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Lalu-Rabri Family Faces Fresh Trouble in IRCTC Scam as 24 Witnesses Testify Against Them

9Feb

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Bihar, State

Lalu-Rabri Family Faces Fresh Trouble in IRCTC Scam as 24 Witnesses Testify Against Them

New Delhi:Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family appear to be facing increasing legal pressure in the high-profile IRCTC scam case, as a special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has completed the examination of nearly two dozen prosecution witnesses, all of whom have reportedly testified against the accused. According to sources, the witnesses have provided statements in court pointing towards the alleged involvement of Lalu Prasad Yadav and other accused persons in the case related to the manipulation of tender conditions for IRCTC hotels. CBI May Present More Witnesses Next Week Officials familiar with the proceedings stated that the CBI may produce another set of around 24 prosecution witnesses next week. These witnesses are expected to testi...

Bengaluru Bodybuilder Kiran Dies by Suicide After Alleged Betrayal, Leaves Note Blaming Girlfriend and Her Mother

9Feb

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Karnataka, State

Bengaluru Bodybuilder Kiran Dies by Suicide After Alleged Betrayal, Leaves Note Blaming Girlfriend and Her Mother

Bengaluru:In a tragic incident from north Bengaluru, a 26-year-old gym trainer and bodybuilder allegedly died by suicide after learning that his girlfriend was engaged to another man. The deceased, identified as Kiran, was found hanging in his room at his residence in Geleyaara Balaga Layout, Mahalakshmi Layout, on Saturday evening. According to reports, Kiran left behind a suicide note in which he reportedly held his girlfriend and her mother responsible for his death. Police have registered a case and initiated further investigation. Relationship of Three Years Ends in Shock Police sources stated that Kiran had been in a relationship with the woman for nearly three years. Family members told authorities that he had been mentally disturbed for the last two weeks after his girlfri...

Ghaziabad Three Sisters Suicide Case Takes New Turn, Police Probe Father’s Three Registered Marriages and Past Links

9Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad Three Sisters Suicide Case Takes New Turn, Police Probe Father’s Three Registered Marriages and Past Links

Ghaziabad:The shocking case of three minor sisters allegedly committing suicide in a society located in Ghaziabad’s Trans Hindon area has now taken a dramatic turn. What initially appeared to be linked to mobile addiction and disturbing online games is now being investigated from an entirely different angle — the father’s personal life, criminal history, and multiple marriages. Police officials have confirmed that the girls’ father allegedly had three registered marriages, which is considered a serious legal violation under Indian law. Investigators are now trying to determine how these marriages were officially registered despite bigamy being a punishable offence. How Were Three Marriages Legally Registered? According to the police investigation, the man’s first marriage took pla...

Agra Family Gives Labrador Dog a Son-Like Farewell, Organises Funeral Procession, ‘Tehravi’ and Brahmbhoj

9Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Agra Family Gives Labrador Dog a Son-Like Farewell, Organises Funeral Procession, ‘Tehravi’ and Brahmbhoj

Agra:In a rare and emotional example of deep love for animals, a family in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, bid a heartfelt farewell to their pet Labrador dog after its death — treating it no less than a beloved son. The family performed the dog’s last rites following traditional Hindu rituals, including a funeral procession, cremation, mundan, havan, tehravi, and even a brahmbhoj. The incident took place in Shahdara Bagichi locality, where resident Ghanshyam Dixit had adopted a Labrador dog around 14 years ago from Delhi. The dog was named Tiger and was raised with immense affection, becoming an inseparable part of the household. Dog Was Part of the Family for 14 Years According to Ghanshyam Dixit, Tiger was not just a pet but a family member who stood with them through every joy and sorrow....

Deadline Near for Eliminating Maoist Insurgency, Five Top Naxalite Leaders Still Active in Forests

9Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Deadline Near for Eliminating Maoist Insurgency, Five Top Naxalite Leaders Still Active in Forests

Raipur:As the government’s deadline to eliminate Maoist insurgency from India by March 31, 2026 draws closer, security agencies are intensifying operations in Maoist-affected regions. While a large number of cadres have surrendered under the government’s rehabilitation policy, officials remain concerned that a handful of hardened leaders are still active in the forests, continuing to fuel insurgency. In Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, surrendered Maoists are now being trained in skills such as driving, tailoring, masonry, and other livelihood-based professions to help them reintegrate into mainstream society. The initiative is part of the government’s surrender-cum-rehabilitation programme, aimed at ensuring that former insurgents can rebuild their lives peacefully. 80 Maoists Unde...

ED Tightens Grip on Jharkhand Tender Commission Scam, Summons 12 Engineers for Questioning

9Feb

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Jharkhand, State

ED Tightens Grip on Jharkhand Tender Commission Scam, Summons 12 Engineers for Questioning

Ranchi:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the alleged tender commission scam in Jharkhand’s Rural Development Department by issuing summons to around 12 engineers for interrogation. The engineers include officials of various ranks such as Executive Engineers (EE), Assistant Engineers (AE), and Junior Engineers (JE). According to sources, the ED has directed all the summoned officers to appear at its Ranchi zonal office on different dates for questioning, as the agency seeks to uncover the complete network behind the alleged corruption racket. Deep-rooted Corruption Syndicate Under Scanner Preliminary findings of the ED suggest that a well-organised corruption syndicate was operating within the Rural Development Department. Investigators believe...

Tender Commission Scam: Who Was the Collection Done For? ED Sends Notices to 12 Engineers

9Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tender Commission Scam: Who Was the Collection Done For? ED Sends Notices to 12 Engineers

Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the alleged Tender Commission Scam in Jharkhand’s Rural Development Department. In a major development, the ED has issued notices to nearly 12 engineers and summoned them for questioning at its Ranchi Zonal Office on different dates. The engineers who have been called include officers from various ranks such as Executive Engineers (EE), Assistant Engineers (AE), and Junior Engineers (JE). The agency is now focusing on uncovering the complete chain of corruption and identifying the key beneficiaries behind the illegal money collection. A Deep-Rooted Corruption Syndicate Inside the Department According to ED’s investigation so far, a well-organized corruption syndicate was operating within the Rural Deve...

Rajasthan: Headmaster Suspended After Class 7 Girl Accuses Him of Misconduct in Sikar Government Girls’ School

9Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan: Headmaster Suspended After Class 7 Girl Accuses Him of Misconduct in Sikar Government Girls’ School

Sikar: A shocking incident from Rajasthan’s Sikar district has brought embarrassment to the education department after serious allegations were raised against a government school headmaster. Following a complaint filed by a Class 7 student of a government girls’ school, the Rajasthan Education Department has suspended the accused headmaster with immediate effect. The matter came to light when the minor student submitted a written complaint accusing the headmaster of behaving inappropriately during school hours. According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place inside the school during a regular class period, leaving the student frightened and mentally disturbed. Incident Reported During School Period As per the student’s statement, the incident occurred on February 4, du...

AIADMK-BJP Alliance: A Relationship of Breakups and Comebacks, Will 2026 Bring Electoral Success in Tamil Nadu?

9Feb

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State, Tamil Nadu

AIADMK-BJP Alliance: A Relationship of Breakups and Comebacks, Will 2026 Bring Electoral Success in Tamil Nadu?

Chennai: With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approaching in the coming months, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again joined hands with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in a renewed attempt to challenge the ruling DMK-Congress alliance led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The BJP is now working to build a broader NDA front in the southern state by bringing several smaller regional parties under its umbrella. The party hopes that a strong coalition, supported by AIADMK’s traditional vote base, will help it make significant gains and possibly dethrone the DMK from power. However, the BJP-AIADMK partnership is far from a smooth or stable one. Over the last three decades, their alliance has been marked by repeated breakups, mistrust, political calculations,...

Congress Protest Near CM Mohan Yadav’s Convoy in Shahdol, Collector Seen Using Baton on Worker

9Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Congress Protest Near CM Mohan Yadav’s Convoy in Shahdol, Collector Seen Using Baton on Worker

Shahdol: A tense situation unfolded in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on Monday when Congress workers carrying black flags reached dangerously close to the convoy of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who was on a one-day visit to the region. The protest, which took place near Gopalpur crossing, raised serious questions over the administration’s security arrangements. As the Chief Minister’s convoy was moving from Lalpur Airport towards Dhanpuri, Congress workers suddenly came onto the road and began shouting slogans while waving black flags, attempting to stop the motorcade. For a brief period, the atmosphere turned highly charged, forcing the police and administrative officials to act quickly to prevent any escalation. Security Lapse Raises Questions The incident has been termed a m...