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Kanhaiya Kumar Launches Statewide Padyatra to Enter Bihar Politics

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11 months ago

March 11, 2025

The Congress party is poised to introduce its dynamic youth leader, Kanhaiya Kumar, into Bihar’s political landscape ahead of the state assembly elections, despite potential backlash from its key regional ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

Kumar will make a notable entrance with a state-wide padyatra, organized by the party’s youth and student wings. This event, aptly titled “Stop Migration, Give Jobs,” is set to kick off on March 16 from Bhitiharwa in West Champaran, a historic location where Mahatma Gandhi initiated the influential Champaran Satyagraha in 1917.

Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru announced the initiative in Patna on Monday, highlighting that migration has escalated into an economic, social, and political crisis in Bihar. He noted that the youth and students are increasingly concerned about their future under the current government.

“The Congress party acts as the voice of the people of Bihar. We support the youth and students in their fight for their rights, and we will advocate for these issues in Parliament, the Vidhan Sabha, and on the streets. It’s crucial for all youth and students to unite and join us in this struggle,” Allavaru stated.

Kanhaiya Kumar, the NSUI National in-charge, criticized the BJP-Nitish government for failing to take meaningful action to curb the migration of Bihar’s youth, citing a government report that indicates 2.90 crore youth have left the state. He added, “We will engage with the youth to address their issues. The NSUI will advocate for youth and students while striving for the state’s development. This padyatra is a call for justice, and anyone facing challenges in education, employment, or healthcare should participate.”

This padyatra is seen as another effort by the Congress party to assert itself in the state. However, it risks straining its relationship with RJD, which has previously opposed the participation of Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav during the 2024 general elections. As a result, Kumar contested for a parliamentary seat in Delhi, while Pappu Yadav ran as an independent candidate.

Nevertheless, Bihar Congress spokesperson Rajesh Rathorre minimized worries about these tensions, asserting that every political party has the right to bolster its connection with the electorate. He emphasized that this move would ultimately strengthen the Mahagathbandhan.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.