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Opposition Congress Criticizes MP Government Over Tribal Man’s Fake Encounter

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1 year ago

March 18, 2025

The Congress party has ramped up its criticism of the ruling BJP in the Madhya Pradesh State Assembly, alleging that police were involved in a fake encounter leading to the death of a tribal man in Mandla district. On Tuesday, during the ongoing budget session, the Congress raised this issue through a Calling Attention Motion.

Congress tribal MLAs, spearheaded by Opposition Leader Umang Singhar and including members Vikrant Bhuria, Narayan Singh Patta, and Omkar Singh Markaam, confronted the state government about the incident, chanting slogans within the Assembly.

The Congress maintains that the deceased, Hiran Singh Parthe, a 38-year-old tribal man, was innocent and was unjustly labeled a naxalite before being shot dead by police. They demanded that the state government compensate his family with Rs one crore and provide a government job to one of his relatives.

In response, Minister of State for Home Narendra Shivaji Patel informed the House that Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for Parthe’s widow, Bisro Bai, and that a magisterial inquiry into the incident had been initiated. However, Congress remained steadfast in its demand for Rs one crore and a job for the deceased’s family members.

Following this, Congress MLAs marched to the well of the House, continuing their protest before walking out. This was not the first walkout from the Congress, as they had staged a similar protest on Monday regarding the same matter.

Hiran Singh Parthe, who was killed in a police encounter with a group of naxalites a few days prior, was a father of five and belonged to the Baiga tribe, classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India. Following the encounter and the subsequent identification of his body, doubts arose about the official narrative of the incident.

The Congress alleges that Parthe was innocent and wrongfully branded a naxalite prior to his death. Acknowledging the controversy, Balaghat Zone Inspector General of Police Sanjay Kumar recently admitted that there was no existing record to suggest that Parthe was a Maoist. He did, however, state that investigations are ongoing to determine how Parthe was in the vicinity of known naxalites.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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3 days ago

May 14, 2026

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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

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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.