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16 Apr

Mohali Kidney Racket Probe Intensifies; Hospital Sealed, Accused Remanded Further

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Gurpreet Singh :- The investigation into the alleged kidney trafficking racket in Mohali has intensified, with authorities taking strict action against those involved and sealing the hospital linked to the case. Two arrested accused, Mahinder Kumar Mansukhbhai Patel and Rakesh Kumar Nanuma, were produced before a local court, which extended their police remand by two more days. According to officials, several crucial leads have emerged during interrogation, and further investigation is underway based on these findings. The district administration, acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, has sealed the hospital at the centre of the controversy. The operation was…

15 Apr

Massive fire destroys slums in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar; CM Yogi orders swift relief

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): A devastating fire broke out in a slum cluster in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026. The blaze, which spread rapidly due to high winds and the presence of flammable materials, gutted dozens of shanties, leaving numerous families homeless. Fire tenders from multiple stations across the capital were rushed to the site, and firefighters battled for several hours to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby residential colonies. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took immediate cognizance of the tragedy, directing senior administrative and police officials to reach…

15 Apr

Bride-to-be attacked with acid during ‘Mehendi’ ceremony in Delhi; neighbour arrested

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A joyful wedding celebration in Northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri area turned into a scene of horror on Tuesday afternoon when a 21-year-old bride-to-be was targeted in a brutal acid attack. The victim, who was scheduled to be married on April 19, suffered severe burns to her face, eyes, neck, and hands while a 'mehendi' ritual was underway at her residence in Indira Vihar. Her sister also sustained injuries during the assault. Both are currently undergoing treatment at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, where the bride remains under close medical observation. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM when…

15 Apr

India Plans Emergency Credit Lifeline for Airlines Amid Middle East Disruptions

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Rajeev Sharma :- The India government is working on a major relief package to support domestic airlines facing operational and financial strain due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Under the proposed plan, the Centre is expected to roll out an emergency credit programme backed by sovereign guarantees, aimed at easing liquidity pressure in the aviation sector. As per the proposal, airlines would be able to avail loans with partial government guarantees up to a defined limit, enabling easier access to funds from banks. In addition, carriers may be allowed to raise further debt, subject to promoters infusing matching…

15 Apr

Raghav Chadha security: Delhi Police to give interim security to Raghav Chadha as Centre approves Z cover

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Centre has reportedly approved Z-category security cover to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha following a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said. The security arrangement will be implemented in both Delhi and Punjab, with central paramilitary forces assigned for his protection. Until the central deployment is fully in place, the Delhi Police have been directed to offer immediate security cover. Security Shift After Punjab Withdraws Cover The development comes shortly after the Punjab Government withdrew Chadha’s Z category security, which had earlier been provided by the state police.…

15 Apr

ED raids LPU, other properties across Punjab linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple premises linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal, including his residence in Jalandhar and offices associated with Lovely Professional University (LPU). The raid is reportedly part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. According to sources, ED teams from Delhi reached the locations early in the morning, around 7.30 am and conducted coordinated searches across at least nine sites, including properties in Gurugram. Security personnel were deployed outside Mittal’s residence, where he was present during the operation. Probe Linked to Alleged Financial Irregularities…

15 Apr

BJP leader Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister, first BJP leader to assume post

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Gurpreet Singh :- BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday , marking an end of over a decade- long political era of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A part from that Two senior leaders from Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) — Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary — were sworn in as Deputy CMs of the State. Samrat Choudhary Political Journey: From RJD to BJP Born on November 16, 1968, in a politically influential family in Munger district, Choudhary has been active in politics for over three decades. He began his…

15 Apr

Rohini Blaze Claims Three Lives as Fire Sweeps Through Scrap Yard Settlements

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night fire in northwest Delhi turned fatal after three members of a family, including a young child, lost their lives when flames tore through a cluster of shanties inside a warehouse compound in Rohini. The incident took place in the Mangeraam Park area, where temporary shelters had been erected within a plot used for storing scrap and plastic waste. Officials said the fire broke out shortly after midnight and spread rapidly due to highly flammable materials present at the site. Firefighters rushed to the location with multiple tenders and managed to contain the blaze after a…

14 Apr

11 dead and 22 injured in horrific boiler blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh

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Sakti, Chhattisgarh (Gurpreet Singh): A catastrophic industrial accident at the Vedanta Power Plant in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, has claimed the lives of at least 11 workers and left 22 others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM in the Singhitarai area. Preliminary reports from the police indicate that the blast originated in a boiler tube connected to one of the power units. The force of the explosion was so severe that it triggered panic throughout the facility, with smoke visible from several kilometres away. Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur confirmed the rising toll,…

14 Apr

Samrat Choudhary elected BJP leader; set to become Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister

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Patna (Gurpreet Singh): In a historic political shift, Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA legislature parties on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. This decision paves the way for him to become the first-ever Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, succeeding veteran leader Nitish Kumar, who stepped down earlier in the day to transition into national politics. The election took place at the BJP state headquarters in Patna under the supervision of Union Minister and central observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Following his election, Choudhary met with Governor Syed Ata Hasnain at Raj…