Friday, July 3

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Balaghat Tiger Carcass Controversy: Officials Burn Evidence, Cover-Up Exposed
Madhya Pradesh, State

Balaghat Tiger Carcass Controversy: Officials Burn Evidence, Cover-Up Exposed

Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking cover-up has emerged in Balaghat after forest officials allegedly attempted to destroy evidence of a tigress carcass discovered on 27 July. The State Tiger Strike Force (STSF) investigation revealed that eight forest personnel, including a deputy ranger and a forest guard, were involved in concealing and ultimately burning the tiger’s body. Discovery and Initial Cover-UpThe carcass was found during a routine patrol near the Bahtikur beat of the Sonwani Conservation Reserve, close to a canal. According to NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) guidelines, any tiger death must be immediately reported to senior authorities, the site sealed, and forensic samples collected. However, fearing suspension, the officials reportedly hid the carcass for th...
Morena Domestic Dispute Escalates: Wife’s Relatives Assault Husband and Father-in-Law
Madhya Pradesh, State

Morena Domestic Dispute Escalates: Wife’s Relatives Assault Husband and Father-in-Law

Morena, Madhya Pradesh: A domestic dispute in Civil Lines, Morena, took a violent turn when a wife’s relatives allegedly attacked her husband and his father inside their residence in Prajapati Colony. The incident, recorded on mobile phones by neighbors, has gone viral on social media, prompting police action. Violent Attack by Wife’s FamilyAccording to reports, the husband and wife had been involved in an ongoing dispute. On Monday, without prior notice, several members of the wife’s family reportedly entered the husband’s home. A confrontation ensued, during which the husband was beaten severely. When the father-in-law attempted to intervene, he too was assaulted. Both sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Video Evidence Aids InvestigationNeighbors recorded the en...
Mother-Daughter in Sitamarhi Jailed for Abusing Police During Anti-Encroachment Drive
Bihar, State

Mother-Daughter in Sitamarhi Jailed for Abusing Police During Anti-Encroachment Drive

Sitamarhi, Bihar: A mother and daughter in Sitamarhi have landed behind bars after verbally abusing traffic police officers during a government anti-encroachment drive. The incident, which occurred near Gudri Bazaar Chowk, has drawn widespread attention on social media. Verbal Assault on Police OfficersAccording to officials, the municipal authorities had issued orders to remove illegal encroachments on government land located south of the road. When the anti-encroachment team arrived to carry out the order, the mother and daughter unleashed a torrent of highly offensive abuses at the officers—so rapid and intense that police likened it to a “bullet train.” The language was so vulgar that it cannot be repeated in a civilized publication. Police Take Strict ActionDespite initially hol...
Mussoorie Ultra Marathon 2025: Tom Alter’s Dream Realized as 411 Runners Ignite the Hills; Winners Crowned
State, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie Ultra Marathon 2025: Tom Alter’s Dream Realized as 411 Runners Ignite the Hills; Winners Crowned

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: Mussoorie witnessed a historic moment on Sunday morning as the first-ever international Ultra Marathon took place, fulfilling actor Tom Alter’s long-cherished dream of turning the hill station into a global marathon destination. The event commenced at dawn with a flag-off by Additional Tourism Secretary Abhishek Rohilla and Municipal Chairperson Meera Saklani. Runners from Across the Globe Take on Mussoorie’s HillsA total of 411 participants from India and abroad competed across multiple categories, including 50 km, 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km. The runners were visibly thrilled as they raced through Mussoorie’s blue hills and pristine surroundings, showcasing endurance, determination, and the spirit of competition. Chief Guest Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi A...
Uttarakhand Shivers as Mercury Drops by 2°C; Cold Wave Intensifies from Haridwar to Joshimath
State, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Shivers as Mercury Drops by 2°C; Cold Wave Intensifies from Haridwar to Joshimath

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A sharp drop in minimum temperatures across Uttarakhand has intensified the chill, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings of further falls over the next two to three days. According to officials, minimum temperatures have fallen by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, causing a noticeable increase in cold both in the plains and hilly regions. The state continues to experience dry weather, but the rapid temperature decline is making mornings and evenings particularly harsh. Weather Observations Across Key Locations: Dehradun: Max 25.6°C, Min 8.4°C (2°C below normal minimum) Udham Singh Nagar: Max 25.0°C, Min 6.8°C Mukteshwar: Max 15.5°C, Min 2.5°C New Tehri: Max 16.1°C, Min 3.7°C The Meteorological Department predicts that dry conditions w...
Tehri Bus Tragedy: Passengers Allege Driver Negligence, Not Brake Failure
State, Uttarakhand

Tehri Bus Tragedy: Passengers Allege Driver Negligence, Not Brake Failure

Tehri, Uttarakhand: A tragic bus accident on Monday in Tehri claimed the lives of five people, including four women and one man, while injuring several others. Initially reported as a brake failure, passengers on board have now alleged negligence by the driver as the primary cause of the accident. According to survivors, the bus, carrying about 29 passengers, was parked on a slope when the driver suddenly started moving it. Only 18 passengers had boarded at that time, and some shouted warnings that others were still outside. The driver, however, did not slow down. The bus began to swerve uncontrollably, and despite attempts to apply brakes, it eventually plummeted into a gorge approximately 100 meters deep. The injured were rushed to AIIMS Rishikesh and Narendranagar Combined Hospita...
Badrinath Temple Closes for Winter; Pilgrims to Visit Winter Abode Sites
State, Uttarakhand

Badrinath Temple Closes for Winter; Pilgrims to Visit Winter Abode Sites

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The gates of Badrinath Temple will officially close today, marking the beginning of the six-month winter period when the Char Dham pilgrimage remains inaccessible at the main shrines. During this time, devotees can continue worship at the winter abodes of the deities, as the Uttarakhand government promotes winter pilgrimage tourism to ensure year-round spiritual and economic engagement. Ceremonial Closing of Badrinath Temple GatesThe gates of Badrinath will close at 2:56 PM, with the temple adorned with 10 quintals of flowers for the auspicious occasion. Since 21 November, rituals had already begun at Badrinath, including the closing of gates at the Ganesh Temple, Adi Kedareshwar, and the Adi Guru Shankaracharya seat, followed by the cessation of Vedic recitations...
Haryana Loot: Armed Robbers Strike Wedding Home, Bind Family, Shoot Groom, Steal Rs 80 Lakh
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana Loot: Armed Robbers Strike Wedding Home, Bind Family, Shoot Groom, Steal Rs 80 Lakh

Karnal, Haryana: In a brazen daylight robbery, five armed men targeted a contractor’s home in Subhash Colony, Karnal, on Monday morning, stealing valuables worth approximately Rs 80 lakh. The incident occurred just 100–150 meters from the SP Camp Office. The robbers held the family hostage for nearly 45 minutes, forcing women to hand over their jewelry. They also stole cash and wedding-related jewelry, and shot the groom during the attack. The family’s wedding was scheduled just 10 days later. Details of the IncidentAccording to reports, the robbers entered the house under the pretext of asking for directions and immediately resorted to violence. They also took away the house’s CCTV DVR and a car purchased a year ago. Before fleeing, the suspects fired five rounds at the property. Th...
Haryana Politics: Abhay Chautala Vows to Expose Congress if INLD Returns to Assembly
Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana Politics: Abhay Chautala Vows to Expose Congress if INLD Returns to Assembly

Rohtak, Haryana: Abhay Singh Chautala, National President of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), has once again targeted the Congress party and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in a scathing political statement. Speaking at a public rally in Sisaroli village, Chautala declared that if given another chance in the Haryana Assembly, he would metaphorically “make Congress leaders ‘stand like roosters’” by exposing their alleged wrongdoings. Congress Accused of Enabling BJP GovernmentChautala accused the Hooda family of indirectly helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) form the government in Haryana once again. Without naming them directly, he criticized Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his son, Deepender Hooda, stating that their actions paved the way for the BJP’s third term in the s...
Kangana Ranaut Faces Legal Trouble as Court Frames Charges in Defamation Case Filed by Elderly Punjab Farmer
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Kangana Ranaut Faces Legal Trouble as Court Frames Charges in Defamation Case Filed by Elderly Punjab Farmer

Chandigarh/Bathinda: Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut is facing intensified legal challenges in a defamation case filed by an elderly Punjab farmer, Mohinder Kaur. Despite offering an apology during a previous court appearance, the court on Monday formally framed charges against her, marking the beginning of the legal arguments in the case. The next hearing has been scheduled for 4 December 2025. Case BackgroundThe case stems from a controversial retweet by Kangana in December 2020, during the farmers’ protests against the three central agricultural laws. In the tweet, she compared Mohinder Kaur, a senior farmer from Bahadurgarh Jandiyan village in Bathinda district, to Bilkis Bano of the Shaheen Bagh protests. Kangana also alleged that women participating in such movements w...