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West Bengal launches Bidyut Prahari to curb theft

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the Bidyut Prahari mobile app to report electricity theft, hazards, and related issues with complaint tracking and reporter anonymity, while asserting zero tolerance for theft and unpaid factory bills alongside a humane approach for households with pending dues. He also announced reforms to recruitment in the Electricity Department to be routed through the Public Service Commission.

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Amravati spiritual leader booked for rape, POCSO; absconding

A spiritual leader of Anand Math in Amravati, Dattagiri Guru Jairamji Maharaj, has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act for allegedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman who was a minor when the abuse began in 2016, with police launching a search for him as he remains absconding. The case is being investigated by Chandur Railway police, with the survivor’s account detailing repeated offenses over the years and further probe underway.

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Death toll in Sikkim NHPC tunnel reaches eight

A tragic collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim has left seven to eight workers dead with many still trapped as rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA and local agencies press on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah, assured full Centre assistance and supervision of rescue and relief efforts, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude and coordinated with the Centre.

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Diljit Dosanjh backs CJP protest

Bollywood singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh publicly backed students protesting under the CJP movement, urging authorities to listen to their demands. He acknowledged he expects to be labeled anti-national again, recalling the backlash and legal problems he faced after supporting the farmers' protest.

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