Who is Harcharan Singh Bhullar? The IPS officer who allegedly had over Rs 7cr cash, luxury cars and watches

Move over, Bollywood celebrities—Punjab’s DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar might just give you a run for your money! Arrested by the CBI for allegedly accepting an Rs 8 lakh bribe, Bhullar’s luxury-loaded lifestyle has stunned investigators, with recent raids uncovering a fortune that looks more like a film set than a cop’s home.

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Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murty have ‘misconceptions’ about Karnataka survey, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and author Sudha Murty have “some misconceptions” about the ongoing social and educational survey being carried out in the state. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said, “There is a notion that this is a survey for backward castes. It is not a backward classes survey. Let them write whatever they want. People should understand what this survey is about. What can I do if they are unable to understand?” The Chief Minister’s remarks came after the Murthys declined to participate in the survey, writing on the form that they do not belong to backward communities. Responding to their stance, Siddaramaiah remarked, “Should Infosys (founder) mean ‘Brihaspati’ (intelligent)? We have said 20 times it’s not a backward classes survey but a survey for everyone.”

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Zubeen Garg death: Rahul Gandhi demands transparent probe, offers support to grieving family

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the family of late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, calling for a transparent and swift investigation into his death in Singapore. Gandhi said the people of Assam and Garg’s family deserve to know the truth and get closure.

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Maharashtra: Indranil Naik appointed as Gondia’s new guardian minister, replacing Babasaheb Patil

In a recent move, the Maharashtra government has appointed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Minister of State for Tribal Development Indranil Naik as the new guardian minister of Gondia district. He replaces Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil, who had earlier held the position.

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Chunav Manch: People’s blessings are with NDA, no third front in Bihar, says Shambhavi Chaudhary

As the political temperature in Bihar rises with the Assembly elections approaching, all major parties have begun asserting their claims to form the next government. While the NDA alliance is pushing hard for a comeback, the Mahagathbandhan is equally active in its campaign across the state. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary on Friday said that the love and blessings of the people are with the NDA. Speaking at India TV’s Chunav Manch, she said the love and blessings of the people are with the NDA. She also expressed her deep emotional bond with Bihar. “My relationship with Bihar is like the one I share with my mother. I will live my entire life for Bihar. The whole of Bihar is my home. If I have even a bit of strength, I will dedicate it fully to Bihar. I want to bring back the old glory of this state,” she said.

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Bihar Elections 2025: Denied ticket from Mahua, JDU leader breaks down, resigns from party | VIDEO

In a dramatic turn ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Janata Dal (United) state general secretary Dr Asma Parveen broke down in tears after being denied a party ticket from the Mahua constituency. Following the emotional moment, she announced her resignation from both her post and the party membership. Dr Parveen, who contested the 2020 assembly elections from Mahua on a JDU ticket, had lost to RJD’s Mukesh Roshan by around 13,000 votes. Despite the loss, she remained active in local politics and was considered a strong contender for the 2025 polls. However, due to seat-sharing arrangements within the NDA alliance, the Mahua seat went to Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), dashing her hopes of contesting again on a JDU ticket.

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Abhishek Sharma adjudged ICC Player of the Month for September

Flamboyant India opener Abhishek Sharma has been adjudged the ICC Player of the Month for September. In the Asia Cup 2025, the 25-year-old produced a series of spectacular shows, scoring 314 runs in seven matches at a whopping strike rate of 200. He finished as the leading run-scorer of the tournament as India lifted the trophy, beating Pakistan in the summit clash.

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Bihar Elections 2025: BJP releases list of star campaigners; PM Modi, Shah, Nadda among 40 heavyweights

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of 40-star campaigners, featuring top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, and Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah. The list also includes BJP Chief Ministers, Yogi Adityanath, Rekha Gupta, Mohan Yadav, Devendra Fadnavis, and Himanta Biswa Sarma among others. 

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MEA reacts to Trump’s claim on Russian oil purchase: ‘Not aware of phone call between PM Modi, Trump’

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday clarified that there was no phone conversation between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, refuting Trump’s claim that PM Modi had assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia.

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Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 58 crore in shocking ‘digital arrest’ scam

A 72-year-old Mumbai-based businessman has fallen victim to a massive ‘digital arrest’ fraud, losing an astonishing ₹58 crore to cybercriminals posing as officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Maharashtra Cyber Department, which is investigating the case, has arrested three individuals connected with the scam- marking one of the largest reported ‘digital arrest’ frauds in India to date.

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