Day: July 14, 2025

Excise Department Clerk Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹13,000 Bribe in Prayagraj

Arijit Bose
Prayagraj

Prayagraj : In a major anti-corruption breakthrough, a junior assistant with the Excise Department in Prayagraj was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Team while accepting a bribe of ₹13,000 from a liquor trader. The accused, Ram Kumar Sonkar, was arrested on Friday at the office of the Deputy Excise Commissioner, Prayagraj Division, located in Mundera. According to officials, the bribe was demanded in exchange for processing the return of a security deposit amounting to ₹10 lakh that had been submitted by a liquor shop owner. The shop, located in Chaufatka…

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Delhi Road Accident: Drunk Audi Driver Mows Down Five, Including 8-Year-Old Girl, in Vasant Vihar

Arijit Bose
Vasant Vihar

New Delhi: In a horrifying incident that unfolded in Delhi’s upscale Vasant Vihar area, a speeding Audi car driven by an allegedly intoxicated man ran over five people sleeping on a footpath late Saturday night. Among the injured was an eight-year-old girl. The victims, all daily wage laborers from Rajasthan, sustained serious injuries and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. According to the Delhi Police, the incident occurred around 1:30 AM near Shiv Camp, under the Munirka Flyover. The victims were asleep on the pavement when the luxury vehicle…

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Major Crime Crackdown in Jhansi: 3 Notorious Thieves, 12 Gamblers Arrested; 21 kg Illegal Ganja Seized

Arijit Bose
Jhansi

Jhansi: Under the strict supervision of SSP BBGTS, Jhansi police carried out a sweeping crime prevention operation across multiple police stations, resulting in the arrest of three notorious thieves, 12 gamblers, and two drug traffickers. The operation was part of an intensified crackdown on criminal activities in the region. Garotha Police Nab Serial ThievesIn Garotha, police successfully arrested three hardened criminals in possession of stolen items and illegal arms. Acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended the accused—Ranu alias Deen Mohammad (son of Basheer Khan), Rashid (son of Haider Khan),…

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Notorious Gangster Shahrukh Pathan Killed in Encounter by UP STF in Muzaffarnagar

Arijit Bose
UP STF

Muzaffarnagar: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) on Saturday eliminated dreaded gangster and sharp shooter Shahrukh Pathan in an encounter in the Chhapar area of Muzaffarnagar. Pathan, linked to the Sanjeev Jeeva and Mukhtar Ansari gangs, was a prime accused in over a dozen cases, including murder, extortion, and offenses under the Gangster and Arms Acts. His death marks a significant blow to organized crime in the region and offers a sense of relief to many who had been living under the shadow of…

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Indian Railways to Enhance Passenger Safety with CCTV Cameras

Arijit Bose
Indian Railways

New Delhi / Lucknow— In a significant move to bolster passenger safety, Indian Railways has announced the installation of CCTV cameras in all passenger coaches and locomotives across the country. Following successful trials in the Northern Railway zone, the initiative will now be implemented nationwide, covering over 74,000 train coaches and 15,000 engines with state-of-the-art surveillance systems. According to officials, each coach will be fitted with four dome-shaped CCTV cameras, strategically placed near the coach doors to monitor the movement of passengers. The locomotives will have a total of six…

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Countdown Begins for Shubhanshu Shukla’s Return from ISS

Arijit Bose
Shubhanshu Shukla’s Return from ISS

Lucknow — The nation holds its breath as Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for his return journey from the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled to depart later this evening as part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla and his three crewmates will embark on a 22.5-hour voyage back to Earth, marking a significant moment in India’s growing presence in space exploration. The excitement is palpable at Shukla’s home in Lucknow, where his family members have been fervently praying for his safe return. On the occasion of the first Monday of the…

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Nipah Virus Alert in Kerala: One Dead, Six Districts on High Alert as Infections Resurface

Arijit Bose
Nipah Virus Alert in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram — Kerala has once again sounded the alarm on Nipah virus after the death of a 58-year-old man in the Kumaramputhur area of Palakkad district. The state’s health department confirmed on Monday that the cause of death was indeed the deadly Nipah virus, following test results received from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. This marks the second confirmed Nipah-related fatality in the district, triggering urgent containment and surveillance measures across six districts. According to officials, the deceased had been undergoing treatment for fever and related symptoms, but…

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Wholesale Inflation Falls to 20-Month Low at 0.13%, Offers Relief Amid Soaring Living Costs

Arijit Bose
Wholesale Inflation

New Delhi — In a major economic relief for millions battling the burden of high living costs, India’s wholesale inflation rate has dropped to its lowest point in the past 20 months. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation for June 2025 has eased to just 0.13%, down from 0.39% in May and 0.85% in April, reflecting a sustained downward trend. The decline in wholesale inflation is largely attributed to a sharp reduction in the prices of food items,…

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Language Disputes a Threat to National Unity, Says Mayawati

Arijit Bose
Mayawati

Lucknow — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has strongly condemned the ongoing language-based tensions in Mumbai and several other states, warning that such controversies pose a serious threat to national unity. Calling the language row in states like Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu deeply concerning, she emphasized that patriotism should not be judged or overshadowed by linguistic preferences. Speaking at the party’s central camp office on Sunday, Mayawati criticized the rising incidents of violence linked to language conflicts in Mumbai — the country’s financial capital, which remains a vital hub for…

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Mayawati Sets Stage for Mission 2027, Overhauls Party Structure with New Appointments in Aligarh Division

Arijit Bose
Mayawati

Aligarh— In a major organizational reshuffle aimed at rejuvenating the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, BSP supremo and former Chief Minister Mayawati has appointed four new chief in-charges for the Aligarh division. The move signals the beginning of “Mission 2027,” with the party intensifying its grassroots preparations. The newly appointed divisional in-charges are Naushad Ali (former MLC from Kannauj), Vikram Singh Jatav (Agra), Arvind Kumar Aditya (Aligarh), and Anil Kumar Baghel (Kasganj). Until now, the Aligarh division was being supervised by only two…

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