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BJP Nominates Three Candidates for March 27 By-Polls to Maharashtra Legislative Council

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1 year ago

March 16, 2025

On Sunday, the BJP named three candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council by-elections, set to take place on March 27. The Central Election Committee (CEC) finalized the list, which features Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, Sanjay Kishanrao Kenekar, and Dadarao Yadavrao Keche.

These by-elections are being conducted to fill vacant seats in the Legislative Council, as the BJP seeks to enhance its influence within the state legislature.

Following the previous year’s state assembly elections, five seats in the state legislative council became vacant after the sitting MLCs were elected. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the bypoll details for these positions on March 3, with current MLAs set to vote for the new MLCs. Vote counting will occur on March 27 after the voting concludes.

In the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a remarkable victory, securing 235 seats. This result was a significant achievement for the BJP, which became the largest party with 132 seats. The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party also saw gains, acquiring 57 and 41 seats, respectively. In contrast, the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance faced a significant decline, with Congress winning a mere 16 seats, its ally Shiv Sena (UBT) securing 20 seats, and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) claiming only 10 seats.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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3 days ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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4 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.