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PMC Election 2026: 2,000 BJP Aspirants for 165 Seats, Party Faces Rebellion Risk

19Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

PMC Election 2026: 2,000 BJP Aspirants for 165 Seats, Party Faces Rebellion Risk

Pune: The BJP is facing a major challenge ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections. While the party needs to allocate seats to its alliance partner, Shiv Sena, it is simultaneously confronted with an overwhelming number of internal aspirants—nearly 2,000 BJP workers have applied for just 165 seats. There are concerns that dissatisfied applicants could rebel if ticket allocations do not meet their expectations. BJP Dominance in PuneVoting for the PMC will take place on 15 January 2026, with results declared on 16 January. The BJP has historically been strong in Pune, giving it a perceived advantage in the municipal elections. In 2017, the party won 98 seats in the PMC for the first time. Last year, it secured all six assembly constituencies in Pune and also controls the Pu...

‘Mananiya’ Should Not Be Used for Bureaucrats, Allahabad High Court Questions Officials

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Mananiya’ Should Not Be Used for Bureaucrats, Allahabad High Court Questions Officials

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has raised serious questions regarding the use of the term “Mananiya” (Honourable) for bureaucrats and state government officials. The court directed the Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department to submit a personal affidavit explaining under which law or protocol officials’ names or designations are being prefixed with “Mananiya.” The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice Ajay Bhanot and Justice Garima Prasad during the hearing of a petition filed by Yogesh Sharma. The bench specifically questioned why the designation “Additional Commissioner, Appeals” is being referred to as “Mananiya Additional Commissioner, Appeals.” Court Observes Misuse in Official CorrespondenceThe court observed that this trend subtly undermines the s...

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta’s Result Reaction Video Goes Viral

19Dec

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Rajasthan, State

CLAT 2026 Topper Geetali Gupta’s Result Reaction Video Goes Viral

Jaipur: Success has a way of filling hearts with joy, and 17-year-old Geetali Gupta from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has given the perfect glimpse of this with her heartfelt reaction to the CLAT 2026 results. Geetali has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing All India Rank 1 in the CLAT 2026 exam, scoring 112.75 out of 119 marks. Her achievement is not only a matter of personal pride but also a moment of immense happiness for her family and the entire state. Viral Video Captures Emotional MomentA video capturing Geetali’s reaction has gone viral on social media. In the clip, she is seen sitting in front of her home temple, nervously checking her roll number online. When her result appears on the screen, Geetali is visibly shocked, and her face lights up with pure joy and disbel...

Bijapur: Security Forces Engage in Encounter with Naxalites; Top Maoist Leaders Surrounded, Search Operation Underway

19Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

Bijapur: Security Forces Engage in Encounter with Naxalites; Top Maoist Leaders Surrounded, Search Operation Underway

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: Security forces in the Naxal-affected district of Bijapur have launched a major operation against Maoist insurgents. An encounter is currently underway in the Bhairamgarh-Indravati area, where forces have surrounded several top Naxal leaders. Following intelligence inputs regarding the presence of a significant number of Maoists in the forests and hills of the district, security personnel, including units of the Bijapur DRG, initiated a joint search operation. Both sides have exchanged fire, and the situation remains tense as forces continue to engage the insurgents. Previous Encounters and SeizuresEarlier, on Thursday, a similar encounter took place in Sukma district of Bastar, where security personnel killed three Naxalites, including a woman. During the sear...

Agra: Former GST Commissioner’s Son Abhishek Exposed as Major Fraudster, Defrauds Multiple Jewelers

19Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Agra: Former GST Commissioner’s Son Abhishek Exposed as Major Fraudster, Defrauds Multiple Jewelers

Agra: Abhishek, son of former GST Commissioner Kumod Mathur and resident of New Friends Colony, Delhi, has been revealed as a major fraudster involved in cheating jewelers across several districts, including Agra, Mathura, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Following complaints filed in Agra, police investigations have uncovered that Abhishek’s scams may have caused losses exceeding ₹1 crore. Fraudulent Modus OperandiAccording to police, Abhishek would contact jewelers through a known intermediary and visit showrooms to purchase jewelry. He would pay with fake cheques or delay payments. Eight months ago, he allegedly acquired a gold chain from a showroom owner but never made the payment. On 17 December, a fraud case was registered at Hariparvat Police Station against the former GST Commissio...

Bihar: Muslim Organizations Demand ₹50 Lakh Compensation in Nawada Lynching Case; Imarat-e-Sharia Supports the Move

19Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Muslim Organizations Demand ₹50 Lakh Compensation in Nawada Lynching Case; Imarat-e-Sharia Supports the Move

Nawada: Muslim organizations in Bihar have strongly raised their voices following the lynching of Mohammad Athar Hussain in Nawada district. They are demanding compensation for the victim’s family, along with government job support for his wife and educational and healthcare assistance for his children. The demand has also received backing from Imarat-e-Sharia. According to reports, Hussain, a clothing vendor, was brutally attacked on December 5 in Bhatta village. Eyewitnesses stated that his identity was confirmed before the assault by asking for his name. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on December 12. Demands for Justice and CompensationAddressing a press conference in Phulwarisharif, Mufti Mohammad Saeedul Rahman Qasmi, Nazim of Imarat-e-Sharia, described ...

Supreme Court Upholds Father’s Will: Daughter Excluded from Property for Marrying Outside Community

19Dec

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Nation

Supreme Court Upholds Father’s Will: Daughter Excluded from Property for Marrying Outside Community

New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has upheld a father’s will, ruling that his daughter Shaila Joseph is not entitled to any share of his property. The court emphasized that when a will is clear, the testator’s wishes are supreme and cannot be overridden. Background of the Case The father, N.S. Shridharan, had excluded Shaila from his estate among his nine children because she had married outside their community. Earlier, both the trial court and the High Court had ordered the property to be equally divided among all nine children, questioning the validity of the will. The Supreme Court has now reversed those rulings. Supreme Court Verdict A bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddeen Amanullah and K. Vinod Chandran stated, “No interference is permissible with a wil...

Pakistan Tightens Grip on India’s Allies in Europe: Signs Major Deal with Poland

19Dec

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Nation

Pakistan Tightens Grip on India’s Allies in Europe: Signs Major Deal with Poland

New Delhi: Pakistan is now shifting its focus toward Europe, targeting nations with strong ties to India. In recent months, Islamabad has been actively strengthening political and economic relations with Poland, one of India’s long-standing friends in the region. High-Level Engagement According to Pakistani media reports, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski visited Pakistan in October to explore enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, energy, defense, education, and counter-terrorism. During the visit, both countries formalized a significant bilateral deal, particularly emphasizing collaboration in mining and energy, building on the success of Polish oil and gas projects in Pakistan. Expanding Bilateral Trade A report in Pakistan’s leading E...

12-Year Fugitive, Master of Disguise, Caught: Accused in ₹17 Crore Fraud Had Even Obtained Fake Passport

19Dec

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Nation

12-Year Fugitive, Master of Disguise, Caught: Accused in ₹17 Crore Fraud Had Even Obtained Fake Passport

New Delhi: After allegedly defrauding Indian Overseas Bank, Pune, of ₹17 crore in 2013, Ashutosh Pandit disappeared without a trace. Known as the director of the private company “House of Laptops,” Pandit had evaded authorities for over a decade. By April 2018, a court had formally declared him a fugitive. Disappearing Act Like a Magician Pandit vanished as if performing a magician’s trick. Taking refuge in the sun-kissed coastal state of Goa, he assumed a new identity. Neighbors in the quiet Bambolim area knew him as Yatin Sharma, a law-abiding citizen, unaware of his past. Fake Identity and Documents Under his assumed name, Pandit had secured PAN and Aadhaar cards, creating an impenetrable web of false documentation. He even obtained a passport from Delhi, which he renewed wi...

Burning Bangladesh Poses India’s Biggest Strategic Challenge Since 1971: Five Major Crises

19Dec

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Nation

Burning Bangladesh Poses India’s Biggest Strategic Challenge Since 1971: Five Major Crises

New Delhi: India faces its most severe diplomatic and strategic challenge since the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The escalating crisis in Bangladesh, marked by political instability and rising violence, threatens India’s security, regional influence, and the well-being of minorities in the neighboring country. A parliamentary committee led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has identified five critical crises India must contend with. 1. Threats to Minority Communities The committee report highlights that the decline of the Awami League, rise of youth-led nationalism, increasing Islamic influence, and growing Chinese and Pakistani presence have created a turning point in Bangladesh. Minority communities, particularly Hindus, are bearing the brunt of violence. Recent attacks include the ...