Wednesday, December 24

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High Alert in Mumbai After Major Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort
Maharashtra, Nation, State

High Alert in Mumbai After Major Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort

Nine Dead, Over Two Dozen Injured; Security Tightened Across Maharashtra New Delhi / Mumbai: A massive explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort has triggered a high alert across Mumbai and the state of Maharashtra. The blast occurred outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, in the parking area, leaving a trail of destruction and panic. According to initial reports, at least 10 people have been killed and over 24 others injured in the explosion. Several vehicles parked near the site were completely destroyed, and eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, shattered glass, and debris scattered across the area. Blast Linked to Terror Network? The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation. However, earlier in the day, Faridabad Police arrested several suspected...
Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: Will It Be Considered an Act of War?
DELHI (national capital territory), Nation, State

Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: Will It Be Considered an Act of War?

New Delhi: The investigation is underway into the explosion that occurred near the historic Red Fort in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that all possible angles and aspects of the incident are being thoroughly examined. The key question now arises — if this blast turns out to be a terrorist attack, will it be treated as an Act of War under India’s current policy framework? The Background: What Is an Act of War? Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive military response that destroyed several terrorist bases. During this operation, the Indian government made a significant policy shift — declaring that any future terrorist attack on Indian soil would be treated as an Act of War and responded to accordingly. This decisio...
Rajasthan: Why Did Kirori Lal Meena Skip Anta By-Election Campaign? Hidden Political Message Behind His Silence
Politics, Rajasthan

Rajasthan: Why Did Kirori Lal Meena Skip Anta By-Election Campaign? Hidden Political Message Behind His Silence

Jaipur: As the campaign for the Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthan concluded, a new political storm has erupted over the absence of Cabinet Minister Kirori Lal Meena from the BJP’s campaign efforts. Kirori, a prominent leader of the Meena community, has finally broken his silence, hinting at internal party dynamics and raising fresh political speculation ahead of the crucial poll. Speaking to a TV channel, Meena gave a carefully worded statement: “Why I didn’t go there, whether I was invited or not — these are things I don’t want to comment on. Every leader has their own role and responsibility.” His remarks have fueled discussions across Rajasthan’s political circles, with analysts debating whether his non-participation was a result of internal BJP strategy or a sign of dis...
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Opening Delayed Again: New Deadline Set for December
Uttar Pradesh

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Opening Delayed Again: New Deadline Set for December

Ghaziabad: Commuters eagerly awaiting the opening of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will have to wait a little longer, as the project’s completion deadline has been extended once again. According to officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a major technical obstacle involving a high-voltage transmission line between Baghpat and Saharanpur has caused the delay. Earlier, the expressway was expected to open in October, but now the new completion target has been moved to December. NHAI officials confirmed that work on the transmission line will begin after a shutdown starting November 10, lasting approximately one month. Once the issue is resolved, the expressway is expected to be fully operational by early next year. The Cause of the Delay The Baghpat-Dehradun-S...
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Decisions: ₹1,500 for ‘Ladli Behnas’, Bhavantar Payments to Farmers on November 13
Madhya Pradesh, Politics

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Decisions: ₹1,500 for ‘Ladli Behnas’, Bhavantar Payments to Farmers on November 13

Bhopal: In a major meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved several key welfare decisions on Sunday. Among the biggest announcements, Ladli Behnas will now receive ₹1,500 per month starting this month, and farmers will get their Bhavantar payments credited on November 13. Industries Minister Chaitanya Kashyap briefed the media about the cabinet resolutions. He said the state government will celebrate Birsa Munda Jayanti with great enthusiasm, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating virtually in the Jabalpur event. Kashyap added that under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, the model rate has been fixed at ₹4,036 per quintal, and the rates will now be updated daily based on market trends. Key Announcements Farmers: The Bhavantar pay...
Atiq Ahmed Gang Empire Crumbled: Cash Stash Worth Crores Seized in Pratapgarh — IPS Deepak Bhukar Earns Praise for Bold Operation
Uttar Pradesh

Atiq Ahmed Gang Empire Crumbled: Cash Stash Worth Crores Seized in Pratapgarh — IPS Deepak Bhukar Earns Praise for Bold Operation

Pratapgarh (UP): In yet another display of fearless policing, Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Bhukar has struck a major blow to the underworld network linked to the notorious Atiq Ahmed gang. Acting on a precise intelligence input, Bhukar’s team raided the house of drug trafficker Rajesh Mishra in Pratapgarh and unearthed a massive cash stash worth around ₹2 crore. For nearly 20 hours, police officials counted stacks of ₹10, ₹50, and ₹100 notes with the help of four counting machines. The operation, conducted under the direct supervision of SP Bhukar, has gone viral on social media — with citizens hailing his courage and commitment to wiping out the drug mafia. A Mastermind Operation Acting on information that Mishra was running his narcotics network from jail through his wif...
Bihar Election 2025: No Party Has Ever Crossed 25% Vote Share — Will This Time Be Different
Bihar, Politics

Bihar Election 2025: No Party Has Ever Crossed 25% Vote Share — Will This Time Be Different

? Patna: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 witnessed a record voter turnout of 65%, the highest in the state’s history. The final phase of polling will be held on Tuesday, and results are scheduled to be announced on November 14. However, Bihar’s complex caste and alliance-driven politics has always produced unpredictable results — no single party has ever crossed the 25% vote share mark. The Real Story Behind Bihar’s Vote Share In the 2020 Assembly elections, the BJP secured 19.46% votes, down from 24.42% in 2015. The RJD bagged 23.11% in 2020, compared to 18.35% in 2015. The JD(U) has seen a steady decline — from 16.83% in 2015 to 15.39% in 2020. The Congress polled 9.48% votes in 2020, up from 6.66% in 2015. Interestingly, Bihar often defies conventional el...
Tight Security Arrangements for Dhirendra Shastri’s “Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra” — 3,000 Police Personnel Deployed, Intelligence Units on High Alert
Uttar Pradesh

Tight Security Arrangements for Dhirendra Shastri’s “Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra” — 3,000 Police Personnel Deployed, Intelligence Units on High Alert

Mathura | By Jyoti Sharma: The Mathura district administration and police have gone on high alert ahead of the upcoming Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra, led by Bageshwar Dham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Shastri. With thousands of devotees expected to join the spiritual march, elaborate security and crowd management arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement and public safety. According to officials, the padayatra will enter Uttar Pradesh from the Haryana border at Kosi Kalan on November 13. Given its proximity to the UP-Haryana-Rajasthan tri-junction, the turnout could reach up to one lakh devotees, officials estimate. To handle this massive gathering, the entire stretch has been divided into 8 zones and 18 security sectors. Over 3,000 police personnel, including senior officers...
“I Swear on the Holy Quran…” Omar Abdullah Responds Sharply to BJP Leader Sunil Sharma’s Coalition Claim
jammu and kashmir

“I Swear on the Holy Quran…” Omar Abdullah Responds Sharply to BJP Leader Sunil Sharma’s Coalition Claim

** Srinagar | November 10: Political temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir soared on Sunday after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit back at BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who had challenged him to swear on the Holy Quran over alleged attempts to form an alliance with the BJP after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Sunil Sharma had accused Omar Abdullah of secretly trying to strike a post-poll alliance with the BJP in 2024 to regain statehood and political control. Responding to the charge, Omar Abdullah took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, “I swear on the Holy Quran that I never made any attempt, either directly or indirectly, to ally with the BJP — not for statehood, nor for any other reason.” The controversy erupted during the heated campaign ahead of the Nagrota and...
Political Row Erupts Over Mahua Moitra and Pinaki Mishra’s Wedding Reception Venue in Bengal
West Bengal

Political Row Erupts Over Mahua Moitra and Pinaki Mishra’s Wedding Reception Venue in Bengal

Krishnanagar (West Bengal): Six months after their private wedding in Berlin, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pinaki Mishra hosted a grand wedding reception in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Saturday. What was meant to be a joyous celebration, however, has sparked a major political controversy — with the BJP accusing the couple of using government property for a private event. The reception, attended by nearly 8,000 guests, was held at the Karimpur Regulated Market Ground, which is typically reserved for public and administrative activities. BJP leaders have alleged that the field — a public property — was transformed into a lavishly decorated venue with pandals, lighting, and catering arrangements worth crores, all for a personal celebration. BJP...