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Tension in Sikar: Villagers Protest for Third Day Over Alleged Kidnapping of Young Woman
Rajasthan, State

Tension in Sikar: Villagers Protest for Third Day Over Alleged Kidnapping of Young Woman

Sikar, Rajasthan:A case of an alleged kidnapping of a young woman from Patoda village in the Nechhwa police station area has sparked intense unrest. Accusing a married man from a particular community of luring and taking the woman away, villagers have been staging a sit-in outside the police station for the third consecutive day. The villagers allege that despite filing multiple complaints, police showed negligence, triggering widespread anger and leading to a mass protest. Special Police Teams Formed to Trace the Woman With tension rising in Patoda village, senior police and administrative officials reached the spot and held discussions with the agitating villagers. Police sources said special teams have been deployed across various regions to trace the missing woman and verify t...
Bengaluru Murder Mystery Solved: Elder Brother Kills Sibling in Car, Dumps Body in Lake; CCTV Footage Exposes Crime
Karnataka, State

Bengaluru Murder Mystery Solved: Elder Brother Kills Sibling in Car, Dumps Body in Lake; CCTV Footage Exposes Crime

Bengaluru: In a shocking crime that has stunned Karnataka, an elder brother allegedly murdered his younger sibling inside a moving car and dumped the body in a lake with the help of two accomplices. Bengaluru City Police cracked the case using private CCTV footage that captured key moments of the crime and the disposal of the body. Brother Called Sibling to Bengaluru on Pretext of Job According to the police, Shivraj (28), a cab driver from Kalaburagi district, called his younger brother Dhanraj (24) to Bengaluru under the pretext of helping him find a job. Dhanraj, who lived with their parents in their hometown, reached the city on 2 November. Investigators revealed that Shivraj was deeply frustrated with his brother’s behaviour. Dhanraj was allegedly involved in thefts, violent ...
Pakistani Drone Spotted Near Ghagwal in Jammu & Kashmir; Army Launches Search Operation
jammu and kashmir, State

Pakistani Drone Spotted Near Ghagwal in Jammu & Kashmir; Army Launches Search Operation

Tension along the India–Pakistan border intensified on Friday night after a Pakistani drone was spotted hovering over the Ghagwal area in Jammu & Kashmir’s Samba district. The sighting comes amid heightened security following the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent ‘Operation Sindoor’. Drone Detected Near International Border According to officials quoted by PTI, the drone originated from Pakistan’s Chak Bhura post and entered Indian airspace late at night. It hovered for several minutes over Rigal village in the Ghagwal sector before returning to the Pakistani side. Following the sighting, the Indian Army and security forces immediately launched a search operation in the suspected drop zone to verify whether any payload—such as narcotics, weapons, or explosives—had been...
Controversy Erupts After Licensed Rifle Firing at International Athletes’ Wedding in Meerut
State, Uttar Pradesh

Controversy Erupts After Licensed Rifle Firing at International Athletes’ Wedding in Meerut

Meerut: The wedding of international javelin thrower Annu Rani and Rohtak-based kickboxer Sahil Bhardwaj turned into a legal controversy after the couple engaged in celebratory gunfire on stage. The incident occurred on November 18 at The Gods Palace Resort and was caught on video, which quickly went viral on social media, prompting police action. Havoc on the Stage The video clearly shows the bride and groom firing a licensed rifle into the air immediately after the jai mala ceremony. Despite the rifle being licensed, celebratory gunfire is strictly prohibited under the law. Authorities confirmed that the rifle was recovered from Annu Rani’s in-laws’ house in Rohtak on November 20, and the process for license cancellation is underway. A formal report has been prepared for the Distri...
Naxal Commander Hidma’s Love Story: Marriage After Two Years of Persistence, Sterilization Followed Party Rules
Chhattisgarh, State

Naxal Commander Hidma’s Love Story: Marriage After Two Years of Persistence, Sterilization Followed Party Rules

Raipur: Notorious Naxal leader Hidma, whose reign of terror destroyed several villages, met his end recently, along with his wife Raje. Amid the focus on his violent life, his love story has now come to light, revealing how he pursued Raje despite initial rejection. Meeting in the Jungle Hidma, who joined the Naxal movement at the age of 15–16, was deeply involved in expanding the organization’s activities. During one of his missions, he met Raje, also a Naxal operative, in the forest. Hidma developed feelings for her and eventually proposed marriage. However, Raje initially rejected Hidma’s proposal, as per the strict rules of the Naxal organization. Both continued their missions together, but their hearts were not aligned. Hidma, determined to win her over, pursued her relentles...
Three Housekeeping Staff Injured as Car Hits Them in Greater Noida, Driver in Custody
State, Uttar Pradesh

Three Housekeeping Staff Injured as Car Hits Them in Greater Noida, Driver in Custody

Greater Noida: A car lost control and struck three housekeeping employees at Supertech Ecovillage-2 in Greater Noida West, leaving all injured and hospitalized. The police have taken the driver into custody and launched an investigation into the incident. Residents are demanding stricter security measures. How the Accident Happened According to reports, Rahul, a resident of Supertech Ecovillage-2, was taking his car towards the parking ramp on Friday morning when it suddenly went out of control, hitting three housekeeping staff members. The injured were identified as: Maniram (40) from Buwara village, District Datia, Madhya Pradesh Raju (40) from Silra village, District Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh Monika Devi (30) from Gajpura village, District Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh The ...
No Entry for General Public at Ayodhya Ram Temple on November 25; Here’s How Devotees Can Witness Darshan
State, Uttar Pradesh

No Entry for General Public at Ayodhya Ram Temple on November 25; Here’s How Devotees Can Witness Darshan

Ayodhya: The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya will host the flag-hoisting ceremony on November 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several distinguished guests in attendance. Due to heightened security measures, entry for the general public will be completely restricted on this day. Only invited dignitaries will be allowed inside the temple premises. Security and Restrictions The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra secretary, Champat Rai, stated that strict security arrangements will be enforced, and no compromises will be made. Devotees will not be permitted on Shri Ram Path from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on November 25. Attendees are requested not to bring children along, and items such as mobile phones, licensed weapons, and personal security personnel will be barred from the venue. Approxi...
Leopard Causes Panic in Jaipur’s Civil Lines; Tranquilized and Released by Forest Department
Rajasthan, State

Leopard Causes Panic in Jaipur’s Civil Lines; Tranquilized and Released by Forest Department

Jaipur: Panic gripped Jaipur’s Civil Lines area on Thursday morning when a leopard entered the posh VVIP locality, raising fears among residents and schoolchildren alike. The big cat was first spotted near Lane Number 6 and later reached the official bungalow of Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat, creating widespread alarm. School Children and Residents in Shock The leopard even entered the premises of Tiny Blossom Senior Secondary School, prompting authorities to lock students inside classrooms for safety. The wild animal was seen moving from one house to another by scaling walls, keeping the neighborhood on edge for several hours. Residents expressed their concern over the incursion, questioning how a leopard could reach such a heavily secured area. Forest Department In...
BSF Soldiers’ Bravery Keeps Nation Safe: Amit Shah Highlights Heroics at ‘Sindoor Van’ in Kutch
Gujarat, Politics, State

BSF Soldiers’ Bravery Keeps Nation Safe: Amit Shah Highlights Heroics at ‘Sindoor Van’ in Kutch

Ahmedabad/Kutch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressed the Diamond Jubilee (Heerak Jayanti) celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Bhuj, Kutch, lauding the courage and dedication of BSF personnel. Speaking at the event, he said the BSF’s unwavering service ensures the safety of the nation and that its soldiers have set unparalleled examples of valor in all operations — from border protection to anti-terror missions and disaster relief. Commitment to BSF Families and Future Strengthening Amit Shah announced that the upcoming year will be dedicated to the families of BSF personnel, emphasizing the government’s commitment to further strengthen the force. “In the next five years, the government aims to elevate the BSF to new heights, making it one of the fastest-r...
Dehradun ONGC Chowk Accident: Chargesheet Filed After 60 Witnesses, 6 Dead in Horror Crash
State, Uttarakhand

Dehradun ONGC Chowk Accident: Chargesheet Filed After 60 Witnesses, 6 Dead in Horror Crash

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The horrifying ONGC Chowk accident that shook Dehradun on the night of 11 November 2024 claimed the lives of six friends and left one critically injured. After over a year, the police have filed a 500-page chargesheet in the case, citing 60 witnesses. The Tragic Incident On that fateful night, an Innova car carrying seven friends collided with a container near ONGC Chowk in the Cantonment police area. The impact was catastrophic — human bodies were strewn across the road, with severed limbs and two heads lying on the pavement, leaving onlookers traumatized. Six youths — Guneet, Kunal Kukreja, Rishabh Jain, Navya Goyal, Atul Agrawal, and Kamakshi — were killed instantly, while Siddhesh Agrawal, seated at the rear, survived but sustained severe injuries and remai...