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Rajasthan Budget 2026: 10 Key Announcements from Diya Kumari’s Previous Budget Still Pending

11Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Budget 2026: 10 Key Announcements from Diya Kumari’s Previous Budget Still Pending

Jaipur, Rajasthan: As the Rajasthan Assembly prepares to witness the presentation of the 2026-27 state budget by Deputy Chief Minister (Finance) Diya Kumari at 11 AM, questions are being raised over the implementation of her previous budget’s announcements. Several major initiatives announced in the last budget are yet to materialize on the ground. Here’s a detailed look at the ten key projects still pending: 1. Zero-Accident Zone in Dausa The proposal to create a zero-accident zone on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway has not yet been completed. 2. Banswara Tourism Circuit A religious tourism circuit connecting Tripura Sundari Temple and Mangarh Dham in Banswara was announced, but the plan remains on paper. 3. Bhama Shah Mandi Expansion, Kota The expansion of Bhama Shah M...

₹1.14 Crore Misappropriated in Lucknow Municipal Corporation; NSA Files Complaint Against Five Companies

11Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

₹1.14 Crore Misappropriated in Lucknow Municipal Corporation; NSA Files Complaint Against Five Companies

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A major financial irregularity has been uncovered in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, involving the embezzlement of ₹1.14 crore from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) contributions of over 5,000 municipal employees. The irregularity, dating between 2013 and 2015, came to light following a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) formed after last year’s Assembly presentation of the CAG report. NSA Files FIRMunicipal Health Officer (NSA) Dr. P.K. Srivastava has submitted a written complaint at Hazratganj police station to initiate an FIR. The complaint lists the names of five companies allegedly involved in the embezzlement, along with the specific amounts misappropriated. Companies and Alleged Amounts Embezzled ...

No Train Ticket? BSRTC to Run AC Buses from Delhi to Bihar for Holi Starting ₹1,893

11Feb

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Bihar, State

No Train Ticket? BSRTC to Run AC Buses from Delhi to Bihar for Holi Starting ₹1,893

Patna, Bihar: Migrant workers and families planning to return to Bihar for Holi can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) has announced special interstate AC bus services to ensure affordable and comfortable travel, especially for those unable to secure train tickets. From February 23 onwards, passengers can travel from Delhi to Patna in an AC sleeper bus for just ₹1,893. AC seater buses on the same route are priced at ₹1,254. The Bihar government is providing subsidies of ₹919 for sleeper and ₹619 for seater buses. Buses will depart from Gandhi Maidan Bus Stand in Patna at 11:30 AM, and from Delhi at 1:00 PM. Special Bus Services from Other Cities Gaya–Delhi: AC seater ₹1,158; AC sleeper ₹1,747. Departure from Gaya at 7:30 PM, Delhi at ...

RJD Leader Mukesh Raushan Takes a Swing at Tej Pratap Yadav Over Anushka Yadav Controversy

11Feb

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Bihar, State

RJD Leader Mukesh Raushan Takes a Swing at Tej Pratap Yadav Over Anushka Yadav Controversy

Patna, Bihar: The question of who fathered Anushka Yadav’s daughter has reignited political drama in Bihar. Tej Pratap Yadav, eldest son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and President of Jan Shakti Janata Dal, has denied being the father, blaming five “traitors” for a conspiracy. One of those five, however, has turned against him. Former Mahua MLA Dr. Mukesh Raushan has openly attacked Tej Pratap in the media. Mukesh Raushan Speaks OutIn a recent TV interview, Raushan strongly criticized Tej Pratap, saying, “Tej Pratap himself used to post pictures with Anushka Yadav on social media. He even visited her house—videos of which everyone has seen. And now he claims he doesn’t know her? Stop the drama.” When labeled as a “traitor” himself, Raushan fired back, stating, “It’s easy to point ...

Mahoba Horror: Father and Uncle Kill Daughter’s Lover, Dump Body in Pond

11Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Mahoba Horror: Father and Uncle Kill Daughter’s Lover, Dump Body in Pond

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident from Mahoba, a young man was allegedly killed by his girlfriend’s father and uncle just four days before her wedding. The victim, Ravi Prajapati, was strangled to death and his body was later dumped in a nearby pond. The accused have been arrested by the police. Incident DetailsThe case comes from the Khanna police station area. According to local resident Harishchandra, his cousin Ravi, along with his younger brother Rahul, went to sleep on the night of February 1. Around midnight, Rahul woke up to find Ravi missing and the main door open. Rahul had no mobile phone with him, and there was no clue about Ravi’s whereabouts. Ravi, a Class 12 student at Brahmachari Inter College, was reported missing, prompting a search by the police. His pa...

Rajasthan Budget 2026: Meet the Officers Behind the State’s Budget Draft

11Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Budget 2026: Meet the Officers Behind the State’s Budget Draft

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 is set to be presented in the State Assembly today at 11 AM by Deputy Chief Minister (Finance) Diya Kumari. The final draft was completed on Tuesday after six months of meticulous preparation, with a team of five key officers from the Finance Department playing a pivotal role. The team worked extensively on proposals from various departments, revenue projections, and expenditure demands before finalizing the budget. For three of the five officers, this was their first experience participating in the state budget process. The Officers Behind Rajasthan Budget 2026 No.Officer NameDesignation1Vaibhav GarlariyaPrincipal Finance Secretary2Tina SoniFinance (Expenditure) Secretary3Rajan VishalFinance (Budget) Secretary4Kumar Pal GautamFinanc...

Varanasi Shock: Brother and Sister Found Dead in Hotel, ₹6.61 Lakh Recovered

11Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi Shock: Brother and Sister Found Dead in Hotel, ₹6.61 Lakh Recovered

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded at a hotel in Varanasi where a brother and sister from Hyderabad were found dead in their room. Their bodies were discovered lying on the bed, and police recovered approximately ₹6.61 lakh, along with their Aadhaar cards, laptops, PAN cards, and passports. The deceased have been identified as 46-year-old Ganesh Goud Gunlapalli and his 38-year-old sister, Dhanalakshmi Gunlapalli. They had checked into room number 2005 on February 8 and were scheduled to check out on February 10. When they did not leave the room by noon, hotel staff tried to contact them by phone. Receiving no response, they knocked on the door and alerted the police. Scene Suggests Possible Drug OverdoseUpon arrival, police and a forensic team entered the room afte...

High Court Quashes Corruption Case Against Nikant Jain, IAS Officer Abhishek Prakash Likely to Get Relief

11Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

High Court Quashes Corruption Case Against Nikant Jain, IAS Officer Abhishek Prakash Likely to Get Relief

Lucknow: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has quashed the criminal case against businessman Nikant Jain, which involved allegations of corruption and illegal extortion. The court ruled that, based on the available facts and evidence, no prima facie offense could be established. Nikant Jain was accused of demanding a 5% bribe from an entrepreneur in exchange for approving a solar manufacturing unit under the ‘Invest UP’ scheme. Based on a complaint sent by the company’s representative to the Chief Minister, an FIR was registered on March 20, 2025, at Gomtinagar Police Station. Jain was arrested, and the investigation was later handed over to the Special Task Force (STF). During the hearing on the petition, a single bench of Justice Rajiv Singh also set aside the charge sh...

Patna NEET Student Case: Family Questions SIT’s DNA Notice Even After CBI Recommendation

11Feb

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Bihar, State

Patna NEET Student Case: Family Questions SIT’s DNA Notice Even After CBI Recommendation

Jehanabad, Bihar: The family of a NEET aspirant who died under mysterious circumstances in Patna has raised serious questions against the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has reportedly issued them notices for DNA testing. The family claims that the SIT is attempting to divert the course of the investigation, even after the state government recommended the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The student, a resident of Jehanabad, was found unconscious on January 6 at Shambhu Girls Hostel in Chitragupt Nagar, Patna. After spending several days in a coma, she passed away on January 11 at a private hospital. The family alleged sexual assault and accused officials of trying to suppress the case. Subsequently, a hostel staff member was arrested. Following ...

Centre Considers Probe Into AAP Government’s Unallocated Flats for the Poor in Delhi

10Feb

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Centre Considers Probe Into AAP Government’s Unallocated Flats for the Poor in Delhi

New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The Central Government is considering taking action regarding the non-allocation of nearly 48,000 flats built for the poor by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated on Monday that the government would look into suggestions for an investigation into the matter. These flats were constructed in 2012 under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), a scheme supported by both the central and state governments. Flats Largely Unallocated, Many Unfit for LivingDuring a supplementary question session in the Rajya Sabha, Minister Khattar expressed surprise that the flats, intended for the poor, were largely not allotted. Only a few flats were distributed, while many others had deteriorat...