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Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police found a newborn inside a bag in the general coach of a Summer Special Train at the Moradabad Junction, officials said on Tuesday. Upon Police investigation, it was discovered that the child belonged to a minor girl, who had become pregnant after her father allegedly raped her. The family of the minor girl was taking her to Delhi for treatment on June 22 when the girl gave birth in the train's washroom. The family members put the newborn inside a bag and returned back. The police found the newborn in a bag along with a SIM card from which the family members of the newborn were traced. 'On June 22, a baby was reported in a bag in the Summer Special train. The baby was taken to the hospital, and a SIM card from Bihar was also recovered from the bag. When traced, the owner of the SIM card told that the baby was of a minor girl relative of his, who had become pregnant after rape.' Moradabad Junction Station Head GRP, Ravindra Vashistha says. 'Her family was taking the girl to Delhi, during which the girl gave birth to a child in the train. Scared, they put the baby in a bag and kept it in the general coach and returned by train,' Ravindra Vashistha added. According to the police, the victim has admitted of being raper by her father. 'The victim was produced in the court and statements were recorded, in which it was told that the rape was committed by the victim's father,' he said. The police have registered the case under relevant section. Further investigation will be carried out by Bihar Police. (ANI)
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): In the wake of the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday chaired a review meeting with Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar and other senior officials to assess the law and order situation in the state. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister stated that law and order was the government's topmost priority, further stating that criminals in the state would not be spared at any cost. 'Held a review meeting on law and order with the Director General of Police and other senior police of ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 5 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Saturday hit out at the Bihar government over the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka and pointed out that the State government has 'no authority' The incident evoked a sharp reaction from the opposition party, with Congress going on to say that there is 'Gundaraj' in Bihar. The murder came months ahead of the assembly elections due later in the year. The Bihar Police have set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the murder case, to be headed by the Patna Central SP. The incident took place on Jul ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Congress leader KC Venugopal has condemned the attack on party state unit in Patna, alleging that it was led by a sitting cabinet minister and other BJP leaders, and asserted that the party will continue to expose the massive vote chori being carried out in the name of SIR. The clash broke out in front of the Congress office in Patna on Friday after BJP workers staged a protest over the alleged derogatory remarks made by a man against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the Congress-RJD Vote Adhikar Yatra in Darbhanga on Wednesday. Stone ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The mother of Vikas alias Raja, who was killed in a police encounter near Damaiya Ghat in Patna, on Tuesday claimed she was unaware of any wrongdoing by her son and said he used to work in Chennai. Vikas was one of the accused in the murder case of businessman Gopal Khemka and had been identified by police as the arms supplier to the main suspect. "What did my son do? He used to work in Chennai..." said the mother of the deceased. According to police, Vikas was killed around 2:45 am in an encounter near Damaiya Ghat, within the jurisdiction of Malsalami police station. A pistol and ...Read More >
Gaya Ji (Bihar) [India], July 19 (ANI): In a shocking incident, Dr Tapeshwar Prasad, a retired official from the Health Department, was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Bihar on Saturday morning, said police. The incident took place while he was returning from his agricultural field when three criminals riding an Apache motorcycle ambushed and opened fire on him. Also Read | Indore Shocker: Boy Sodomised, Forced Into Oral Sex on School Campus in Madhya Pradesh; 2 Detained. According to initial reports, Dr Prasad sustained a gunshot wound to his jaw. After receiving e ...Read More >
Gaya Ji (Bihar) [India], July 19 (ANI): In a shocking incident, Dr Tapeshwar Prasad, a retired official from the Health Department, was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Bihar on Saturday morning, said police. The incident took place while he was returning from his agricultural field when three criminals riding an Apache motorcycle ambushed and opened fire on him. According to initial reports, Dr Prasad sustained a gunshot wound to his jaw. After receiving emergency treatment at a local facility, he was referred to Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College in Gaya for fur ...Read More >
Chenthamara, the accused in the Pothundy twin murders (file image) Chenthamara, the accused in the sensational Pothundy double murder case, was sentenced on Saturday (October 18, 2025) to double life imprisonment for a previous murder that occurred six years ago at Pothundy in Palakkad, Kerala. Pallakad Additional District and Sessions Court-IV Judge Kenneth George sentenced Chenthamara to a double term in prison and slapped a fine of ₹3.25 lakh for murdering his neighbour Sajitha on August 3 ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bihar minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday vowed that the police will not spare any culprit who is involved in Patna businessman Gopal Khemka's murder case. "Bihar Police will not spare any criminal and action will be taken against them", Mangal Pandey told ANI. Also Read | PM Modi in Brasilia: PM Narendra Modi Receives Grand Welcome From Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Alvorada Palace, Both Leaders To Hold Talks Next. Earlier today, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that action has been taken in the Gopal Khemka murder case an ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 19 (ANI): Bihar Police on Saturday detained three people from New Town, Kolkata, for questioning in the Patna hospital firing case, an official said. Bihar ADG Kundan Krishnan said that three people have been detained for questioning in relation to the firing on prisoner Chandan Mishra, who was admitted to Patna's Paras Hospital for treatment. Chandan Mishra, a notorious criminal convicted in several murder cases, was killed in the incident. Earlier, Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar termed the firing incident at Paras Hospital in Patna as 'unfort ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
In a dramatic turn of events in Delhi, police engaged and fatally shot four notorious members of the 'Sigma Gang'. Known for their involvement in a series of murders and extortion schemes in Bihar, these criminals were reportedly gearing up for more illicit activities as the Bihar assembly elections approached. Just weeks ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, police on Thursday gunned down four wanted criminals allegedly involved in multiple cases of murder in Bihar. The operation was carried o ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances when the leopard attacked farmlands, taking away a domestic dog and a chicken. On Saturday, the leop ...Read More >
In a brazen act, five armed men stormed a Patna hospital, fatally shooting gangster Chandan Mishra, who was undergoing treatment while on medical parole. The attack, captured on CCTV, highlights Bihar's deteriorating law and order. Opposition leaders are criticizing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government, citing a surge in violent crimes and questioning public safety. In a chilling incident that highlights the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, five armed assailants entered a prom ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 19 (ANI): Bihar Police on Saturday detained three people from New Town, Kolkata, for questioning in the Patna hospital firing case, an official said. Bihar ADG Kundan Krishnan said that three people have been detained for questioning in relation to the firing on prisoner Chandan Mishra, who was admitted to Patna Paras Hospital for treatment. Chandan Mishra, a notorious criminal convicted in several murder cases, was killed in the incident. Earlier, Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar termed the firing incident at Paras Hospital in Patna as unfortuna ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 11 (ANI): Hyderabad Police's Cyber crime unit has arrested four people for allegedly being involved in an online betting fraud worth atleast Rs 1.5 crore, officials informed on Wednesday. According to officials, the accused supplied SIM cards in the names of their family members and friends, which were used in online betting and gaming frauds through fake social media advertisements. The accused had allegedly approached a person pretending to be from a betting platform "BETINEXCHANGE". Also Read | Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia for 31-Year-Old Gh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The administration has heightened security arrangements across the national capital in view of Hanuman Jayanti, with special focus on religious places and procession routes. The police department has put elaborated arrangments on sensitive routes and prominent temples, with additional force deployment. Meanwhile, the surveillance and crowd management measures have been intensified to ensure smooth conduct of festivities, said officials. The authorities have also limited gatherings in religious processions, whereas a ban has been imposed on carrying weapons, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on the regulatory framework for the sale of foreign telecom service providers' (TSP) SIM/eSIM cards for the use in machine-to-machine and IoT devices meant for export purposes, as per a statement from TRAI. Earlier, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, in September 2024, had requested TRAI to provide recommendations under relevant sections of TRAI Act, on terms and conditions for issue and renewal of no objection certificate (NOC) for import! sale ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 6 (ANI): Amid a political row sparked over the murder of a businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area, BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday said that the NDA government in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is committed to maintaining law and order. His remarks follow the incident where businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead near the main gate of his residence in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area. Chugh added that the culprits of the case will not be spared. 'The NDA government, led by Nitish Kumar, is committed to maintaining law and order th ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): In a major overnight operation, Delhi Police Crime Branch, in coordination with Bihar Police, shot dead four members of Bihar's notorious Ranjan Pathak gang during an encounter in Rohini early Thursday, during which bullets pierced the bulletproof jackets of four police personnel, including Inspector Arvind, SI Manish, and SI Naveen. The encounter took place around 2:20 AM between Dr. Ambedkar Chowk and Pansali Chowk on Bahadur Shah Marg, Rohini. Also Read | 'Bhai Dooj Celebrates Precious Bond of Affection': Nitish Kumar, Yogi Adityanath, Rekha Gupta Exte ...Read More >
Delhi Police CyHawk 4.0 detains 8371, arrests over 1400 in major cyber fraud crackdown, exposes Rs 519 crore scams with global links, seizes key evidence and freezes funds In one of its largest-ever crackdowns on cybercrime, the Delhi Police launched a massive, coordinated operation across the national capital, detaining thousands of suspects and uncovering fraud networks linked to scams worth over Rs 519 crore nationwide. The operation, dubbed "CyHawk 4.0," involved simultaneous raids across m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Days after the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, launched an all-out attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar and noted that every "murder is a cry for change". The murder of the businessman has evoked sharp political reactions from the opposition parties and put the spotlight back on the law and order situation in the State, which is going to the polls in the next few months. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 06, 2025 Declare ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 6 (ANI): Gaurav Khemka, son of businessman Gopal Khemka who was shot dead near the main gate of his residence in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area, has requested police protection for his family, citing a previous family tragedy and fear for their lives. In his statement recorded in the FIR on Saturday, Gaurav mentioned that his brother, Gunjan Khemka, was also murdered in 2018. "After this incident, my family and I are frightened. We request that the government and police provide us with security and ensure the safety of our family. Also, the perpetrators should be arres ...Read More >