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West Bengal Voter Roll Drive Leads to Unexpected Homecoming of Missing Man in Uttar Pradesh After Nearly Three Decades
Muzaffarnagar | January 1, 2026 An administrative exercise meant to update electoral records in West Bengal led to an emotional and unexpected reunion in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, where a 79-year-old man, long believed to be dead, returned home after nearly 28 years. Sharif Ahmad, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, surprised his family on December 29, 2025, when he walked back into his ancestral home. Sharif had been missing since 1997, and over the years, his family had gradually accepted...
Uttar Pradesh Emerges as Bollywood and OTT Hotspot in 2026, with Major Films and Series Shot Across Lucknow, Varanasi and Prayagraj
Lucknow | January 1, 2026 Uttar Pradesh is set to shine on cinema and OTT screens in 2026 as a growing number of big-budget films and web series, shot across the state in 2025, prepare for release. Cities such as Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj and the Agra-Mathura belt have firmly established themselves as preferred filming destinations, attracting leading filmmakers, top actors and major production houses. According to industry insiders, the year ahead will see audiences watching familiar Uttar...
Seven Die in Indore After Alleged Drinking Water Contamination, Civic Officials Suspended as Probe Continues
Indore | December 31, 2025 At least seven people have lost their lives and more than 100 others have been hospitalised in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water in the city’s Bhagirathpura area. The incident, which unfolded over the past few days, has triggered health concerns, administrative action, and sharp political reactions, even as laboratory test reports of the water samples are still awaited. Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava confirmed the...
Sadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra DGP for Two-Year Term, Set to Take Charge on January 3
Mumbai | December 31, 2025 Senior IPS officer Sadanand Date, who is widely known for his role during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and for leading key anti-terror agencies, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra. The state government announced his appointment on Wednesday, confirming that he will serve a fixed two-year term, regardless of his date of retirement. Sadanand Date, a 1990-batch Indian Police Service officer, will take over from the current...
Patna Emerges as Transit Hub for Ganja Smuggling Network, Police Bust Gang Using Trains and Cars to Move Drugs Across States
Patna, Dec 30 A major drug smuggling network operating through Patna has been uncovered, revealing how traffickers transported large quantities of ganja from northeastern states to markets in Delhi and Varanasi. Police say the operation involved an organised network that used both trains and road transport to move the illegal drugs efficiently and avoid detection. The investigation began after police received information about suspicious activities in the city. Officers traced the gang’s...
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