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Ranchi Administration Issues Notice to 400 Teachers for Missing Election Training

10Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Ranchi Administration Issues Notice to 400 Teachers for Missing Election Training

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Over 400 teachers in Ranchi have received notices from the district administration after they missed mandatory election training due to their ongoing duties in board examinations. The move comes as the administration steps up preparations for fair and smooth municipal elections. Election Training Coincides with Board Exams The Jharkhand Board is currently conducting matriculation exams until February 17 and intermediate exams until February 23. Simultaneously, the district administration has been running training programs for teachers and other staff in connection with upcoming municipal elections. Many teachers on examination duty could not attend the training, prompting administrative action. Notices Issued; 24-Hour Response Required The Ranchi district adm...

Attempted Attack on Former Minister Madan Chauhan in Hapur Foiled as Gun Malfunctions

10Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Attempted Attack on Former Minister Madan Chauhan in Hapur Foiled as Gun Malfunctions

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh: Former UP Minister and three-time MLA from Garhmukteshwar, Madan Chauhan, narrowly escaped an attack when assailants tried to shoot him on Monday night in Hiranpura village. The attackers, traveling in a white Toyota Fortuner, were unable to fire as the pistol jammed, saving Chauhan’s life. Police have promised a swift arrest of the suspects. Attack Near Village Engagement Ceremony Chauhan, who served as a minister during the Samajwadi Party government and is now active in the BJP, was en route to attend an engagement ceremony in the village when the incident occurred. According to eyewitnesses, three to four men in the Fortuner stopped his vehicle as he approached the village. Gun Jam Saves Former Minister One of the attackers reportedly held a pistol in ...

Ghaziabad Housing Authority to Merge Small Flats, Offer Commission to Boost Sales

10Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad Housing Authority to Merge Small Flats, Offer Commission to Boost Sales

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced a new strategy to sell its unsold residential flats by merging smaller units into larger, more marketable apartments and offering private agents a 1% commission on sales. Merging Flats to Meet Market Demand GDA officials noted that the demand for larger, well-equipped flats is significantly higher, while smaller units have remained unsold for years. Under the new plan, walls between two small flats will be removed to create a single, spacious apartment, aiming to accelerate sales and attract buyers. Agent Incentive Introduced To further promote sales, authorized real estate agents or agencies helping to sell GDA flats will receive 1% of the total sale value as commission. This approach aligns with market-driven ...

Bihar Assembly: RJD Stages Walkout Over NEET Student-Darbhanga Rape Case; Minister Says Opposition “Confused”

10Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Assembly: RJD Stages Walkout Over NEET Student-Darbhanga Rape Case; Minister Says Opposition “Confused”

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly’s budget session on February 10 witnessed intense chaos as opposition parties, led by the RJD and Congress, demanded answers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar regarding the Patna NEET student case and the Darbhanga rape-murder case. As the session began, RJD and Congress members raised slogans inside the house and waved placards reading “Bihar Number 1 in Rape, Modi-Nitish Responsible.” Despite repeated attempts by Speaker Prem Kumar to calm them, the opposition refused to settle. Opposition Raises Sensitive Cases The opposition insisted on getting responses from the Chief Minister on multiple high-profile incidents, including the Patna NEET student’s death and the Darbhanga rape-murder case. Even after assurances from the Speaker that their questio...

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...