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Will Baba Siddiqui’s Murder Mystery Finally Be Solved? Mumbai Police to Question Anmol Bishnoi After Deportation; Zeeshan Siddiqui Demands Answers

19Nov

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Maharashtra, State

Will Baba Siddiqui’s Murder Mystery Finally Be Solved? Mumbai Police to Question Anmol Bishnoi After Deportation; Zeeshan Siddiqui Demands Answers

Mumbai: More than a year after the assassination of senior NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, his alleged handler and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol Bishnoi is being deported to India from the United States. The development has revived hopes for clarity in the high-profile murder case. Baba Siddiqui’s son, Zeeshan Siddiqui, has welcomed the move and demanded that Anmol be interrogated specifically about his father's killing. Zeeshan: “He Must Be Questioned About My Father’s Murder” Zeeshan Siddiqui said he had long been urging authorities to bring Anmol back to India. While he believes the U.S. delayed the deportation, he expressed relief that the process has now been completed.He revealed that he received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security informing him that An...

Ayurvedic Products Used as Cover for Hate Literature Distribution; UP ATS Raids Company Again in Greater Noida Terror-Funding Case

19Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ayurvedic Products Used as Cover for Hate Literature Distribution; UP ATS Raids Company Again in Greater Noida Terror-Funding Case

Greater Noida: In a major development linked to an ongoing terror-funding investigation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday conducted a fresh raid at a company located in Kasna, Greater Noida. The raid comes days after the arrest of Farhan Nabi Siddiqui, the company owner, who is accused of publishing provocative literature capable of inciting communal tension. Second Raid Without Prior Police Intimation According to sources, the ATS team inspected registers, documents, employee records, and CCTV footage during the raid. Notably, the local police were not informed beforehand, indicating the sensitive nature of the operation and the need to maintain secrecy. This is the second raid within a week. Officials confirmed that the ATS is scrutinizing every activity o...

Boyfriend Married Someone Else, Woman Filed Fake Rape Case for Revenge; Court Sends Her to Jail for 3.5 Years

19Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Boyfriend Married Someone Else, Woman Filed Fake Rape Case for Revenge; Court Sends Her to Jail for 3.5 Years

Lucknow: In a shocking misuse of law, a Lucknow court has sentenced a woman named Rinki to three and a half years in prison for filing a false rape and SC/ST Act case against her former boyfriend after he married someone else. The court also imposed a fine of ₹30,000, ordering that half of the fine be paid to the victim, Deepak Gupta, and that all financial assistance received from the government under the false case be recovered from Rinki. The judgment was delivered by Special Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi in the Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow. Five-Year Affair, Then a Revenge Plan According to the FIR filed on June 3 this year, Rinki alleged that she had been in a relationship with Deepak Gupta for five years and that he had physical relations with her on the promise of marria...

Rising Influence of Keshav Prasad Maurya: BJP Targets Multiple Political Gains with Strategic Moves

19Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Rising Influence of Keshav Prasad Maurya: BJP Targets Multiple Political Gains with Strategic Moves

Lucknow: The political stature of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya continues to grow within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After his effective role as co-in-charge in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections—where the BJP emerged as the single largest party winning 89 seats—Maurya has now been entrusted with another crucial responsibility. The party leadership has appointed him as the Central Observer for selecting the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Bihar. Key Team to Oversee Leadership Selection As per a letter issued by BJP National Office Secretary Arun Singh, Maurya will be accompanied by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and former Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, who have been named as co-observers. Their task is to coordinate a...

Korba Police Nab Mastermind Behind Motorcycle Theft Gang, Six Arrested

18Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Korba Police Nab Mastermind Behind Motorcycle Theft Gang, Six Arrested

Korba, Chhattisgarh, 18 November 2025: The Korba police have apprehended Jaisingh Patel (27), the alleged mastermind of a motorcycle theft gang, who used stolen bikes to fund a lavish lifestyle and attract multiple girlfriends. Patel, along with five accomplices and three bike buyers, was arrested after police recovered 14 stolen motorcycles. Gang Operated for a DecadePatel, a resident of Kohdiya, had been missing from his home for the past ten years, with his family presuming him dead. He had been living in a makeshift hut near a mining area, hiding in the forested surroundings. Upon investigation, police uncovered that Patel had been running the gang for years, posing as a wealthy man to lure women. Well-Planned TheftsAccording to police, Patel and two of his associates conducted r...

UP Minister Raghuraj Singh Sparks Controversy with Remarks on Muslims and Terrorism

18Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Minister Raghuraj Singh Sparks Controversy with Remarks on Muslims and Terrorism

Aligarh, 18 November 2025: Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh has stirred nationwide controversy with statements linking educated Muslims to terrorism. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the BJP leader claimed that “the more educated a Muslim is, the bigger terrorist they can become.” He called for the immediate closure of madrasas and mosques and demanded a probe into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), alleging that the institution has become a breeding ground for terrorists. Targeting Religious Institutions and LeadersThe minister referred to recent incidents like the Delhi blast, criticizing clerics and Islamic leaders for allegedly failing to condemn terrorism. He stated that this silence indicates complicity, asserting that educated Muslims pose a greater threat. Citing Osama bin...

Birsa Munda: The ‘Father of the Land’ Who Laid the Foundation for Jharkhand

18Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Birsa Munda: The ‘Father of the Land’ Who Laid the Foundation for Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jharkhand – 17 November 2025: Born on 15 November 1875 in Ulihatu village, Khunti district, Birsa Munda was a legendary freedom fighter and social reformer whose life, though brief at just 25 years, left an indelible mark on the tribal community and the struggle for justice in colonial India. Revered as “Dharti Aba” (Father of the Land), his leadership and vision became a cornerstone for the eventual formation of Jharkhand state. Why Birsa Munda is WorshippedAround 1890, tribal communities often interpreted natural calamities, diseases, and accidents as divine punishment. Birsa Munda, having received formal education, challenged these superstitions. He promoted hygiene, medical treatment over traditional rituals, and practical solutions for daily life. His interventions saved co...

Severe Cold Grips Jharkhand: ‘Yellow Alert’ Issued for Seven Districts, Gumla Records 6.6°C

18Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Severe Cold Grips Jharkhand: ‘Yellow Alert’ Issued for Seven Districts, Gumla Records 6.6°C

** Ranchi, Jharkhand – 17 November 2025: Jharkhand is currently experiencing a spell of severe cold, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for seven districts. Residents are advised to exercise caution as temperatures continue to drop. The districts under alert include Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, and Simdega. Several regions have reported minimum temperatures at or below 10°C. Gumla Hits 6.6°COn Monday morning, Gumla recorded the lowest temperature at 6.6°C, followed by Lohardaga at 7.6°C. In Ranchi, the mercury dropped to 10.2°C, nearly 2.9°C below normal. Other areas also experienced cold mornings: Khunti – 7.8°C, Latehar – 8.6°C, Daltonganj – 8.8°C, and Saraikela-Kharsawan – 11.4°C. Cold Wave Conditions Across the ...

Rita Verma: From Tragedy to Triumph – How She Transformed Dhanbad Politics

18Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Rita Verma: From Tragedy to Triumph – How She Transformed Dhanbad Politics

Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 18 November 2025: Four months after losing her husband, Rita Verma stepped into the political arena and created a historic upset in Dhanbad’s parliamentary politics. Her journey from personal tragedy to political victory remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern Indian politics. The Unexpected NominationDuring the 1991 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a dramatic last-minute decision in Dhanbad. Initially, the party had fielded Satyanarayan Dudani, a former Bihar minister known for his integrity, against the popular local leader A.K. Rai. Campaigning had begun, banners were put up, and Dudani had even filed his nomination. However, BJP’s top leadership replaced him suddenly with Professor Rita Verma, widow of the martyred police s...

Jharkhand Faces Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict: 5 Deaths in a Week; Two Elephant Corpses Found in West Singhbhum

18Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand Faces Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict: 5 Deaths in a Week; Two Elephant Corpses Found in West Singhbhum

Ranchi, Jharkhand – 17 November 2025: The human-elephant conflict in Jharkhand is intensifying, with deadly consequences for villagers. In the past week alone, five people have died in elephant attacks, while two female elephants were found dead under suspicious circumstances in West Singhbhum district, raising concerns among authorities and locals. Deadly Rampage in BokaroIn the latest incident, a herd of 15 elephants entered Kharakanda village in the Jageshwar OP area of Bokaro late Sunday night around 11 PM, wreaking havoc for hours. During the attack, 45-year-old Sanjho Devi was trampled to death. The elephants also damaged 25–30 homes, destroyed parked vehicles including a car and a tempo, and consumed stored grains. Villagers reported that many residents had to climb rooftops t...