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Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): A tense situation erupted in Sagar city after an act of vandalism inside a local temple, where a youth allegedly damaged the jalhari (base) of a Shivling. The incident triggered widespread outrage among Hindu organizations, who took to the streets in protest, demanding strict action against the accused and calling for his house to be demolished. According to police officials, the accused has been identified as Wahid Mukeri, a local egg vendor. Witnesses allege that he entered the temple premises and damaged the Shivling’s base. Enraged by the act, several Hindu groups blocked roads and raised slogans demanding justice. Police Swiftly Arrest Accused Acting quickly, the Sagar Police arrested Wahid Mukeri within hours of the incident. Authorities have also rem...

**Bhopal: In a startling revelation, it has come to light that the Government of India continues to supply opium as a medicinal substance to registered addicts. This information surfaced in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed with the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), headquartered in Gwalior. According to the CBN, the government provides a controlled quantity of opium to officially registered opium dependents as part of a regulated medical assistance program. The policy is designed to ensure that individuals dependent on opium receive their dosage through legal and monitored channels, thereby reducing illicit consumption and related crimes. Six States Receive Official Opium Quota The CBN disclosed that six Indian states — Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Ha...

Balodabazar (Chhattisgarh): A dramatic four-hour rescue operation unfolded late Monday night in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district, when four elephants, including two calves, accidentally fell into an abandoned well near Hardi village, close to the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Using two JCB machines and ropes, forest officials managed to rescue all the elephants safely after a tense struggle that lasted several hours. Villagers Protest, Refuse to Assist Rescue Team When the Forest Department team reached the site early Tuesday morning, local villagers opposed the operation and initially refused to help. The residents alleged that a few days earlier, a farmer had been killed in an elephant attack, but no forest official had visited the area then. “When a human died, no one came. N...

Raipur: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the voter list has officially begun across Chhattisgarh from Tuesday. Under this initiative, the Election Commission will update the electoral rolls, adding new eligible voters and verifying existing records to ensure accuracy ahead of upcoming elections. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Yashwant Kumar informed that during the SIR process, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit every household three times to verify voter details. Where necessary, voters will be asked to produce identity and address documents to confirm their eligibility. Only 5–6% Voters Need to Show Documents CEO Yashwant Kumar stated that only 5–6% of voters will be required to submit documents during verification. “Nearly 90–94% of voter data is already avail...

Begusarai: The political heat is rising in Bihar’s Bakhri Assembly constituency — a seat long regarded as the bastion of Left politics. Known for its deep-rooted communist influence, Bakhri (a reserved constituency) is now firmly on the radar of the NDA. The contest this time is expected to be a fierce face-off between the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate and the CPI nominee. The margin of defeat in the last election — just 777 votes — has made this year’s poll one of the most closely watched battles in Bihar. Bakhri’s Political Legacy: A Leftist Fortress with Shifting Tides Since the first Bihar Assembly election in 1952, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has won Bakhri 11 times, making it one of the strongest Left seats in the state. Congress has secured victory thrice, t...

Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has brought not only traditional political giants into the fray but also a series of new and emerging political outfits determined to reshape the state’s political landscape. While the established parties like JD(U), RJD, BJP, and Congress continue to dominate, new entrants such as The Plurals Party (TPP), Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJP), Vikas Vanchit Insan Party (VVIP), and Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) are trying to test their electoral fortunes and attract Bihar’s diverse electorate. Pushpam Priya Choudhary’s The Plurals Party (TPP) Educated at the London School of Economics, Pushpam Priya Choudhary has once again entered the political battlefield — this time contesting from Darbhanga. Her party, The Plurals Party, is contesting all assembly sea...

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has officially taken full possession of the Signature View Apartments located in Mukherjee Nagar, marking a major step toward the long-awaited demolition and reconstruction of the project. All 12 residential towers have now been completely vacated by residents following the DDA’s final eviction notice. According to officials, the DDA has appointed a consultant to conduct a detailed structural survey and prepare a demolition plan for the complex. Once the survey is complete, the step-by-step demolition schedule will be finalized. Traditional Demolition Method Approved Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that the towers might be brought down through controlled explosions similar to Noida’s Supertech Twin Towers, the DDA has now ...

New Delhi: The prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is witnessing a charged political atmosphere today as students cast their votes for the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections for the academic year 2025–26. Ballot boxes have opened, and voting will continue throughout the day to elect the new student representatives for key posts, including President, Vice President, General Secretary, and Joint Secretary. Both major factions — the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Left Alliance (comprising AISA, DSF, and SFI) — have fielded their candidates and are claiming confident victories. However, the final verdict will be known only on November 6, when the counting of votes takes place. Candidates in the Fray For the President’s post, the contest includes Adit...

**In a dramatic incident on Monday, the Naraini police station in Banda district turned into a battlefield when two rival transgender groups — the ‘Katrina Group’ and the ‘Banno Group’ — clashed violently over territorial control. What began as a heated argument soon escalated into a full-blown brawl inside the police station premises, leaving officers struggling to maintain order. Eyewitnesses reported that members from both groups began exchanging punches and kicks in the police compound and meeting hall, creating chaos and panic. Police officers, caught off guard by the sudden eruption of violence, had to physically intervene to separate the two sides but faced great difficulty as neither group was willing to back down. 27 arrested after massive scuffle inside police stationAccord...

**A chaotic scene unfolded on Tuesday morning at the world-famous Thakur Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura, as a massive crowd of devotees gathered ahead of Kartik Purnima. The rush to enter the temple led to a heated altercation between devotees and on-duty police personnel, which soon escalated into a physical clash involving punches and kicks. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at the temple entrance when four devotees from Aliganj in Etah district argued with police officers over entry arrangements. The disagreement quickly turned violent as tempers flared amid the overcrowded conditions and lack of proper crowd management. The scuffle caused panic among other devotees waiting for darshan. Following the commotion, additional police forces were deployed to the temple to...