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Sand Mafia Tramples Police Personnel with Scorpio in Patna; One Officer Killed, Another Injured
Bihar, State

Sand Mafia Tramples Police Personnel with Scorpio in Patna; One Officer Killed, Another Injured

Patna, Bihar: In a horrifying incident in Patna, sand mafia goons brutally attacked two Bihar Police SAP personnel, beating them before running them over with a Scorpio SUV. The attack resulted in the death of one officer, while the other remains critically injured. The incident occurred in the Dulhin Bazar area of Paliganj subdivision, sparking fear and outrage across the city. Incident Details Late Monday night, the District Mining Department team conducted a raid at Amwa Inar, Dulhin Bazar, targeting illegal sand mining operations. During the operation, the team seized a tractor loaded with illegally mined sand. The tractor driver fled the scene, and two SAP officers were escorting the vehicle to the police station—one driving, the other accompanying. Approximately 200–300 ...
UP Power Corporation Chairman Issues Strict Warning: Workers Without Safety Gear Will Be Dismissed
State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Power Corporation Chairman Issues Strict Warning: Workers Without Safety Gear Will Be Dismissed

Lucknow: In a stern move aimed at ensuring worker safety, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Chairman Dr. Ashish Kumar Goyal has issued a warning that any employee found working without proper safety equipment will be immediately dismissed. The directive was issued during a review meeting on Monday, amidst ongoing protests and disputes involving electricity workers in the state. Zero Tolerance Policy on Safety ViolationsDr. Goyal emphasized that maintenance and operational tasks must only be carried out while wearing the prescribed safety gear. He clarified that all Discoms are adequately equipped with the necessary protective equipment. In case of any accident, accountability will extend up to the Executive Engineer, and strict action will be taken. Electricity Bill Relief CampaignThe ...
Nawab Malik Faces Setback in PMLA Court: Allegations of Links to Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company
Maharashtra, State

Nawab Malik Faces Setback in PMLA Court: Allegations of Links to Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Former Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik may face renewed legal troubles as a special PMLA court rejected his discharge plea, paving the way for formal framing of charges in a high-profile money laundering case. The court has ordered all accused to be present during the proceedings scheduled for 18 November 2025. Court Proceedings and Key Details Nawab Malik’s company, Malik Infrastructure, had filed a discharge plea claiming that the ED’s allegations were based on conjecture, as the company did not exist at the time of the alleged illegal transaction. The court dismissed these arguments, stating that sufficient prima facie evidence exists. Preliminary investigations indicate that Malik allegedly colluded with Hasina Parkar, Salim Patel,...
Sub-Inspector Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹70,000 Bribe in Hardoi; Anti-Corruption Team Acts Swiftly
State, Uttar Pradesh

Sub-Inspector Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹70,000 Bribe in Hardoi; Anti-Corruption Team Acts Swiftly

Hardoi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught Sub-Inspector Akash Kaushal of Madhoganj Police Station red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹70,000. Following the arrest, Kaushal was taken to Sandi Police Station, where a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act is being registered. The action has sent shockwaves through the police department. Details of the Bribery CaseAccording to sources, SI Akash Kaushal was investigating a case when he allegedly demanded ₹70,000 from an individual to influence the investigation in their favor and submit a favorable report. The victim lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Bureau, prompting a swift response. Trap Operation by Anti-Corruption TeamUpon receiving the complaint, the ACB planned a trap operation. At the designated time, ...
Allegations of Misappropriation at Maihar’s Sharda Mata Temple: Silver Crown and Gold Nose Ring Reportedly Missing
Madhya Pradesh, State

Allegations of Misappropriation at Maihar’s Sharda Mata Temple: Silver Crown and Gold Nose Ring Reportedly Missing

Maihar, Madhya Pradesh: A controversy has erupted at the famous Sharda Mata Temple in Maihar after allegations of misappropriation of donations surfaced. A devotee from Jabalpur has claimed that a 2 kg silver crown and a gold nose ring he offered at the temple went missing. The matter gained public attention after a notice issued by the district administration regarding the temple priest went viral on social media, raising questions about the sanctity of offerings. Details of the Case According to sources, the incident occurred on 22 October 2025. Sanjay Patel, a businessman from Jabalpur, alleged that he handed over a silver crown, mukut (headdress), and gold nose ring to the temple priest Sumit Maharaj before the evening aarti. Patel claimed that he was not issued a receipt ...
Rajasthan Leads SIR Program Across 12 States, But Teacher Unions Raise Concerns Over Work Pressure
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Leads SIR Program Across 12 States, But Teacher Unions Raise Concerns Over Work Pressure

Jaipur: Rajasthan is spearheading the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program, moving faster than 10 other states and completing 30.17% of the work in just 15 days. Only Goa is ahead in terms of overall pace. However, the rapid progress has sparked controversy, with teacher unions raising concerns over excessive pressure on school staff. Tragic Incident Sparks OutrageThe issue gained national attention after Mukesh Jangid, a school teacher and currently a Booth Level Officer (BLO), committed suicide. In his suicide note, he accused his supervisor, Sitaram Bunkar, of severe harassment and threats of suspension, highlighting the mental strain caused by excessive workload. Teacher organizations and employees across the state have expressed deep anger and demanded immediate action against ...
Lalu Yadav Breaks Silence on Rohini Acharya-Tejashwi Controversy, Advises Party Leaders to Stay Out
Bihar, Politics, State

Lalu Yadav Breaks Silence on Rohini Acharya-Tejashwi Controversy, Advises Party Leaders to Stay Out

Patna: The political storm in the Lalu Yadav family shows no signs of abating following the RJD’s heavy defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. Rohini Acharya has repeatedly raised serious allegations against Tejashwi Yadav, keeping the controversy alive on social media. Amid this, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has finally broken his silence on the matter. Lalu Yadav’s First ReactionDuring a review meeting of the RJD, the party’s main constituent in the Mahagathbandhan, the Rohini Acharya issue was raised. Questions were asked about her leaving her parental home and the allegations against Tejashwi Yadav. For days, Lalu Yadav had remained silent, but at this meeting, he finally responded. According to sources, Lalu Yadav told party leaders in a single line: “This is a family matter. We ...
Bomb Threats Target Delhi Courts and Schools; JeM Email Sparks Security Alert
DELHI (national capital territory), State

Bomb Threats Target Delhi Courts and Schools; JeM Email Sparks Security Alert

New Delhi: Security agencies in Delhi are on high alert after bomb threats were reported targeting three district courts and two schools in the national capital. The threats were conveyed through an email allegedly from the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). According to sources, the email warned of potential attacks at the courts and schools. The threat prompted immediate action from Delhi Police and other security agencies. Intensive searches were conducted, especially at the Tis Hazari Court, with security tightened across all affected locations. However, preliminary investigations suggest that the threat may be fake. No suspicious objects were found at any of the targeted sites. The bomb threat was reportedly received early Tuesday morning at two CRPF-run schools i...
Delhi Blast Probe: 32 Suspect Vehicles Traced to Saharanpur, Security Agencies on High Alert
State, Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Blast Probe: 32 Suspect Vehicles Traced to Saharanpur, Security Agencies on High Alert

Edited By: Vaibhav Pandey | Lipi • 18 Nov 2025, 10:54 am New Delhi/Saharanpur:The Delhi blast near the Red Fort has taken a serious turn as investigators uncover a startling pattern: a majority of the suspicious vehicles traced so far are registered in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. With this revelation, security agencies have widened their probe across UP, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir, intensifying operations against what appears to be a multi-state terror network. 32 Vehicles Flagged; Most Registered in Saharanpur According to sources, 32 vehicles linked to suspicious movements or activities have been seized so far. Strikingly, most of them were registered at the Saharanpur ARTO office. This prompted the UP ATS to dispatch a special investigation team to Saharanpur, where off...
Mumbai Court Bribery Scandal: Clerk Caught Taking ₹15 Lakh, Judge Goes Missing
Maharashtra, State

Mumbai Court Bribery Scandal: Clerk Caught Taking ₹15 Lakh, Judge Goes Missing

Mumbai:A shocking bribery scandal has surfaced from a Mumbai courtroom, where a conversation in the court washroom exposed an alleged deal between a clerk and an Additional Sessions Judge. According to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the clerk assured a litigant that if he “did something for the judge,” the verdict would be delivered in his favour. The clerk, Chandrakant Vasudev, has been arrested while accepting ₹15 lakh in bribe, whereas the judge, Ejazuddin Qazi, has reportedly gone underground. Clerk Caught Taking Bribe, Judge Allegedly Approved the Deal Vasudev, a clerk-typist with the Civil Sessions Court, allegedly demanded the bribe from a petitioner on 11 November. ACB officials claim the money was meant for Judge Qazi. The judge is accused of playing an “active role” i...