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Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA, IATA: BOM) in Mumbai has created a new aviation milestone, becoming the world’s busiest single-runway airport. On November 21, 2025, the airport handled a staggering 1,036 flights within 24 hours, surpassing its own previous record of 1,032 flights set on November 11, 2023. Flight Movements and Passenger Traffic:According to officials from the Airports Authority of India, CSMIA managed 518 arrivals and 515 departures during the day. Peak hours experienced heavy air traffic, with temperatures climbing to around 40°C at times. The record reflects growing demand at India’s second busiest airport and highlights the increasing operational pressure ahead of Navi Mumbai International Airport’s commercial launch. The airport also ...

Buxar: The Shahabad region of Bihar, spanning Sasaram, Buxar, Kaimur, and Bhojpur, is once again calling for the establishment of an airport. Locals believe that a dedicated airport will accelerate development in the area and improve connectivity. After 19 of the region’s 22 legislators joined the NDA, hopes for the project have increased. Strategic Location and NeedSituated at the tri-junction of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, Shahabad boasts a strategic location with major national highways passing through Sasaram and Buxar. The area is home to historic landmarks such as Sher Shah Suri’s tomb, Rohtasgarh Fort, and Buxar. Residents currently rely on airports in Patna, Varanasi, or Prayagraj, often spending more time reaching these airports than traveling to their destinations. Pub...

Raipur: The Maoist movement in India has suffered a severe setback over the past 11 months, with 320 cadres killed across various states, including key leaders. A 17-page internal report by the Maoist Central Committee acknowledges the heavy losses, marking a critical crisis for the organization.Full Story:According to the report covering December 2024 to November 2025, the fatalities included both senior and low-level cadres. The letter specifically cited the encounter of Politburo member and General Secretary Baswa Raju as a major blow to the organization. Of the total 320 deaths, 187 were men, 117 women, and the status of 20 others remains unknown. Region-wise, the casualties were recorded as follows: Bihar-Jharkhand – 22, Odisha – 33, Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border – 6...

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly marked its 25th Foundation Day on Saturday with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration. The historic event was conducted in two separate sessions and was inaugurated by Governor Santosh Gangwar. Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto were also present on the dais. Outstanding Legislator AwardThis year, the 21st Outstanding Legislator Award was presented to BJP MLA Raj Sinha from Dhanbad in recognition of his exemplary contributions. In addition, the families of 16 martyrs were felicitated for their sacrifices in the line of duty. A Milestone for Young JharkhandCongratulating Raj Sinha, Chief Minister Hemant Soren described the 25th anniversary as a significant milestone in the journey of the young state of Jharkhand. He...

Dhanbad: In a significant crackdown on coal theft and illegal mining, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a massive operation in Dhanbad for the first time targeting this illegal trade. Multiple prominent businessmen have come under scrutiny as part of the investigation. Raid Disrupted by Unusual TacticsThe ED began their search at 6 AM at the residences and offices of several coal traders, including contractor LB Singh. At Singh’s property, ‘Dev Villa,’ officials faced an unexpected challenge: Singh unleashed his pet dogs to obstruct the team. Meanwhile, he deleted crucial data and evidence from his digital devices. The raid could proceed only after 8 AM, when Singh finally opened the premises, allowing the ED to begin searches and count cash seized during the operation. Breaki...

Jaipur: In a major cybercrime crackdown, Jaipur Police have uncovered two fake call centers operating in Malviya Nagar and Pratap Nagar, which were defrauding American customers of millions of dollars. The gang, consisting of young men and women, posed as Amazon and Apple customer care representatives, luring victims with promises of refunds or resolving delivery issues, and then extorted money. The total amount scammed is still being assessed. How the Scam OperatedPolice Commissioner Sachin Mittal explained that the suspects used fake mobile numbers, posted on search engines to appear as official customer care contacts for Amazon and Apple. Customers seeking help for delivery delays, refunds, order cancellations, blocked accounts, or failed payments would call these numbers, unaware they...

A wave of resentment has emerged in Madhubani district, particularly among the Maithil Brahmin community, after senior BJP leader and former Industries Minister Nitish Mishra was denied a place in the newly formed Nitish Kumar-led NDA government. Despite securing a massive win in the 2025 Assembly Elections and having a strong performance record, he was not included in the 26-member cabinet, triggering widespread anger among his supporters.Supporters Question Exclusion Despite Strong Track RecordNitish Mishra, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Dr. Jagannath Mishra, served as the Industries Minister in the previous government. His tenure is widely credited for significant development work in the region. However, despite his high-profile victory and previous ministerial performance, the de...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a mysterious incident, a Class 6 student went missing from her private school gate in Mahoba, triggering panic among her family. Her father alleged that a young man in a car and a teenage girl were involved in her abduction. Fortunately, the girl was later located in Bageshwardham, Madhya Pradesh, where she contacted her family and explained the situation. Sequence of Events The 11-year-old girl, a resident of Muhal, left home for school on Wednesday morning around 8 AM. She vanished mysteriously from the school gate. According to her father, the alleged abductors first took her in a car, and then placed her in a bus bound for Chhatarpur, along with the teenage girl. The car followed the bus until it reached Chhatarpur bus stand. At Chhatarpur, the abduct...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking case of online fraud has come to light in Hathras, where a local policeman fell victim to a sophisticated scam, allegedly losing ₹4 lakh after being lured by a person claiming to be a Supreme Court judge.How the Scam UnfoldedThe incident dates back to February 2, 2025. The victim, a police constable posted in Hathras court, received a Facebook Messenger call from a woman claiming her name was Aarohi. She told him she was a judge at the Supreme Court and had previously served with Delhi Police. Over three months, she established contact, gaining the policeman’s trust. On February 20, the policeman was invited to Agra, where he met a man claiming to be Aarohi’s brother, Rupa. He was allegedly given a drugged cold drink and taken to a hotel in Bharatpur. Th...

Bareilly/Hooghly: A shocking cyber fraud case has come to light involving Amrish Goswami, a resident of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The 25-year-old spent three months in Hooghly jail, West Bengal, after a complaint was lodged against him and his associates for cyber fraud. Recently released on bail, Amrish approached the Bareilly SSP office with startling allegations against his friends.Allegations of Religious CoercionAmrish claimed that during his time in Hooghly, he was allegedly coerced into performing Namaz and reciting Kalma. According to him, he was also fed meat against his will, and his identity was altered—he was given the name Dr. Raza, and a YouTube channel was created under this name. He said that his Aadhaar card address was changed and 14 bank accounts were opened using his cre...