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Mastermind Behind ₹10 Lakh Cheque Fraud Sentenced to 1 Year Jail, Fined Over ₹12 Lakh in Shivpuri
Madhya Pradesh, State

Mastermind Behind ₹10 Lakh Cheque Fraud Sentenced to 1 Year Jail, Fined Over ₹12 Lakh in Shivpuri

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: In a significant verdict on cheque bounce and fraud, the First Class Judicial Magistrate, Pratyaksha Kulesh, has sentenced a man to one year rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹12.14 lakh for taking a loan of ₹10 lakh, issuing cheques, and then closing his bank account to avoid repayment. Case Background The accused, Prateek Khandelwal, a resident of Sadar Bazaar, Shivpuri, borrowed ₹10 lakh from Manish Agrawal on 19 August 2022 to meet personal and business expenses. As repayment, Prateek issued four cheques of ₹2 lakh, ₹3 lakh, ₹3 lakh, and ₹2 lakh. However, when Manish Agrawal deposited these cheques in his bank, they were returned unpaid due to the closure of the accused’s bank account. Despite sending legal notices through his advocate, Gajendra Sin...
Elderly Woman Duped of ₹50,000 in Indore Over ‘Dhaakad 2’ Role Scam
Madhya Pradesh, State

Elderly Woman Duped of ₹50,000 in Indore Over ‘Dhaakad 2’ Role Scam

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident, an elderly woman in Indore was defrauded of ₹50,000 by a scammer who claimed to be an employee of a film production house and promised her a role as Sonakshi Sinha’s mother in the upcoming film ‘Dhaakad 2’. The case has been registered with the Crime Branch, which has launched an investigation. How the Scam Unfolded The victim received a WhatsApp call on Wednesday from an individual claiming to represent Dharma Productions, Mumbai. During the conversation, the scammer persuaded her that the role of Sonakshi Sinha’s mother perfectly suited her. Trusting the caller, the woman shared an acting video as requested. Subsequently, the fraudster demanded money under various pretexts, including security fees, costume charges, and registration...
Satna Collector Reschedules School Timings to Protect Students Amid Severe Cold Wave
Madhya Pradesh, State

Satna Collector Reschedules School Timings to Protect Students Amid Severe Cold Wave

Satna, Madhya Pradesh: In view of the rapidly dropping temperatures and intensifying cold conditions in Satna district, the district administration has taken a significant step to safeguard the health of schoolchildren. Dr. Satish Kumar S, Collector and District Magistrate, has issued an order revising the operational hours for all schools in the district. The order will come into effect from Monday, 17th November 2025, and will remain in force until further notice. Revised Timings for Morning Classes According to the order, all government, private, central schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, ICSE, CBSE, and other recognized institutions operating morning shifts for nursery to class 8 will now begin at 9:00 AM. Schools are strictly prohibited from conducting classes before this rev...
Dhirendra Shastri Issues Strong Message to ‘Anti-Nationals’ During Sanatan Hindu Unity Padyatra in Mathura
Madhya Pradesh, State

Dhirendra Shastri Issues Strong Message to ‘Anti-Nationals’ During Sanatan Hindu Unity Padyatra in Mathura

Chhatarpur/Mathura: During his ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan, Bageshwardham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri delivered a powerful message aimed at what he described as “anti-national elements.” Speaking from the holy land of Mathura, Shastri declared that anyone who has a problem with saying “Vande Mataram,” “Ram Naam,” or with his padyatra should “buy a ticket to Lahore.” He further added that if such individuals lack the money for the ticket, he is willing to borrow funds and arrange it for them, emphasizing that “there is no place in India for those who oppose national pride and unity.” “No Issue With Muslims, Only with Anti-National Thinking” Clarifying his stance from the stage, Shastri said he has no problem with Muslims living in the co...
Shilpa Shetty Joins Dhirendra Shastri’s “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra, Walks Several Kilometers and Receives Blessings
Madhya Pradesh, State

Shilpa Shetty Joins Dhirendra Shastri’s “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra, Walks Several Kilometers and Receives Blessings

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, actor Rajpal Yadav, and other celebrities joined Bageshwardham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Friday evening during his ongoing “Sanatan Hindu Unity” Padyatra from Delhi to Vrindavan. The march, which advocates Hindu unity, has attracted participation from spiritual leaders, prominent politicians, actors, and even cricketers. The celebrities attended the initial discourse, sitting respectfully on the ground alongside saints, before joining the padyatra. Shilpa Shetty and Rajpal Yadav walked several kilometers on foot along with Shastri and other spiritual leaders, demonstrating solidarity with the cause. A video from the evening went viral on social media showing Shilpa Shetty sitting on the road with saints, e...
CM Devendra Fadnavis Presents Maharashtra Bhushan to Centenarian Sculptor Ram Sutar at Noida Residence
State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Devendra Fadnavis Presents Maharashtra Bhushan to Centenarian Sculptor Ram Sutar at Noida Residence

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Legendary Indian sculptor Ram Sutar, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, was awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan 2024 on Friday. The prestigious honor was personally presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Sutar’s residence in Sector-19, Noida. A delegation from Maharashtra accompanied him, including Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and Culture Minister Ashish Sailar. CM Fadnavis praised Sutar for his outstanding contribution to the world of art. The award carries a cash prize of ₹25 lakh along with a commemorative memento. Anil Sutar, Ram Sutar’s son and fellow sculptor, expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra government for honoring his father at home. Born on 19 February 1925 in a humble family from Gondur village, Mahara...
AAP’s “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice” March Draws Massive Crowd on Third Day in UP
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

AAP’s “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice” March Draws Massive Crowd on Third Day in UP

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s ongoing march, themed “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice”, continues to receive overwhelming public support in Uttar Pradesh. Led by AAP’s UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, the campaign seeks to address youth unemployment and demand justice for Dalits and backward communities. On Friday, the third day of the march, the procession traveled from Beekapur in Ayodhya through Khajurhat to Kurebhar in Sultanpur, where hundreds of people welcomed the participants enthusiastically. Residents along the route, including youth, lawyers, women, and senior citizens, greeted the marchers with flower showers and chanted the slogan, “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice.” The march is gradually transforming into a mass movement and will cover nearl...
Bride Flees with Jewelry and ₹60,000 Just 18 Days After Marriage in Saharanpur
State, Uttar Pradesh

Bride Flees with Jewelry and ₹60,000 Just 18 Days After Marriage in Saharanpur

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident from Patni village in Saharanpur, a newlywed bride reportedly fled with jewelry and ₹60,000 cash just 18 days after her marriage, leaving the groom’s family in despair. The groom’s family had paid ₹60,000 to arrange the marriage with the bride, a resident of Diwanpur, Kolkata. According to reports, Gaurav Saini, son of Pawan Saini, married Mugli Khatoon alias Pooja on October 26. The marriage was arranged by a local youth, Sittu, who allegedly collected the ₹60,000 from Gaurav’s family. After the wedding, Gaurav was taken to Kolkata, where the marriage was conducted in the presence of the bride’s parents. On November 12, while Gaurav was away in Chilkana and his parents were at work, Pooja reportedly vanished from the house, taking je...
Tragic Accident at Hatia Dam in Ranchi: 3 Dead, 1 Missing Including Jamshedpur Chief District Judge’s Security Personnel
Jharkhand, State

Tragic Accident at Hatia Dam in Ranchi: 3 Dead, 1 Missing Including Jamshedpur Chief District Judge’s Security Personnel

Ranchi: A tragic accident occurred at Hatia Dam in Ranchi, Jharkhand, claiming the lives of three people, including two security personnel of the Chief District Judge of Jamshedpur. Another individual remains missing, and rescue operations are underway. According to police reports, the incident took place late Friday night in the Nagar police station area. Hatia DSP Pramod Mishra confirmed that a car carrying four individuals lost control and plunged into the dam. The car was coming from Jamshedpur when the accident occurred. Police have recovered the bodies of the driver, Satyendra, and the two security personnel, Upendra Kumar Singh and Robin. One person is still unaccounted for, with local divers assisting in the ongoing search. Evidence, including the vehicle and two firearms, ha...
BJP Faces Setback in Anta By-Election; Rajasthan Leaders Silent, Madan Rathore Accepts Responsibility
Politics, Rajasthan, State

BJP Faces Setback in Anta By-Election; Rajasthan Leaders Silent, Madan Rathore Accepts Responsibility

Baran, Rajasthan: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reeling from its defeat in the Anta assembly by-election, leaving a tense silence among senior party leaders. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who campaigned extensively in Anta, have so far remained silent on the party’s disappointing performance, even as they celebrated the resounding BJP victory in Bihar on social media. The Anta by-election saw BJP candidate Morpall Suman lose to the Congress, marking a setback for the party at the organizational level. State BJP president Madan Rathore has taken full responsibility for the defeat, stating, “This is our accountability. We must respect the mandate of the people. The government could not successfully communicate its development work to the ...