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Attempted ATM Robbery in Hathras: Criminals Use Gas Cutter, Flee Without Cash; Incident Caught on CCTV
State, Uttar Pradesh

Attempted ATM Robbery in Hathras: Criminals Use Gas Cutter, Flee Without Cash; Incident Caught on CCTV

In a shocking late-night incident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, unidentified miscreants attempted to loot a Bank of India ATM by cutting it open with a gas cutter. Despite their efforts, the criminals failed to extract any cash and fled the scene. The entire incident has been captured on CCTV, and police have launched an intensive search for the culprits. According to reports, the attempted robbery occurred around midnight at the Bank of India ATM located on Hathras Road. The assailants, armed with a gas cutter, tried to slice open the cash vault but were unsuccessful in gaining access to the money. The following morning, bank staff discovered the ATM severely damaged and immediately alerted the police. Upon receiving the information, the Circle Officer of Sikandrarao and the Station Ho...
UP BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi Scolds Officer on Phone; Video Goes Viral
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi Scolds Officer on Phone; Video Goes Viral

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Deoria, Shalabh Mani Tripathi, has gone viral on social media, showing him sternly reprimanding a police officer over the phone. In the clip, the MLA is heard warning the officer for allegedly using disrespectful language toward a BJP Mandal President. According to the video, Tripathi can be heard saying, “If the Mandal President is calling you, you should understand the matter. And if you speak like ‘Neta-Napadi’, then we will make you understand what ‘Neta-Napadi’ really means.” The video, reportedly recorded two days ago, has sparked widespread discussion regarding the behaviour of police officials toward party workers. What Led to the Controversy? The incident began when a BJP Mandal President contacted the local Kotwali Inspect...
Two Young Basketball Players Die in 48 Hours in Haryana; Major Questions Raised Over Sports Infrastructure, District Sports Officer Suspended
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Two Young Basketball Players Die in 48 Hours in Haryana; Major Questions Raised Over Sports Infrastructure, District Sports Officer Suspended

Haryana has been shaken by two tragic incidents within just 48 hours, as teenage basketball players from Rohtak and Bahadurgarh lost their lives after poorly maintained basketball poles collapsed during practice. The shocking events have exposed the alarming condition of sports infrastructure in the state and raised serious questions over administrative negligence. Following public outrage, District Sports Officer Anoop Singh has been suspended, and a committee has been formed to investigate the matter and improve sports facilities. The basketball nursery in Lakhan Majra has also been suspended. 16-year-old National-Level Player Hardik Rathi Crushed by Falling Pole The first incident took place on Tuesday near Lakhan Majra in Rohtak, where 16-year-old Hardik Rathi, a national-level b...
Disrespecting the Constitution Is Disrespecting Babasaheb Ambedkar: CM Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Civic Duties on Constitution Day
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Disrespecting the Constitution Is Disrespecting Babasaheb Ambedkar: CM Yogi Adityanath Emphasizes Civic Duties on Constitution Day

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On the occasion of Constitution Day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the swearing-in ceremony of the Preamble at Lok Bhavan, Lucknow, stressing the importance of respecting the Constitution and fulfilling civic responsibilities. He said, “Disrespecting the Constitution is equivalent to disrespecting Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution, and undermines the democratic values it symbolizes.” Constitution Grants Equal RightsCM Yogi highlighted that the Indian Constitution, from the very first day of its enforcement, granted every adult citizen the right to vote, regardless of caste, region, religion, or belief. He reminded citizens that the Constitution is not just a charter of rights but also a sacred duty-bound framework. Neglecti...
Maharashtra Political Shake-Up: 43 Runner-Up MVA Candidates Join Ruling Maha-Yuti, BJP Emerges Biggest Beneficiary
Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Political Shake-Up: 43 Runner-Up MVA Candidates Join Ruling Maha-Yuti, BJP Emerges Biggest Beneficiary

Mumbai, Maharashtra: A year after the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is struggling to keep its ranks intact. Following the electoral defeat, 43 runner-up MVA candidates have defected to the ruling Maha-Yuti alliance, with the majority joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Three independent candidates have also aligned with the ruling coalition. Defections BreakdownOut of the 46 total runner-ups who switched sides, 26 joined BJP, 13 joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP, and 7 joined Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. Additionally, a senior candidate from the ruling NCP also shifted allegiance to BJP. Election Results RecapIn the 2024 state polls, Maha-Yuti secured 235 of 288 seats, with BJP winning 132 seats, Shinde’s Shiv Sena 57, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP 41. The M...
Jharkhand: Bride’s Brother Kidnapped During Wedding Ceremony, Rescued by Ranchi Police from Bihar Border
Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand: Bride’s Brother Kidnapped During Wedding Ceremony, Rescued by Ranchi Police from Bihar Border

Ranchi, Jharkhand: In a shocking incident during a wedding ceremony in Nagdri police station area, the bride’s brother, Sumit Soni, was kidnapped and a ransom of ₹20 lakh was demanded from his family. Acting swiftly on the alert, Ranchi police successfully rescued Sumit from the Jharkhand-Bihar border and arrested four suspects involved in the abduction. Kidnapping During Wedding ChaosOn the night of November 24, Vishwambar Prasad was busy celebrating his daughter’s wedding when around 2 AM, Sumit Soni called his family to inform them that he had been kidnapped. The call abruptly ended, creating panic in the family, who immediately reported the incident to Nagdri police. Police Track Down KidnappersUsing the support of the Cyber Technical Cell, Ranchi police traced the kidnappers’ lo...
Mysterious Elephant Deaths in Jharkhand Forests: Third Elephant Found Dead in 15 Days, No Visible Injuries Puzzles Forest Department
Jharkhand, State

Mysterious Elephant Deaths in Jharkhand Forests: Third Elephant Found Dead in 15 Days, No Visible Injuries Puzzles Forest Department

Chaibasa, Jharkhand: The mysterious deaths of elephants in the Chaibasa forest area of West Singhbhum district have raised serious concerns for the forest department. On Tuesday, the carcass of another male elephant was discovered in the Sosopi forest. Remarkably, the elephant showed no external injuries, and its tusks were intact, leaving officials baffled. Third Elephant in Two WeeksWorryingly, this marks the third unexplained elephant death in less than two weeks in the Chaibasa forest division. The deceased male elephant, aged approximately 15–20 years, was found without any visible wounds. Smita Pankaj, Regional Chief Conservator of Forests, Kolhan Division, described the incident as a “mystery” and admitted that officials are anxious to determine the cause of death. Forensic In...
Elderly Couple Brutally Beaten to Death Over Slipper Dispute in Jharkhand, Panchayat Fine Sparks Outrage
Jharkhand, State

Elderly Couple Brutally Beaten to Death Over Slipper Dispute in Jharkhand, Panchayat Fine Sparks Outrage

Chaibasa, Jharkhand: In a shocking incident in Lipunga village of West Singhbhum district, an elderly couple was brutally murdered with an iron rod, sparking fear and outrage in the community. The victims, 72-year-old Sargia Balmuchu and his 65-year-old wife Mukta Balmuchu, were found bloodied on a cot in their courtyard on Tuesday morning. Villagers, alarmed by the silence, discovered their lifeless bodies and informed the police immediately. Rumors of Witchcraft DebunkedInitially, rumors linking the killings to witchcraft or black magic circulated in the village, creating panic. However, Guva Police Station Officer-in-Charge Nitish Kumar dismissed such speculations. A detailed investigation revealed that the murder stemmed from a long-standing personal feud triggered by a seemingly mi...
Veteran Uttarakhand Leader and Statehood Activist Field Marshal Diwakar Bhatt Passes Away in Haridwar
State, Uttar Pradesh

Veteran Uttarakhand Leader and Statehood Activist Field Marshal Diwakar Bhatt Passes Away in Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand has lost one of its most prominent statehood movement leaders, Field Marshal Diwakar Bhatt, who passed away on Monday evening at his residence in Kharkhari, Haridwar, at 4:20 PM. Bhatt had been critically ill for the past ten days and was receiving nutrition through a feeding tube. His demise has sent waves of grief through the political circles and statehood movement community in Uttarakhand. Tributes from CM Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to Bhatt on social media platform X, highlighting his unwavering dedication to the statehood movement and public service. Dhami remarked that Bhatt’s contributions were monumental, and he prayed for the departed leader’s soul to rest in peace. He added that Bhatt’s leg...
Uttarakhand Weather Update: Freezing Cold in Hill Stations, Minimum Temperatures Drop in Dehradun and Mukteshwar
State, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Freezing Cold in Hill Stations, Minimum Temperatures Drop in Dehradun and Mukteshwar

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The northern state of Uttarakhand is experiencing a sharp drop in minimum temperatures across most regions, bringing chilly conditions to both hill and plain areas. In the mountainous zones, frost on roads is making travel hazardous, while the plains face mild inconvenience due to foggy conditions. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather remains dry throughout the state, but the cold is intensifying, especially in the hills. Frost formation in higher altitudes is contributing to the freezing conditions, while daytime sunshine offers little relief from the biting cold. Temperature Highlights: Dehradun: Max 25.0°C | Min 9.2°C Udham Singh Nagar: Max 25.4°C | Min 6.6°C Mukteshwar: Max 16.2°C | Min 2.5°C New Tehri: Max 16.5°C | Min 3.2°C...