Raipur, Chhattisgarh:The death toll in the Bilaspur train accident has risen to 11, marking it as the sixth major rail disaster in India this year. The collision occurred when a local MEMU train connecting Gevra and Bilaspur Junction collided with a freight train on Tuesday around 4 PM, leaving at least 20 passengers injured. Railway officials have announced ex-gratia compensation for the victims’ families: ₹10 lakh for each deceased passenger, ₹5 lakh for seriously injured passengers, and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries. Preliminary Cause: Signal Violation The South East Central Railway (SECR) indicated that the accident was likely caused by the MEMU train passing a signal at danger. The preliminary assessment suggests that the loco pilot may have ignored an automatic signa...

A tragic scene has emerged from the Bilaspur train accident, leaving the nation in shock. Among the victims, a one-and-a-half-year-old boy, Mukhtaar Yadav, miraculously survived after being critically injured, while his mother, Leela Yadav, lost her life in the collision. The accident occurred around 4 PM near Lal Khadan, between Gatora and Bilaspur stations, when a freight train collided with the Gevra Road–Bilaspur MEMU local train (68733). The mishap has so far claimed 11 lives and left over 14 passengers injured. Both the Chhattisgarh state government and Indian Railways have announced ex-gratia compensation for the bereaved families and the injured. Injured Passengers Mukhtaar Yadav is receiving treatment in hospital and remains under observation. Other injured passengers adm...

In a significant law enforcement action in Palamu district, Jharkhand police have arrested two suspected individuals and seized weapons from their possession. The suspects were allegedly planning a major criminal act in the state. Authorities intercepted them on Monday along Pandu-Chhatarpur Road. SDPO Alok Kumar Tuti stated, “We received a confidential tip-off that the suspects were preparing to carry out a major incident. Based on this information, we laid a trap and apprehended them.” Two pistols were recovered, and a case under the Arms Act has been registered at Pandu police station. Investigations are ongoing. Compensation Announced for Naxal Violence Victims In a long-awaited move, the Jharkhand Government has approved financial assistance for families of victims of Naxal viol...

Jharkhand Police Chief Anurag Gupta has reportedly resigned from his position as Director General of Police (DGP), sources close to him confirmed, although there has been no official announcement yet. His appointment after retirement had been mired in controversy from the beginning due to legal challenges and disagreements with the central government. Legal and Political Controversy Anurag Gupta, a 1990-batch IPS officer, faced legal challenges over his post-retirement appointment. BJP leader and Jharkhand opposition leader Babulal Marandi had filed a petition in the Supreme Court questioning his appointment. However, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition, stating that contempt petitions filed for political purposes cannot be entertained. The central government had repeated...

:**In a major move against illegal religious structures, the Haridwar district administration demolished an unauthorized shrine built on approximately 2 bighas of government land near Pathri Roh Bridge in the Ranipur police station area on Tuesday. The action was carried out under the strict instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. A heavy police deployment was present during the demolition to prevent any untoward incidents. Shrine Erected on Irrigation Department Land The illegal shrine had been constructed on land belonging to the Irrigation Department. Notices had been previously issued to the encroachers, demanding the removal of the structure within a stipulated period. However, no action was taken, prompting the administration to intervene decisively. The bulldoz...

**Uttarakhand is set to experience a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold wave sweeps through the state. According to the Meteorological Centre, light rainfall is expected today in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Tehri, Bageshwar, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh, while areas above 4,000 meters in the hilly regions are likely to witness snowfall. Snowfall and Chilly Weather in Higher Altitudes On Tuesday evening, snowfall was recorded on the higher peaks near Badrinath Dham, leading to a notable dip in temperature. The lower regions also experienced cloudy skies, causing a drop in day temperatures and increasing the overall chill. To help pilgrims at Badrinath Dham combat the biting cold, bonfires were lit at various spots. The icy winds made the warmth of the fires essential for p...

** A humble vegetable vendor from Kotputli, Jaipur, Amit Sehra, has had his life transformed overnight after winning the ₹11 crore top prize in the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2025. Remarkably, Amit bought the winning ticket after borrowing just ₹500 from a friend. How It Happened Amit, while visiting Moga with a friend, purchased two lottery tickets—one in his name and another in his wife’s name. Interestingly, the ticket purchased in his wife’s name won ₹1,000, while Amit’s ticket secured the ₹11 crore grand prize. He traveled to Chandigarh to formally claim his winnings a few days after the results were announced. “I still can’t believe my luck. I thank the Punjab government and the lottery agency for this life-changing opportunity. I bought the tickets with a fri...

In a bizarre incident in Hisar district, a man parked his car in the middle of the road to buy pakoras, causing a massive traffic jam. When traffic police issued him a ₹6,000 fine, the man attempted to intimidate the authorities, claiming he was a relative of IPS officer Pankaj Nain, OSD to CM Nayab Saini. A video of the incident showing the man threatening officials has gone viral. IPS Orders Action Upon seeing the video, IPS Pankaj Nain clarified that the man was not related to him and directed the Hisar police to take strict action. Following his instructions, police traced the car to Shamsher Singh Sandhu from Jind, a retired officer. The police confirmed that the fine was valid and initiated legal proceedings against the driver. Incident Details The incident occurr...

**Fatehabad, Haryana:A horrific road accident shook Fatehabad district late Monday night when a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle, causing it to burst into flames. The fire was so intense that the biker, identified as 40-year-old Sandeep Kumar from Alipur Barota village, died on the spot, unable to escape the burning vehicle. How the Accident Happened Sandeep Kumar was returning from Ratia to his village when the tragedy struck near Gurdwara Ajitsar. A speeding pickup truck rammed into his bike head-on, igniting a fire that quickly engulfed the motorcycle. Eyewitnesses immediately alerted authorities by dialing 112. No Chance to Escape The victim had no opportunity to jump off or save himself as the flames rapidly consumed the bike. Firefighters arrived at the sce...

New Delhi/Chandigarh:In a shocking revelation, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, claimed a massive electoral malpractice in the Haryana Assembly elections, alleging the theft of 2.5 million votes. Speaking at a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Rahul termed his disclosure a “hydrogen bomb,” surpassing his earlier “atomic bomb” warning regarding Mahadevanagar. Allegations of Vote Theft Rahul Gandhi opened the press conference invoking Guru Nanak Ji, emphasizing the truthfulness of his claims. “What I am about to reveal is 100% accurate,” he said. He alleged that despite exit polls predicting a Congress victory, the party was denied a clean sweep in Haryana. Rahul highlighted that, for the first time in Haryana’s history, post...