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A video circulating on social media from Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh has sparked widespread discussion and prompted an official investigation. The video, reportedly recorded on December 20, 2025, shows a group of Muslim girls allegedly persuading a Hindu girl—believed to be their classmate at a coaching centre—to wear a burqa while returning home. According to information available, the incident took place in Sahukunj Colony under the Bilari area. In the video, the Hindu girl, dressed in regular clothes, appears hesitant and initially refuses when her friends ask her to wear a burqa. She is heard expressing concern about someone approaching, to which others respond that no one is coming. Moments later, under apparent peer pressure, the burqa is placed on her near a tree, an act ...

Lucknow: Chaos broke out at the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headquarters in Lucknow on Thursday during a press conference addressed by party supremo and national president Mayawati. The incident occurred while Mayawati was speaking on the occasion of her 70th birthday, when smoke suddenly started emanating from the hall lights, triggering panic among attendees. According to reports, the press conference was underway in the party office when a technical malfunction caused smoke to rise from the lighting fixtures. The smoke quickly spread across the hall, causing alarm among party officials, workers, and members of the media present. Security personnel and event organizers acted swiftly, immediately concluding the press conference as a precaution. Mayawati, who was on stage, was safely e...

Kanpur: A major religious conversion racket has come to light in Ghatampur, Kanpur. The police have arrested Alvin from Kerala, who allegedly lured people into converting by promising financial benefits and claiming miraculous powers. According to local sources, Alvin misled people by asserting that his deity possessed powers capable of curing serious illnesses like cancer. The police recovered files, important documents, and a large quantity of promotional material from his possession. The Ghatampur police are currently investigating Alvin’s network and funding sources. Following complaints, Bajrang Dal activists raided a house in Nauranga where Alvin was conducting a prayer meeting, recording videos of the gathering. The police subsequently intervened and arrested Alvin, who had cl...