on alleged financial fraud, Gopalganj police have arrested a senior leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on charges of cheating a Patna-based businessman of nearly ₹2 crore on the pretext of arranging grain supplies from the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The accused, Pradeep Dev, who serves as the State Vice-President of the RJD’s Extremely Backward Classes Cell, was arrested late Saturday night following a police raid near Lakhpatiya Mor in Gopalganj town. The arrest was made in connection with an FIR lodged by Pankaj Kumar Singh, a resident of Patna, at Natwar Bazaar police station in Rohtas district. According to the complaint, Pradeep Dev allegedly promised to secure large quantities of grain from FCI and, under this assurance, extracted money from the...

Orphaned Camel Calf Wanders Desert in Search of Its Mother, Heart-Wrenching Scene Unfolds in Jaisalmer

16Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Orphaned Camel Calf Wanders Desert in Search of Its Mother, Heart-Wrenching Scene Unfolds in Jaisalmer

A deeply moving incident from the desert region of Jaisalmer has left locals emotional, once again highlighting that animals, like humans, are capable of profound emotions and grief. In the remote Lathi area of Jaisalmer district, a camel gave birth in a forested stretch near Sodhakor village, approximately three kilometres away. However, during labour, the camel’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly after delivering the calf. With the mother gone within moments of its birth, the newborn was left helpless in the vast desert. For nearly five days, the young camel calf remained close to its dead mother, wandering around her body as if searching for life. Witnesses said the calf repeatedly nudged the body with its head, attempting to wake her, and cried out loudly, refu...

Violent Student Protest Erupts at Kanpur Institute of Technology, Conference Room Set Ablaze

16Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Violent Student Protest Erupts at Kanpur Institute of Technology, Conference Room Set Ablaze

Tensions flared at the Kanpur Institute of Technology (KIT) on Monday evening as angry students staged a violent protest over the institute’s autonomous status, leading to large-scale vandalism and the setting ablaze of a newly constructed conference room on the campus. Prompt action by the college administration prevented the fire from spreading further. The protest, which had been simmering for over a week, took an aggressive turn as students accused the institute of misleading them during admissions for the 2024–25 academic session by claiming autonomous status. According to the students, this led to higher fees being charged compared to non-autonomous colleges, while academic processes remained unclear and inconsistent with university norms. Eyewitnesses reported chaos on campus ...

Mumbai Politics: Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP, Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Ahead of BMC Polls

15Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Mumbai Politics: Tejasvee Ghosalkar Joins BJP, Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Ahead of BMC Polls

In a significant political development ahead of the much-anticipated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has suffered a major setback with former corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Tejasvee Ghosalkar formally entered the BJP on Monday in the presence of Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam. Her induction comes at a politically sensitive time, as opposition parties intensify preparations for the crucial BMC elections, considered the crown jewel of Mumbai’s political landscape. Ghosalkar, a former BMC corporator, hails from the influential Ghosalkar family of Dahisar and is the daughter-in-law of senior Shiv Sena leader Vinod Ghosalkar, a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray. Her defection is being seen as a ser...

Woman Dies in Horrific Farm Accident in Sonbhadra, Beheaded by Tractor Fan in Front of Family

15Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Woman Dies in Horrific Farm Accident in Sonbhadra, Beheaded by Tractor Fan in Front of Family

Sonbhadra: A chilling and tragic incident has shaken Majhigawan Ghorawal village in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, where a 36-year-old woman lost her life in a horrific farming accident. The incident occurred during paddy processing, when the woman was caught in a tractor-mounted fan, resulting in her instant death on the spot. The tragedy unfolded in full view of her family members, leaving the entire village in shock. Accident During Paddy Processing According to local sources, residents Bhuvneshwar Patel and Suresh Prajapati were engaged in paddy winnowing (dhan osai) using a tractor-fitted fan. During the operation, Manju Devi, wife of Suresh Prajapati, was assisting her husband by feeding paddy into the airflow. In a moment of fatal negligence, Manju Devi’s saree got ent...

Delhi Police Steals a March as Fake Drug Factory Busted in Loni; Ghaziabad Drug Department Under Scanner

15Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Police Steals a March as Fake Drug Factory Busted in Loni; Ghaziabad Drug Department Under Scanner

Ghaziabad: The exposure of a fake medicines manufacturing unit in Loni, Ghaziabad, has raised serious questions about the functioning and preparedness of the local Drug Control Department. Ironically, while the department continued its routine surveillance, it was the Delhi Police Crime Branch that cracked the case, uncovering a well-established illegal network operating for a long time. Long-Running Racket, But No Local Detection According to officials, the counterfeit drug network dismantled in Loni had been active for months, if not longer. Despite this, the Ghaziabad Drug Department failed to trace the operation, highlighting glaring gaps in its monitoring mechanism and intelligence capabilities. The fact that an external agency had to intervene has triggered criticism of the ...

Head Too Big for a Helmet: Traffic Cop’s Light-Hearted Check Sparks Laughter—and a Road Safety Message

15Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Head Too Big for a Helmet: Traffic Cop’s Light-Hearted Check Sparks Laughter—and a Road Safety Message

Shahdol: A light-hearted yet meaningful moment involving a traffic policeman in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district has taken the internet by storm. A video featuring traffic constable Vivekanand Tiwari stopping a biker whose head was “too big” for a helmet has gone viral—winning laughs while delivering a powerful message on road safety. A Funny Encounter with a Serious Message In the viral clip, Tiwari stops a motorcyclist who is riding without a helmet and asks the reason for the violation. The man responds with an unusual explanation: “Sir, my head is so big that no helmet fits me.” What initially sounds like an excuse soon turns into an unexpected reality. To verify the claim, Tiwari asks for a standard helmet and tries to make the rider wear it—right in front of him. To everyon...

Who Is Nitin Nabin? How He Turned the Tables in Chhattisgarh and Stunned Bhupesh Baghel

15Dec

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Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

Who Is Nitin Nabin? How He Turned the Tables in Chhattisgarh and Stunned Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur/New Delhi: The appointment of Nitin Nabin as the new Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has generated considerable buzz in political circles. A minister in the Bihar government, Nabin has emerged as one of the party’s most effective organizational strategists, earning this key national responsibility after delivering decisive victories for the BJP in Chhattisgarh, long considered a Congress stronghold. Party leaders credit his grassroots connect, sharp micro-level planning, and ability to energize cadres as the core reasons behind his elevation. The Man Behind BJP’s Chhattisgarh Comeback Nitin Nabin was appointed BJP’s in-charge for the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections at a time when the Congress government led by Bhupesh Baghel appeared firmly entren...

Tragic Train Accident in Gorakhpur: Woman and Two Young Girls Run Over, Two Dead and One Critically Injured

15Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Train Accident in Gorakhpur: Woman and Two Young Girls Run Over, Two Dead and One Critically Injured

Gorakhpur: A heart-wrenching incident has shaken Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman and two young girls were hit by a speeding train while crossing railway tracks. The accident claimed the lives of two people on the spot, while one minor girl is battling for her life in hospital. The tragedy has plunged the entire neighbourhood into deep mourning. According to police and local sources, 32-year-old Savita Yadav, a resident of Uttari Humayunpur under Kotwali police station area, was heading to the market on Sunday evening. She was accompanied by two neighbouring girls—eight-year-old Siya Yadav and seven-year-old Kanak Kumari—after promising to buy them chocolates. Locals said Savita was well-known in the area and often took children along with her, as they shared a close bond with he...

Five Decisive Steps That Made Bhajanlal Sharma a Game Changer in RajasthanOn the Chief Minister’s Birthday, a Look at the Landmark Decisions of His Two-Year Tenure

15Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Five Decisive Steps That Made Bhajanlal Sharma a Game Changer in RajasthanOn the Chief Minister’s Birthday, a Look at the Landmark Decisions of His Two-Year Tenure

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, who took oath on December 15, 2023, marks both his 58th birthday and the completion of two years in office on December 15, 2025. Born on December 15, 1967, Sharma scripted a rare political milestone by becoming Chief Minister in his first term as an MLA. Though often criticized by political opponents for his lack of administrative experience, Bhajanlal Sharma has, over the past two years, taken several bold and transformative decisions that have reshaped governance in Rajasthan. These five key initiatives stand out as game changers, laying the foundation for long-term reform and public trust. 1. Formation of the Anti-Gangster Task Force Holding charge of the Home Department, Chief Minister Sharma moved swiftly to curb organized cr...