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BJP Delegation Led by Former CM N Biren Singh Pushes for Government Revival in Manipur Amid President's Rule
Oct 05, 2025 01:40 pm CST
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh leads a delegation of BJP legislators to Delhi seeking to end President's Rule and form a new government in Manipur. The team aims to meet with central BJP leadership to discuss government formation and strategies to address the ongoing ethnic conflict and displacement crisis in the state.
Maharashtra Farmer Wins Rs 50 Lakh on KBC After 7 Years of Dedicated Preparation Despite Hardships
Oct 05, 2025 12:04 pm CST
Kailash Kuntewar, a small-scale farmer from Maharashtra who lost crops to floods, won Rs 50 lakh on Kaun Banega Crorepati after seven years of dedicated preparation. Despite earning only Rs 3,000 monthly and facing numerous agricultural setbacks, his commitment to learning and knowledge helped him achieve success on the popular quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
Controversy Over Kolkata's 'Safest City' Status: RG Kar Victim's Parents Challenge NCRB Report
Oct 05, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The parents of an RG Kar Medical College rape victim have strongly contested Kolkata's designation as India's safest city for the fourth consecutive year according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). While official statistics show Kolkata having the lowest crime rate among 19 major Indian cities with only 83.9 cognizable offenses per lakh population, the victim's father claims 90% of incidents go unregistered. This controversy highlights the potential disconnect between official crime statistics and public perception of safety in the metropolitan city.
Indian Dental Student Chandrashekar Pole Shot Dead at Dallas Gas Station: Family Seeks Repatriation Assistance
Oct 05, 2025 10:05 am CST
A 27-year-old Indian dental student from Hyderabad, Chandrashekar Pole, was fatally shot while working at a Dallas gas station. His family is seeking government assistance to repatriate his body as Indian authorities engage with US officials investigating the shooting. This incident highlights growing safety concerns for international students working late-night shifts in America.
Ladakh's Constitutional Demands: Chief Secretary Responds to Fact-Finding Report on Governance Crisis
Oct 05, 2025 03:04 am CST
Ladakh Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal addresses allegations from a private fact-finding report, clarifying progress on the region's demands for legislative representation and Sixth Schedule inclusion. The article examines tensions following September protests, the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, and governmental responses to concerns about autonomy, land rights, and demographic changes in the Union Territory formed in 2019.
Manipur BJP Delegation Meets Central Leadership to Discuss New Government Formation Amid Extended President's Rule
Oct 05, 2025 03:02 am CST
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh leads a delegation of BJP MLAs to Delhi to meet central leadership regarding the formation of a new government in Manipur. The meetings aim to address the ongoing crisis of internally displaced persons and reopening of highways following the state's extended period under President's rule due to ethnic violence that began in May 2023.
Violent Family Land Dispute in Kerala: Son Attacks Father and Holds Police at Bay for Hours
Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
A property dispute in Thrissur, Kerala turned violent when a man attacked his father with a machete over land documents and then barricaded himself for hours threatening suicide. The father remains in critical condition while police suspect the attacker may have mental health issues. The dramatic standoff ended when authorities convinced the man to surrender after a three-hour negotiation.
Ladakh Government Announces Protection Measures for Land and Jobs Amid Unrest Following September Violence
Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
Following recent unrest in Ladakh, the government has announced significant confidence-building measures including protection of land, jobs, and demographic character while expressing readiness for dialogue. Officials attributed the September 24 violence to activist Sonam Wangchuk while confirming the release of detained protesters. The situation highlights ongoing tensions since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019, with residents demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards.
Fatal Shooting of Ex-Sarpanch's Son in Punjab's Barnala: Suspected Personal Enmity Case Under Investigation
Oct 05, 2025 02:22 am CST
A 40-year-old man, son of a former sarpanch, was shot dead in Punjab's Barnala district in what police suspect is a case of personal enmity. The accused, Jinder Singh, who knew the victim and had recently discussed financial disputes with him online, remains at large as multiple police teams work to apprehend him. Opposition leaders have criticized the AAP government over deteriorating security conditions in Punjab.
Karnataka Lokayukta Arrests Energy Minister's OSD in Rs 1 Lakh Bribery Case for Electricity NOC
Oct 05, 2025 02:18 am CST
Karnataka Lokayukta officials have arrested Jyothi Prakash, Executive Engineer at KPTCL and OSD to Energy Minister KJ George, along with a driver for allegedly demanding a Rs 1 lakh bribe to issue an electricity connection NOC. The arrest followed a complaint from a local resident, with the suspects caught accepting Rs 50,000 and charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.