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A Father's Sacrifice: How Bajrang Ram's Coin Savings Fulfilled His Daughter's Dream of Owning a Honda Activa
Oct 23, 2025 04:05 pm CST
A heartwarming tale from Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district where farmer Bajrang Ram saved coins for six months to purchase a Honda Activa scooter for his daughter Champa Bhagat. The showroom staff counted Rs 40,000 in coins while witnessing this extraordinary demonstration of a father's love and determination to fulfill his daughter's dream despite financial constraints.
Tragic Death at Latur College: 6 Arrested After Fatal Assault During Freshers Party
Oct 23, 2025 04:02 pm CST
A student named Suraj Shinde died after being assaulted during a freshers' party at a private college in Maharashtra's Latur district. What began as a minor dispute while dancing escalated into violence, resulting in six arrests on murder charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
BJP's Strategic Campaign to Retain Migrant Voters During Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 23, 2025 03:34 pm CST
The BJP has launched an extensive door-to-door campaign targeting Bihar's 4.8 million migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, encouraging them to extend their stay to vote in the upcoming November Assembly elections. Party workers are negotiating with employers and organizing transportation to facilitate voter participation in key migration-heavy districts like East Champaran, Patna, and Siwan.
Karnataka Authorities Bust Illegal Female Foeticide Racket Targeting Rural Women
Oct 23, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Health officials and police in Karnataka have dismantled a sophisticated illegal operation conducting gender-selective abortions in Mysuru district. The criminal network charged rural women 25,000-30,000 rupees for unauthorized gender determination scans, performing abortions when female foetuses were identified. Authorities seized medical equipment and arrested multiple suspects, including a nurse from a local hospital, as part of ongoing efforts to combat female foeticide in the region.
POCSO Case Suspect Dies By Suicide In Police Custody After Jumping Into Lake In Andhra Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A 62-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl died by suicide while in police custody in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district. The incident has triggered political controversy between ruling TDP and opposition YSRCP, while authorities investigate both the alleged assault and the subsequent custodial death.
Violent Mob Attacks Women and Police Following Diwali Firecracker Stall Dispute in Maharashtra
Oct 23, 2025 02:53 pm CST
A minor disagreement over a firecracker stall in Kalyan, Maharashtra escalated into a violent mob attack during Diwali celebrations, resulting in assaults on women and police officers. Armed individuals targeted residents of Lahuji Nagar, causing multiple injuries and property damage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident that reflects growing concerns about festival-related violence.
Dangerous Diwali Trend: 14 Children Lose Eyesight to Homemade 'Carbide Guns' in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Over 122 children in Madhya Pradesh have been hospitalized with severe eye injuries after playing with homemade "carbide guns" during Diwali celebrations. Despite a government ban, these improvised explosive devices sold for Rs 150-200 have caused 14 children to lose their eyesight completely. Medical professionals warn these are not toys but dangerous explosives that release metal fragments and carbide vapors, causing permanent damage to the retina.
Delhi Police Kill Four Most-Wanted Bihar Gangsters in Deadly Encounter Before State Elections
Oct 23, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Four notorious criminals from Bihar's Sigma Gang were killed in a police encounter in Delhi while allegedly planning criminal activities ahead of Bihar elections. Led by Ranjan Pathak, the gang was wanted for multiple murders, including that of a journalist, and had established an extensive extortion network across Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav Dominates Mahagathbandhan Poster as Bihar Alliance Faces Internal Tensions
Oct 23, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Tensions emerge within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance as posters for a joint press conference feature only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, omitting Congress's Rahul Gandhi. While BJP mocks this apparent power imbalance, alliance leaders downplay conflicts ahead of crucial seat-sharing announcements for the Bihar Assembly elections.
World Bank to Release Second USD 200 Million Tranche for Amaravati Capital Development by December
Oct 23, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The World Bank is set to disburse a second tranche of USD 200 million by December for the Amaravati Capital Development Project in Andhra Pradesh, having already released USD 207 million with 50% utilization. The project receives total funding of USD 1600 million from World Bank and Asian Development Bank, with regular monitoring showing satisfactory implementation progress according to senior officials.