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Rajasthan Bus Strike Enters Second Day; 25 Lakh Passengers Stranded, Khatu Shyam Devotees Worst Hit

25Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Bus Strike Enters Second Day; 25 Lakh Passengers Stranded, Khatu Shyam Devotees Worst Hit

Jaipur: Rajasthan continues to reel under severe transport disruption as the indefinite strike by private bus operators entered its second day on Tuesday, leaving nearly 2.5 million passengers stranded across the state. A second round of talks between the operators and the Transport Commissioner ended without resolution, further deepening the crisis. With nearly 30,000 private buses off the roads, the state’s transport system has nearly collapsed. Only about 3,300 Rajasthan Roadways buses are operating, struggling to handle the overwhelming rush of passengers who previously relied on nearly 35,000 daily bus services. Deadlock Intensifies Over New Demand The dispute has now escalated beyond policy issues into a confrontation over officials. Bus operators have placed a new condition...

Son Attacks Elderly Parents with Sickle in Ghaziabad; Daughter-in-Law Allegedly Assaults and Attempts Arson

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Son Attacks Elderly Parents with Sickle in Ghaziabad; Daughter-in-Law Allegedly Assaults and Attempts Arson

Ghaziabad: In a shocking incident that has stunned residents of Modinagar, an elderly couple was allegedly attacked by their own son and daughter-in-law over a property dispute. The accused not only assaulted the couple with a sharp-edged weapon but also allegedly attempted to set their house on fire. The incident occurred on Monday night in Harmukhpuri Colony, where 70-year-old Ramashankar and his wife 65-year-old Sushila were seriously injured in the attack. Police have arrested the accused — their son Manoj and daughter-in-law Kiran. Property Dispute Behind the Attack According to the complaint, the family had been embroiled in a dispute over ownership of the house for nearly three years. The elderly couple alleged that their son had been pressuring them to transfer the propert...

Rebel SP MLAs Dismiss ‘Homecoming’ Buzz; Say Will “Never Align with Ram Opponents”

25Feb

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Rebel SP MLAs Dismiss ‘Homecoming’ Buzz; Say Will “Never Align with Ram Opponents”

Lucknow: Political speculation is once again swirling around seven rebel legislators of the Samajwadi Party (SP) who had cross-voted during the 2024 Rajya Sabha elections. Amid reports suggesting that some of them are exploring a possible return to the party, two expelled MLAs — Rakesh Pratap Singh and Abhay Singh — have categorically denied any such move. The SP had expelled Manoj Kumar Pandey, Abhay Singh, and Rakesh Pratap Singh in 2025 for voting in favor of the BJP during the Rajya Sabha polls. Four others — Rakesh Pandey, Vinod Chaturvedi, Pooja Pal, and Ashutosh Maurya — were also part of the cross-voting episode that triggered political controversy. ‘SP Should Abandon Illusions’: Rakesh Pratap Singh Rakesh Pratap Singh, MLA from Gauriganj in Amethi, rejected reports of rec...

Assam Horror: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped by Seven Men Near Silchar Bypass, ₹10,000 Extorted; One Arrested

25Feb

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Assam, State

Assam Horror: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped by Seven Men Near Silchar Bypass, ₹10,000 Extorted; One Arrested

Guwahati/Silchar: A shocking case of alleged gang rape and extortion has emerged from Assam’s Cachar district, sending shockwaves across the state. A 28-year-old woman has accused seven men of sexually assaulting her at knifepoint and forcing her to transfer ₹10,000 via UPI during the incident. Police have arrested one accused and stated that the investigation is ongoing. According to officials, the incident took place on February 19 along the Silchar bypass road, a few kilometers from the town. The survivor had gone on an outing with her boyfriend when a group of men, reportedly travelling in a Mahindra Thar, allegedly intercepted their vehicle. Allegations in FIR As per the FIR, the accused allegedly threatened the couple with a knife, restrained them, and sexually assaulted the...

Dispute Deepens Over Bhojshala: Muslim Side Calls ASI Report ‘Misleading’, Rejects Temple-Origin Claim

25Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Dispute Deepens Over Bhojshala: Muslim Side Calls ASI Report ‘Misleading’, Rejects Temple-Origin Claim

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The long-standing dispute over the Bhojshala complex in Dhar has intensified after Muslim representatives rejected the recent Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report, calling it “misleading” and announcing their decision to challenge it in the High Court on March 16. The ASI report, based on scientific examination and excavation, has concluded that the present structure—identified as Kamal Maula Mosque—was constructed using remnants of an ancient Hindu temple. The findings have reignited tensions between Hindu and Muslim groups over the historical character of the site. Muslim Side Rejects Temple-Origin Findings The petitioner in the case, Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society, has dismissed the ASI’s conclusions. Society president Abdul Samad stated that t...

Air Ambulance Tragedy: Orphaned Young, Raised Like a Son by His Brother — Now the ‘Light of the Home’ Extinguished

25Feb

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Bihar, State

Air Ambulance Tragedy: Orphaned Young, Raised Like a Son by His Brother — Now the ‘Light of the Home’ Extinguished

Patna: A pall of grief has descended over Kurji in Patna following the tragic air ambulance crash in Jharkhand’s Chatra district that claimed seven lives. Among the victims was 24-year-old paramedical staff member Sachin Kumar Mishra, whose life story was marked by early hardship and relentless struggle. Originally a resident of Telkathu village under Hussain Ganj police station in Siwan district, Sachin’s family had been living in a rented house in Kurji, Patna, for the past 15 years. The ill-fated air ambulance was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when it crashed, killing all seven people on board. Lost His Father in Childhood Sachin lost his father, Jitendra Mishra, at a very young age. After the tragedy, the family shifted to Patna. His elder brother, Vineet Mishra, a priest by p...

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Questions POCSO Investigation, Seeks Severe Punishment if Guilt Proven

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Questions POCSO Investigation, Seeks Severe Punishment if Guilt Proven

Varanasi: Swami Avimukteshwaranand, residing at Shree Vidya Math, Kedarghat, has raised serious questions regarding the investigation into the POCSO Act case filed against him. On Tuesday, he presented a photograph showing Ashutosh Brahmachari, who filed the complaint, standing next to Additional Police Commissioner Ajay Pal Sharma of Prayagraj, who appears to be cutting a cake in the image. Questions Raised on Investigation Fairness The Swami pointed out that Ajay Pal Sharma is the same officer overseeing the investigation into the sexual exploitation allegations against him. He described the photograph as indicative of undue closeness and suggested that it raised doubts about the impartiality of the probe. He said:"The children allegedly exploited have neither come before me nor...

DGCA Grounds Four VSR Ventures Aircraft Following Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

25Feb

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Maharashtra, State

DGCA Grounds Four VSR Ventures Aircraft Following Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Pune: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered the grounding of four aircraft from VSR Ventures Private Limited following a special safety audit, a month after a fatal crash claimed the lives of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The crash occurred on January 28 near Baramati, when a Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) operated by VSR Ventures went down. In response, the DGCA conducted a thorough safety audit, uncovering multiple violations in maintenance protocols, flight operations, and airworthiness standards. Aircraft Grounded Pending Rectification Based on the audit findings, the DGCA has directed VSR Ventures to ground four Learjet 40/45 aircraft—registration numbers VT-VRA, VT-VRS, VT-VRV, and VT-TRI—until corrective measures are im...

Extra Buses to Run in Uttar Pradesh for Holi; Special Incentives for Staff

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Extra Buses to Run in Uttar Pradesh for Holi; Special Incentives for Staff

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced special arrangements for Holi travel, ensuring smoother journeys for passengers. Additional buses will operate across the state from February 28 to March 9, and outstanding employees will receive incentives ranging from ₹3,600 to ₹4,500. State Transport Minister (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh stated that travel pressure is typically higher from Delhi, Ghaziabad, and western Uttar Pradesh, and therefore, adequate buses and staff will be pre-deployed in these regions. If 60% of passenger load is observed from initial routes, additional buses will also be deployed to other areas. Holiday Period: No Leave for Staff Ministers have directed that 100% of corporation buses remain operational and contractual staff will not be gran...

Ballia Man Arrested for Alleged Religious Conversion Activities

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ballia Man Arrested for Alleged Religious Conversion Activities

Ballia, Uttar Pradesh: The Sikandarpur police in Ballia district arrested Jose Thomas on allegations of inducing people to convert to Christianity. The accused, a native of Patna who also resided temporarily in Kerala, was taken into custody on Monday morning at 7:10 AM. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (South) Dinesh Kumar Shukla, Thomas allegedly lured people with money, jobs, and other incentives to adopt the Christian faith. A complainant informed police that Thomas had also offered them similar inducements. The complainant stated that Thomas was residing at Dr. Farid’s house in Ward No. 5, Sikandarpur town, and was reportedly gathering 15–20 women and some children to his gatherings. Allegations of Religious AbuseThe complaint further mentioned that Thomas alleged...