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Meet Ritlal Yadav: Jailed RJD candidate with over 40 criminal cases for whom Lalu Yadav conducted roadshow in Bihar

Shraddha Pandey - 4 November, 2025

Ritlal Yadav, also spelt Ritlal Ray or Rit Lal Roy, has been incarcerated in Bhagalpur Jail since April 2025. Yadav is accused of demanding Rs 50 lakh and threatening a builder named Kumar Gaurav.

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OpIndia Exclusive: Modi govt spent over Rs 630 crore to modernise the police force in Naxal-affected states. Read full RTI details

Anurag - 4 November, 2025

Responding to OpIndia’s RTI, the MHA confirmed over Rs 630 crore released under the Special Infrastructure Scheme to Naxal-affected states, reflecting the Modi government’s focus on accountability and modernisation in its war against Left-Wing Extremism.

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Election Commission kicks off massive SIR of electoral rolls in 12 States, exercise to cover 51 crore voters

OpIndia Staff - 4 November, 2025

The Election Commission's SIR 2.0 has begun in 12 states, verifying 51 crore voters. The "clean-up" aims to remove ineligible voters before 2026 polls. Booth Level Officers will visit every home until Dec 4 to collect mandatory enumeration forms.

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Ahead of Bihar elections, Lalu Prasad Yadav campaigns for party leader jailed in extortion case: A reminder of his long record of backing criminals

Shraddha Pandey - 4 November, 2025

On 3rd November 2025, Lalu Yadav held a roadshow in the Danapur constituency for his party MLA candidate, Ritlal Yadav, who is currently lodged in Bhagalpur jail. Starting from Digha and ending in Khagaul, the roadshow covered 15 kilometres. Lalu Yadav was accompanied by his daughter Misa Bharti and Ritlal Yadav’s daughter.

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Army Jawan stabbed to death by train attendant Juber Memon after heated argument over blanket request: FIR reveals chilling details

Jinit Jain - 4 November, 2025

An FIR filed by a railway official reveals that Army jawan Jigar Kumar Chaudhary was fatally stabbed by train attendant Juber Memon on the Sabarmati Express after a heated argument over a blanket request turned violent.

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Shashi Tharoor attacks dynasty politics, says Nehru-Gandhis made ‘political leadership can be a birthright’ acceptable

OpIndia Staff - 4 November, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy by writing that the Nehru-Gandhi family "cemented the idea" of dynasty politics.

Crime

Who is Odisha man Adarsh Behera kidnapped by RSF in Sudan; family shares his video pleading for help

OpIndia Staff - 4 November, 2025

As violence intensifies in Sudan’s Darfur region, Odisha’s Adarsh Behera was kidnapped by the RSF. His emotional video plea surfaced online, prompting joint rescue efforts between Sudan’s government and India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

UAE and India deepen cultural bonds: Abu Dhabi to construct ‘India House’ as yoga recognised as a competitive sport

Divya Bharti - 4 November, 2025

Following the new Hindu temple’s inauguration in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s announcement of ‘India House’ and yoga’s sporting recognition further celebrates the growing cultural synergy between the two nations, benefiting millions in the Indian diaspora.

Crime