Tuesday, March 24

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Late-Night Liquor Party at Farmhouse Busted in Raipur, Police Detain 22 People
Chhattisgarh, State

Late-Night Liquor Party at Farmhouse Busted in Raipur, Police Detain 22 People

Raipur:In a late-night crackdown, police from the Vidhan Sabha police station area in Raipur raided a private farmhouse where an alleged liquor party was underway. During the raid, the police found 15 young men and 7 young women consuming alcohol and creating a disturbance. The incident created chaos at the spot, with some of the accused allegedly arguing and misbehaving even in the presence of the police. Loud Music and Drunken Brawl Led to Police Action The incident took place at a farmhouse located in Pirda village. According to police sources, loud music, drinking, and unruly behavior during the party caused inconvenience to local residents, who subsequently alerted the police. Acting on the complaint, a joint team of the Vidhan Sabha police and the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit reac...
Good News for Rajasthan: Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched Soon
Rajasthan, State

Good News for Rajasthan: Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched Soon

Udaipur:Rail passengers in Rajasthan may soon have another reason to celebrate. Even as Indian Railways is operating special trains for Christmas, New Year, and winter holidays, a major update has emerged regarding high-speed rail connectivity. Rajasthan is likely to get a new Vande Bharat Express, proposed to run between Udaipur and Ahmedabad (Asarva), significantly enhancing travel convenience in the Mewar and southern Rajasthan region. According to Chittorgarh MP and former Rajasthan BJP president C.P. Joshi, preparations at the railway level have already begun, and the official announcement of the Udaipur–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat could be made anytime. Speaking to the media in Udaipur, Joshi said the railway authorities are working rapidly on this route, and once operational, the trai...
Sadanand Singh: The Congress Stalwart Who Dominated Bihar Politics and Took on Lalu–Nitish with Sheer Political Might
Bihar, Politics, State

Sadanand Singh: The Congress Stalwart Who Dominated Bihar Politics and Took on Lalu–Nitish with Sheer Political Might

Patna:Fearless, sharp-minded, and always politically alert—Sadanand Singh was not just a leader, but an era in Bihar politics. A senior Congress stalwart and ten-time Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Singh was known for his commanding presence, strategic acumen, and unwavering loyalty to the Congress party. His demise in 2022 marked the end of a powerful political chapter in Bihar. Despite leading a weakened Congress for long periods, Sadanand Singh repeatedly demonstrated that political strength is not merely about numbers, but about will and wisdom. From challenging Lalu Prasad Yadav’s dominance to giving Nitish Kumar unexpected political jolts, Singh proved time and again that he was a master strategist. A Record-Breaking Legislator Sadanand Singh contested elect...
Political Storm in Bengal After TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Remark on Lord Ram; BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s Silence
Politics, State, West Bengal

Political Storm in Bengal After TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Remark on Lord Ram; BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s Silence

A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following a statement attributed to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra, in which he allegedly claimed that Lord Ram was a Muslim. A video clip of the remark, which surfaced on Thursday, has gone viral and triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum, intensifying tensions ahead of the upcoming state elections. The video shows the Kamarhati विधायक addressing a public gathering, where he is purportedly heard making remarks about Lord Ram that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has termed as a direct insult to Hindu beliefs and traditions. The BJP has strongly condemned the statement and questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s silence, accusing her of tacitly endorsing such views. BJP Attacks TMC, Questions CM’s...
A Troubled December for YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi: From Gang Threats to ED Raids
State, Uttar Pradesh

A Troubled December for YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi: From Gang Threats to ED Raids

December has once again turned out to be a difficult month for well-known YouTuber and online influencer Anurag Dwivedi, as he finds himself at the center of serious legal and investigative action. After receiving alleged death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang last year, Dwivedi is now facing a major crackdown by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged illegal online betting and money laundering case. The ED has conducted simultaneous raids at nine locations linked to Dwivedi, including premises in Unnao and Lucknow, as well as the residence of one of his relatives in Nawabganj. The searches were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are linked to an FIR registered by the West Bengal Police for cheating, forgery, and illegal bet...
Over 3.65 Lakh Land Mutation Applications Rejected in Patna, Raiyats in Distress; Proper Documentation Key to Claim Approval
Bihar, State

Over 3.65 Lakh Land Mutation Applications Rejected in Patna, Raiyats in Distress; Proper Documentation Key to Claim Approval

A massive number of land mutation (Dakhil-Kharij) applications have been rejected in Patna district, causing widespread concern among raiyats (landholders). According to official data, out of 10.16 lakh online applications submitted so far, more than 3.65 lakh applications—nearly 36 percent—have been rejected, primarily due to incomplete documentation and lack of coordination at the circle (Anchal) office level. Officials report that 6.33 lakh applications have been accepted for disposal, while 17,025 applications (1.67 percent) are still pending. The high rejection rate has left thousands of landowners struggling to get their ownership records updated, an essential requirement for sale, inheritance, loans, and government schemes. Documentation Gaps Major Cause Revenue experts and...
Historic Patna High Court Ruling on POCSO Act: Consent-Based Relationship and Age Determination Get Clear Judicial Direction
Bihar, State

Historic Patna High Court Ruling on POCSO Act: Consent-Based Relationship and Age Determination Get Clear Judicial Direction

In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Patna High Court has overturned the conviction of Pawan Kumar Mandal and ordered his immediate release from jail. The Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Dr. Anshuman set aside the lower court’s verdict, laying down crucial guidelines on age determination and the misuse of POCSO provisions in consent-based relationships. The High Court strongly observed that medical examination alone cannot be treated as a conclusive or exclusive basis for determining age, as medical science itself allows a margin of error of one to two years. Relying solely on such approximate assessments, the Court held, is unjust and poses a serious threat to...
“Let Me Live in My Husband’s Home, or Grant Me the Right to Die”: Saharanpur DM Hears Victim Hina’s Plea
State, Uttar Pradesh

“Let Me Live in My Husband’s Home, or Grant Me the Right to Die”: Saharanpur DM Hears Victim Hina’s Plea

An emotionally charged scene unfolded outside the Saharanpur District Magistrate’s office on Thursday when a distraught woman from Chhattisgarh staged a sit-in, demanding either the right to live in her husband’s home or permission for euthanasia. The dramatic appeal drew immediate attention, prompting District Magistrate Manish Bansal to step out of his office and personally hear her grievance. Holding a placard and breaking down in tears, Hina, a resident of Green Park Colony in Abhanpur, Chhattisgarh, alleged that her life had been shattered by relentless dowry harassment, taunts over childlessness, and her husband’s second marriage. Overwhelmed emotionally and mentally, she claimed she saw no path forward except death. Marriage Turned Into a Nightmare Hina told officials that ...
Bihar: Lives Crushed Under Debt Trap, Illegal Microfinance ‘Gunda Banks’ Terrorise Villages
Bihar, State

Bihar: Lives Crushed Under Debt Trap, Illegal Microfinance ‘Gunda Banks’ Terrorise Villages

In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, poverty-stricken families are being pushed into a deadly debt trap as illegal microfinance companies—locally dubbed “Gunda Banks”—continue to operate unchecked, exploiting the weakest sections of society. Charging exorbitant interest rates and using intimidation tactics, these unregulated lenders have turned entire villages into zones of fear, with a disturbing rise in suicides linked to loan recovery harassment. Despite the presence of only 22 registered microfinance companies in the district, dozens of illegal entities are functioning openly, exposing serious administrative lapses. These lenders, masquerading as legitimate microfinance institutions, reportedly charge up to 30 percent interest and deploy criminally inclined recovery agents to coerce rep...
Political Storm in Bihar After Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Alleged Remarks on Election “Management”
Bihar, Politics, State

Political Storm in Bihar After Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Alleged Remarks on Election “Management”

A major political controversy has erupted in Bihar after a video surfaced allegedly showing Union Minister and former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi claiming that he had helped a candidate win an election through “understanding” with the District Magistrate. The remarks, reportedly made in Magahi during a public programme in Gaya district, have reignited allegations of vote manipulation and administrative interference in elections. According to the viral video, Manjhi is heard saying that in the 2020 Assembly elections, a candidate who was trailing by nearly 2,700 votes was made victorious after he intervened and coordinated with the district administration. He further allegedly stated that in the 2025 election, the same candidate lost by just 1,600 votes and could have been made to wi...