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Opposition Blasts UP Government Over SIR Process, Citing BLO Deaths and Administrative Lapses
Lucknow | December 24, 2025 The Uttar Pradesh government faced sharp criticism from the opposition in the state Assembly on Tuesday over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Congress and other parties alleging mismanagement, undue pressure on government staff, and potential voter deletion under the guise of SIR. Lawmakers raised serious concerns after the deaths of 10 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) who were involved in the process. Aradhana Mishra, leader of the UP Congress...
Shocking Scenes as CRPF Forces Unnao Rape Survivor’s Mother to Jump from Moving Bus Amid Court-Granted Bail to Convict
New Delhi, December 24: Disturbing incidents unfolded in the national capital as paramilitary personnel reportedly manhandled the mother of the Unnao rape survivor while escorting her and her daughter in a CRPF bus. The mother was allegedly forced to jump from a moving vehicle after the women were prevented from addressing the media. The protests and subsequent events come in the wake of the Delhi High Court suspending the jail term of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the 2017...
Patna Shuts Schools Up to Class 8 Till December 26 as Severe Cold Wave Tightens Grip
Patna, December 23: Academic activities for students up to Class 8 have been suspended across Patna district until December 26 as a severe cold wave continues to affect normal life. The decision was taken by the district administration keeping in mind the health and safety of young children amid persistently low temperatures and dense fog. Patna District Magistrate Tyagarajan S.M. issued the order on Tuesday, stating that the ongoing cold conditions pose serious risks, especially for children...
Former IPS Officer in Critical Condition After Suicide Attempt, Allegedly Lost Over ₹8 Crore in Cyber Fraud
Patiala, December 23, 2025: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amar Singh Chahal is battling for his life after attempting suicide at his residence in Patiala on Monday afternoon. Police officials said Chahal, who retired as an inspector general of police (IGP) in 2019, suffered a gunshot wound to his chest and is currently in critical condition at a private hospital in the city. According to the Patiala police, a detailed suicide note recovered from Chahal’s home indicates that he...
Supreme Court Criticises Uttarakhand Over Encroachment of 2,800 Acres of Rishikesh Forest Land, Orders Immediate Action
New Delhi, December 23, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure at the Uttarakhand government for failing to reclaim thousands of acres of forest land in Rishikesh, which continues to be occupied by private parties despite the withdrawal of land allotments more than four decades ago. The apex court described the situation as “shocking” and initiated suo motu proceedings to address the widespread encroachment. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along...