Naresh Kumar

A sculpture of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, crafted by Indian artist naresh kumar Kumawat, was unveiled in Malawi on April 19 during Baisakhi celebrations. The artwork, installed at a local Gurudwara, symbolizes the enduring connection between Indian immigrants and their heritage. The event fostered a sense of pride and unity within the Sikh community.

Khanna police have frozen over Rs 42 lakh in bank accounts linked to an IPL betting racket, a major breakthrough following the arrest of four individuals. Investigations reveal an international kingpin in Dubai and a money laundering trail. This crackdown, employing a stringent new law, signals a tougher stance against organised illegal betting.

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 associates face charges under MCOCA for running an organized crime syndicate involved in extortion and kidnapping. The court found sufficient evidence of a continuing unlawful activity, including witness statements and significant arms recoveries, used to fund their operations across multiple states and even internationally. The syndicate allegedly operated from jail, coordinating crimes via mobile phones.

A single-judge Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma declined relief to the applicant, observing that the prosecutrix appeared to have entered into the relationship “under a misconception of facts” arising from the promise of marriage extended to her.

An FIR has been registered against two men in Pilibhit for allegedly gangraping a 40-year-old family friend after offering her a lift. The woman claims she was drugged and assaulted in a sugarcane field. Police action followed a court order after initial complaints were reportedly ignored.

Rajasthan government has ordered insurance firms to speed up crop loss surveys and payouts under PMFBY for Rabi season damage. Farmers, however, report delays and unaddressed claims following unseasonal rains and hailstorms. Officials assure prompt settlement, warning against arbitrary rejections and emphasizing transparency through the CLAP app.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ordered the Jashpur collector to decide within 45 days on a compensation plea by Sanjho Bai, whose husband was killed in a 1992 fake police encounter. The court allowed her 15 days to resubmit documents, seeking justice after decades of state inaction.

An FIR has been filed against two Class 7 students in Pilibhit after they allegedly inserted a ballpen into a classmate's eye, causing him to lose his sight. The injured boy's mother claims the incident occurred when her son intervened in a scuffle. The school principal, however, described it as an accident.