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  • Prayers For Long Life Take A Dark Turn, Wife ‘Poisons’ Husband On Karwa Chauth In Uttar Pradesh |

    A shocking incident took place in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi on Monday, where a woman allegedly poisoned her husband. The incident happened on the auspicious day of Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival during which wives pray for their husbands’ long lives.

    Sirathu Circle Officer Awadhesh Kumar Vishwakarma said that victim suddenly fell ill on Sunday night after having dinner prepared on the occasion of the Karwa Chauth festival.

    The deceased was identified as Shailesh (32), a resident of Ismailpur village in the Kada Dham area of Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

    He was admitted to the local community health centre where he died during treatment, the officer added.

    Shailesh’s family filed a complaint accusing his wife Savita (30) of poisoning his food, Vishwakarma said.

    The CO said that a case has been registered against Savita under Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 123 (poisoning) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

    The accused woman has been taken into custody and is being questioned, he added.

    (With PTI Inputs)

  • Shillong Teer Result TODAY 21.10.2024 (OUT): First And Second Round Monday Lottery Result |

    Shillong Teer Result 2024: The Shillong Teer Lottery is a one-of-a-kind Meghalaya game in which the winner is determined by the number of arrows shot. The lucky numbers for the first and second rounds of the October 21 competition are available on the official website. Shillong Teer Lottery Game winners are decided by correctly estimating the number of Arrows shot in a day. This lottery game has two rounds. Tickets for both rounds are available between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM at Teer Betting Centres. 

    Monday to Sunday, at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., with Sundays allocated for church visits. The game, unlike other lotteries in India, is legal and supervised by the Meghalaya Amusement and Betting Tax Act. The game is organized by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association, which is made up of 12 clubs.

    Shillong Teer Result 21.10.2024 Monday




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    First Round Result
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    21.10.2024

     


     



    The results of the Shillong Teer lottery may be seen at https://www.sarkariexam.com/. If you cannot wait for the results, you can view the lucky numbers for the first and second rounds on the official website between 4 and 5 p.m.

    Shillong Teer Result 2024: Check Steps To Participate

    Shillong Teer is a lottery game in which tickets ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 100 can be purchased. Sales start at 10 a.m., Monday to Sunday. Players must guess the number of arrows shot by 50 archers in the first and second rounds at Shillong’s Polo Ground in two minutes, with a maximum of 30 and 20 arrows respectively. Meghalaya has about 5,000 ticket counters distributed across 11 districts.

    In a single day, the player must guess the last two digits of the total number of arrows shot and hit the target. The winner of the lottery is the individual who correctly predicts the number. Every day, 50 archers shoot 30 arrows in the first round and just 20 arrows in the second.

    (NOTE: Lottery can be addictive and should be played responsibly. The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice or encouragement. Zee News does not promote lottery in any way.)

  • Maharashtra Election 2024: Amid Seat-Sharing Deadlock, Sena-UBT’s ‘Sacrifice’ Message For Congress |

    With stalemate continuing over seat-sharing in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, Shiv Sena-UBT Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has suggested that parties should make a few sacrifices for the betterment of Maharashtra. Giving an example of the Lok Sabha polls where Congress contested more seats, Raut said that this election is about removing a ‘corrupt’ government from Maharashtra.

    Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, “We have been in politics for years, every party feels that their workers should be made candidates…Everyone has the right to speak about their role but when it comes to seat sharing, everyone has to make a few sacrifices and take a step back.”

    When asked if Congress is ready to sacrifice and give up a few seats to other allies in Maha Vikas Aghadi, Raut says, “This is not about sacrifice, this is about national interest and Maharashtra’s interest…We had indeed shown big-heartedness (during seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections) because we had to defeat enemies of the Constitution. Today, we have to remove from power, a corrupt Government in Maharashtra.”

    Raut said that the seat-sharing talks will be finalised by this evening. The Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) and Shiv Sena-UBT are part of Maha Vikash Aghadi. The assembly elections for the 288 seats will take place on November 20 and the counting of votes will take place on November 23.

    The Congress is keen on contesting around 110 seats while the Sena-UBT is of the view that all three major partners should contest an equal number of seats or at least below 100 to accommodate smaller allies like the Samajwadi Party, Left parties, and the Peasants and Workers Party. 

  • Delhi On High Alert After Blast Outside CRPF School, Police Probing Khalistan Link |

    New Delhi is on high alert after a powerful blast ripped through the wall of a CRPF school in Rohini’s Prashant Vihar area on Sunday morning. A multi-agency probe is underway to deduce the cause of the blast and identify the perpetrators. According to a senior official, authorities are also exploring a possible Khalistan connection in the incident, reported PTI. 

    The explosion was a low-intensity IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast, that was controlled with a timer or remote without shrapnel or ball bearings, PTI quoted a Police source. While no casualties were reported, the blast shattered windowpanes of nearby cars, damaged shops in the vicinity. A senior official cited by the news agency revealed that the conspirators wanted to send a message to the authorities, hence they ‘intentionally’ chose the location to avoid harming people. 

    Potential Of Khalistan, Pakistan Link 

    The incident follows a string of bomb threats made to several airlines in recent days. The potential of a Khalistani link surfaced after a social media post claimed the blast was in retaliation for Indian agents allegedly targeting pro-Khalistan separatists. 

    Later in the evening, a screenshot of a Telegram post from Justice League India circulated on social media, featuring a clip of the blast with a “Khalistan Zindabad” watermark at the bottom. The post originated from a Pakistani Telegram channel, according to Zee News TV. 

    “If Indian coward agency and their master think they can hire filthy goons to target our members to silence our voice then they live in fools world. They can’t imagine how close we are to them and how capable we are to strike anytime #KhalistanZindabad #JLI,” the Justice League India mentioned in the post alongside the clip. 

    Delhi CRPF School Blast 

    The bomb was likely planted late Saturday night, said police officials. According to local residents, the blast was heard between 7:35 and 7:40 a.m. on Sunday. 

    Following the explosion, teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Delhi Police quickly secured the area and collected samples for further investigation. NSG commandos used robots to search the area for additional explosives. Samples of ‘white powder’ and soil collected from the site were sent to a laboratory to determine the bomb’s composition. 

    “A senior police officer said, ‘The white powder could be a mixture of ammonium nitrate and chloride.’” 

    Videos from the scene captured thick plumes of smoke rising from the blast site. Residents described the explosion as ‘intense’ and reported a foul odor in the area afterward. 

  • Terrorists Gun Down Two Non-Local Workers In Jammu And Kashmir’s Ganderbal |

    Two migrant workers were shot dead by terrorists in the Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday evening, officials reported. The attack took place near an under-construction tunnel in the region. The workers were part of a construction team working on the Z Morh tunnel, which connects Gaganeer to Sonamarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. 

    Following the attack, security forces swiftly reached the site and cordoned off the area to ensure safety and begin investigations. 

     

  • J&K: Encounter Breaks Out Along LoC As Army, Infiltration Bid Foiled In URI |

    Jammu And Kashmir Encounter: An encounter broke out in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir after security forces opened fire on Sunday. The Army and J&K police foiled a possible infiltration bid after noticing suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector. 

    Speaking about the encounter, the Army’s Srinagar-headquartered Chinar Corps said that a joint anti-infiltration operation was launched by the Army and police based on intelligence inputs pertaining to a likely infiltration bid. 

    “Based on intelligence inputs regarding the likely infiltration bid, a joint anti-infiltration operation was launched by the Army and police along LoC in the general area of Uri, Baramulla. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Vigilant troops responded with effective fire. Operation is in progress,” the Chinar Corps said.

    Terrorists based in the Pakistan-occupied part of J&K (POJK) have been making several attempts to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir to disturb the prevailing peace after a largely people-participative Lok Sabha and Assembly elections ended without any terrorist attack to disrupt the democratic process.

    The terrorists, especially hardcore foreign mercenaries, have carried out several hit-and-run attacks on the Army, other security forces, and civilians in hilly districts of the Jammu division, including Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, Udhampur, and Reasi districts.

    Over 4,000 trained commandos drawn from the elite Para commando force and those trained in mountain warfare have been deployed in the densely forested areas of these districts to prevent the terrorists from carrying out ambush attacks and then hiding in the difficult forest areas.

    Besides the deployment of the Army and the CRPF in these mountainous districts, police have also issued automatic weapons to the village defence committees (VDCs). The VDCs are groups of civilians trained to handle weapons to protect their villages and families from terrorists in remote, inaccessible areas of the Jammu division.

    On Thursday, terrorists killed a non-local Bihar resident identified as Ashok Chouhan in the Zainpora area of the Valley’s Shopian district. Following the incident, security forces launched a manhunt to trace the assassins. The attack was widely condemned by several people, including Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

    (With IANS Inputs)

  • Rajasthan Spiritual Leader Baba Balaknath Sikar Accused Of Using Prasad To Drug, Rape College Student; Case Filed Amid Video Sparks Outrage |

    In a shocking development from Sikar district, Rajasthan, a spiritual leader, Baba Balknath of Kshetrapal Temple, has been accused of raping a college student. The student has filed a complaint at the Udyog Nagar police station, alleging that Baba drugged and sexually assaulted her. Following the accusation, the police have registered a case and are actively investigating the matter.

    What Happened?

    The incident reportedly took place in the Laxmangarh tehsil of Sikar district. The victim, a college student, initially visited Baba Balknath for spiritual guidance, believing in his knowledge of occult practices. After their first meeting, she returned home, only to receive a phone call from Baba’s driver asking her to visit again. During the second visit, Baba allegedly drugged the student by lacing prasad (sacred food offering) with a sedative.

    According to the victim, Baba assaulted her after she lost consciousness. Disturbingly, a video of Baba engaging in inappropriate behavior with her in a car has surfaced on social media, causing widespread outrage.

    Legal Action Against Baba Balknath

    The victim filed a complaint against Baba Balknath and two other individuals at the Udyog Nagar police station. In her statement, the victim revealed that she had first met Baba through a man named Rajesh, who introduced her to the spiritual leader during a temple visit. During this visit, Baba offered her prasad, claiming it would bring her spiritual welfare. However, the situation took a dark turn when Baba allegedly assaulted her in his car, under the pretext of dropping her home.

    Who is Baba Balknath?

    According to reports, Baba Balknath is a self-proclaimed expert in occult practices and is associated with the Kshetrapal Temple in Laxmangarh, Sikar. He is known to claim that he can solve people’s problems through rituals and spiritual guidance. The victim had approached him with similar hopes but ended up entangled in his alleged schemes.

    What are the Allegations?

    The victim alleges that during one of her visits to the temple, Baba’s driver offered her prasad, stating it would improve her well-being. A few days later, Baba himself offered to drive her home. During the drive, he allegedly gave her sweets, after which she lost consciousness. The victim claims that Baba and his driver took advantage of her and recorded the incident. Baba then allegedly began blackmailing her using the footage. Unable to bear the harassment, she finally approached the police, triggering a major scandal in the region.

    Police Response

    Police officials confirmed that a rape complaint has been registered against Baba Balknath and other individuals involved. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are looking into the claims made by the victim. 

  • Shrikant Pangarkar, Accused In Gauri Lankesh Murder, Joins Shiv Sena |

    Shrikant Pangarkar, a former Shiv Sainik and one of the accused in the 2017 assassination of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh has officially rejoined the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Pangarkar was welcomed back into the party on Friday in Jalna by senior party leader and former state minister, Arjun Khotkar. 

    According to Khotkar, Pangarkar is an ex-Shiv Sena member returning to the party fold. He has been appointed as the head of the assembly poll campaign for the Jalna constituency. 

    Khotkar himself expressed a desire to run for the assembly seat in Jalna, although seat-sharing arrangements within the ruling alliance, the Mahayuti (which includes Shiv Sena, BJP, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction), are still being negotiated.

    Pangarkar’s Alleged Role in Gauri Lankesh’s Murder

    Gauri Lankesh, a prominent journalist and vocal critic of right-wing extremism, was shot dead outside her residence in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder identified Shrikant Pangarkar as a close associate of the prime suspect, Amol Kale. 

    As per the investigation, Kale received orders from men based in Maharashtra to carry out the assassination. Pangarkar was found to have been in contact with Kale both before and after the murder, establishing a possible link to the crime. He was arrested in August 2018 in connection with the case.

    Legal Battles and Bail Grant

    Pangarkar, who had served as a municipal councillor in Jalna under the undivided Shiv Sena between 2001 and 2006, had left the party in 2011 after being denied an election ticket. He subsequently joined the right-wing group, Hindu Janjagruti Samiti. 

    In September 2023, Pangarkar was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court after being in custody for several years due to his alleged involvement in the Lankesh murder case. His release came just a day before the six-year anniversary of Gauri Lankesh’s assassination.

    Other Allegations Against Pangarkar

    Pangarkar was also implicated in a 2018 case involving an arms haul and a conspiracy to attack the Sunburn music festival in Pune. He, along with four other co-accused, faced charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Indian Penal Code (IPC), Explosives Act, and Explosive Substances Act.

    However, the Bombay High Court granted him and his co-accused bail in August 2023, citing insufficient evidence to prove the conspiracy charges.

  • Jharkhand Election: BJP Releases First List Of 66 Candidates, Fields Champai Soren From Saraikella |

    BJP released the first of 66 candidates list on Saturday for Jharkhand Assembly Polls. The saffron party has nominated state chief Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar, Lobin Hembrom from Borio, Sita Soren from Jamtara, former CM Champai Soren from Saraikella, Geeta Balmuchu from Chaibasa, Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur, Meera Munda from Potka.

     

    BJP releases the first list of 66 candidates for the #JharkhandElection2024

    Party’s state chief Babulal Marandi to contest from Dhanwar, Lobin Hembrom from Borio, Sita Soren from Jamtara, former CM Champai Soren from Saraikella, Geeta Balmuchu from Chaibasa, Geeta Koda from… pic.twitter.com/uXhfDpfTxq
    — ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2024

    The BJP is going to contest on 68 of the 81 assembly seats in the state, leaving the rest for its allies.

    The party aims to oust the JMM-Congress alliance from power in the upcoming two-phase polls, which are scheduled to be held on November 13 and 20.

    BJP will contest the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections along with their allies including All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), the party said, ANI reported.

    As per the current agreement, AJSU will likely to contest on 10 seats, JDU on 2 seats and LJP will contest the lone seat of Chatra and BJP will contest on remaining 68 seats.

     

    The 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly elections are set for November 13 and 20, with vote counting scheduled for November 23. 

    In Jharkhand, approximately 2.60 crore voters are eligible to participate, including 1.31 crore male voters and 1.29 crore female voters. Notably, there are 11.84 lakh first-time voters in the state.

  • Wayanad Lok Sabha Bypolls: Priyanka Gandhi To File Nomination On This Date |

    Wayanad Lok Sabha Bypolls: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to file her nomination for the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls on Wednesday, October 23. She will be accompanied by Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Vadra will file her nomination papers after a roadshow with Rahul Gandhi to the Wayanad Collectorate.

    Soon after the Election Commission announced the Wayanad bypoll, the Congress declared that Priyanka Gandhi would be its candidate from the seat in Kerala.

    Days after the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Congress had announced in June itself that Rahul Gandhi will retain the Rae Bareli parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, previously held by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and vacate the Wayanad seat in Kerala, from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi is set for her electoral debut.

    If she bags the seat, this will be the first time that Priyanka Gandhi will enter the Lower House. This will also be the first time that the three Gandhi family members—Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka—will be in Parliament together.

    Meanwhile, senior CPI leader Sathyan Mokeri will be the LDF candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll. The decision was announced on Thursday by CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam.

    On Saturday, Mokeri launched his election campaign and took a pot shot at Priyanka Gandhi, questioning whether she would be present in the constituency on winning from here.

    Senior CPI leader Mokeri had contested the Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad in 2014, significantly reducing the then Congress candidate M. I. Shanavas’s winning margin to around 20,000 votes. Amidst his poll campaign in Wayanad, Mokeri questioned what surety was there that Priyanka would remain in the hill district after her win.

    “Look at the stand taken by Rahul Gandhi. He won and then left. How many days was he here? Those who come to contest like this and then leave cannot address the developmental and other problems faced by the people of the constituency,” he said.

    Mokeri also said that there is no answer from the Congress-led UDF as to why they are contesting elections here where democratic and left forces are strong and the fascist groups are weak.

    (With agencies inputs)