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Frog Found in Mid-Day Meal Bucket at Gwalior Government School; Students Refuse to Eat, Probe Ordered
Madhya Pradesh, State

Frog Found in Mid-Day Meal Bucket at Gwalior Government School; Students Refuse to Eat, Probe Ordered

Gwalior – A shocking incident at a government primary school in Gokulpur, Gwalior, sparked outrage on Monday after a frog was discovered inside the mid-day meal container just moments before the food was to be served. The sight triggered panic among students, who immediately refused to eat and raised an uproar inside the school premises. Shock and Chaos Before Lunch The mid-day meal bucket was opened shortly before distribution when staff noticed the frog floating in the food. The incident comes barely days after a similar controversy in Sheopur district, where students were served meals on waste paper sheets, raising serious questions about hygiene and monitoring of the government’s flagship nutrition scheme. Staff Recorded the Scene, Alerted Officials School staff quickly rec...
Gentleman Thief’ Nabbed: Corporate Look, Charter Buses, No Mobile—A Single Recharge Exposed Him
Madhya Pradesh, State

Gentleman Thief’ Nabbed: Corporate Look, Charter Buses, No Mobile—A Single Recharge Exposed Him

Bhopal – In a case straight out of a crime thriller, Bhopal’s Ayodhya Nagar Police have arrested a high-tech thief whose style, precision and lifestyle earned him the title of the “Gentleman Thief.” Dressed like a corporate executive, travelling only in luxury charter buses, and vanishing like a ghost after every burglary, the accused had been evading police across multiple states for years. His run finally ended after one small digital slip—a phone recharge at an MP Online kiosk. Captured After Months of Chase The accused, 46-year-old Vijender alias Bunty, originally from Jhajjar, Haryana and currently living in Amravati, Maharashtra, was arrested from Indore after months of technical surveillance. Police recovered stolen goods worth nearly ₹20 lakh linked to at least half a dozen m...
Husband’s Tattoo Exposes His Lies: Indore Family Court Rejects Divorce Plea
Madhya Pradesh, State

Husband’s Tattoo Exposes His Lies: Indore Family Court Rejects Divorce Plea

Indore – In a dramatic turn of events inside a family courtroom, a husband’s attempt to secure divorce by accusing his wife of cruelty and hiding illness fell apart when a tattoo on his arm revealed more than he intended to show. The Indore Family Court dismissed his divorce petition after finding that the allegations were fabricated and that the husband himself had deserted his wife and child. Tattoo Linked to Another Woman Exposes Husband’s Truth During the hearing, the husband persistently tried to hide a tattoo on his arm under his sleeve. The wife’s lawyers argued that the tattoo was linked to another woman, indicating the husband’s extramarital involvement. When the judge instructed him to show the tattoo, he hesitated and avoided complying—raising suspicion and ultimately weak...
Delhi Blast: NIA Questions Dr. Shaheen’s Father and Brother for Five Hours; Key Evidence Seized
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Blast: NIA Questions Dr. Shaheen’s Father and Brother for Five Hours; Key Evidence Seized

New Delhi: In a major development in the Red Fort car suicide blast case, investigation agencies on Monday conducted coordinated raids at 12 locations across Kashmir and carried out an intensive search at the Lucknow residence of Dr. Shaheen. Her family members were questioned for nearly five hours as officials searched for links to the suspected terror network. Raids Targeting Suspected Jaish-Linked Network According to sources, the raids in Kashmir aimed to identify and arrest suspects connected to the Red Fort car blast as well as the interstate white-collar network of Jaish-e-Mohammed. NIA teams are probing terror financing channels and searching for evidence related to the suicide explosion. The targeted locations included the residences of: Maulvi Irfan Wagay (Nadigam) ...
Two Friends Killed in Massive Fire at Delhi Shoe Shop; Families Claim a Third Youth Still Missing
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Two Friends Killed in Massive Fire at Delhi Shoe Shop; Families Claim a Third Youth Still Missing

New Delhi: Police on Monday handed over the bodies of Satyendra and Anita to their families after conducting post-mortem examinations, following the devastating fire at a shoe shop in Tigri, Sangam Vihar. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, had initially been reported to have claimed four lives — shop owner Satyendra alias Jimmy, his tenant Anita, and two unidentified customers. The bodies of the two customers were so badly charred that identification became nearly impossible. However, the investigation has now taken a new turn. Claim of Three Missing Youths Raises Questions An officer involved in the probe revealed that on Monday, not two but three families approached the police, claiming their sons — Ramdeen, Manglu and Mahendra, residents of Defence Colony, Tajpur Road, ...
Five Factories Sealed in Delhi’s Joharipur; 200 Notices Issued to Factory Owners
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Five Factories Sealed in Delhi’s Joharipur; 200 Notices Issued to Factory Owners

The North Shahdara zone of Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) has sealed five factories in the Joharipur area for violating regulations. These units, engaged in e-waste processing and plastic molding, were ordered to shut down immediately. Authorities had warned that failure to comply would result in sealing the entire premises. Police Deployed to Maintain OrderTo ensure the operation proceeded smoothly, police were deployed at the sites. While there were minor protests from local stakeholders, law enforcement successfully maintained control throughout the sealing process. Notices Sent to 200 Factory OwnersAdministrative officer Ramashankar stated that emissions from such factories, including smoke and chemicals, pose serious health hazards by contaminating surrounding air. Consequent...
IGI Airport Becomes India’s First ‘Water-Positive’ Airport
DELHI (national capital territory), State

IGI Airport Becomes India’s First ‘Water-Positive’ Airport

Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has become the first airport in India to achieve the prestigious ‘Water-Positive’ status, serving over 40 million passengers annually. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) announced that the airport now returns more water to nature than it consumes, marking a significant milestone in sustainable infrastructure. Recognition by NITI AayogThe accolade was formally presented at the Water Innovation Summit, where DIAL was honoured under the NITI Aayog–CII Water Neutrality Framework. This recognition positions IGI Airport as a global leader in sustainable and water-conscious airport infrastructure. Commitment to Environmental SustainabilityDIAL CEO, Videsh Kumar Jaipuriar, said, “Achieving Water-Positive status demonstrates our strong commitm...
Delhi Government to Issue 2.89 Lakh New Ration Cards; Process to Begin Next Year
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi Government to Issue 2.89 Lakh New Ration Cards; Process to Begin Next Year

The Delhi government has announced plans to issue 2.89 lakh new ration cards, as part of an ongoing verification process of existing cardholders. This move aims to remove names of individuals who are ineligible for free ration, including those who pay income tax. Verification of Existing Cardholders UnderwaySince March-April 2025, the government has been conducting e-KYC verification of Delhi’s 17.5 lakh existing ration cardholders. Preliminary results indicate that over 1.71 lakh individuals were ineligible, continuing to receive subsidized ration despite being income taxpayers. The verification also uncovered thousands of deceased beneficiaries still receiving rations, and around 80,000 duplicate entries in the system. Comprehensive Verification to Clear the ListFollowing e-KYC, th...
Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens Again: AQI Rises from ‘Poor’ to ‘Very Poor’
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens Again: AQI Rises from ‘Poor’ to ‘Very Poor’

Despite continuous efforts by the government and authorities to curb pollution, Delhi’s air quality has again deteriorated sharply. After showing slight improvement over the past two days, the city’s air has slipped from the ‘Poor’ category back into the ‘Very Poor’ bracket. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 331 at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, signaling a rise in pollution levels across the national capital. Hotspots Record Alarming AQI LevelsSeveral monitoring stations recorded dangerously high concentrations of particulate matter. Bawana reported an AQI of 387, Anand Vihar 381, Wazirpur 362, Burari 361, and RK Puram 356—all falling in the ‘Very Poor’ category. IGI Airport remained comparatively better, yet its AQI of 269 ...
Despite Reduced Crop Burning, Delhi Air Quality Remains Extremely Poor
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Despite Reduced Crop Burning, Delhi Air Quality Remains Extremely Poor

This year, Delhi-NCR experienced significantly less smoke from crop stubble. Yet, air pollution in the capital remains alarmingly high during the winter months. Vehicular emissions and industrial activities have emerged as the primary contributors to the deteriorating air quality. According to Sharanjeet Kaur, Deputy Program Manager of the Clean Air Unit at the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), new pollution hotspots are emerging across the region. Decline in Crop Stubble PollutionSmog formation in smaller towns across the NCR has intensified, even as the duration of smog has increased. Floods in Punjab and Haryana this year led to a significant reduction in stubble burning incidents. On most days, stubble-related pollution contributed less than 5% of the total. However, betw...