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Rajdhani Express TT Dies of Heart Attack; Train Halted at Kosikalan
State, Uttar Pradesh

Rajdhani Express TT Dies of Heart Attack; Train Halted at Kosikalan

Mathura: A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday morning when a ticket checker (TT) on the Rajdhani Express traveling from Mumbai to Delhi suffered a fatal heart attack. The train was immediately halted at Kosikalan station, but despite efforts to save him, he could not be revived. The deceased has been identified as Dheeraj Sarju, 54, a resident of Valsad, Gujarat, who was on duty during the journey. At around 9:00 AM, he experienced severe chest pain while performing his duties. Fellow railway staff quickly alerted the loco pilot, and the train was stopped at the nearest station to provide medical assistance. Efforts to treat Dheeraj Sarju on the moving train were unsuccessful. He was urgently shifted to a government hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Railway officials confir...
Fundraising Frenzy for Babri Masjid in West Bengal: Donations Flood In via Cash and UPI
State, West Bengal

Fundraising Frenzy for Babri Masjid in West Bengal: Donations Flood In via Cash and UPI

In Murshidabad district’s Beldanga, Muslims have opened their coffers to fund the construction of a Babri Masjid, following a donation appeal by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. On December 6, Kabir inaugurated the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and called for contributions, sparking an overwhelming response from donors across the state and the country. According to reports, 11 donation boxes placed in Beldanga quickly filled with cash. QR codes shared on social media also generated massive online donations, with Kabir confirming that as of Monday evening, contributions through UPI alone had crossed ₹2.47 crore. The cash collected in six boxes totaled approximately ₹57 lakh, and counting continued into Tuesday. Kabir estimated the total budget for the mosque construction at ₹...
Rajasthan Police Introduces New Protocol: Officers’ Faces Will No Longer Appear in Arrest Photos
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Police Introduces New Protocol: Officers’ Faces Will No Longer Appear in Arrest Photos

In a significant move aimed at enhancing officer safety, the Rajasthan Police have implemented a new directive: police personnel will no longer show their faces in arrest photographs. Instead, only the backs of the officers apprehending the criminals will be visible in media releases. This order, issued by DGP Rajiv Sharma, is being enforced across the state. According to officials, the new protocol is intended to protect officers and their families. Public visibility of police faces in photographs could make them easy targets for retaliation by criminals or their associates. Additionally, there is concern that criminals’ relatives or accomplices could attempt to influence or intimidate officers if their identities are known. Kota City SP Tejaswini Gautam confirmed that all media int...
Gorakhpur Double Murder: Accused Used Loot Money to Buy iPhone for Girlfriend, Cleared Future Father-in-Law’s Debt
State, Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur Double Murder: Accused Used Loot Money to Buy iPhone for Girlfriend, Cleared Future Father-in-Law’s Debt

In a shocking revelation from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, the double murder of a mother and daughter on 23 November 2025 has exposed a disturbing chain of events driven by greed and deception. The incident, which took place in Shahpur’s Ghosipurwa area, was cracked by the police on 5 December. Since then, chilling details about the accused, Rajat, have continued to emerge. According to police interrogation, Rajat had been plotting the crime for several days. He knew that Shanti Devi had kept cash at home for her knee treatment. Her daughter Vimla—whom he addressed as “Bua”—often wore expensive jewelry, including a gold bracelet and ring. Rajat confessed that he had long been eyeing their money and valuables but had not found the right opportunity. He admitted that he deliberately serve...
MP Cabinet Approves Major Development Projects: Sagar-Damoh Four-Lane, Cheetah Relocation, Medical & Industrial Boosts
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Cabinet Approves Major Development Projects: Sagar-Damoh Four-Lane, Cheetah Relocation, Medical & Industrial Boosts

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by CM Mohan Yadav in Khajuraho, approved several key decisions aimed at industrial growth, infrastructure development, wildlife conservation, and healthcare expansion in the state. Sagar-Damoh Four-Lane Highway Sanctioned A 76 km four-lane highway between Sagar and Damoh has been approved, with a total estimated cost of ₹2,059 crore. The ambitious project includes 13 underpasses, three major bridges, nine medium bridges, one ROB, 13 major junctions, and 42 medium junctions, significantly improving connectivity in the region. Cheetah Relocation to Nauraadehi The Cabinet also approved a third site in Madhya Pradesh for cheetah relocation. Alongside the Veerangana Durgawati Tiger Reserve in Sagar, Nauraadehi Wildlife ...
Driver Abandons Businessman on Road, Flees With Nearly ₹9 Lakh; Caught in Manali
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Driver Abandons Businessman on Road, Flees With Nearly ₹9 Lakh; Caught in Manali

Gurgaon, Haryana: A shocking case of theft unfolded when a car driver, intending to go on a trip with his girlfriend and friends, abandoned his employer on the road and drove away with the car and cash. The vehicle contained approximately ₹8.9 lakh in cash. Police have successfully arrested the accused in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Incident Details The victim, an elderly businessman residing in Rajouri, Delhi, had employed the driver, Rahul, about three months ago. On 7 November, while the businessman was en route to his office, Rahul asked him to stop the car briefly near Sector-54, DLF Phase-5, Gurgaon, claiming he needed something. As soon as the businessman stepped out, Rahul drove away with the car and the cash, fleeing towards the mountains. The Gurgaon Crime Branch (Sector-4...
MP Farmer Dies After Standing in Line for Urea Fertilizer for Three Days
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP Farmer Dies After Standing in Line for Urea Fertilizer for Three Days

Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh: A severe shortage of urea fertilizer in Tikamgarh district has tragically claimed the life of a local farmer. Jamuna Kushwaha (50) of Kari Bajrua village collapsed and died after standing in line for three consecutive days to obtain fertilizer. Incident Details According to family members, Jamuna Kushwaha had been waiting at the Bodoraghat fertilizer distribution center since the past three days, hoping to secure his share of urea. On Monday, he joined the queue early in the morning without eating, and after waiting for several hours, he suddenly collapsed due to a health emergency. Officials rushed him to the district hospital, but despite immediate medical attention, Kushwaha passed away. The post-mortem report indicates that he suffered a heart attack...
Villagers Protest After Students Beaten Over Caste Questions at Hamirpur Government School
State, Uttar Pradesh

Villagers Protest After Students Beaten Over Caste Questions at Hamirpur Government School

Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh: Tensions erupted in Silouli village, Maudha area, after allegations surfaced that students at a government higher primary school were physically punished and humiliated based on their caste. Villagers staged a fierce protest demanding action against the school staff. Allegations Against Teachers According to villagers, several teachers repeatedly asked students about their caste, followed by mockery and physical assault. Parents alleged that the headmaster, Ramlakhan Soni, would force children to clean his car, and any refusal resulted in beatings. Students reported that teaching has been disrupted for days due to internal conflicts among teachers, leaving hundreds of children sitting outside in protest. Local resident Shailendra Kumar stated,"Children hav...
Villagers Stand Firm Against Ultratech Cement Plant for Over Three Years
Rajasthan, State

Villagers Stand Firm Against Ultratech Cement Plant for Over Three Years

Kotputli-Bahrod, Rajasthan: In the Kotputli-Bahrod district, villagers have been protesting the Ultratech Cement Plant for over 1,090 days, demanding relief from environmental hazards and proper rehabilitation. Despite a recent order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the situation on the ground remains unresolved. NGT Orders Ignored The NGT’s Central Zone bench had directed the Rajasthan government to facilitate the rehabilitation of Mohanpura and Jodhpur villages, halt blasting in the plant area, and establish a green belt to mitigate environmental impact. However, locals allege that blasting continues, posing serious risks to health and the environment. Protests Continue At the Jodhpur Gate, residents armed with placards and inhalers have been staging continuous protest...
Fadnavis Warns MLAs Against Overusing ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in Assembly Debates
Maharashtra, State

Fadnavis Warns MLAs Against Overusing ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ in Assembly Debates

Nagpur: During the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cautioned legislators against repeatedly citing the “Ladki Bahin Yojana” in every discussion. The warning came after a heated debate over women’s safety and illegal liquor sales. Incident in the Assembly The issue came to the forefront when Abhimanyu Pawar, a trusted MLA of the ruling BJP, raised concerns about illegal liquor sales, linking them to the welfare of women under the Ladki Bahin scheme. CM Fadnavis, visibly displeased, rebuked Pawar, saying:"Do not bring up the Ladki Bahin scheme in every matter. Do not go against our daughters; otherwise, you will have to stay at home." Pawar had remarked, “We keep talking about Ladki Bahin, but the biggest concern for women is the illegal ...