Friday, March 27

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Arvind Kejriwal in Rajkot: “Time Has Turned — Gujarat Will Now Choose AAP”
Gujarat, State

Arvind Kejriwal in Rajkot: “Time Has Turned — Gujarat Will Now Choose AAP”

During his three-day visit to Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal held an interaction with party workers in Rajkot on Monday, asserting that “the next Mayor of Rajkot will be from AAP.” Kejriwal said that the people of Rajkot had shown strong faith in AAP by giving the party 18% votes in the previous municipal elections, and now this trust has grown even stronger. Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on the BJP, which has been in power in Gujarat for 30 years. “In these 30 years, Singapore became a developed nation, while the BJP has pushed Gujarat backward. The time has turned now—Gujarat will have a people’s government, where public voices will shape governance,” he said. He urged party workers to go door-to-door and free people from the “fear of BJP” that ...
Most-Wanted Dacoit Sama Killed in Shamli Forest Encounter; Terror Across Three States Ends
State, Uttar Pradesh

Most-Wanted Dacoit Sama Killed in Shamli Forest Encounter; Terror Across Three States Ends

The quiet of Shamli’s Bhesani forest was shattered early Tuesday morning as gunfire echoed through the area. In a major breakthrough for Uttar Pradesh Police, ₹50,000-rewarded most-wanted dacoit Samayadeen alias Sama was killed in an encounter. Sama was a dreaded criminal whose activities had spread fear across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, where he faced over 23 criminal cases, including robbery, loot, illegal arms possession, and murder. Plotting a Major Crime in the Forest According to police, Sama and his five associates were camping near a brick kiln in Bhesani forest and allegedly plotting a major crime. Acting on intelligence inputs, multiple police teams cordoned off the area and ordered the gang to surrender. Instead, the criminals opened fire and attempted to esc...
Tej Pratap Yadav Visits Patna Book Fair; Advises English-Speaking Student to Read the Bhagavad Gita
Bihar, State

Tej Pratap Yadav Visits Patna Book Fair; Advises English-Speaking Student to Read the Bhagavad Gita

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav visited the Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan on Monday, where he toured several stalls and spent time browsing through books on religion and spirituality. His presence drew a large crowd, with many visitors rushing to take selfies. During his visit, an interesting interaction caught public attention. A young woman approached Tej Pratap and began speaking to him in English, praising him as a good leader and introducing herself as a resident of Patna. “Read the Gita in Sanskrit and Understand Its Meaning” Noticing her fluent English, Tej Pratap switched to Hindi and asked her,“Do you study?”The girl replied that she was preparing for the BPSC examination. Pointing toward religious books displayed at the stall, Tej Pratap asked,“Do you read these? The B...
Manipur’s Peace Envoy? Meitei BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Enters Kuki Village, Makes Historic Outreach Amid Ethnic Unrest
north east, Politics, State

Manipur’s Peace Envoy? Meitei BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Enters Kuki Village, Makes Historic Outreach Amid Ethnic Unrest

Amid two years of relentless ethnic violence in Manipur, a Meitei BJP legislator has taken an unprecedented step that many are calling a courageous stride toward peace. Former Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Yumnam Khemchand, visited a Kuki village on Monday — the first such gesture by a leader from one community toward the other since violence erupted in 2023. BJP MLA Visits Relief Camps in Kuki Region Khemchand travelled to Litan village in Ukhrul district and Chassad in Kamjong district, both located near the Myanmar border. These regions house several relief camps sheltering displaced Kuki families who lost homes to arson and violence over the last two years. During his visit, Khemchand interacted with affected families, listening to their stories of destruction, ...
Chaos at Khandwa Police Station After Love Marriage; TI Accused of Assaulting Bride’s Family
Madhya Pradesh, State

Chaos at Khandwa Police Station After Love Marriage; TI Accused of Assaulting Bride’s Family

A case of love marriage turned into high drama at a Khandwa police station on Monday, where the bride’s family accused the Station House Officer (SHO) of assaulting women inside the premises. The police, however, denied the allegations and claimed they were only preventing the family from forcibly taking away the adult woman. Family Alleges Assault Inside Police Station Tension escalated when the newly married couple — a young woman and her lover-turned-husband Vikas from Ahmedpur Khaigaon — arrived at the police station. Moments later, the woman’s family also reached the spot to meet her, leading to heated arguments and a scuffle. Rajni Mohe, the woman’s mother, accused TI Dheeresh Dharwal of “beating them with a pipe stick” and physically throwing them out. Rajni alleged:“My ...
Tension Erupts in Meerut: House Dispute Sparks Violent Clash, Two Police Officers Found Drunk on Duty
State, Uttar Pradesh

Tension Erupts in Meerut: House Dispute Sparks Violent Clash, Two Police Officers Found Drunk on Duty

A long-standing dispute over a house in Bazarija Chowk, Makbara Diggi, escalated into violent clashes late Monday night, leaving nine people injured and the area tense. Shockingly, both the local police inspector and the outpost in-charge were allegedly found drunk while on duty, prompting swift action from senior officials. House Dispute Turns Violent According to reports, Naushad recently purchased a house from Mobin, a property that Shamim claims belongs to the Waqf Board. The disagreement had been simmering for days, with heated arguments earlier on Monday evening. However, matters spiraled out of control around midnight when both groups confronted each other again. Within minutes, the argument escalated into chaos. Stones were pelted from both sides, and empty liquor bottles ...
Inside the Fall of the MMC Special Zone: Who Are the Six Naxals Still on the Run as Three States Hunt Them 24×7?
Chhattisgarh, State

Inside the Fall of the MMC Special Zone: Who Are the Six Naxals Still on the Run as Three States Hunt Them 24×7?

The once-feared MMC Special Zone — spread across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh — has collapsed to its weakest point in decades. A region that was once considered one of the most violent Maoist pockets outside Dandakaranya is now reduced to just six surviving Naxals, hiding in shrinking forest patches and constantly shifting locations to evade arrest. The downfall began on 28 November, when 11 Maoists surrendered in Maharashtra’s Gondia district. The group included Vikas Nagpure alias Anant, the key commander involved in the killing of Hawk Force Inspector Ashish Sharma. This marked the first major crack in the organisation’s structure. Within the next ten days, 33 more Maoists laid down their arms, signalling the near-total breakdown of Maoist dominance in the region. ...
Despite Lookout Notices and Airport Alerts, Goa Nightclub Owners Flee to Phuket on Indigo Flight After Deadly Fire
Goa, State

Despite Lookout Notices and Airport Alerts, Goa Nightclub Owners Flee to Phuket on Indigo Flight After Deadly Fire

In a shocking twist to the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, the prime accused and club owners — Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra — managed to flee the country within hours of the incident. What has raised serious questions is the fact that both men boarded an IndiGo flight to Phuket at a time when hundreds of IndiGo flights were being cancelled nationwide — yet their particular flight operated without disruption. Despite lookout circulars being issued and their photographs being pasted across airports, the accused escaped before authorities could stop them. Goa Police have now intensified the manhunt and are coordinating with the CBI’s Interpol Division to track and arrest the duo at the earliest. Key Employee Detained in DelhiOn Monday, Goa Police detained a key staff membe...
Supreme Court Slams Allahabad High Court’s Remark in Attempt-to-Rape Case, Issues Strict Warning
State, Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court Slams Allahabad High Court’s Remark in Attempt-to-Rape Case, Issues Strict Warning

The Supreme Court on Monday sharply criticised the Allahabad High Court for its controversial observation in a 2021 attempt-to-rape case, calling the remarks “highly insensitive” and capable of having a “chilling effect” on survivors of sexual violence. A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said such judicial comments can pressure victims into withdrawing complaints or giving compromised statements. The High Court had ruled in March that “touching a girl’s private parts, breaking the drawstring of her pyjamas, and attempting to drag her under a culvert” did not amount to an attempt to rape. Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra had diluted the charges, removing IPC Section 376 (rape attempt) and relevant POCSO provisions, and directed that the accused be tried only under lighter secti...
Peak-Season Flight Cancellations Hit Weddings and Tourism; Hotel Industry Suffers Major Blow
Madhya Pradesh, State

Peak-Season Flight Cancellations Hit Weddings and Tourism; Hotel Industry Suffers Major Blow

A sudden wave of flight cancellations during the peak winter season has disrupted wedding plans, travel schedules, and tourism activities across Madhya Pradesh. Families preparing for major celebrations have been forced to postpone events, while hotels and wildlife tourism hotspots are experiencing an unexpected dip in bookings. Impact on Weddings at the Busiest Time of the Year Indore, which usually witnesses a surge in weddings and related events in December and January, is now struggling to cope with a barrage of last-minute postponement requests.A family hosting an engagement ceremony in the city had to defer the event after guests were unable to travel due to cancelled flights. Sumit Suri, Chairman of the MP Chapter, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India, said:“We...