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RJD national working president Tejashwi Prasad Yadav Sasaram: RJD working president Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Saturday met the family of Chandeshwar Chaudhary, who was allegedly killed in Jogiya village of Rohtas district by a local landlord following a dispute over wages.Tejashwi met Chaudhary’s wife and children, offered condolences and assured them of his support. Police have arrested the accused, Ajit Tiwari.Tejashwi spoke to the Rohtas SP and sought a fair investigation, strict legal action against those found guilty and adequate security for the victim’s family, which he said had been receiving threats.Speaking to reporters, Tejashwi described the incident as “extremely…

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Manak Chowk police arrested five individuals for embezzling hidden treasure found during an old building’s demolition; recovered 2 silver bar in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 08 August 2026 Jaipur: Nearly a year after valuables found during the demolition of a centuries-old haveli in Jaipur’s Walled City went missing, police Saturday arrested five people and recovered 66.4kg of silver believed to be part of the missing treasure.Manak Chowk police arrested five individuals for embezzling hidden treasure found during an old building’s demolition; recovered 2 silver bar in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 08 August 2026DCP (North) Karan Sharma said the breakthrough came despite the…

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Tourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in MelghatTourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in MelghatTourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in MelghatTourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in MelghatTourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in Melghat Amravati: Melghat Regional Forest Division has launched a guided nature trail to Chichati waterfall in Ghatang range, attracting over 600 tourists within two weeks and providing employment to 20 local youth.Launched on July 25, the 4-km trail from Chichati village to the waterfall was started in response to demand from nature lovers and to create livelihood opportunities for villagers. It is managed by the Joint Forest Management Committee, Chichati, under a Gram Sabha resolution,…

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Sumaria Devi outside her house in Bayen village, where more than 500 voters have been shown to have the same address Garhwa: One house, five family members — and more than 500 voters on its address.The draft electoral roll published after the special intensive revision (SIR) has triggered anger and anxiety in Garhwa assembly constituency, with electors questioning how hundreds of people cutting across caste and religion were assigned the same address.The starkest discrepancy has emerged at booth 282 at Middle School, Bayen, in Garhwa block. Of the booth’s 954 voters — 507 men and 447 women — more than…

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Gorakhpur: Hundreds of Samajwadi Party workers staged a protest in Gorakhpur on Saturday, raising concerns over law and order, alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, farmers’ issues, and the reported theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.Led by district president Brijesh Kumar Gautam, party workers assembled at Pant Park near Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University. Many protesters wore black armbands, while some covered their mouths with black strips as a mark of protest against state govt.The demonstrators marched from Pant Park to the district magistrate’s office, where they submitted a memorandum addressed to the Governor through an SDM. The…

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T’puram: The newly appointed Crime Branch special team probing the death of dental student Nithin Raj on Saturday visited his family’s house at Uzhamalackal in Thiruvananthapuram and recorded statements from his parents and other relatives.The four-member team led by Crime Branch DSP Jeevan George was constituted after Nithin’s family raised serious concerns over the initial investigation and allegations of mental harassment and caste abuse at Anjarakandy Dental College.“The recording of statements of the parents and other family members is part of the normal procedures of the new investigation team,” George said.Nithin, a first-year BDS student at Anjarakandy Dental College, died…

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Encroachers cleared 2/3rd of the pavement Kolkata: Following the surprise inspections by urban development & municipal affair minister Agnimitra Paul on Saturday, hawkers were instructed to vacate two spots on Park Street.Paul highlighted the two spots on Park Street, infront of Madhya Shikkha Parishad office and infront of Park Street post office, posting photos on social media of their previous condition and the present condition after the encroachers vacated the spot and cleared 2/3rd of the pavement.Previously, street vendors and hawkers used to do business on those stretches, occupying a large portion of the footpath, leaving little room for pedestrians.…

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The prime minister is set to announce “a series of measures to make life easier” for those struggling with the cost of living in the coming days, Downing Street says.No 10 says Andy Burnham’s plans are to “give people some room to breathe”. He will also focus on ways of “improving high streets” as he embarks on a tour of the UK.But the government is facing continued pressure over its early release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales – with criticism of the fact that two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers will be eligible from next year.Burnham is also…

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“Top universities cut entry grades as fewer foreign students apply” says the Sunday Times, reporting top institutions are becoming “more flexible” for students who miss their grades or apply during clearing. This follows a 10% drop in international students, the paper says, adding that their departure has left 55 universities with a total deficit of more than £500m. Source link

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N.S. Chaturved of Madurai Panthers scored 121 runs against Kovai Kings in a TNPL match held at Natham in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, on 08 August 2026. | Photo Credit: G. KARTHIKEYAN Asked if Saturday was the best day of his career after his whirlwind 121 off 47 balls against the VIDA Kovai Kings in the TNPL at the NPR College ground here, Madurai Panthers’ N.S. Chaturved did not hesitate.“Definitely. Without a doubt. I felt like everything struck the sweet spot,” said the 35-year-old, who reached his maiden TNPL hundred in just 40 balls, the fastest century in…

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