Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: Tamanna Malik, a Muslim woman from Badanpur Basei village in Asmoli, Sambhal, has made headlines for carrying out a Kanwar pilgrimage from Haridwar while wearing a burqa. Tamanna undertook the journey with her husband, Aman Tyagi, following the fulfillment of a vow she had made prior to their marriage. The couple performed Jalabhishek on the Shiva Linga at the ancient Kshemanath temple in Naimisharanya on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Her actions have sparked controversy, drawing criticism from Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Bark and All India Muslim Jamaat leader Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi. Bark questioned her choice, arguing that having converted to another religion, she should not participate in a Hindu religious ritual wearing a burqa. Razvi echoed this view...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a unique initiative aimed at promoting population growth among Hindu families, the Hindu Raksha Dal has begun providing financial incentives to families upon the birth of their fourth child. The organization’s National President, Pinky Chaudhary, presented ₹21,000 to a local couple following the birth of their fourth daughter. The couple, Manoj and Pushpa from Gagan Vihar, welcomed their fourth child on February 6. Upon receiving this news, Chaudhary personally met the family and handed over the incentive amount as part of the organization’s program. Policy for Fifth Child Pinky Chaudhary clarified that this initiative is not limited to a single family. Under the program, Hindu families who have a fifth child will be eligible for ₹31,000. Chaudhary emp...