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Topic: Ballia

UP BJP leader sacked over obscene video, says clip fake, was served ‘intoxicant-laced’ cold drink

The video purportedly shows the 70-year-old inappropriately touching and kissing a female dancer sitting on his lap.

‘Tughlaqi action’—BJP workers vow to rebuild camp office in Ballia bulldozed by district admin

BJP's Ballia V-P Surendra Singh led protest against demolition. SDM says administration wants to keep land free, says it belongs to Railways, which gave it to PWD.

How a hush-hush ops by plainclothed cops in unmarked vehicles busted Rs 5 lakh a day ‘extortion racket’

3 policemen & their dalaals were arrested by UP Police for allegedly collecting Rs 500 in bribes from each trucker crossing into UP from Bihar. SP says, this is 'tip of the iceberg'.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.