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Ayodhya to Soon Open Ramayana Wax Museum; CM Yogi to Inaugurate
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya to Soon Open Ramayana Wax Museum; CM Yogi to Inaugurate

Ayodhya, UP: Ayodhya is set to become a major tourist attraction with the upcoming Ramayana Wax Museum, which vividly brings the epic to life through 40 intricately crafted wax statues. Built at a cost of ₹10 crore over 10,000 square feet, the museum is designed to depict 40 key episodes of the Ramayana in immersive detail. Speaking to the media, Sunil Kumar Kandalor, renowned wax sculptor and Managing Director of the construction company behind the project, said that the display setup is complete and preparations for the inauguration are underway. The Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya, Rajesh Kumar, and municipal officials have already reviewed the site. According to Kandalor, the inauguration will be performed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expected in the first week of February....
Shocking in Sonbhadra: Man Sets Out to Find Groom for Daughter, Returns Home with Third Wife!
State, Uttar Pradesh

Shocking in Sonbhadra: Man Sets Out to Find Groom for Daughter, Returns Home with Third Wife!

Sonbhadra, UP: A bizarre incident has emerged from Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, leaving the family and local community stunned. A man, who reportedly left home to find a groom for his daughter, returned a few days later with a young woman—his third wife. The shocking revelation has now reached the local Mahila Thana (Women’s Police Station). According to reports, the second wife approached the Family Counseling Center at the police station and alleged that her husband had abandoned his first wife 20 years ago, claiming she was mentally unwell. She stated that she and the husband had five grown-up children together. “Three months ago, he went to arrange a marriage for our daughter, and now he has married someone else. What am I supposed to do?” she questioned. Wife Initially Reluctant to...
Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Goes on Hunger Strike After Palanquin Blocked During Muni Amavasya Bath
State, Uttar Pradesh

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Goes on Hunger Strike After Palanquin Blocked During Muni Amavasya Bath

Prayagraj: In a dramatic turn of events at the Magh Mela, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati staged a sit-in protest after being prevented from taking the holy Sangam bath in his palanquin during the Muni Amavasya festival. Reports indicate that the revered saint has abstained from food and water since the incident and will reveal his next course of action at a press briefing scheduled for Monday at 12 PM. Palanquin Block Leads to ChaosOn Sunday morning, the Shankaracharya, seated in his palanquin, arrived at Sangam Noj accompanied by his followers. As the crowd swelled for Muni Amavasya, police erected barricades, and officials stopped the Shankaracharya from proceeding on the palanquin, requesting him to disembark and walk the remaining 50 meters. This led to a confront...
Tamil Nadu Announces Literary Awards for Non-Hindi Writers; MK Stalin Government Takes a Bold Step
State, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Announces Literary Awards for Non-Hindi Writers; MK Stalin Government Takes a Bold Step

Chennai: In a landmark move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced an annual literary award to recognize outstanding works in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, and other Indian languages. The award, named “Semmozhi Ilakkiya Virudhu (Classical Language Literary Award),” will be presented by the state government and includes a cash prize of ₹5 lakh for each language. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Chennai International Book Fair, Chief Minister Stalin highlighted the need for such recognition following the cancellation of the Sahitya Akademi Awards, which he said occurred due to alleged political interference by the Union Ministry of Culture. He expressed concern over the uncertainty faced by writers and warned that political intervention in fields such as art and li...
Rajnath Singh Receives Respectful Salute from Nitin Gadkari’s Grandchildren; Netizens Applaud Their Values
Maharashtra, Politics, State

Rajnath Singh Receives Respectful Salute from Nitin Gadkari’s Grandchildren; Netizens Applaud Their Values

Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is often in the media spotlight for his political and administrative work, but this time, it was his grandchildren who captured public attention. During a recent visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Nagpur, Gadkari’s grandchildren offered him a Sashtang Pranam—a traditional eight-fold prostration that reflects complete respect and humility. The meeting took place at Gadkari’s residence in Nagpur, the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), India’s largest cultural organization, which emphasizes Hindu values and character building. The sight of Gadkari’s grandchildren performing the gesture of full reverence left Rajnath Singh visibly impressed and touched, and he reciprocated with affectionate attention, personally blessing both ...
Income Tax Raid in Jodhpur Turns Dramatic as Trader Suffers Heart Attack
Rajasthan, State

Income Tax Raid in Jodhpur Turns Dramatic as Trader Suffers Heart Attack

Jodhpur: A routine income tax raid in Jodhpur took an unexpected turn when a prominent ghee and edible oil trader suffered a heart attack, forcing the authorities to temporarily halt the operation. The trader was rushed to AIIMS Jodhpur for treatment, highlighting a human dimension in the midst of a high-profile investigation. Highlights: Trader suffers heart attack during IT raid Emergency treatment at Jodhpur AIIMS Prohibitory order issued on residence Investigations continue in Agra and Kanpur Raid Under Investigation of Dairy Product Group The Income Tax Investigation Wing of Uttar Pradesh had reached Jodhpur on January 15 as part of a broader probe into a large food products group with operations in Agra and Kanpur. Concurrent raids were carried out in Jodhpur, ...
Echoes of Tamak and JMM Flags: ‘Sthapna Diwas’ to Be Celebrated Without Guruji for the First Time; Hemant Soren Faces Trial by Fire
Jharkhand, State

Echoes of Tamak and JMM Flags: ‘Sthapna Diwas’ to Be Celebrated Without Guruji for the First Time; Hemant Soren Faces Trial by Fire

Dumka, Jharkhand: For the first time, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will celebrate its 47th Jharkhand Day without the presence of its founding leader, the late Shibu Soren. Scheduled for February 2 in Dumka, this year’s celebrations will test Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s ability to uphold party morale and rally supporters in the absence of the iconic “Guruji.” Party leaders, however, have vowed to maintain tradition and infuse the event with even greater enthusiasm. They insist that despite Guruji’s absence, the public turnout and the vibrancy of the celebrations will be historic, paying homage to the Jharkhand movement’s founder while reaffirming the party’s enduring strength. Preparations and Power Display at Pramandal-Level Meeting In anticipation of the event, a Pramandal-...
Mathura SP City Chief Files FIR Against Party Senior Leader Over Alleged Extortion and Threats
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Mathura SP City Chief Files FIR Against Party Senior Leader Over Alleged Extortion and Threats

Mathura: A political feud within the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Mathura has taken a serious criminal turn. The SP city president, Ritu Goyal, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the party’s state secretary, Jageshwar Yadav, alleging extortion, obscenity, and threats to kidnap children. Police have registered a case and begun investigations based on her complaint. Alleged Extortion and BlackmailRitu Goyal, who is vying for the SP ticket from the Mathura Sadar constituency in the 2027 Assembly elections, alleged that Jageshwar Yadav has been blackmailing her for a long time by threatening to block her candidature. According to her FIR, Yadav claimed that the party high command operates at his direction and demanded a bribe of ₹2 lakh for her to contest the elections. Obscen...
Kanpur Woman Scammed of ₹71 Lakh After Being Promised IAS Job by ‘Boyfriend’
State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Woman Scammed of ₹71 Lakh After Being Promised IAS Job by ‘Boyfriend’

Kanpur: In a shocking case of fraud and intimidation, a young woman from Kalyanpur, Kanpur, was duped of ₹71 lakh and precious jewelry after being lured with promises of marriage and an IAS selection. The suspects allegedly posed as a bank officer and later claimed that the victim had been selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). How the Scam UnfoldedThe accused, Divakar Mishra (alias Satyam), a family acquaintance of the victim, introduced her to Nitesh Pandey from Chakeri, who claimed to be a field officer at a government bank. Nitesh gradually gained her trust by promising marriage and asserting that he would soon be appointed as an IAS officer. His claims were allegedly supported by his brother Jitesh, sister-in-law Akanksha, and Divakar Mishra. The victim was first ...
E-Rickshaws Banned on Bihar’s National and State Highways, Including Key Roads in Patna
Bihar, State

E-Rickshaws Banned on Bihar’s National and State Highways, Including Key Roads in Patna

Patna: In a major move aimed at road safety, the Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the operation of e-rickshaws along nearly 10,000 kilometers of national and state highways. Transport Minister Shravan Kumar explained that e-rickshaws, due to their slow speed and weak braking systems, pose a serious risk on high-speed highways. The order takes immediate effect. Highways Included in the BanThe ban covers approximately 3,617 kilometers of state highways and 6,389 kilometers of national highways. In Patna, major routes affected include the New Bypass, Bihta-Sarmara Road, Patna-Gaya Road, and Phulwarisharif-Danapur-Bihta Road. The government has directed district transport authorities to implement the ban without delay. Safety Concerns Behind the DecisionMinister Shravan Ku...