Wednesday, March 25

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Head Too Big for a Helmet: Traffic Cop’s Light-Hearted Check Sparks Laughter—and a Road Safety Message
Madhya Pradesh, State

Head Too Big for a Helmet: Traffic Cop’s Light-Hearted Check Sparks Laughter—and a Road Safety Message

Shahdol: A light-hearted yet meaningful moment involving a traffic policeman in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district has taken the internet by storm. A video featuring traffic constable Vivekanand Tiwari stopping a biker whose head was “too big” for a helmet has gone viral—winning laughs while delivering a powerful message on road safety. A Funny Encounter with a Serious Message In the viral clip, Tiwari stops a motorcyclist who is riding without a helmet and asks the reason for the violation. The man responds with an unusual explanation: “Sir, my head is so big that no helmet fits me.” What initially sounds like an excuse soon turns into an unexpected reality. To verify the claim, Tiwari asks for a standard helmet and tries to make the rider wear it—right in front of him. To everyon...
Who Is Nitin Nabin? How He Turned the Tables in Chhattisgarh and Stunned Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

Who Is Nitin Nabin? How He Turned the Tables in Chhattisgarh and Stunned Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur/New Delhi: The appointment of Nitin Nabin as the new Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has generated considerable buzz in political circles. A minister in the Bihar government, Nabin has emerged as one of the party’s most effective organizational strategists, earning this key national responsibility after delivering decisive victories for the BJP in Chhattisgarh, long considered a Congress stronghold. Party leaders credit his grassroots connect, sharp micro-level planning, and ability to energize cadres as the core reasons behind his elevation. The Man Behind BJP’s Chhattisgarh Comeback Nitin Nabin was appointed BJP’s in-charge for the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections at a time when the Congress government led by Bhupesh Baghel appeared firmly entren...
Tragic Train Accident in Gorakhpur: Woman and Two Young Girls Run Over, Two Dead and One Critically Injured
State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Train Accident in Gorakhpur: Woman and Two Young Girls Run Over, Two Dead and One Critically Injured

Gorakhpur: A heart-wrenching incident has shaken Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman and two young girls were hit by a speeding train while crossing railway tracks. The accident claimed the lives of two people on the spot, while one minor girl is battling for her life in hospital. The tragedy has plunged the entire neighbourhood into deep mourning. According to police and local sources, 32-year-old Savita Yadav, a resident of Uttari Humayunpur under Kotwali police station area, was heading to the market on Sunday evening. She was accompanied by two neighbouring girls—eight-year-old Siya Yadav and seven-year-old Kanak Kumari—after promising to buy them chocolates. Locals said Savita was well-known in the area and often took children along with her, as they shared a close bond with he...
Five Decisive Steps That Made Bhajanlal Sharma a Game Changer in RajasthanOn the Chief Minister’s Birthday, a Look at the Landmark Decisions of His Two-Year Tenure
Rajasthan, State

Five Decisive Steps That Made Bhajanlal Sharma a Game Changer in RajasthanOn the Chief Minister’s Birthday, a Look at the Landmark Decisions of His Two-Year Tenure

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, who took oath on December 15, 2023, marks both his 58th birthday and the completion of two years in office on December 15, 2025. Born on December 15, 1967, Sharma scripted a rare political milestone by becoming Chief Minister in his first term as an MLA. Though often criticized by political opponents for his lack of administrative experience, Bhajanlal Sharma has, over the past two years, taken several bold and transformative decisions that have reshaped governance in Rajasthan. These five key initiatives stand out as game changers, laying the foundation for long-term reform and public trust. 1. Formation of the Anti-Gangster Task Force Holding charge of the Home Department, Chief Minister Sharma moved swiftly to curb organized cr...
Why the Nitish Government Is Building the ‘Badi Patandevi Corridor’ — Significance and Vision Explained
Bihar, Politics, State

Why the Nitish Government Is Building the ‘Badi Patandevi Corridor’ — Significance and Vision Explained

The Bihar government has announced the construction of a grand corridor for the Badi Patandevi Temple, one of the most revered Shakti Peeths in the country, located in Patna. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, highlighting the state government’s commitment to promoting religious tourism, heritage conservation, and local economic growth. Announcement at Workers’ Felicitation Ceremony The declaration was made during a BJP workers’ felicitation ceremony held at Kiel Seven Venkat Hall near Raja Ghat in Patna City. The event was organized to honour party workers from the Bankipur and Patna Sahib assembly constituencies following the NDA’s historic victory in the Assembly elections. Senior BJP leaders, including State BJP President Dr. Dilip Jaiswal, De...
Kotla Wetland on the Brink: Aravalli’s Largest Water Source Faces an Existential Threat
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Kotla Wetland on the Brink: Aravalli’s Largest Water Source Faces an Existential Threat

Nestled in the Aravalli hills, the Kotla Wetland is the region’s largest natural water source and a critical lifeline for Nuh district and several surrounding villages. Spread over nearly 5,000 acres, the vast lake plays a vital role in groundwater recharge by absorbing and storing rainwater. However, environmentalists warn that unless immediate steps are taken to protect it, the wetland could soon become a thing of the past. Only a Fraction Under Protection Despite its ecological importance, government records show that only 90 acres of the entire wetland area are officially protected. The remaining expanse faces growing threats from neglect and unplanned development. Concerned by the situation, environmental activists filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) nearly a...
Father-in-Law Flies in from the U.S., One Vote Secures Daughter-in-Law’s Panchayat Victory
State, Telangana

Father-in-Law Flies in from the U.S., One Vote Secures Daughter-in-Law’s Panchayat Victory

Hyderabad: In a remarkable demonstration of the power of a single vote, Mutyala Srideva has been elected Sarpanch of Bagapur Gram Panchayat in Telangana’s Nirmal district by just one vote. What makes this victory even more extraordinary is that her father-in-law, Mutyala Indrakaran Reddy, flew in from the United States specifically to cast his vote in her favor. A Vote That Turned into a BlessingThe village-level election became the talk of the district after it emerged that Srideva’s father-in-law’s vote proved decisive. With a total of 426 eligible voters and 378 votes cast, Srideva secured 189 votes, narrowly defeating her rival Harshaswati, who received 188 votes, while one vote was declared invalid. Flying in from His Ancestral VillageIndrakaran Reddy, a former Sarpanch himself,...
Nitin Nabin Travels from Patna to Bhopal to Celebrate Party Veteran, Defeats Senior Congress Leader in Tribal Strongholds
Madhya Pradesh, State

Nitin Nabin Travels from Patna to Bhopal to Celebrate Party Veteran, Defeats Senior Congress Leader in Tribal Strongholds

Bhopal: Nitin Nabin, recently appointed as the BJP’s Executive National President, has long-standing ties with Madhya Pradesh. In 2010, he was appointed the state in-charge of the BJP’s Youth Wing in Madhya Pradesh, during which he actively toured multiple districts, including tribal regions, strengthening the party’s grassroots network. From Patna to Bhopal to Honor a ColleagueIn a memorable anecdote from his early days, Nitin Nabin traveled from Patna to Bhopal to ceremonially have state secretary Rajnish Agarwal ride a horse during his wedding on 15 December 2011. This lighthearted gesture showcased Nabin’s personal touch and rapport with party leaders. Extensive Work in Tribal RegionsFormer MLA Jeetu Jirati recalled that between 2010 and 2013, Nitin Nabin led the Youth Wing acros...
VIDEO: RPF Sub-Inspector Saves Kanchanjungha Express on High Bridge, Prevents Major Accident
Bihar, State

VIDEO: RPF Sub-Inspector Saves Kanchanjungha Express on High Bridge, Prevents Major Accident

Katihar, 15 December 2025: In a daring act of bravery, an RPF officer averted a potential disaster when the Kanchanjungha Express, traveling from Sealdah to Guwahati, came to an unexpected halt on a high railway bridge due to a technical fault. The incident occurred on the Barsoi-Sudhani rail bridge in the Katihar rail division when the train’s power pipe came loose, causing the brakes to engage and the train to stop abruptly. Passengers were thrown into panic as the train stood immobilized on the bridge, raising serious safety concerns. Responding swiftly, RPF Sub-Inspector Ajit Kumar, posted at Barsoi RPF, displayed exemplary courage. Without hesitation, he climbed onto the high bridge and went under the train to repair the loose power pipe, risking his life to ensure passenger saf...
Pune Road Rage Attack Leaves Woman Blind in One Eye
Maharashtra, State

Pune Road Rage Attack Leaves Woman Blind in One Eye

Pune, 15 December 2025: In a terrifying incident of road rage in Pune, a 28-year-old woman and her fiancé were attacked by three men after a minor traffic incident, resulting in severe injury to the woman’s eye. She had to undergo emergency surgery, and her vision has still not fully recovered. According to reports, the incident occurred on 6 December near an underpass while Pooja Gupta and her fiancé were returning to Mumbai. Their car accidentally brushed against the foot of one of the three bikers. Although no one was initially hurt, a verbal altercation quickly escalated. The attackers reportedly threw a stone at the car’s windshield, shattering it. Fleeing in fear, the couple got caught in traffic, at which point the attackers returned, smashing the remaining windows and the rea...