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PM Modi Expresses Gratitude to Telangana Residents for BJP’s Success in MLC Elections

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11 months ago

March 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the newly elected BJP candidates in the recent Telangana MLC elections, expressing gratitude to the people of the state for their support. In a post on X, he stated, “I thank the people of Telangana for granting @BJP4Telangana such incredible support in the MLC elections. Congratulations to our newly elected candidates.”

PM Modi also expressed pride in the dedication of the party workers, noting, “I am very proud of our Party Karyakartas who diligently work among the people,” he added on X.

The BJP achieved a significant victory in a tightly contested election, securing two out of three Members of the Legislative Council (MLC) seats, which marked a setback for the ruling Congress party in the state. The Graduates MLC constituency encompasses 42 Assembly segments and includes more than 355,159 eligible voters. The election took place on February 27 using a preferential voting system with ballot papers.

BJP’s candidate Chinnamail Anji Reddy won the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar graduates’ segment, defeating his closest rival, V. Narender Reddy from Congress, for a seat previously held by senior Congress leader and former Minister T. Jeevan Reddy. Additionally, Malka Komaraiah, the party-backed candidate, captured the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar teachers’ constituency by over 5,700 first-preference votes against Vanga Mahender Reddy of PRTU(TS).

The PRTU(TS) secured the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda seat, where candidate P. Sripal Reddy claimed victory with 13,969 second-preference votes. The BJP’s success is considered a significant setback for Congress, particularly as it reflects the sentiments of the educated demographic in the state, just over a year after Congress maintained its hold in the Assembly elections.

Following the results, Union Minister for Coal and Mines and state BJP president G. Kishan Reddy congratulated Anji Reddy on his win, asserting that the youth of Telangana have shown confidence in the developmental politics of the BJP and PM Modi’s leadership. He viewed this as further evidence of the BJP’s rising popularity in the state.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also celebrated the victory in Karimnagar, stating that the countdown for the Congress government has begun. He noted that the people of Telangana are seeking change and are looking toward the BJP. Sanjay Kumar criticized Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi for questioning the integrity of the electoral process, emphasizing that the BJP’s success came through a fair ballot paper election.

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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.