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Good News for Ghaziabad: UP’s First Elevated Trail to Come Up at Sai Upvan
State, Uttar Pradesh

Good News for Ghaziabad: UP’s First Elevated Trail to Come Up at Sai Upvan

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation is set to launch a landmark urban development project — Uttar Pradesh’s first-ever elevated trail — at Sai Upvan on GT Road. Under the leadership of Municipal Commissioner Vikramaditya Singh Malik, the project aims to enhance the city’s recreational infrastructure while boosting municipal revenue. The elevated trail will span 650 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, designed as a unique leisure and fitness destination for citizens. Estimated to cost ₹5 crore, the project will be developed under the Built, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model, ensuring that the municipal body bears no financial burden. Tenders for the project, invited on the BOT basis, are scheduled to be opened on December 11. Commissioner Malik said that the BOT model ...
Bengaluru Airport Café Incident: Customer Finds Worm in Breakfast, FIR Filed Against Staff
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bengaluru Airport Café Incident: Customer Finds Worm in Breakfast, FIR Filed Against Staff

Bengaluru: A startling incident occurred at a café inside Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru, where a 19-year-old passenger reportedly found a worm in his breakfast. The incident prompted him to lodge a formal complaint against the restaurant staff. According to reports, the passenger and his friends were traveling from Bengaluru to Guwahati on 24 July and stopped at the airport café for breakfast. After ordering pongal and coffee, he noticed a worm in the food and immediately informed the staff. While the café offered to replace the meal, the passenger declined and proceeded to board his flight. Other customers captured the incident in photos and videos. The following day, the café alleged that the passenger had demanded ₹25 lakh as compensation, claiming he had only ...
MP Government to Raise ₹3,000 Crore Loan in Three Tranches During Winter Session
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Government to Raise ₹3,000 Crore Loan in Three Tranches During Winter Session

Bhopal: In a significant move on the first day of the winter session, the Mohan-led government of Madhya Pradesh has decided to raise a new loan of ₹3,000 crore. The loan will be obtained in three separate tranches, with repayment scheduled over different time periods along with interest. The step is aimed at funding various developmental projects across the state. According to an official notification from the Finance Department, the three tranches will be structured as follows: First tranche: ₹1,000 crore, repayable over 8 years including interest. Second tranche: ₹1,000 crore, repayable over 13 years including interest. Third tranche: ₹1,000 crore, repayable over 23 years including interest. Interest payments for all three tranches will be made biannually, in June and D...
Ranchi ODI: ‘Mystery Girl’ Steals Spotlight After Kohli’s Century
Jharkhand, State

Ranchi ODI: ‘Mystery Girl’ Steals Spotlight After Kohli’s Century

Ranchi, 1 Dec 2025: India secured a thrilling 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI at JSCA Stadium, Ranchi, on Sunday. While Virat Kohli’s magnificent 135-run century dominated the headlines, a young woman in the stands stole the show with her animated reaction to the batting maestro’s innings. Viral Reaction Steals HeartsAs Kohli reached his century, a ‘mystery girl’ was captured on camera clasping her hands to her cheeks in sheer delight. The clip of her adorable reaction quickly went viral, becoming the talk of social media and winning the admiration of cricket fans across the country. Meet the ‘Mystery Girl’ – Riya VermaThe woman has been identified as Riya Verma, a popular YouTuber and social media influencer. She boasts over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube and aroun...
Ranchi: Restaurant Owner Found Dead at Home, Suspected Suicide Amid Heavy Debt
Jharkhand, State

Ranchi: Restaurant Owner Found Dead at Home, Suspected Suicide Amid Heavy Debt

Ranchi, 1 Dec 2025: In a tragic incident, Shankar Narayan P. Badri (69), the owner of the popular Kuppuswami restaurant in Ranchi, was found dead at his residence in Jagatpuram on Monday morning. Preliminary reports suggest that he may have taken his own life. Suspected Suicide Due to Financial StressPolice officials stated that Shankar Narayan, originally from Kerala, was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in one of the rooms of his home. The Kanke Police, led by Officer-in-Charge Prakash Rajak, confirmed that the incident appears to be linked to severe financial stress. Initial investigations indicate that Narayan was suffering from depression due to a heavy debt burden. Authorities are currently searching for a suicide note to confirm the circumstances. Family Business Backgrou...
Jharkhand: Wife, Alleged Lover Abduct Husband, Kill Him in Forest
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand: Wife, Alleged Lover Abduct Husband, Kill Him in Forest

Chatra, 2 Dec 2025: In a shocking incident from Jharkhand, a woman allegedly conspired with her lover to abduct and murder her husband. The husband was lured into a forest under false pretenses and killed on the spot. Crime DetailsThe incident occurred in the Chatra district, where authorities revealed on Monday that the woman, along with her lover and an accomplice, had allegedly carried out the crime. The deceased has been identified as Sanju Bharti (35), a resident of Hiring village in the Hunterganj police jurisdiction. His body was recovered from the Sanghri Valley forest on Sunday evening. Arrests and InvestigationPolice officials confirmed that two suspects, including the wife, Rita Kumari (30), and an accomplice, Rishu Kumar (28), have been arrested. Sanju’s brother, Sanjay B...
Jharkhand ED Raid: Prominent CA Naresh Kejriwal’s Properties Raided from Ranchi to Mumbai and Surat
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand ED Raid: Prominent CA Naresh Kejriwal’s Properties Raided from Ranchi to Mumbai and Surat

Ranchi, 2 Dec 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a major operation on Tuesday morning against Naresh Kejriwal, a well-known Chartered Accountant (CA) and alleged hawala operator from Jharkhand, in connection with unreported overseas assets. ED teams simultaneously raided a total of 15 locations across Ranchi, Mumbai, and Surat, starting at 6 a.m. Sources confirmed that Kejriwal has been handling the financial affairs of several prominent politicians. The action comes following allegations of illegal overseas investments and violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). In Ranchi, the ED focused on Kejriwal’s office located in the Church Complex, along with his residential properties. Officials noted that this marks the first FEMA-related raid in Jharkhand ...
Uttarakhand Raj Bhavans Renamed ‘Lok Bhavan’; Notification Issued for Dehradun and Nainital Residences
State, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Raj Bhavans Renamed ‘Lok Bhavan’; Notification Issued for Dehradun and Nainital Residences

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: In a historic decision, the Uttarakhand government has officially renamed the state’s Raj Bhavans in Dehradun and Nainital as ‘Lok Bhavan’. The change comes following approval from Lieutenant Governor (Retd.) Gurmeet Singh and in accordance with a letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, dated 25 November 2025. The official notification, released by Raj Bhavan Secretary Ravinath Raman, clarified that the two Raj Bhavans will henceforth be known as Dehradun Lok Bhavan and Nainital Lok Bhavan. Dehradun Raj Bhavan: A Post-Statehood EstablishmentFollowing the formation of Uttarakhand on 9 November 2000 as India’s 27th state, the Dehradun Raj Bhavan was initially set up temporarily at Bijapur House on New Cantt Road. Later, the Circuit House ...
Yatindranand Giri and Prabodhanand Giri Expelled from Juna Akhara Over Controversial Statements
State, Uttarakhand

Yatindranand Giri and Prabodhanand Giri Expelled from Juna Akhara Over Controversial Statements

Haridwar, Uttarakhand: In a significant move ahead of the Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027, the Juna Akhara has expelled Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatindranand Giri and Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prabodhanand Giri for raising questions over the event and making statements against the government. The action was announced through a letter issued by Mahant Mohan Bharti, the International President of Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara. The Akhara stated that the action was taken due to the monks’ unwarranted criticism of the state government and administration, including questioning the Akhara representatives’ meeting with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the Ardh Kumbh arrangements. Akhara Stands for Tradition and DisciplineMahant Mohan Bharti emphasized that the Akhara system is ...
Krishna Pandey ‘Azad’ Honored with Yashwant Rao Kelkar Youth Award 2025 by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
State, Uttarakhand

Krishna Pandey ‘Azad’ Honored with Yashwant Rao Kelkar Youth Award 2025 by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: Social worker Krishna Pandey, popularly known as “Azad”, was recently honored with the Yashwant Rao Kelkar Youth Award 2025 by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the national convention of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Dehradun. Hailing from Khajurgawa village, Campierganj police station area, Gorakhpur, Krishna Pandey was recognized for his outstanding contributions to social causes, including rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals, drug de-addiction programs, and helping the homeless and marginalized. On returning to Gorakhpur, Azad was warmly welcomed by supporters and well-wishers. Reflecting on the award, he said:"I do not work for awards or recognition. Serving society, especially those left behind by the mainstrea...