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NDTV
23-06-2025
- NDTV
Honeymoon Murder Sparks Trend: Professional Probe Into Prospective Brides
In Madhya Pradesh, where weddings are often celebrated with opulence and tradition, a new trend is quietly taking root, one that blends suspicion and surveillance. Families are increasingly hiring private detectives to investigate the "character" of prospective brides before marriage. Sparked by sensational cases like the honeymoon murder, detective agencies across the state are witnessing a surge in pre-wedding inquiries - most of them targeted towards young women. From social media activity and past relationships to behaviour, friend circles, even criminal records - everything is being scrutinized before the wedding rituals begin. "After the Sonam Raghuvanshi case, we have seen a sharp rise in requests to investigate girls. People want to know about their character, if they have boyfriends, criminal backgrounds... basically, everything," said Rajesh Pandey, who heads a local detective agency. "We have received 18 such cases recently, and most of them want only this kind of targeted verification," he said. Previously, investigations of this sort were mostly sought to uncover extra-marital affairs or financial fraud. But now, agencies say the focus has shifted to deeply personal aspects of a woman's life - college friendships, online behaviour, call records, even the criminal record of ex-boyfriends. "Earlier, people would hire detectives only in rare cases. Now we are seeing 70 to 80 inquiries every month," said Subhash Chaudhary, Zonal Head of Action Detective Services. "For some families, a detective is now more important than a pandit. Love marriages and online relationships have led to a new fear - no one wants to take a chance anymore," he added. Detective agencies are even offering structured pre-marriage verification packages, ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh. These include surveillance, digital forensics and background checks. One agency's checklist includes dressing style, voice tone, friends group, daily schedule, and hours spent online. Behind the surge lies fear-fuelled by crimes where women were accused of killing their husbands post-marriage, like the infamous case of Muskan Rastogi -- who, along with her boyfrien allegedly killed her husband, Saurabh Rajput. Some allegedly did it on their honeymoon -- like Indore-based Sonam Raghuvanshi, who allegedly conspired with her boyfriend to kill husband Raja Raghuvanshi. Others allegedly planned murders and hid bodies in suitcases and drums. Psychologists are sounding the alarm. "People are adopting crime-show thinking and applying it to real life. Watching too many crime serials is blurring their perception of trust," said Dr Satyakant Trivedi, a Bhopal-based clinical psychologist. "Marriages are supposed to start with trust. Now they start with doubt," he added.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Quick assistance just a call away on Gorakhpur link e-way
1 2 Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur link expressway has been equipped not only to facilitate seamless travel, but also to ensure safety and swift assistance in emergencies. Passengers can avail immediate help by simply dialling the control room helpline number 14449. Upon calling, GPS-enabled vehicles or ambulances operated by UPEIDA will be dispatched promptly to the location, officials said. To enhance safety and support, a fleet of 15 security vehicles will operate round the clock on the expressway. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off this fleet during the inauguration ceremony at the Bhagwanpur toll plaza on Friday. The expressway has been divided into two packages of around 45 km each. For each package, UPEIDA has deployed two patrolling vehicles, two patrolling campers equipped with safety tools (provided by the construction agencies), two ambulances for immediate medical aid, one crane for removing damaged vehicles and one hydra vehicle for the entire stretch. This setup ensures continuous 24x7 support along the entire expressway. Retired IG and UPEIDA's nodal security officer, Rajesh Pandey said that until the automated traffic management system (ATMS) is installed on the expressway, the integrated control room of the Purvanchal expressway will temporarily handle alerts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Any incident reported to the helpline number will be relayed to the nearest patrolling vehicle, ambulance, or crane via this control room. The GPS-enabled fleet ensures that the control room can trace and dispatch the nearest available vehicle swiftly, minimising response time in case of emergencies. In the near future, ATMS will be implemented on the Gorakhpur link expressway. This system will include CCTV cameras installed at regular intervals, monitored centrally. It will also feature speed detection cameras, number plate recognition (NPR) systems and alerts for speed limit violations, further strengthening safety and surveillance on the expressway, officials said.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
CM Yogi to inaugurate Gkp link e-way, flag off safety fleet on June 20
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister will inaugurate the Gorakhpur Link Expressway and flag off a specially designated safety fleet on June 20. The expressway will connect Jatipur village on National Highway-27 in Gorakhpur with Salarpur village on Purvanchal expressway in Azamgarh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The districts falling on the expressway include Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Ambedkar Nagar and Sant Kabir Nagar. The CM is likely to inaugurate the expressway from Gorakhpur and Azamgarh simultaneously on June 20. "The expressway will offer not only speed and connectivity but will also ensure comprehensive road and commuter safety. Plans are also underway to implement an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), similar to the one on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway, for continuous surveillance and enforcement," a govt spokesperson said. Developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), the safety fleet will include five SUVs, campers, four ambulances, two cranes and a hydra vehicle. "The SUVs will patrol the expressway round-the-clock in eight-hour shifts, with each vehicle manned by four ex-servicemen," said UPEIDA's nodal security officer Rajesh Pandey. The camper vehicles, open at the rear, will be equipped with traffic cones, ropes and radium strips. "In case of accidents or breakdowns, these vehicles will be deployed immediately to secure the area, preventing inconvenience or danger to other commuters. Ambulances will be stationed every 45km on both sides of the road along the 9-km expressway to ensure quick medical response," the spokesperson said. "Cranes will be positioned every 45km, along with one hydra vehicle to cover the entire stretch. In case of vehicle failure, small and medium vehicles would be moved using cranes and large vehicles will be shifted via the nearest chainage point," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the guidelines issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), no broken-down vehicle is allowed to remain on the expressway. The Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) will be implemented to strengthen road safety. The system includes the installation of CCTV cameras every 5km, monitored from a central control room. It will also involve speed cameras and number plate readers (NPRs) to detect and report violations. Any instance of speeding will be automatically flagged to the respective district's Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) for swift action, the statement said. 'Connectivity to boost industry, create jobs' Southern Gorakhpur, long considered one of the district's most underdeveloped regions, is poised for a major industrial leap with the upcoming Gorakhpur Link Expressway, set to become backbone of a massive industrial township taking shape in Dhuriyapar. Spread over 5,500 acres, the proposed township — dubbed 'Greater GIDA'—is being developed by Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA). So far, around 600 acres have been acquired, spanning nearly 18 villages. Once completed, it will be Purvanchal's largest industrial land bank and is expected to host a wide range of industries, particularly in the electronics manufacturing sector. "Major industrial players have already shown interest. Adani Group has proposed a cement plant under the ACC brand, while Shri Cement and Keyan Distillery have also sought land for their units," a govt spokesperson said. The area has already seen establishment of a compressed biogas plant by Indian Oil on the premises of a defunct sugar mill. Officials said the industrial township is expected to generate over 10,000 jobs, giving a fresh push to the region's economy. "With Gorakhpur Link Expressway providing enhanced connectivity and infrastructure, Dhuriyapar is set to become a key destination for investors. The transformation of this once-backward belt into an industrial powerhouse marks a new chapter in eastern UP's growth story," he said.
India.com
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Gorakhpur Link Expressway Set To Open For Public On June 20
Gorakhpur: The Gorakhpur Link Expressway, one of the flagship highway projects in Uttar Pradesh, is set to be opened for the public on June 20, offering more than just speed and connectivity. On the day of inauguration, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will also flag off a specially designated safety fleet comprising five Innovas, five Campers, four ambulances, two cranes and one hydra vehicle for commuter safety. According to Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority's (UPEIDA) nodal security officer Rajesh Pandey, the Innovas will patrol the expressway round-the-clock in 8-hour shifts, with each vehicle manned by four ex-servicemen. The camper vehicles, open at the rear, will be equipped with traffic cones, ropes, and radium strips. In case of accidents or breakdowns, these vehicles will be deployed immediately to secure the area, preventing inconvenience or danger to other commuters. Along the 91-km expressway, ambulances will be stationed every 45 km—on both sides of the road—to ensure quick medical response. Cranes will also be positioned every 45 km, along with one hydra vehicle to cover the entire stretch. In case of vehicle failure, small and medium vehicles will be moved using cranes, and large vehicles will be shifted via the nearest chainage point. As per NHAI guidelines, no broken-down vehicle is allowed to remain on the expressway. ATMS will be implemented to strengthen road safety. Plans are also underway to implement an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), similar to the one on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway, for continuous surveillance and enforcement. The system includes the installation of CCTV cameras every 5 km, monitored from a central control room. It will also involve speed cameras and number plate readers (NPRs) to detect and report violations. Any instance of speeding will be automatically flagged to the respective district's ARTO for swift action.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengal MSMEs urged to power defence manufacturing push, Manufacturing News, ET Manufacturing
Advt The MSME sector can play a pivotal role in boosting productions for the defence sector in the coming days, a senior state government official said here on Saturday and urged companies to pitch for MSME units in West Bengal Speaking at the Defence MSME Manufacturing Forum meeting, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce here, the Principal Secretary, Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Textiles Rajesh Pandey, said there are 90 lakh MSMEs in the state."We call upon you all to make a strong pitch for Bengal. There are 90 lakh MSME units in the state. West Bengal boasts one of the largest leather parks in the country. While a Rubber Park is coming up, several industrial parks are already in the state," he per cent of MSME sectors are micro units, and the sector can play a pivotal role in giving a boost to productions for the defence sector in the coming days, he said."The Ministry of Defence took a policy decision that the MSME sector would participate in the defence sector in a big way, including start-ups, and this has given the state's MSME sector a huge opportunity to manufacture a wide range of defence products, including specialised equipment and participate in research and development activities," he invited across-the-table interactions between state officials, those seeking to invest in the defence sector and experts in the field to gauge what they want from the government could be of help - incentives and infrastructure facilities."We need to know the project proposals and in what way they can be of use," he said the state has emphasised new projects and commissioning of projects, and a high-powered committee sits every 15 days to monitor the officials from GRSE, Bharat Dynamics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Aerospace Engineers Pvt Ltd, and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited were present at the discussion, among others.
