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Sub-inspector arrested for murder of woman linked to him through dowry case investigation

16 Nov 2025 | 6:01 PM

Hamirpur, Nov 16 (UNI) A disturbing incident from Hamirpur, has led to the arrest of a serving Sub-inspector (SI) after a woman was found murdered under mysterious circumstances, police said on Sunday.

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India's women never lagged behind in protecting the nation and its religion: Rajnath Singh

16 Nov 2025 | 5:51 PM

Lucknow, Nov 16 (UNI) Applauding the contribution of women in India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, "India's women power has never lagged behind in protecting the nation and its religion".

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Punjab's young sprinters shine: 10 year old Navjot, dubbed 'Lady Milkha', wins races and helps family buy land

16 Nov 2025 | 5:38 PM

by Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Nov 15 (UNI) A 10-year-old girl from Faridkot is earning admiration across Punjab after her sprinting talent helped her family secure a better future. Navjot Kaur, popularly known as "Lady Milkha" in local sports circles, has been consistently winning rural 100-metre races, earning enough prize money to buy eight marlas of land for her father. Her next goal is to build a new home for her family.

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NDA shapes new Bihar cabinet under Nitish Kumar

16 Nov 2025 | 5:28 PM

Patna, Nov 16 (UNI) With the NDA securing a landslide in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, the process of forming the new government has accelerated. On Sunday, CM Nitish Kumar’s Patna residence turned into a hub of political discussions.

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Natural farming brings prosperity to village Jamnoti

16 Nov 2025 | 4:01 PM

Nadaun(HP), Nov 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, who has set a sterling example in Himachal Pradesh by promoting natural farming on a large scale, ensuring safe food production and environmental protection, while also increasing farmers' income, is yielding very encouraging results.

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UP was epicenter of first war of independence of 1857: CM Yogi

16 Nov 2025 | 3:49 PM

Lucknow, Nov 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the contribution of heroes and freedom fighters to India's independence is unforgettable and the land of Lucknow is unique in this regard.

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Mayawati thanks supporters after Ramgarh Assembly victory

16 Nov 2025 | 3:36 PM

Lucknow, Nov 16 (UNI) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief extended congratulations and gratitude to party workers and supporters for securing the victory of its candidate, Satish Kumar Singh Yadav, from the Ramgarh Assembly seat (Constituency 203) in Kaimur district in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections.

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Himachal disaster-affected communities voice concerns at Mandi public hearing

16 Nov 2025 | 2:36 PM

Shimla, Nov 16 (UNI) A day-long People's Public Hearing was held at Saksharta Bhavan, Mandi, where more than 70 disaster-affected residents from Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul and other districts presented their grievances before a seven-member civil society panel.

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Fifteen workers still trapped after mine collapse in Sonbhadra’s Obra region

16 Nov 2025 | 2:10 PM

Sonbhadra, Nov 16 (UNI) Around 15 workers are still trapped inside the debris, and rescue operations are proving extremely challenging due to water accumulation inside the mine and the poor condition of the access route, officials said on Sunday.

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Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma

16 Nov 2025 | 1:51 PM

Sukma, 16 November (UNI): Three Naxalities were killed in a fierce encounter with the security forces in the dense forests of Karigundam, located between Chintagufa and Bheji police station areas in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh.

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FSL team deployed in Mandi acid attack case

16 Nov 2025 | 1:47 PM

Mandi, Nov 16 (UNI) The investigation into the brutal acid attack and physical assault on a woman in Sain Mohalla, Mandi, has intensified, with a forensic team deployed to examine the scene and collect critical evidence.

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Srinivas appointed Rajasthan Chief Secretary, Sudhansh Pant moves to Centre

16 Nov 2025 | 1:13 PM

Jaipur, Nov 16 (UNI) Senior IAS officer V Srinivas has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, according to an order issued by the state Personnel (Ka-1) Department on Sunday.

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Cyber Fraud: 80- year-old ex-UPPCL officer duped of Rs 47 Lakh in fake arrest scheme

16 Nov 2025 | 12:29 PM

Lucknow, Nov 16 (UNI) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, an 80-year-old retired Deputy General Manager of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) was defrauded of Rs 47 lakh after scammers held him under a fake “digital arrest” for two days. The fraudsters impersonated CBI officials, claiming he was involved in a money-laundering case, police said on Sunday.

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Rising Leopard sightings on Jubberhatti–Kalon road raise safety concerns

16 Nov 2025 | 11:26 AM

Shimla, Nov 16 (UNI) Residents of Jubberhatti–Kalon are increasingly alarmed over heightened leopard activity along the road over the past 10–15 days, putting people, livestock, and pets at risk.

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Guarantor arrested in Rs 3.49 cr Baghat Cooperative Bank loan default case

16 Nov 2025 | 9:10 AM

Solan/Shimla, Nov 16 (UNI) In a major step to recover long-pending dues linked to Baghat Cooperative Bank’s non-performing assets, Solan Police have arrested a guarantor from Theog, Shimla, for repeatedly failing to appear before the court in a Rs 3.49 crore loan default case involving a private firm.

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