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Ravi Singh Puts Mau on the Cricket Map: Bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹95 Lakh in IPL 2026

17Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ravi Singh Puts Mau on the Cricket Map: Bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹95 Lakh in IPL 2026

Mau/Varanasi, UP: Uttar Pradesh’s Mau district, already known for producing talented athletes in basketball, wrestling, and weightlifting, has now made its mark in cricket. 24-year-old Ravi Singh, son of a vigilance sub-inspector, has risen from local school grounds to secure his place in the IPL 2026, with Rajasthan Royals winning him in the auction for ₹95 lakh. Earlier, Royal Challengers Bangalore had bid ₹90 lakh for the left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. A Family of Support and DedicationRavi’s father, Prithviraj Singh, serves as a Sub-Inspector in Varanasi’s vigilance department, while his mother is a homemaker. Growing up in Mau and Varanasi, Ravi devoted all his time to cricket. He is the middle child among three brothers, with the elder working in the PSC and the younger sti...

MP Makes a Splash in IPL 2026: 12 Players Selected, Venkatesh Iyer Bought for ₹7 Crore, Truck Driver’s Son Mangesh Yadav Shines

17Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Makes a Splash in IPL 2026: 12 Players Selected, Venkatesh Iyer Bought for ₹7 Crore, Truck Driver’s Son Mangesh Yadav Shines

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh (MP) is set to make a historic impact in IPL 2026, with 12 players from the state securing contracts in the upcoming season. The IPL auction saw prices ranging from ₹30 lakh to ₹7 crore, with Indore’s Venkatesh Iyer being the most expensive, bought for ₹7 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Among the new stars is Mangesh Yadav, the son of a truck driver, whose remarkable performance in the MP League earned him a coveted IPL slot. Strong MP Representation in RCBRCB has roped in three players from MP: Indore captain Rajat Patidar, experienced all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, and young all-rounder Mangesh Yadav from Chhindwara. These selections strengthen the team’s connection with Madhya Pradesh cricket, as these players have been integral to the ...

High-Speed Pickup Collision Claims Lives of Teacher Mother and Son, Another Teacher Injured in Khargone

17Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

High-Speed Pickup Collision Claims Lives of Teacher Mother and Son, Another Teacher Injured in Khargone

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: Tragedy struck near Khargone district headquarters on Tuesday when a high-speed pickup truck collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying a mother and her son, both teachers. The impact was so severe that the motorcycle’s wheel was ripped off, leaving the community in shock. Another teacher traveling with them sustained serious injuries. Mother and Son Die on the SpotPolice sources confirmed that 27-year-old Rituras Bilwe died at the scene. He was riding with his mother, 50-year-old Madhubai, a government school teacher, and Pradeep Akole, another contract teacher. Madhubai and Pradeep were rushed to the district hospital in critical condition, where Madhubai succumbed to her injuries. Pradeep Akole remains hospitalized and is receiving treatment. Motorcycle ...

Bihar Teachers Get Major Relief: Promotions and Pending Salaries to Begin in January

17Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar Teachers Get Major Relief: Promotions and Pending Salaries to Begin in January

Patna, Bihar: In a significant move for educators across Bihar, the state’s Education Department has announced the commencement of promotions and pending salary payments for teachers. This initiative is expected to benefit millions of primary, secondary, and higher secondary school teachers, ending years of delays and uncertainty regarding career progression and financial stability. Promotions and Payments to Start JanuaryAccording to department officials, the process for promotions and disbursal of pending salaries will begin from January 2026. The Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education have already started processing promotions, with a clear timetable in place to ensure timely completion without unnecessary delays. The aim is to boost morale among teachers and strengthen the ...

Rajasthan Police Bust Dummy Candidate Racket, 3 Arrested in Railway Exam Fraud

17Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Police Bust Dummy Candidate Racket, 3 Arrested in Railway Exam Fraud

Jaipur, Rajasthan: In a major crackdown on recruitment exam fraud, Rajasthan police have arrested three individuals involved in using dummy candidates to secure government jobs. The case came to light during the Railway Group D recruitment exam at a Sitapura exam center in Jaipur. How the Fraud Was DetectedDuring the biometric verification, exam officials noticed a mismatch between the candidate’s face and the registered applicant’s photo. The candidate was immediately detained, and the Sanganer Sadar police were informed. Upon questioning, the accused confessed that he was appearing on behalf of another candidate. Mastermind Behind the RacketThe arrested dummy candidate has been identified as Rishabh Ranjan, a resident of Munger, Bihar. He was attempting the exam in place of Abhishe...

Tragic Fatehpur Road Accident: Newlywed Youth Dies, Wife Shocked on Seeing Husband’s Body

17Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Fatehpur Road Accident: Newlywed Youth Dies, Wife Shocked on Seeing Husband’s Body

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident in Fatehpur has claimed the life of a newlywed youth, leaving his family devastated. The victim, 25-year-old Rakesh, had tied the knot just 15 days ago with Lakshmi Devi of Dingh village, Bindki Tehsil. On Tuesday evening, while returning home, he met with a fatal collision that also left two others critically injured. Accident DetailsAccording to police, Rakesh, a resident of Bhavarajpur village in the JafarGanj police jurisdiction, was riding his motorcycle around 6:30 PM on the Khajuha-Mughal road, near the Government Polytechnic College, when another bike coming from the opposite direction collided with him. Two men riding the other bike, Veerendra Singh (35) and Mohan (35) from Sohan (Eentgaon), Khaga Kotwali, were severely injured...

BMC Elections 2026: Shinde’s Shiv Sena Demands 100 Seats, NCP Excluded from Alliance; BJP’s Strategy Unveiled

17Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BMC Elections 2026: Shinde’s Shiv Sena Demands 100 Seats, NCP Excluded from Alliance; BJP’s Strategy Unveiled

Mumbai: Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the ruling Mahayuti alliance of BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena has begun negotiations on seat-sharing. However, Ajit Pawar’s NCP has been excluded from the alliance. Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena has reportedly staked a claim for 100 seats in the 227-seat civic body. NCP Kept Out of MahayutiThe BJP has refused to ally with Ajit Pawar’s NCP for the elections scheduled on 15 January 2026. Sources say BJP’s objections stem from NCP leader Nawab Malik’s alleged links with money laundering cases connected to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Meanwhile, BJP is in talks with the Republican Party of India (RPI), led by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, to strengthen its alliance. Winning Target for MahayutiBJP leaders, includi...

Smartwatch Helps Gwalior Hotel Manager Escape Kidnappers; Two Arrested

17Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Smartwatch Helps Gwalior Hotel Manager Escape Kidnappers; Two Arrested

Gwalior: A hotel manager from Gwalior narrowly escaped a kidnapping incident thanks to a smartwatch that helped him alert his family and the police. Saurabh Sharma, 25, who works as a hotel manager in Haridwar, was recently at his hometown when he was abducted by local moneylenders over unpaid debt. Kidnapped Over Loan DisputeAccording to the police, Saurabh had borrowed ₹2.9 lakh from moneylenders Hemant Sharma alias Chhotu Tyagi and Sachin Tyagi. Although he had already repaid ₹3.2 lakh, the lenders claimed additional money through compounded interest, raising the total demand to ₹6 lakh, and threatened him. Abduction and ConfinementThe accused reportedly approached Saurabh near his home and tried to coerce him onto a motorcycle. When he refused, they forcibly took him to Sachin Ty...

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for 8 Accused in Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case; Allegations of Blood Sample Tampering Surface

17Dec

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Maharashtra, State

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail for 8 Accused in Pune Porsche Hit-and-Run Case; Allegations of Blood Sample Tampering Surface

Pune: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail petitions of eight accused in the high-profile Pune Porsche hit-and-run case, in which a speeding car collided with a two-wheeler last year in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, killing two individuals. Reports suggest the car was allegedly driven by a minor at the time of the incident. Blood Sample Tampering AllegedThe accused include the father of the minor, Vishal Agrawal, Ashish Mittal, Aditya Sood, Arunkumar Singh, Ashfaq Makandar, and two doctors from Sassoon Hospital, Dr. Ajay Tavare and Dr. Shrihari Halnor. All face allegations of tampering with the minor’s blood sample to mask the presence of alcohol. Doctors and Hospital Staff ImplicatedThe police had initially collected the minor’s blood sample at the hospital to determine alcohol...

Children Appeal to DM to Get School Holiday Amid Cold; New Video Goes Viral in Sambhal

17Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Children Appeal to DM to Get School Holiday Amid Cold; New Video Goes Viral in Sambhal

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: A heartwarming new video from Sambhal has gone viral, showing two young girls requesting the District Magistrate (DM) for a school holiday due to the freezing cold. This comes after a previous incident in the area where children successfully raised a long-standing local issue through social media. Children Reach Out via Social MediaOn Tuesday, two girls from Ganesh Colony had climbed onto their rooftop to appeal for the removal of a high-voltage wire that had been lying unused above their home for 15 years. The wire posed a potential hazard to their family. Responding promptly, DM Dr. Rajendra Pansia instructed the electricity department to remove the abandoned wire. Viral Video Shows New AppealNow, another 14-second video has emerged online, featuring two sch...