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Mixed-Gender Massages Banned? Trivandrum Mayor Sparks Controversy

10Feb

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Kerala, State

Mixed-Gender Massages Banned? Trivandrum Mayor Sparks Controversy

Trivandrum, Kerala: Trivandrum may soon see the end of mixed-gender massages if the city’s first BJP mayor, V. V. Rajesh, has his way. On Monday, Mayor Rajesh took a strong stance against "cross-massaging" — massages performed by practitioners of the opposite gender — declaring that such practices go against the country’s culture and will not be allowed in the capital. The statement comes in the wake of a Trivandrum Municipal Corporation drive targeting spas where alleged improper activities were reported. Several establishments have already faced action from the corporation following complaints and investigations. Mayor Tightens Rules After Incident in Pathanamthitta The mayor’s decision follows a disturbing incident in Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, where a gangster alleged...

Tragic Accident at Rihand Dam: Youth Drowns While Shooting Social Media Reel, Body Yet to Be Found

10Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Tragic Accident at Rihand Dam: Youth Drowns While Shooting Social Media Reel, Body Yet to Be Found

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: A young man’s passion for creating social media content turned fatal at the Rihand Reservoir in Singrauli on Tuesday. Santosh Shah, along with his friends, was shooting a reel while standing on a boat in the middle of the dam when he slipped and fell into the deep waters. Despite immediate rescue attempts, his body has not yet been recovered. Incident Details The incident occurred in Baliyari area under the Kotwali police jurisdiction. According to eyewitnesses, Santosh, eager to make the reel more engaging, stood at the edge of the boat. Suddenly, he lost his balance and fell into the reservoir. Struggling to save himself, he was quickly overpowered by the strong current. Those present reported that Santosh could not swim, which made the situation even ...

Shock in Mathura: Husband, Wife, and Three Young Children Found Dead, Milk Glasses Found Nearby

10Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Shock in Mathura: Husband, Wife, and Three Young Children Found Dead, Milk Glasses Found Nearby

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: A chilling incident shook the residents of Khaparpur village in Mathura on Tuesday morning when the bodies of a family of five were discovered inside their home. Authorities suspect that a toxic substance may have caused the deaths. According to local villagers, concern arose when the family members did not come out of their room for an unusually long time. Peering through the window, neighbors were horrified by the scene inside. The police, upon reaching the spot and examining the room, found glasses of milk near the bodies. This has led to initial speculation that the substance might have been mixed in the milk. Suicide or Murder? Police are investigating the case from both angles—suicide and homicide. Officers are currently questioning family members and...

Faridabad DCP Maqsood Ahmed Transferred Following Surajkund Fair Swing Accident

10Feb

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Faridabad DCP Maqsood Ahmed Transferred Following Surajkund Fair Swing Accident

Faridabad, Haryana: The Haryana government has transferred IPS officer Maqsood Ahmed, formerly serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Faridabad (NIT), with immediate effect. According to official orders, he has been posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) at Panchkula Police Headquarters. The transfer follows a tragic accident at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair, where a swing collapsed, resulting in the death of a police inspector on duty during rescue operations and injuring 12 others. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident. Opposition parties have criticized the state government, blaming administrative negligence for the tragedy. Maqsood Ahmed is a 2016-batch IPS officer serving in the Haryana cadre. First IPS Officer from the Meo CommunityMa...

Muzaffarpur Girl Reaches Police Station After Love Marriage, Explains Story to Authorities

10Feb

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Bihar, State

Muzaffarpur Girl Reaches Police Station After Love Marriage, Explains Story to Authorities

Muzaffarpur, Bihar: In a unique turn of events, a young woman who was reported missing from the city’s police jurisdiction surprised authorities by walking into the station to clarify that she had not been kidnapped. Instead, she had voluntarily left home and married her long-time boyfriend in a temple ceremony. The 9-year-old love story between the couple began on social media. During police questioning, the woman explained that she had met the man online nearly nine years ago, and over time, their relationship developed into love. The couple had lived together briefly in a live-in arrangement before family pressure forced her to return to her parental home. Marriage Against Family WishesThe woman told police that she had repeatedly expressed her desire to marry her boyfriend, but h...

Tensions in Agra over Installation and Removal of Maharishi Valmiki Statue; Cleaning Workers Threaten Strike

10Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tensions in Agra over Installation and Removal of Maharishi Valmiki Statue; Cleaning Workers Threaten Strike

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: A dispute erupted at Ambedkar Chowk in Agra on Monday following the installation and subsequent removal of a Maharishi Valmiki statue, sparking anger among the Valmiki community. Members of the community have threatened to halt all cleaning and maintenance work unless the statue is reinstated within 72 hours. The incident took place in Fatehabad town, behind an old well near Ambedkar Chowk. Residents from the Valmiki community constructed a platform and installed the statue around noon. However, the Palaiwal family, claiming the land as their ancestral property, had previously arranged for construction of a boundary wall on the same plot using bricks and sand. The family alerted the police after the statue was installed without proper authorization. Police Interv...

Darbhanga Rape-Murder Case: 6 Arrested in Violence; Student Union Demands SSP’s Dismissal

10Feb

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Bihar, State

Darbhanga Rape-Murder Case: 6 Arrested in Violence; Student Union Demands SSP’s Dismissal

Darbhanga, Bihar: The city of Darbhanga is reeling after the brutal rape and murder of a six-year-old girl, which has sparked widespread outrage and violent protests. Following the tragic incident, police have arrested six youths accused of rioting, while FIRs have been filed against 43 named individuals and 50 unidentified persons for causing public disorder and damaging property. The heinous crime occurred on Saturday night in the University Police Station area, where the child was sexually assaulted and murdered. The main accused, Vikas Mahto, has been sent to judicial custody. However, violent demonstrations erupted across the city on Sunday, including road blockages and arson, prompting authorities to bring in additional forces from Madhubani district to restore order. Police Ac...

Begusarai Double Murder Mystery: Who is Sunita, the Woman Accused in Both Husbands’ Deaths?

10Feb

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Bihar, State

Begusarai Double Murder Mystery: Who is Sunita, the Woman Accused in Both Husbands’ Deaths?

Begusarai, Bihar: In a sensational case from Begusarai, a farmer was shot dead in broad daylight, raising shock and fear in the community. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Bhushan Singh of Kaithma village, was attacked while collecting fodder for cattle near his fields on Monday evening. Police reports suggest the crime is linked to a single woman—his first wife, Sunita Devi, who is now allegedly married to Bhushan’s younger brother. According to witnesses, assailants fired multiple rounds at Bhushan Singh, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Following the murder, Bhushan’s first wife reportedly went missing along with her children, heightening suspicions in the ongoing investigation. A Troubling HistoryBhushan...

Greater Noida Reduces Liquor Party License Fee; Now Only ₹1,000 for Home Parties

10Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida Reduces Liquor Party License Fee; Now Only ₹1,000 for Home Parties

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The Excise Department of Greater Noida has announced significant changes in liquor-related regulations, making it easier and more affordable to host private alcohol parties at home. As per the new rules, the one-day license fee for a home party has been reduced from ₹4,000 to just ₹1,000. The decision, implemented under government directives, has come as a relief to residents planning private celebrations. Earlier, obtaining a one-day license involved paying ₹4,000, but the revised regulations now allow residents to host legal home liquor parties at a quarter of the previous cost. For events held at banquet halls, farmhouses, or restaurants, a three-day license will now cost ₹11,000. Alongside this, stricter guidelines have been introduced for serving al...

BJP Leader Assaults Youth in Ashoknagar; Congress Demands Strict Action

10Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics

BJP Leader Assaults Youth in Ashoknagar; Congress Demands Strict Action

Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking incident of alleged assault by a BJP leader has come to light in Barera village of Chanderi constituency, Ashoknagar. A video circulating on social media shows BJP leader Bali Singh brutally attacking a local youth, identified as Brijkishore, by throwing him to the ground and repeatedly beating him with punches and kicks. The assault reportedly took place behind a roadside dhaba. The victim has filed a formal complaint at the local police station. Authorities have registered an FIR against the BJP leader, and an investigation is underway. The video, which has gone viral on social media, also reportedly shows the village sarpanch participating in the attack. Due to its graphic nature, authorities and media outlets have refrained from sharing explici...