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Stolen handsets provide vital clue in Odisha dacoity case

Tracing two stolen mobile phones led police to crack a dacoity case in Odisha's Kendrapara district, resulting in the arrest of seven members of an alleged robbery gang and the recovery of gold and silver ornaments worth around Rs 10 lakh, police said on Monday.

Decoding BJP’s Brahmin ‘discontent’ — reduced influence, representation in top posts

The BJP, which earned the “Brahmin-Bania party” tag in its early years due to roots dominated by upper-caste Brahmins and trading Bania communities, transformed under Narendra Modi (an OBC) and Amit Shah from 2014, shattering the upper-caste image and securing massive electoral wins. While Upper castes still dominate, Brahmin discontent highlights tensions in the saffron balancing act.