:**In a major move against illegal religious structures, the Haridwar district administration demolished an unauthorized shrine built on approximately 2 bighas of government land near Pathri Roh Bridge in the Ranipur police station area on Tuesday. The action was carried out under the strict instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. A heavy police deployment was present during the demolition to prevent any untoward incidents. Shrine Erected on Irrigation Department Land The illegal shrine had been constructed on land belonging to the Irrigation Department. Notices had been previously issued to the encroachers, demanding the removal of the structure within a stipulated period. However, no action was taken, prompting the administration to intervene decisively. The bulldoz...

**Uttarakhand is set to experience a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold wave sweeps through the state. According to the Meteorological Centre, light rainfall is expected today in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Tehri, Bageshwar, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh, while areas above 4,000 meters in the hilly regions are likely to witness snowfall. Snowfall and Chilly Weather in Higher Altitudes On Tuesday evening, snowfall was recorded on the higher peaks near Badrinath Dham, leading to a notable dip in temperature. The lower regions also experienced cloudy skies, causing a drop in day temperatures and increasing the overall chill. To help pilgrims at Badrinath Dham combat the biting cold, bonfires were lit at various spots. The icy winds made the warmth of the fires essential for p...

** A humble vegetable vendor from Kotputli, Jaipur, Amit Sehra, has had his life transformed overnight after winning the ₹11 crore top prize in the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2025. Remarkably, Amit bought the winning ticket after borrowing just ₹500 from a friend. How It Happened Amit, while visiting Moga with a friend, purchased two lottery tickets—one in his name and another in his wife’s name. Interestingly, the ticket purchased in his wife’s name won ₹1,000, while Amit’s ticket secured the ₹11 crore grand prize. He traveled to Chandigarh to formally claim his winnings a few days after the results were announced. “I still can’t believe my luck. I thank the Punjab government and the lottery agency for this life-changing opportunity. I bought the tickets with a fri...

In a bizarre incident in Hisar district, a man parked his car in the middle of the road to buy pakoras, causing a massive traffic jam. When traffic police issued him a ₹6,000 fine, the man attempted to intimidate the authorities, claiming he was a relative of IPS officer Pankaj Nain, OSD to CM Nayab Saini. A video of the incident showing the man threatening officials has gone viral. IPS Orders Action Upon seeing the video, IPS Pankaj Nain clarified that the man was not related to him and directed the Hisar police to take strict action. Following his instructions, police traced the car to Shamsher Singh Sandhu from Jind, a retired officer. The police confirmed that the fine was valid and initiated legal proceedings against the driver. Incident Details The incident occurr...

**Fatehabad, Haryana:A horrific road accident shook Fatehabad district late Monday night when a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle, causing it to burst into flames. The fire was so intense that the biker, identified as 40-year-old Sandeep Kumar from Alipur Barota village, died on the spot, unable to escape the burning vehicle. How the Accident Happened Sandeep Kumar was returning from Ratia to his village when the tragedy struck near Gurdwara Ajitsar. A speeding pickup truck rammed into his bike head-on, igniting a fire that quickly engulfed the motorcycle. Eyewitnesses immediately alerted authorities by dialing 112. No Chance to Escape The victim had no opportunity to jump off or save himself as the flames rapidly consumed the bike. Firefighters arrived at the sce...

New Delhi/Chandigarh:In a shocking revelation, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, claimed a massive electoral malpractice in the Haryana Assembly elections, alleging the theft of 2.5 million votes. Speaking at a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Rahul termed his disclosure a “hydrogen bomb,” surpassing his earlier “atomic bomb” warning regarding Mahadevanagar. Allegations of Vote Theft Rahul Gandhi opened the press conference invoking Guru Nanak Ji, emphasizing the truthfulness of his claims. “What I am about to reveal is 100% accurate,” he said. He alleged that despite exit polls predicting a Congress victory, the party was denied a clean sweep in Haryana. Rahul highlighted that, for the first time in Haryana’s history, post...

**New Delhi:Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the Ashes 2025-26, with the five-match Test series kicking off on 21 November at Optus Stadium, Perth. Australia has now announced its squad for the first Test, stepping into the contest with Steve Smith at the helm in the absence of Pat Cummins. Sam Constances Dropped from First Test Australia’s 20-year-old fiery opener Sam Constances, who made headlines during his debut against India in Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test 2024, has been omitted from the first Test squad. Constances had troubled the Indian bowling attack with aggressive strokes, scoring 60 runs in his maiden Test innings, including attacking shots off Jasprit Bumrah. However, a recent lean patch with the bat has led to his exclusion from the first match. In contrast, Jake...

New Delhi:Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav, currently captain of the T20 team, is going through a rough patch in his career, struggling to score runs consistently in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Over the past year, his form has dipped, prompting him to make an emotional appeal to South African legend AB de Villiers, seeking guidance to regain his touch and secure his place in the ODI squad. Struggling in ODIs Known as India’s “Mr. 360”, Suryakumar has dazzled in T20 Internationals with his innovative stroke play, but the same magic has eluded him in ODIs. In 37 ODI matches for India, Suryakumar has scored 773 runs, including 4 fifties but no centuries, with an average of 25.76. In contrast, in T20Is, he has amassed 2,734 runs in 93 matches at an impressive average of 36.94,...

New Delhi:Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to be immortalized in wax, joining the ranks of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. This honor comes after she led India to its first-ever Women’s World Cup title on 2nd November 2025, when the team defeated South Africa in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Wax Statue in Jaipur Harmanpreet Kaur’s wax figure will be installed at the Jaipur Wax Museum inside the Sheesh Mahal of Nahargarh Fort. The unveiling is scheduled for 8th March 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, celebrating her historic World Cup victory and women empowerment in sports. Museum founder Anup Srivastava stated that the decision goes beyond commemorating a trophy win. According to him, Harmanpreet rep...

Joharan Mamdani, a Democratic Party candidate of Indian origin, has made history by becoming the Mayor of New York City, attracting nationwide attention. He is the youngest and first Indian-American mayor in a century. What makes his story even more intriguing is his parentage — he is the son of celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair and her second husband Mahmood Mamdani. Few know that Mahmood Mamdani, Joharan’s father, had once been jailed and physically assaulted during his activism. When Mira Nair married him, Joharan was still in her womb. Mira Nair’s First Marriage and Divorce Mira Nair’s first husband was Mitchell Epstein, her photography teacher at Harvard University, where she went in 1976. Despite not being very interested in photography initially, Mira felt an instant conne...