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Mumbai: The long wait for local body elections in Maharashtra may finally come to an end today. The State Election Commission is set to hold a press conference at 4 PM in Mumbai, where State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare is expected to announce the schedule for the upcoming civic polls. All political parties in the state are keeping a close watch on this much-anticipated announcement. First Phase Likely to Cover Municipalities and Councils According to sources, the first phase of elections is likely to include municipalities and municipal councils, followed by gram panchayat and other rural body elections. The commission is reportedly aiming to conduct elections for 29 municipalities, including Mumbai, between January 15 and 20, 2026. Voting for municipal and municipal counci...

Dehradun (Rashmi Khatri): The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for several hill districts of Uttarakhand as the state braces for a change in weather. Light rainfall and snowfall are expected in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Tehri, Bageshwar, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh districts. Higher altitude regions above 4,000 meters are likely to receive fresh snowfall. The cold wave conditions are expected to intensify across the mountainous regions, while dense fog in the plains may further drop temperatures. Currently, most parts of the state are experiencing dry weather, with daytime temperatures running slightly above normal — resulting in warm days and chilly mornings and evenings. According to the Meteorological Centre, Dehradun recorded a maximum temperature of 30°C...

? Bathinda (Punjab): Despite Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut offering an apology in court, 78-year-old farmer Mohinder Kaur has refused to forgive her. The defamation case dates back to the 2020–21 farmers’ protest, when Kangana’s controversial social media post sparked nationwide outrage. During the farmers’ protest, Kangana shared a photo of elderly women protesters, claiming they were “hired for ₹100” to join the movement. She also falsely identified one of them as Bilkis Bano — the ‘Dadi’ from Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh protest featured in TIME magazine. However, the woman in the photograph was later identified as Mohinder Kaur, a respected farmer from Punjab’s Bathinda district. Deeply hurt by the statement, Mohinder Kaur filed a defamation case against Kangana Ranaut i...

Rewari (Haryana): In a shocking and tragic incident, a 20-year-old student from Rajasthan was found hanging inside a hotel room in Haryana’s Rewari district. The deceased, identified as Nikita, was a B.Sc. final-year student at Delhi University’s Atma Ram College and a resident of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. According to police reports, Nikita had checked into Room No. 206 of a local hotel on Monday. However, when she failed to check out the next morning, hotel staff became suspicious. Despite repeated knocks, there was no response from inside. The staff immediately informed the police. Upon arrival, officers broke open the door — only to discover Nikita’s body hanging from the ceiling fan. A chair was found placed beneath, indicating she had used it to take her own life. During the sea...

!” Jaipur: Known for his unique and straightforward style in Rajasthan politics, Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena celebrated his birthday on October 3 in a simple manner this year. Despite a continuous stream of greetings from supporters and well-wishers throughout the day, Meena chose not to celebrate elaborately out of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic Phalodi and Jaipur incidents. While visiting his ancestral village Manoharpura in Mahua (Dausa district) with his wife Golma Devi, the minister shared an amusing and heartwarming story from his childhood that quickly went viral. “I Don’t Even Know My Real Birth Date” In his signature candid tone, Meena revealed, “I actually don’t know my real date of birth.” He went on to narrate, “When my father took me...

! Kota (Rajasthan): India’s women’s cricket team created history by winning the Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. The architect of this victory was none other than all-rounder Deepti Sharma, whose stellar performance — a 58-run knock off 58 balls and five crucial wickets — turned the tide in India’s favor. While Deepti hails from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, her family shares a deep connection with Rajasthan. Her elder brother Avlesh Sharma is a faculty member at a reputed coaching institute in Kota, the country’s leading education hub. Speaking to the media, Avlesh expressed immense pride in his sister’s achievement, recalling her journey from the narrow lanes of Agra to the global cricketing stage. A Childhood of Determinatio...

Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh): A woman Naxalite carrying a bounty of ₹14 lakh has surrendered in Balaghat district, marking a significant step toward returning to mainstream life. Identified as Sunita, the 22-year-old woman surrendered with an INSAS rifle and three magazines. Under the state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy, she has been granted a total reward of ₹4.10 lakh. Trained Cadre and Area Committee Member Sunita, a native of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, had joined the Naxal organization in 2022. She reportedly underwent six months of arms and tactics training before being appointed as an Area Committee Member. Her surrender took place late Saturday night at the Chauria Camp of Pitkona Police Outpost under Lanji Police Station limits. Reward Breakdown According to...

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): A tense situation erupted in Sagar city after an act of vandalism inside a local temple, where a youth allegedly damaged the jalhari (base) of a Shivling. The incident triggered widespread outrage among Hindu organizations, who took to the streets in protest, demanding strict action against the accused and calling for his house to be demolished. According to police officials, the accused has been identified as Wahid Mukeri, a local egg vendor. Witnesses allege that he entered the temple premises and damaged the Shivling’s base. Enraged by the act, several Hindu groups blocked roads and raised slogans demanding justice. Police Swiftly Arrest Accused Acting quickly, the Sagar Police arrested Wahid Mukeri within hours of the incident. Authorities have also rem...

**Bhopal: In a startling revelation, it has come to light that the Government of India continues to supply opium as a medicinal substance to registered addicts. This information surfaced in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed with the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), headquartered in Gwalior. According to the CBN, the government provides a controlled quantity of opium to officially registered opium dependents as part of a regulated medical assistance program. The policy is designed to ensure that individuals dependent on opium receive their dosage through legal and monitored channels, thereby reducing illicit consumption and related crimes. Six States Receive Official Opium Quota The CBN disclosed that six Indian states — Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Ha...

Balodabazar (Chhattisgarh): A dramatic four-hour rescue operation unfolded late Monday night in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district, when four elephants, including two calves, accidentally fell into an abandoned well near Hardi village, close to the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Using two JCB machines and ropes, forest officials managed to rescue all the elephants safely after a tense struggle that lasted several hours. Villagers Protest, Refuse to Assist Rescue Team When the Forest Department team reached the site early Tuesday morning, local villagers opposed the operation and initially refused to help. The residents alleged that a few days earlier, a farmer had been killed in an elephant attack, but no forest official had visited the area then. “When a human died, no one came. N...