National

Hooda: Congress to Address Paper Leak and Unemployment Issues During Assembly Session

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1 year ago

March 1, 2025

Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda stated that the Congress party will vigorously address the issues of paper leaks, unemployment, law and order, and corruption in the forthcoming assembly session. He highlighted a growing concern among the public that the BJP is protecting the individuals involved in the paper leak scandals, as instances of paper leaks continue to occur. He pointed out that various scams related to examinations—ranging from board exams to recruitment—have taken place under the current government.

Speaking to reporters at his residence on Friday, Hooda noted that no accountability has been established so far regarding these issues. “We are witnessing the unearthing of scams one after another. The High Court has already shed light on the mining scam, yet the government is attempting to cover up significant incidents of corruption. Unemployment and crime rates are also escalating in the state,” he remarked.

Hooda expressed that the public holds little hope for the upcoming budget since the BJP has failed to deliver anything significant, apart from increasing the state’s debt over the last decade. “The BJP has not fulfilled any of its election promises. Throughout its 10-year rule, the party has neither established major industries nor initiated significant projects, universities, medical colleges, or other essential institutions in Haryana. The BJP continues to betray the trust of the people,” he asserted.

On the topic of civic elections, Hooda criticized the Election Commission’s decision to remove VVPAT from electronic voting machines, which he claims directly violates a Supreme Court ruling. “Today, even developed nations like the United States conduct elections using ballot papers. Electronic machines can be manipulated, so it is imperative that India also conducts elections via ballot paper,” he urged.

Additionally, Hooda addressed the significant reduction in payments under the PM Fasal Bima Yojana, noting a staggering 90% drop in insurance claims for the fiscal year 2023-24. He reported that farmers in Haryana received only Rs 224.43 crore in 2023-24, compared to Rs 2,496.89 crore in the previous year. “Moreover, insurance claims for farmers nationwide decreased from Rs 18,211.73 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 15,504.87 crore in 2023-24. This clearly indicates that the crop insurance scheme has become a tool for private insurance companies to exploit farmers,” he concluded.

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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2 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident took place in Uttar Pradesh when a pickup vehicle lost control and crashed into a road divider.

The driver and a three-year-old girl died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Nine passengers who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.

Reports said the victims were travelling to their native village to celebrate the Holi festival. A video showing the horrifying scene of the accident has gone viral on social media.

Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding may have led to the accident. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

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Five from Karnataka Killed in Car–Container Collision in Andhra Pradesh

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1 day ago

March 4, 2026

Namma Kudla

Andhra Pradesh: Five people from Karnataka were killed on the spot after the car they were travelling in rammed into a container truck from behind in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Gangavaram in Palamaneru while the victims were on their way to Tirupati temple from Bengaluru. According to police, the car crashed into the rear of a container vehicle with great force, leaving the vehicle completely mangled.

The deceased have been identified as Mohandas (71), Nagaraj (61), Kusuma (61), Jayanti (59), and Pooja (33). All of them were residents of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.

Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision was so severe that all five occupants died at the scene. Police have registered a case at the Palamaneru police station and further investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.

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Woman Kills Ex-Lover Over Blackmail in Ballia

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A married woman allegedly killed her former lover in Ballia after he blackmailed her with private videos, police said.

According to police, the victim was identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Azamgarh. He was reportedly in a relationship with the woman from a nearby village.

Police said the woman wanted to end the relationship. However, Gupta allegedly began blackmailing her using obscene videos and harassed her repeatedly.

Unable to bear the threats, the woman informed her brother and sister-in-law. The trio allegedly planned the murder during a wedding function on February 5.

On February 7, they allegedly called Gupta to the village on a pretext. He was strangled to death, police said. The accused then poured acid on his face to hide his identity and tried to destroy evidence.

An unidentified body with a disfigured face was found on February 10. The crime was later solved during the investigation.

Police have arrested three accused, including the woman, and sent them to judicial custody. Efforts are on to arrest other suspects involved in the case.