Rajasthan Excise Revenue Up 6.5% This Fiscal

Rajasthan's excise department reports Rs 11,424 crore revenue till December, a 6.5% year-on-year increase. Officials set ambitious monthly targets to meet the annual goal of Rs 19,720 crore.

BJP Struggles for Control in Amravati Civic Body

BJP won 25 seats in Amravati elections but lacks majority. Shiv Sena (Shinde) adopts wait-and-watch stance, while Yuva Swabhiman Party rejects NCP support. Minister orders probe into anti-party activity complaints.

Nagpur Polls: 65% Lose Deposits, Independents Wiped Out

Nagpur's civic election results show a dramatic rejection of independent candidates, with 652 of 993 contestants losing deposits. Voters consolidated support around major parties like BJP, Congress, and AIMIM.

Noida Engineer Dies After 90-Minute Struggle in Flooded Pit

Yuvraj Mehta, 27, battled for nearly 90 minutes after his SUV plunged into a 30-foot-deep water-filled excavation in Noida's Sector 150 during dense fog. Despite desperate attempts to signal rescuers, he could not be saved in time.

Rickshaw Puller Arrested for Fatal Dhaba Attack

A 26-year-old rickshaw puller was arrested for allegedly beating a man to death with a wooden log after an argument at an East Delhi dhaba. The victim succumbed to severe head injuries.

Rajnath Singh Flags Off Pinaka Rockets Export from Nagpur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first export batch of guided Pinaka rockets from Nagpur's SDAL facility. He also revealed details about Nagastra loitering munition and stressed boosting defence exports.

Gujarat's 75 Custodial Deaths in 5 Years: NCRB Report

NCRB data shows Gujarat recorded 75 custodial deaths from 2019 to 2023, with Maharashtra and Gujarat accounting for nearly half of India's total in 2023. Cases include police encounters and alleged assaults.

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