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ACB Busts Surajpur SDO Taking Bribe; Seizes Assets Worth Crores

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

ACB Busts Surajpur SDO Taking Bribe; Seizes Assets Worth Crores

Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested SDO Rishikant Tiwari, posted in Premnagar block of Surajpur district, for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹15,000. The ACB team conducted a raid at his residence, uncovering immense wealth including cash, fixed deposits, jewelry, and property documents. The SDO was presented before the court on Thursday. Bribe Complaint Leads to Arrest The case came to light when Digambar Singh, a resident of Nawapara Khurd, lodged a complaint with the Sarguja ACB. Singh had undertaken the construction of a pond under the Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana on his private land, for which approval worth ₹1.82 lakh was sanctioned in June. The valuation and report were to be conducted by the RES Department, but SDO ...

CM Holds Public Grievance Session, Directs Officials for Prompt Action; Large Turnout at Jan Darshan

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

CM Holds Public Grievance Session, Directs Officials for Prompt Action; Large Turnout at Jan Darshan

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On Thursday, a Jan Darshan (public grievance) program was held at the Chief Minister’s residence, where citizens from various districts shared their issues directly with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. The CM personally listened to every applicant and instructed officials to take swift action on their concerns. Special Initiatives Announced During the session, 11-year-old Poonam from Raipur, who is battling cerebral palsy, requested support. The Chief Minister announced admission for Poonam in a special school along with a scholarship, addressing her educational needs. Unique Art Gift Presented Artist Ankush Devangan from Bhilai presented a remarkable gift—a microscopic marble statue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framed with a microscopic lens. The CM ap...

Chhattisgarh Prepares for Paddy Procurement from 15 November: 2,739 Centers to Facilitate Farmers

14Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Prepares for Paddy Procurement from 15 November: 2,739 Centers to Facilitate Farmers

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The state government of Chhattisgarh has completed all arrangements for paddy procurement at the support price, set to begin from 15 November 2025. Authorities have emphasized ensuring a smooth experience for farmers, with special facilities and strict monitoring in place. Extensive Preparations for Farmers’ Convenience Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai directed officials to ensure that farmers face no difficulties during paddy sales. All procurement centers will provide adequate seating, shade, drinking water, and basic amenities for farmers. Coordinated under the supervision of district collectors, the Cooperative, Markfed, and Food Departments have prepared all necessary logistics for paddy purchase and removal from the centers. This year, 2,739 procurement ce...

Jharkhand Minor Allegedly Forced into ‘Pakdowa Marriage’ in Dhanbad

14Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand Minor Allegedly Forced into ‘Pakdowa Marriage’ in Dhanbad

Dhanbad, Jharkhand: In a shocking incident reminiscent of Bihar’s infamous “Pakdowa marriages,” a 17-year-old boy from Baghmara village, Baliapur police station area in Dhanbad is alleged to have been abducted and forcibly married. The boy’s mother has approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), seeking urgent action to secure her son’s release. Incident Details According to the boy’s mother, he left home on the evening of 8th November, stating that he was going to Baliapur and would return within two hours. However, he did not come back. When family members tried calling him, the last location he shared was Sindri, after which his mobile went offline. On 9th November, the family received a call from an unknown number, claiming that her son had been married. The caller r...

Ghatshila By-Election 2025: JMM’s Somesh Chandra Soren Leads in Tight Contest

14Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Ghatshila By-Election 2025: JMM’s Somesh Chandra Soren Leads in Tight Contest

Ghatshila, Jharkhand: The Ghatshila Assembly by-election 2025 has turned out to be a closely fought battle between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA-BJP) and the India Alliance (JMM). Counting of votes began at 8:00 AM on 14th November, with live updates keeping voters on edge throughout the day. Key Highlights from the Counting Somesh Chandra Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading the race with 16,110 votes, ahead of BJP candidate Babulal Soren, who has secured 8,569 votes. Ramdas Murmu of JLKM received 5,278 votes, while candidates from smaller parties and independents accounted for the remaining votes. JMM’s lead widened progressively across rounds of counting: Round 1: Soren 5,450 | Babulal Soren 2,204 | Ramdas Murmu 3,286 Round 2: Soren 10,919 | Ba...

Mussoorie to Host 50 km Ultra Marathon Fulfilling Late Actor Tom Alter’s Dream

14Nov

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State, Uttarakhand

Mussoorie to Host 50 km Ultra Marathon Fulfilling Late Actor Tom Alter’s Dream

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: On 23rd November, the picturesque hill station of Mussoorie will witness a historic sporting event as a 50-kilometer ultra marathon is organized to fulfill the unfinished dream of renowned actor Tom Alter. Around 400 runners from across India and abroad are expected to participate in this landmark event. Honoring Tom Alter’s Legacy Tom Alter considered Mussoorie his second home and was known for organizing 21 km half marathons here every October. He had envisioned hosting a full 42 km marathon in the hills of Mussoorie. Under the leadership of Sandeep Sahni, President of the Uttarakhand Hotel and Restaurant Association, this dream is now coming to fruition. Multiple Race Categories The event will feature a 50 km ultra marathon, a 42.2 km full marathon, a...

Delhi Blast Investigation: Dr. Shaheen Sayeed Linked to JeM Female Wing and Mastermind’s Wife

14Nov

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jammu and kashmir, State

Delhi Blast Investigation: Dr. Shaheen Sayeed Linked to JeM Female Wing and Mastermind’s Wife

Srinigar/Faridabad: In a major development in the Delhi Red Fort car blast case, authorities have revealed that Dr. Shaheen Sayeed, a resident of Lucknow and faculty member at Al-Falah University, was in contact with Afirah Bibi, the wife of Umar Farooq, the mastermind of the 2019 Pulwama attack. Investigators probing the links of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the Delhi blast and Faridabad explosive seizure have confirmed this connection. Role in Radical Recruitment Sources indicate that Dr. Shaheen Sayeed was involved in recruiting women for extremist activities under JeM’s newly formed female wing, Jamat-ul-Mominat, which Afirah Bibi advises. Dr. Shaheen was reportedly tasked with establishing the group’s India branch and facilitating terrorist recruitment. She was also in contact with...

Delhi Red Fort Blast: i20 Car Used in Attack Traced to Nooh, Haryana

14Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Delhi Red Fort Blast: i20 Car Used in Attack Traced to Nooh, Haryana

Faridabad/New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in the investigation of the Delhi Red Fort car blast, authorities have revealed that the Hyundai i20 car used in the attack originated from Nooh, Haryana. The incident, which occurred on the evening of November 10, 2025, at 6:52 PM, claimed 13 lives and injured 20 others. Accused Linked to Al-Falah University Investigations indicate that Dr. Umar Nabi Muhammad, a faculty member at Al-Falah University, Faridabad, executed the blast as a suicide attack. CCTV footage shows the i20 car at Sector 21, Asian Hospital traffic light at 7:50 AM on the day of the blast. Earlier footage also tracked the car at Okhla during pollution check procedures, and another video surfaced on November 12 showing the car stuck in traffic, confirming its movements p...

Al-Falah University Faces Major Scrutiny Following Delhi Blast; UGC & AIU Take Action

14Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Al-Falah University Faces Major Scrutiny Following Delhi Blast; UGC & AIU Take Action

Faridabad/New Delhi: In the aftermath of the terror blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, Al-Falah University in Faridabad has come under intense scrutiny for its alleged links to terrorist activities. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought a detailed report from the university administration, while the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the university’s membership. Recognition at Risk The university, which received recognition in 2014, may face revocation of its accreditation. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) had already issued a “Show Cause” notice after discovering that the university was displaying invalid accreditation certificates on its website. NAAC noted that Al-Falah University falsely claimed Grade-A accreditation for three of ...

Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Shastri Issues Stern Warning: “Madrasa Clerics Should Create Doctors, Not Militants”

14Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Shastri Issues Stern Warning: “Madrasa Clerics Should Create Doctors, Not Militants”

Faridabad/Delhi: In the wake of the terror blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, Baba Dhirendra Shastri, head of Bageshwar Dham, has issued a stern warning, urging madrasa clerics to guide children toward constructive paths. Addressing the media during the Hindu Sanatan Ekta Padayatra in Haryana, Shastri emphasized that his pilgrimage had been a potential target in a bid to intimidate Hindus. Message to Madrasas Speaking passionately, Shastri said, “Madrasa teachers must aim to nurture children into becoming great doctors like Dr. Kalam, not radicals like Dr. Mulla. Failure to do so will bring difficulties to the entire community.” He highlighted that the Delhi blast was a terrorist act and warned that the Padayatra itself had been under threat. Padayatra Progress and Reception The Hind...