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Bihar Police Gets 1,218 New Sub-Inspectors; Three Transgenders Join Force for First Time
Bihar, State

Bihar Police Gets 1,218 New Sub-Inspectors; Three Transgenders Join Force for First Time

Nalanda/Rajgir: The strength of the Bihar Police received a major boost on Saturday with the induction of 1,218 newly trained Sub-Inspectors (SIs), including three transgender officers, marking a historic first for the state police force. The officers successfully completed their rigorous training at the Rajgir Police Training Centre (PTC) and will formally join the force after a grand Passing Out Parade. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the ceremonial salute at the parade, while Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was also present at the event. The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister arrived at Rajgir by helicopter before proceeding to the training centre. Diverse and Inclusive Batch The 2023 batch comprises: 779 male Sub-Inspectors 436 female Sub-Inspectors 3 t...
Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance to Wife for Suppressing Employment and Income
State, Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance to Wife for Suppressing Employment and Income

Prayagraj: In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has held that a wife who is financially independent and deliberately conceals her employment and income from the court is not entitled to maintenance and deserves no judicial sympathy. The court observed that a woman who is capable of maintaining herself cannot seek financial support from her husband by misleading the judiciary. Suppression of material facts, particularly regarding employment and earnings, amounts to abuse of the legal process. Maintenance Claim Rejected Under CrPC Section 125 Justice Madanpal Singh, while allowing a criminal revision petition filed by the husband, set aside the Family Court’s earlier order that had directed him to pay maintenance. The High Court ruled that under Section 125 of the Crimi...
Mehbooba Mufti’s Daughter Iltija Faces Backlash for Praising ‘Dhurandhar’; Social Media Reacts with Sharp Jibes
jammu and kashmir, State

Mehbooba Mufti’s Daughter Iltija Faces Backlash for Praising ‘Dhurandhar’; Social Media Reacts with Sharp Jibes

Mumbai: Director Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to dominate the box office and public discourse a week after its release. While the film has earned widespread praise for its gripping narrative and performances, it has also sparked debate over its political undertones and portrayal of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Amid this polarised reaction, Iltija Mufti, PDP leader and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, has found herself at the centre of controversy after publicly praising the film—an endorsement that surprised many given her political background. Iltija Mufti Praises Film’s Story and Portrayal of Women Sharing her views on social media, Iltija described Dhurandhar as “interesting and well-made,” despite the surr...
Heart and Lungs Missing in Post-mortem: Mutilated Body Found on Mahoba Hill Sparks Murder Suspicion
State, Uttar Pradesh

Heart and Lungs Missing in Post-mortem: Mutilated Body Found on Mahoba Hill Sparks Murder Suspicion

Mahoba: Panic spread across the Kabrai stone market area after a severely mutilated body was discovered on the Gangamai hill on Thursday. The deceased had deep head injuries, and parts of the body were missing. A post-mortem examination revealed that the heart and lungs were not found inside the chest cavity, prompting strong suspicion of homicide. The victim was identified as Sundar Saini (48), a resident of Shastri Nagar in Kabrai, who earned his livelihood by making and selling flower garlands. According to his son Krishnakant, Saini left home on Wednesday evening to deliver flower garlands but never returned. When attempts to trace him failed, the family lodged a missing report at the local police station. Villagers Suspect Animal Attack, Family Alleges Murder Villagers claime...
Is a Major Shake-Up Coming in Congress Ahead of UP 2027 Elections? Key Strategy Meet Held in Delhi Under Priyanka Gandhi’s Leadership
State, Uttar Pradesh

Is a Major Shake-Up Coming in Congress Ahead of UP 2027 Elections? Key Strategy Meet Held in Delhi Under Priyanka Gandhi’s Leadership

Lucknow: The political buzz around the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections is gaining momentum much earlier than expected. The Congress Party has intensified its preparations and held an important meeting in Delhi, led by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, signaling a possible major organisational overhaul ahead of the crucial polls. Although party leaders maintained that the meeting was primarily focused on preparations for the December 14 anti-SIR rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, political observers believe the closed-door discussions indicate Congress’s growing strategic activity with an eye on 2027. Why UP Remains Central to National Politics For decades, political analysts have reiterated that “the road to Delhi passes through Uttar Pradesh.” The 2027 Assembly elections wil...
Crisis for Big Cats in MP: After Cheetah and Leopard, Another Tigress Found Dead in Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh, State

Crisis for Big Cats in MP: After Cheetah and Leopard, Another Tigress Found Dead in Balaghat

Balaghat: In yet another blow to Madhya Pradesh’s big cat population, a tigress was found dead in the Katangi region of Balaghat district. This comes barely a week after the deaths of a cheetah and a leopard in the state. The carcass, estimated to be two days old, was spotted by villagers after a foul smell spread in the area. This is the second tigress death in the region within four and a half months. Villagers Found the Carcass Near Temple Area According to forest officials, villagers heading towards the Ghordev Baba Temple first noticed a strong odour near Compartment No. 562. On searching the nearby forest patch, they saw the tigress lying motionless. Even after calling out and approaching cautiously, there was no movement. Upon closer inspection, they realised the animal was de...
₹21 Crore Stamp Duty, ₹1.47 Crore Penalty: Trouble Mounts for Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s Son Parth Pawar
Maharashtra, State

₹21 Crore Stamp Duty, ₹1.47 Crore Penalty: Trouble Mounts for Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s Son Parth Pawar

Pune: Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has landed in serious legal trouble after the state’s Department of Registration and Stamps directed his firm, Amadeya Enterprises LLP, to pay ₹21 crore in stamp duty and an additional ₹1.47 crore as penalty. The case pertains to the sale of 40 acres of prime land in the upscale Mundhwa region of Pune. The department has also imposed seven months’ interest on the outstanding amount. The firm has been granted 60 days to make the payment, failing which the penalty will continue to rise. Discrepancies Found in Mundhwa Land Deal The order followed a probe into a land transaction in which Sheetal Tejwani sold the 40-acre plot to Amadeya Enterprises LLP. According to officials, Parth Pawar’s company had purchased th...
Bangladeshi Bride Intercepted After Entering India via Nepal; ATS Begins Probe
State, Uttar Pradesh

Bangladeshi Bride Intercepted After Entering India via Nepal; ATS Begins Probe

Amroha: Security agencies were put on alert in Amroha’s Mandi Dhanaura area after a Bangladeshi woman, who had married an Indian-origin man in Saudi Arabia, entered India illegally via Nepal. Acting on a tip-off from local residents, police detained the couple on Thursday evening and questioned them for several hours. A case was registered late night for lack of required travel documents. On Friday, an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team reached Mandi Dhanaura and initiated an in-depth investigation. During interrogation, it emerged that the woman, Reena Begum, returned to Bangladesh three months ago following her father’s death. Her husband Rashid, who works in Saudi Arabia, visited her twice in Bangladesh. On his third visit, the couple obtained a 30-day tourist visa for Nepal and late...
BHU Professor Develops India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen-Powered Cruise: Silent and Pollution-Free
State, Uttar Pradesh

BHU Professor Develops India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen-Powered Cruise: Silent and Pollution-Free

Varanasi, December 12, 2025: Varanasi has introduced India’s first hydrogen-powered cruise, inaugurated by Union Minister Sarvanand Sonwal. Operating four times daily, this eco-friendly cruise combines modern technology with the city’s cultural heritage, offering a sustainable way to experience the Ganga. A Milestone in Green TechnologyFlagged off from Namo Ghat on Thursday, the cruise is currently managed by the Indian Waterways Authority. The vessel is entirely based on indigenous technology, producing zero emissions or noise pollution. Each cruise can accommodate up to 50 passengers, allowing tourists to enjoy morning rides as well as the evening Ganga Aarti in complete comfort and sustainability. Five such cruises are now operational from Namo Ghat, with plans to expand operations i...
Amroha Woman Insists on Living With Married Priest; Panchayat Called, No Resolution
State, Uttar Pradesh

Amroha Woman Insists on Living With Married Priest; Panchayat Called, No Resolution

Gajraula, Amroha, December 12, 2025: A bizarre case has emerged from the Gajraula area of Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman is insisting on living with a married temple priest. The issue escalated to the point that a local panchayat was convened, but hours of deliberation failed to produce any resolution. Allegations and ClaimsAccording to the woman, she had been in a long-standing relationship with the priest, who allegedly treated her like a wife and had promised to marry her. She claims that even the priest’s wife was aware of the relationship and that, for some time, both women were living with him. The dispute intensified when the priest recently refused to continue cohabiting with the woman. She also alleges that the priest had listed himself as the father on her child’s Aadhaa...