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Chambal Encounter: ₹50,000 Reward Fugitive Ajit Thakur Shot, Two Others Arrested

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Chambal Encounter: ₹50,000 Reward Fugitive Ajit Thakur Shot, Two Others Arrested

In a major police operation in Dholpur, Rajasthan, a wanted criminal with a ₹50,000 reward, Ajit Thakur, was shot during a police encounter in the Basaidang area on Wednesday morning. Thakur sustained injuries and was immediately admitted to the district hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. During the operation, the police also arrested two other fugitives: Kalyan Thakur, another ₹50,000 reward criminal, and Dhira, with a ₹10,000 reward. Both are currently in police custody and being interrogated. Action Triggered by Intelligence According to officials, Cyber Cell Head Narendra Singh and constable Shripal received credible information about the presence of criminals near Sath Kyari in Basaidang. Based on this input, a joint team comprising the Cyber Cell, DST in-charge Ghan...

Humayun Kabir Revokes Social Media Star Nisha Chatterjee’s Candidacy Within 24 Hours, Muslim Candidate to Replace Her

24Dec

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State, West Bengal

Humayun Kabir Revokes Social Media Star Nisha Chatterjee’s Candidacy Within 24 Hours, Muslim Candidate to Replace Her

In a sudden political move, Humayun Kabir, leader of the Janata Unnayan Party, revoked the candidacy of social media influencer Nisha Chatterjee from the Bailiganj Assembly seat just 24 hours after announcing her as the party’s candidate. Nisha, expressing her outrage, has threatened legal action, alleging that her removal was due to her Hindu identity. Kabir had declared Nisha Chatterjee as the party candidate during a public event on Monday. However, he raised objections to some of her social media posts and announced that a Muslim candidate would now be nominated for Bailiganj. Responding to the decision, Nisha accused Kabir of defaming her publicly and indicated she may contest the election as an independent candidate. Objections Over Social Media Posts On Tuesday, Humayun Kab...

Auraiya Dowry Death Case: Husband, Father-in-Law, and Brother-in-Law Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After 8 Years

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Auraiya Dowry Death Case: Husband, Father-in-Law, and Brother-in-Law Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After 8 Years

In a landmark verdict, a court in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a husband, his father, and brother to life imprisonment in a dowry death case, handing financial penalties of ₹25,000 each. The decision, delivered eight years after the tragic incident, brings long-awaited justice to the victim's family. The case dates back to 2017. The deceased, 22-year-old Pinky, daughter of retired PAC CO Lakhpat Singh from Lakhna, Etawah, was married on 23 June 2017 to Jitendra Kumar Yadav alias Jeetu, a resident of Ajitmal. Soon after the wedding, Pinky was reportedly harassed by her in-laws over demands for a Scorpio car and ₹10 lakh as dowry. Tragically, just five months into her marriage, on 21 November 2017, Pinky was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her marital home. Follow...

Gurgaon Bulldozer Action: Authorities Demolish 100 Illegal Shops of Notorious Gangster Ricky

24Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Gurgaon Bulldozer Action: Authorities Demolish 100 Illegal Shops of Notorious Gangster Ricky

Gurgaon, Haryana: In a major crackdown on illegal encroachments, Gurgaon authorities demolished nearly 100 shops built on government land by notorious criminal Ricky in Khandsa. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, involved a strong police presence to ensure smooth execution. Ricky, already facing 31 serious criminal cases, had reportedly been operating these illegal establishments for months. Illegal Occupation and ExtortionAccording to officials, Ricky, aged 29, began encroaching on HSIIDC (Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation) land gradually, constructing approximately 100 temporary shops and 10 permanent structures. These shops generated an estimated ₹5–6 lakh per month in illegal extortion. Despite repeated complaints and previous jail terms, the ac...

Kanpur Fraud Case: Notorious Conman Ravindranath Soni Planned Bank Launch, Promoted by Chris Gayle

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Fraud Case: Notorious Conman Ravindranath Soni Planned Bank Launch, Promoted by Chris Gayle

Kanpur, UP: Ravindranath Soni, a notorious conman currently lodged in Kanpur Jail, is facing increasing scrutiny as authorities uncover his latest fraudulent scheme. Soni, accused of cheating nearly 1,000 people across India, UAE, the United States, and other countries, was reportedly planning to launch a bank under the name “Bluechip”. Astonishingly, the venture’s promotion involved international cricketer Chris Gayle, following the earlier association of actor Sonu Sood and wrestler The Great Khali. The bank was reportedly registered in Canada, and investors were lured through Bluechip Secured and Bluechip Token initiatives. Fraud Uncovered by PoliceKanpur Kotwali Police arrested Soni from Malviya Nagar in connection with a fraud worth ₹42.29 lakh, which involved duping investors in D...

Chhattisgarh Observes Statewide Shutdown Following Kanker Conversion Controversy

24Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Observes Statewide Shutdown Following Kanker Conversion Controversy

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: A statewide shutdown was observed in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday in response to violent incidents in Kanker district involving the burial of a person who had undergone religious conversion. The unrest, which occurred on 17 December, saw vandalism and arson at a local prayer site, prompting authorities to impose Section 144 to curb further disturbances. The shutdown, called by the All Communities Forum of Chhattisgarh, was widely observed across Bastar division and other districts including Raipur, Bijapur, and Dantewada. Markets, shops, and business establishments remained closed, affecting daily life to some extent. Peaceful and Constitutional ProtestLeaders of the forum and the Tribal Protection Council emphasized that the shutdown was intended to be peaceful, d...

Fatehpur “Love Jihad” Case: Accused Muslim Man Poses as Hindu, Exploits Young Woman for 6 Years

24Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur “Love Jihad” Case: Accused Muslim Man Poses as Hindu, Exploits Young Woman for 6 Years

Fatehpur, UP: A shocking case of “love jihad” has emerged from Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim man allegedly deceived a Hindu woman by posing as a Hindu, lured her into a trap, and sexually exploited her for six years. The accused, Adnan Ansari, used the alias “Vishal” to gain her trust, promised marriage, and allegedly administered intoxicating substances to commit repeated sexual assault. He also reportedly recorded obscene videos and blackmailed the victim to continue the abuse. How It BeganThe victim, a resident of Sadar Kotwali area, recounted that in 2019 she met Adnan Ansari at the railway station while waiting for a train to Pune with her mother. At that time, Adnan, who is employed as an outsourced ticket booking clerk in Prayagraj, obtained her mobile number u...

Rajasthan Doubles Election Expenditure Limits for Panchayat and Urban Body Candidates

24Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Doubles Election Expenditure Limits for Panchayat and Urban Body Candidates

Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Election Commission has announced a significant increase in the maximum expenditure limits for candidates contesting Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections. The new notification allows candidates for positions such as Sarpanch, Panchayat Samiti member, and Zila Parishad member to spend double the amount permitted in the previous elections. This move aims to make the electoral process more transparent, practical, and timely. New Expenditure Limits for Key PositionsState Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh explained that expenditure limits are periodically revised. For the upcoming elections: Zila Parishad members: Increased from ₹1.5 lakh in 2019 to ₹3 lakh. Panchayat Samiti members: Increased from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh. Sarpanch: Increased f...

“Just 6 Rupees from Every ‘Laadli Sister’, Please”: Parents’ Emotional Plea to CM for 3-Year-Old Anika’s Life-Saving Treatment

24Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

“Just 6 Rupees from Every ‘Laadli Sister’, Please”: Parents’ Emotional Plea to CM for 3-Year-Old Anika’s Life-Saving Treatment

Indore: A three-year-old girl in Indore, Anika, is battling a rare and life-threatening disease—Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type-2. Her treatment requires an expensive injection costing nearly ₹9 crore. In a desperate bid for help, Anika’s parents approached the Collector’s office during a public hearing and made an emotional appeal to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. A Family’s Desperate AppealDuring the hearing, Anika’s parents explained that they have managed to raise approximately ₹3 crore with the support of society, charitable institutions, and citizens. However, they still face a daunting shortfall of ₹6 crore. They urged the CM to help mobilize support from women registered under the state’s Laadli Bahna Scheme, suggesting that even a contribution of ₹6 per woman could signific...

Scindia Royal Army’s Deadly Arsenal: From German Machine Guns to European Pistols, Even the British Feared Their Might

24Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Scindia Royal Army’s Deadly Arsenal: From German Machine Guns to European Pistols, Even the British Feared Their Might

Gwalior: The Scindia dynasty is not only remembered for its royal legacy but also for the remarkable modernization of its army. Even during battles against the Mughals, the Scindia army was equipped with some of the most advanced weaponry of the time—from machine guns imported from Germany to European-style pistols. These historical arms are now preserved at a museum in Gwalior. Modernization of the ArmyHistorical records reveal that in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Scindias invested in modern weaponry to strengthen their forces. Under the leadership of Shrimant Mahadji Scindia, and with the assistance of French General Benoît de Boigne, European military technologies were integrated with traditional Maratha strategies, creating a formidable army that even the British viewed with app...