2025 Will Mark Departure of CM Nitish Kumar From Bihar: RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav

Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday asserted that the new year will mark the “departure” of the NDA government in Bihar headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The former deputy CM, who is now leader of the opposition, was talking to reporters shortly after Governor designate Arif Mohammad Khan left his residence here. Khan was understood to have been invited by Yadav,…

Diesel Buses Will Be Completely Phased Out In Guwahati by 2026: Assam Chief Minister Himanta

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said diesel city buses will be completely phased out from Guwahati by 2026 to contain air pollution. He made these remarks at flagging off ceremony of 56 new electric AC buses. He also inaugurated a newly constructed mini Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Khanapara. Speaking at the function, he announced that in a significant…

Student Kills Parents After Dispute Over Education, Career In Nagpur

Nagpur: An engineering student in Maharashtra’s Nagpur allegedly killed his parents after differences over education and his career, police said. According to reports, the accused has been identified as 25-year-old Utkarsh Dhakhole who committed the crime at his house in Kapil Nagar, Nagpur. The incident took place on December 26, after neighbours claimed of foul smell. The cops recovered the bodies from the…

She Hacked His Social Media Account: Puneet Khurana’s Sister

New Delhi: Businessman Puneet Khurana committed suicide on December 31 alleging harassment by his wife and her parents amid a divorce battle. As the case is under investigation, Puneet’s sister Leena Khattar spoke to Republic Media Network and claimed that Puneet’s wife “hacked his Instagram account.”  “His wife hacked his Instagram account and behaved badly, which led my brother to call her at…

Traffic Jams Grip Delhi as Crowds Flock to Major Attractions on New Year’s Day 2025

New Delhi: On New Year’s Day, several roads in Delhi were heavily congested as large crowds flocked to popular destinations such as India Gate, Connaught Place, and various religious sites across the city. The traffic in these areas was particularly dense throughout the day. The C-Hexagon at India Gate saw a massive crowd gathering on Kartavya Path, resulting in significant traffic jams in…

Delhi Couple Found Hanging In Wazirabad, Police Suspect Suicide

New Delhi: A couple died by suicide in the Wazirabad area on Wednesday, the Delhi Police informed. According to cops, today at 3:45 am, a PCR call was received regarding the suicide of a couple at Surender Colony, Jharoda, in Wazirabad. The couple was found hanging inside their house. The deceased, identified as Nitesh (32) and his 28-year-old wife, got married five years…

Delhi Police Issue Over 4,500 Traffic Challans on New Year’s Eve

New Delhi: Delhi Police issued over 4,500 challans, including 558 for drunk driving on New Year’s Eve which was 34 per cent higher than the previous year, officials said on Wednesday. Special Commissioner of Police (traffic) Ajay Choudhary said that no fatal accident took place during the New Year’s celebration this year. “We had deployed elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct and regulation of…

Gujarat Gets 34th District: Vav-Tharad Carved Out of Banaskantha

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved the bifurcation of Banaskantha district to form a new district named Vav-Tharad. With this addition, the total number of districts in Gujarat will rise to 34. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. “The state cabinet has given its nod to divide Banaskantha into two districts in the…

She Used To Call My Brother ‘Fattu’: Puneet Khurana’s Sister

New Delhi: A Cafe owner Puneet Khurana died by suicide on December 31, citing harassment by his wife and her parents. Speaking to Republic Media Network, Puneet’s sister, Leena Khattar, revealed that his wife often called him “Fattu.” Narrating how his brother was being tortured, Leena Khattar said, “Puneet’s wife used to call him ‘fattu’, and he can’t do anything in life” “Puneet’s…

Ajit Pawar’s Mother Wants His Son, Sharad Pawar To Come Together Again

Mumbai: Asha-tai Pawar, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s mother, on Wednesday said she prayed to Lord Vitthal that her son and his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar should come together again. Asha-tai visited the famous Vitthal and Rukmini temple at Pandharpur in the morning. Talking to reporters outside the temple, she said, “I prayed that all the grievances within the Pawar family should…