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Bulldozer Action on Rajasthan Highways: Illegal Hotels and Eateries Within 75 Meters to Be Demolished

6Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Bulldozer Action on Rajasthan Highways: Illegal Hotels and Eateries Within 75 Meters to Be Demolished

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Illegal constructions along Rajasthan’s national highways are facing strict action following a stern directive from the Rajasthan High Court. The Public Works Department (PWD) has issued notices to all district collectors, instructing them to remove any unauthorized buildings, including hotels, dhabas, and restaurants, located within 75 meters on either side of the highway median. The court emphasized that public safety takes precedence over property rights, citing these structures as potential hazards. Understanding the 75-Meter Danger ZoneUnder the new order, any commercial or residential construction within a 75-meter radius from the highway’s center point will be deemed illegal. Structures falling within this “danger zone” will first receive notices and, if non-co...

Gujarat Police Introduces ‘Janata Darbar’ System Across Districts to Address Public Grievances

6Feb

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat Police Introduces ‘Janata Darbar’ System Across Districts to Address Public Grievances

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: In a major administrative reform, the Gujarat government has introduced a new system under which senior police officers will personally hear public complaints across districts. Following the intervention of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, the state Home Department has designated around 20 officers as “Police In-Charge Officers” for different districts. These officers will visit assigned districts twice a month, hold sessions at police stations, and submit detailed reports to the DGP and Home Department. Third-Eye Oversight Between IG and SPThe move comes in the wake of the BJP’s five MLAs’ “letter controversy,” highlighting perceived lapses in local policing. The Home Department has now positioned these senior officers as a “third eye” between the IG and SP of e...

Inspector Vikram Singh Registers Case Against Controversial Web Series ‘Ghuskhore Pandit’ in Lucknow

6Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Inspector Vikram Singh Registers Case Against Controversial Web Series ‘Ghuskhore Pandit’ in Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The web series ‘Ghuskhore Pandit’ has become the center of controversy after Inspector Vikram Singh of Hazratganj Police Station filed a case against its creators. Taking cognizance of public outrage and allegedly offensive language used in the series, Inspector Singh personally lodged the FIR, citing potential threats to social harmony. The matter has since attracted widespread attention on social media. About Inspector Vikram SinghInspector Vikram Singh is currently posted at Hazratganj Police Station, having previously served at Krishnanagar Police Station. The 46-year-old officer, known for his effective policing and compassionate approach toward the public, was transferred to Lucknow on October 10, 2022, from Mainpuri, where he headed the Cyber Cell. Over hi...

Sambhal GST Raid: ₹33 Crore Undisclosed Jewelry Seized in 21-Hour Operation

6Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal GST Raid: ₹33 Crore Undisclosed Jewelry Seized in 21-Hour Operation

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: In a major crackdown against tax evasion, the GST department conducted a high-profile raid in Sambhal, seizing undisclosed gold, silver, and diamond jewelry worth approximately ₹33 crore. The operation, which lasted nearly 21 hours, also resulted in a tax penalty of ₹1.20 crore being collected on the spot. Raid Targets Jeweler’s Showroom and ResidenceAccording to reports, the state tax department acted on intelligence indicating that some traders were exploiting rising gold and silver rates to carry out transactions without proper documentation. Based on these inputs, a probe was initiated under the direction of RA Seth, Additional Commissioner Grade-2 (Commercial Tax Discipline). After about a month of surveillance, a jeweler in Sambhal was identified for inv...

Allahabad High Court Seeks Detailed Data on Missing Persons in Uttar Pradesh

6Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad High Court Seeks Detailed Data on Missing Persons in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has taken a stern stance on the rising number of missing persons cases in Uttar Pradesh. The court has summoned the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and the Director General of Police (DGP) to appear via video conference on March 23, directing them to submit all records and statistics related to missing individuals in the state. Bench Orders Comprehensive Record SubmissionThe directive was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Rajan Rai and Justice A.K. Chaudhary while hearing a suo motu public interest petition. The court emphasized that all records available with the state government regarding missing persons must be presented at the next hearing. Over 1.08 Lakh People Missing in Two YearsDuring the proceedin...

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Petition Seeking Cancellation of Bihar Assembly Elections

6Feb

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Bihar, State

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Petition Seeking Cancellation of Bihar Assembly Elections

Patna, Bihar: The Supreme Court has delivered a setback to the Jan Suraj Party by refusing to hear its petition challenging the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The apex court clarified that it cannot issue a sweeping directive to cancel the elections across the state at the behest of a political party. Petition Alleged Misuse of Welfare SchemeThe Jan Suraj Party had requested fresh elections in Bihar, citing alleged misuse of a welfare scheme intended to influence voters. The party claimed that the state government violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by transferring ₹10,000 each to women beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme after the election schedule was announced. Bench Advises Approaching Patna High CourtThe petition was heard by a bench comprising ...

Secret Meeting Between Shiv Sena and AIMIM Signals Possible Alliance for Deputy Mayor Post in Malegaon

6Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Secret Meeting Between Shiv Sena and AIMIM Signals Possible Alliance for Deputy Mayor Post in Malegaon

Malegaon, Maharashtra: In a surprising political development ahead of the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections, hints of a potential alliance have emerged between the Hindutva-oriented Shiv Sena and the Muslim-centric All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts. Senior leaders from both parties reportedly held a secret meeting, sparking speculation of possible political maneuvering in the city. High-Level Talks Over StrategyWith the elections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor scheduled for Saturday, February 7, political activity in Malegaon has intensified. AIMIM MLA Maulana Mufti Mohammad Ismail and former Mayor Abdul Malik met with Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Education Minister Dada Bhuse. The meeting is believed to have focused on election s...

Pickup Truck Looted Under the Pretense of a Toll-Saving Shortcut; Gang Dismantles Vehicle in Forest

6Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Pickup Truck Looted Under the Pretense of a Toll-Saving Shortcut; Gang Dismantles Vehicle in Forest

Barwani, Madhya Pradesh: Barwani’s Varla police have cracked a sensational case of vehicle robbery carried out under the guise of giving a lift. Three assailants, who picked up a driver from Nasik en route to Sendhwa, convinced him to take a forested route to save toll charges. They then beat him and stole his brand-new pickup truck, later dismantling it in the jungle. Police have arrested three suspects and recovered parts of the stolen vehicle. Lure of a ₹200 LiftAccording to SDOP Sendhwa Ajay Waghmare, the victim, 37-year-old Udalsingh Chaudhary of Mavai, Jalaun district (Uttar Pradesh), filed a complaint on February 2. Chaudhary stated that on January 31, he was driving his new Max pickup truck from Kandivali Nyagaon, Mumbai, to Varanasi. Near Nasik, he gave a lift to three unknown ...

BJP Councillor’s Third Wife Brutally Murdered in Mandsaur; Stepson Accused

6Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

BJP Councillor’s Third Wife Brutally Murdered in Mandsaur; Stepson Accused

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident in Mandsaur, Rubina, the third wife of BJP councillor Shahid Mev, was brutally murdered in broad daylight. Police have registered the case and suspect her stepson, Sahil, as the prime accused. This was Rubina’s fourth marriage, while it was the councillor’s third. Reports suggest that the stepson harbored resentment toward this marriage. Attack in Broad DaylightRubina was returning home from her parental residence when two motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted her e-rickshaw. The attackers forcibly pulled her out and stabbed her multiple times with a knife. Despite being rushed to the district hospital, Rubina succumbed to her injuries. The incident took place near Abhinandan Colony in the Kotwali police station area. Recent Marriage...

Mehendi on Hands, Smile on Face: French Bride Marries in Singrauli, Becomes MP’s Bahu

6Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Mehendi on Hands, Smile on Face: French Bride Marries in Singrauli, Becomes MP’s Bahu

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: Love knows no boundaries, and this was vividly seen in Singrauli, where a young woman from France arrived to marry her groom in Madhya Pradesh. Accompanied by 25 family members, the bride is embracing Indian culture and Hindu traditions for the wedding, which has become the talk of the town. A Cross-Continental Love StoryCharlotte Olania, a resident of Orléans, France, traveled all the way to India to marry Sandeep Kumar Singh, who works in Belgium and hails from Panchkhora Road, Singrauli. The wedding celebrations have been carried out entirely in traditional Indian style. The Haldi ceremony was held with great pomp on Wednesday, followed by the Mehendi ceremony on Thursday, where intricate Indian designs were applied to the bride’s hands. That evening, the c...