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Bihar Elections 2025: Women Voters Shape Key Outcomes Across Seemanchal; NDA and AIMIM Share Top Seats

20Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Elections 2025: Women Voters Shape Key Outcomes Across Seemanchal; NDA and AIMIM Share Top Seats

The results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 have revealed a striking pattern linking high female voter turnout with decisive electoral outcomes. According to the latest data released by the Election Commission of India (EC), the five constituencies with the highest women voter turnout were all located in the Seemanchal region. In contrast, Patna district recorded the lowest female participation. Seemanchal Leads with Highest Female Turnout Women outperformed men in voting across the state. The top five seats with more than 88% female voter turnout included: Kochadhaman (AIMIM) Baisi (AIMIM) Amour (AIMIM) Pranpur (BJP) – 88.99% turnout Thakurganj (JDU) – 90.27%, the highest in Bihar Out of these five high-turnout seats, AIMIM won three, while NDA secured two. ...

Ram Temple Flag Rejected by Defence Ministry; Why Is the Indian Army Assisting in the Ceremony

20Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ram Temple Flag Rejected by Defence Ministry; Why Is the Indian Army Assisting in the Ceremony

Ayodhya: Preparations are underway in Ayodhya for the grand flag-hoisting ceremony on 25 November, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the main flag atop the newly constructed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The sacred flag—known as the Dharmadhwaja or Surya Dhwaja—is central to the event. However, the initial flag prepared for the ceremony has been rejected based on recommendations from the Ministry of Defence. Why Was the Original Flag Rejected? The temple construction committee had originally approved a flag weighing 11 kilograms, designed using parachute fabric capable of withstanding winds up to 60 km/h. But during trial runs, significant issues emerged—primarily related to the weight, including rope tension failures. Following these observations, the Defence M...

Bihar Identifies 2 Lakh Deceased Pensioners Still Receiving Benefits; Government Begins Recovery Process

20Nov

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Bihar, State

Bihar Identifies 2 Lakh Deceased Pensioners Still Receiving Benefits; Government Begins Recovery Process

Patna: In a shocking revelation, the Bihar government has identified nearly two lakh deceased individuals whose bank accounts continued to receive pension payments. The state has now issued strict directives to recover the wrongly disbursed funds and remove all such names from the beneficiary list. Dead Beneficiaries Detected in Old-Age Pension Scheme During a review meeting on Wednesday, Social Welfare Department Secretary Vandana Preyasi directed district officials to conduct immediate physical verification of all beneficiaries under the old-age pension scheme. She emphasized that recovery of funds deposited into the accounts of deceased beneficiaries must be ensured without delay. The discovery came during an assessment of pension, death, and marriage grant schemes. Officials f...

From Mushrooms to Chocolates and Rasgullas: Jhansi’s Praveen Verma Wins Yogi Government Funding for Innovative Startup

20Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

From Mushrooms to Chocolates and Rasgullas: Jhansi’s Praveen Verma Wins Yogi Government Funding for Innovative Startup

Jhansi: Turning innovation into inspiration, Praveen Verma from Kochabhanwar in Jhansi has created a new benchmark in agri-entrepreneurship. His mushroom-based food products—ranging from chocolates and biscuits to rasgullas and candies—have not only surprised consumers but also impressed the Uttar Pradesh government, which has now granted funding to his startup. A Decade of Research Turns Into a Unique Business Idea Praveen, who holds an MSc in Agriculture from Bundelkhand University, has been involved in mushroom cultivation, research and training for the past 10 years. He also trained as a Master Trainer in Mushroom Production from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. At his 5,000 sq ft mushroom farm near his home, Praveen has trained numerous farmer...

Lucknow Miracle Surgery: Doctors Remove 14-cm ‘Human Tail’ From 18-Month-Old Child, Give Him a New Life

20Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Miracle Surgery: Doctors Remove 14-cm ‘Human Tail’ From 18-Month-Old Child, Give Him a New Life

Lucknow: In a rare and complex medical case, doctors at Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow successfully removed a 14-centimetre-long human tail from the back of an 18-month-old child, giving him a new lease on life. The abnormal growth was deeply attached to the spinal membranes between the vertebrae, causing severe pain and difficulty in sitting, lying down, and even basic movements. Family Shocked As Child’s ‘Tail’ Grew With Age According to reports, the child, Suryansh, son of Sushil Kumar, was born with a tail-like structure on his back. As he grew, the tail continued to increase in size, leading to constant discomfort. The family was distressed and confused about the condition. After counselling by doctors, they agreed to go ahead with the surgery. A Rare Human Tail — Deeply Conne...

Jharkhand Voter List Update: CEO Orders Faster Ancestral Mapping Ahead of SIR Exercise

20Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand Voter List Update: CEO Orders Faster Ancestral Mapping Ahead of SIR Exercise

Ranchi: The Chief Electoral Officer of Jharkhand, K. Ravi Kumar, has directed officials across the state to expedite the ancestral mapping of the voter list. The mapping connects voters in the current electoral rolls to entries in the 2003 voter list, making the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) smoother and more accurate. 70% Work Completed in Several Constituencies During a review meeting with all Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Officers on Tuesday, the CEO said that many constituencies have already completed nearly 70% of the ancestral mapping. This progress will help ensure easier and more accurate form-filling during the upcoming intensive revision of electoral rolls. Low-Progress Areas Directed to Run Voter Outreach Programs For const...

Delhi Blast: Nuh Woman Who Rented Room to Bomber Umar Un Nabi Held by Investigation Agencies

20Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Delhi Blast: Nuh Woman Who Rented Room to Bomber Umar Un Nabi Held by Investigation Agencies

Chandigarh/Faridabad/Nuh: The investigation into the Red Fort car blast in Delhi has taken a significant turn. Agencies have detained Afsana, the woman who rented a room to suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi in Haryana’s Nuh district. She had been absconding since the incident and is now being questioned for her role in sheltering the terror suspect. Room Was Rented on Shoaib’s Recommendation According to investigators, Umar Un Nabi stayed for nearly 10 days in Nuh’s Hidayat Colony, where Afsana had provided him a room based on the recommendation of a man named Shoaib, an electrician at Al-Falah University. It is suspected that the bomber used this location as a safe hideout before executing the attack near Delhi’s Red Fort. Afsana’s involvement came under scrutiny soon after the bla...

UP News: Four Young Men Found Dead Inside Kanpur Factory Room; Coal Brazier Smoke Suspected as Cause

20Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP News: Four Young Men Found Dead Inside Kanpur Factory Room; Coal Brazier Smoke Suspected as Cause

Kanpur: Panic spread in Kanpur’s Panki Industrial Area on Wednesday morning after four young men were found dead inside a closed room of an oil seeds factory. The shocking discovery was made when the factory room remained shut unusually long, prompting security staff to break open the door. Room Found Locked from Inside The incident occurred at D-58, Site No. 2, Panki Industrial Area, where four labourers were staying in a factory room. When the door didn’t open even after repeated knocks, the security guard and other workers forced it open. Inside, the four young men were found lying unconscious. Upon checking, it was confirmed that all four had already died. The factory staff immediately informed the police and the owners. Coal Brazier Found Burning in the Room According t...

1135 Acres Bought in the Name of Poor Tribals’: Anger Erupts Against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak in Katni

20Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

1135 Acres Bought in the Name of Poor Tribals’: Anger Erupts Against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak in Katni

Katni: BJP MLA and former minister Sanjay Satyendra Pathak has come under intense fire after tribal communities and political groups alleged a massive land scam involving 1,135 acres purchased under the names of poor tribal employees. The controversy has triggered major protests and raised serious questions about alleged benami transactions and the disappearance of key individuals linked to the case. Massive Protest in Katni On Wednesday, Adivasi Congress and the Gondwana Ganatantra Party held a fierce demonstration outside the Katni Collectorate. The protest turned tense as tribal workers clashed with police, demanding immediate action against the BJP MLA. What Is the Allegation? According to the complaint led by activist Divyanshu Mishra, Pathak allegedly purchased vast tract...

Sow Babool, You Won’t Get Mangoes’: Uddhav Camp Mocks Eknath Shinde Amid Growing Rift; Congress Joins the Jibe

20Nov

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Maharashtra, State

Sow Babool, You Won’t Get Mangoes’: Uddhav Camp Mocks Eknath Shinde Amid Growing Rift; Congress Joins the Jibe

Mumbai: Political turbulence has intensified in Maharashtra as reports of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s displeasure with the BJP continue to gain traction. The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) have both taken sharp digs at Shinde, claiming that he has now become increasingly isolated within the Mahayuti alliance. Uddhav Camp’s Sharp Attack Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey launched a scathing attack, remarking with a proverb: “If you sow a babool tree, you cannot expect mangoes.”He alleged that Shinde, who once joined hands with the BJP to break the original Shiv Sena, is now facing the consequences of his own actions. Dubey claimed that the recent Maharashtra Cabinet meeting — where several leaders from Shinde’s faction w...