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JDU Leader Lalan Singh Under Fire for Controversial Voter Suppression Remarks Ahead of Bihar Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Senior JDU leader Lalan Singh faces backlash after allegedly suggesting poor voters should be prevented from leaving their homes on election day in Bihar. The Election Commission has issued a notice while the opposition RJD accuses him of undermining democratic processes. The controversy highlights tensions surrounding the Mokama constituency race, where JDU's controversial candidate Anant Singh, despite facing criminal charges, is being strongly supported by Singh.
Minor Detained and Parents Arrested After Teen Posts Derogatory Content About Hindu Deities for Social Media Fame
Nov 04, 2025 02:09 pm CST
A juvenile girl has been placed in detention and her parents arrested after she posted content offensive to Hindu deities on Instagram in an attempt to increase her follower count. The viral video prompted protests from Hindu organizations and legal action from authorities. Police have warned against further sharing of the controversial content while the teenager has publicly apologized for her actions.
Bengaluru Surgeon Arrested for Murdering Doctor Wife with Anesthetic Drug, Confesses to Lover
Nov 04, 2025 01:40 pm CST
A Bengaluru surgeon, Dr. Mahendra Reddy, was arrested for allegedly killing his dermatologist wife with an overdose of Propofol, a powerful anesthetic. Police discovered a message he sent to his lover stating "I killed my wife for you" on a digital payment app. The couple, both doctors at Victoria Hospital, had been married for just under a year when the incident occurred in April, though the arrest came six months later following forensic evidence.
Intoxicated Law Enforcement Officers Cause Multiple Injuries in Bhopal and Indore Incidents
Nov 04, 2025 01:32 pm CST
Two separate incidents involving allegedly intoxicated law enforcement personnel in Madhya Pradesh have resulted in multiple civilian injuries. In Bhopal, an ITBP jawan crashed into pedestrians and vendors near the railway station, while in Indore, three uniformed police officers reportedly injured several bystanders while attempting to flee after nearly hitting two women. Both cases highlight concerning behavior from those tasked with upholding public safety.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Rs 30,000 to Women Under 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana' If Elected in Bihar
Nov 04, 2025 01:09 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has announced that if his party wins the upcoming Bihar elections, women will receive Rs 30,000 on Makar Sankranti (January 14) under the 'Mai Bahin Maan Yojana'. This move challenges the ruling NDA's existing women's welfare scheme and comes just before the two-phase polling on November 6 and 11, with additional promises for farmers and government employees.
Woman Steals Rs 50 Lakh Wedding Jewellery Due to Family Feud with Sister-in-Law in UP
Nov 04, 2025 01:00 pm CST
A woman in Hathras, UP, stole jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh intended for her sister-in-law's wedding due to strained relations between them. After her husband filed a police complaint, investigation revealed she had sent the valuable gold ornaments to her parents' home. Upon confrontation, she confessed to the theft, and police are now returning the recovered items to the family while proceeding with legal action.
"You Know What Happened To Me": BJP Leader Warns Shashi Tharoor Over Critique of Dynastic Politics in India
Nov 04, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Shashi Tharoor's article criticizing dynasty-driven political parties in India has sparked controversy, with BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla praising Tharoor's analysis while warning of possible repercussions from the "vengeful" Gandhi family. The article advocates for meritocracy over family lineage in Indian politics, further straining Tharoor's relationship with Congress leadership.
Rat Infestation Causes 5-Foot-Deep Crater in Indore's Historic Shastri Bridge
Nov 04, 2025 12:34 pm CST
Indore's oldest flyover, Shastri Bridge, suffered a five-foot-deep collapse due to extensive rat burrows beneath its structure, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in India's cleanest city. This alarming incident follows another recent tragedy where rats caused fatalities in a hospital NICU, raising serious questions about municipal oversight and pest management in urban India.
Political Clash Erupts Over Delhi's Worsening Air Quality as Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP
Nov 04, 2025 11:46 am CST
Delhi's deteriorating air quality has sparked a fierce political confrontation between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. As the capital's AQI reaches "very poor" levels exceeding 300 and several areas entering the "severe" category above 400, politicians trade accusations while environmental experts warn that seasonal blame games won't resolve Delhi's persistent smog crisis affecting millions of residents.
India Emerges as Premier Global Investment Destination Under Modi Leadership, Says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Nov 04, 2025 10:51 am CST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlights India's transformation into a global investment hub at the Bharat Chamber of Commerce's 125th anniversary event, crediting the country's democratic strength, transparent governance, and infrastructure development for attracting entrepreneurs worldwide under PM Modi's leadership.