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Kashmiri Man Arrested for Attempting Namaz at Ayodhya Ram Temple; Family Claims Mental Illness

12Jan

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jammu and kashmir, State

Kashmiri Man Arrested for Attempting Namaz at Ayodhya Ram Temple; Family Claims Mental Illness

Srinagar/Ayodhya: A serious security lapse occurred at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 10 January 2026 when a 55-year-old man was arrested for attempting to offer Namaz inside the temple premises. The incident drew nationwide attention, raising concerns about security at one of India’s most sensitive religious sites. The arrested individual has been identified as Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to police, Sheikh allegedly entered the temple complex and tried to pray in the Sita Rasoi area. Family and neighbors claim that Sheikh is mentally unstable and has been undergoing treatment. “We were unaware of his travel to Ayodhya,” said family members. Neighbors also described him as mentally disturbed, noting that he sometimes wanders off unpredic...

SP MP Virendra Singh Claims Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya in Contact with SP, Calls Lord Ram a ‘Socialist’

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

SP MP Virendra Singh Claims Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya in Contact with SP, Calls Lord Ram a ‘Socialist’

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh: Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, political exchanges and counterclaims have intensified. Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Virendra Singh from Chandauli has made a bold claim, stating that Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is in contact with the SP. Singh added that the final decision rests with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. In a striking remark, he also described Lord Ram as a “socialist.” Speaking in Sirathu, MP Virendra Singh countered Maurya’s recent claim that several SP MLAs were in touch with the BJP. Singh said, “Maurya himself is in contact with our party. It is for our party president, Akhilesh Yadav, to decide whether he should be included in the SP.” The statement immediately stirred discussions across political circles. On Lord Ram,...

Suspicious Timer-Equipped Box Sparks Panic in Alwar; ATS and Bomb Squad Deployed

12Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Suspicious Timer-Equipped Box Sparks Panic in Alwar; ATS and Bomb Squad Deployed

Alwar: A suspicious box resembling a bomb with a timer was discovered in Alwar’s Aravali Vihar area, triggering panic among locals and authorities. The incident occurred near Babu Singh’s residence in Vivekanand Nagar Sector-4, prompting immediate action by the police. The box, which displayed a timer counting down from 2 hours 29 minutes, was initially suspected to be a bomb. For public safety, the police quickly moved the item to an open area near Jay Samand Dam, keeping the surrounding vicinity cleared. After the timer ran down to 59 minutes, authorities continued to maintain a safe perimeter around the suspicious object. The box reportedly resembled a mobile battery container, and the exact nature of the device remained uncertain. Police informed the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) an...

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Arrested in Third Rape Case, Sent to Judicial Custody; Congress Distances Itself

12Jan

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Kerala, State

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Arrested in Third Rape Case, Sent to Judicial Custody; Congress Distances Itself

Thiruvananthapuram: Rahul Mamkootathil, a Kerala MLA who was once a prominent youth face of the Congress party, has been arrested in a third rape case and sent to judicial custody. The development comes amid heightened political activity ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, adding to Congress’ growing concerns. The latest case was filed by a woman residing in Canada, alleging sexual assault by Mamkootathil. This follows two earlier cases: the first case, registered in November 2024 at Nemam Police Station, involved allegations of rape and forced abortion, while the second case was filed in December 2025 by a 23-year-old woman in Bengaluru. The allegations first came to light in August 2024 when Malayalam actress Rini N. George accused an unnamed young politician of sexual mis...

Amroha: Court Clerk Brutally Murdered on Busy Road in Road Rage Incident

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Amroha: Court Clerk Brutally Murdered on Busy Road in Road Rage Incident

Amroha: In a shocking daylight incident, a court clerk was brutally murdered in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, after a road rage altercation. The attack took place in front of the victim’s wife and children, leaving the local community in shock. Police have launched an investigation into the case. The victim, Rashid Hussain, a clerk at the Amroha District Court, was traveling with his wife Rukhsar, nephew Salman, and three children to a relative’s home in Patti village, Muradabad district, around 2 PM on Sunday. Near the canal bridge on the Bambugarh-Zoya bypass, Rashid’s car was lightly hit by a bike coming from the opposite direction. The bike was ridden by Nafees of Hussainpur village, along with his two sons, Adyaan (14) and Arhaan (8). The minor collision led to an argument between Rash...

Sambhal Tragedy: 9-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal Tragedy: 9-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs

Sambhal, UP: In a heart-wrenching incident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a 9-year-old girl was brutally attacked and killed by a pack of stray dogs. The girl, Riya, was mauled so severely that one of her hands was torn off. The horrifying attack occurred on Sunday evening while she was collecting fodder with her mother and grandmother. Attack While Collecting FodderRiya, a student of Class 1 at Gautam Primary School and daughter of Vinod alias Bunty, had been walking behind her mother, Mamta, and grandmother to gather fodder for goats and buffaloes. Suddenly, a group of 10–12 stray dogs pounced on her. Her mother and grandmother rushed to her aid, but the dogs continued the vicious attack. By the time help arrived from nearby fields, Riya had suffered fatal injuries, including the loss of ...

Ashoknagar’s Nenshu Becomes Naman to Marry Anita, Defying Social Norms

12Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Ashoknagar’s Nenshu Becomes Naman to Marry Anita, Defying Social Norms

Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh: Love sometimes demands courage beyond imagination. Nenshu, a 25-year-old from Barkheda village in Piparai Tehsil, Ashoknagar, has gone to extraordinary lengths for her love. To marry Anita from Assam, she chose to undergo gender reassignment surgery, emerging as Naman. Three Surgeries, Six Lakh Rupees, and Three Years of DeterminationDetermined to be recognized as a husband in society, Nenshu spent three years saving money and underwent three complex surgeries in Delhi at a cost of around six lakh rupees. “I was born female, but my feelings were always aligned with being male. This internal struggle became secondary to the love I wanted to fulfill,” Naman said. How Love Brought Them TogetherThree years ago, Nenshu moved to Indore for studies, where she met...

Dog Bite Scare in Sitamarhi: Stray Dogs Pose Greater Threat Than Criminals, Over 1,500 Victims Every Month

12Jan

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Bihar, State

Dog Bite Scare in Sitamarhi: Stray Dogs Pose Greater Threat Than Criminals, Over 1,500 Victims Every Month

Sitamarhi, Bihar: In Sitamarhi, residents are living in fear—not of criminals, but of stray dogs. Every month, around 1,500 people fall victim to dog bites in the district, totaling approximately 14,000 cases annually. Over the past four years, more than 55,000 people, including men, women, and children, have been injured by stray dogs. The slow response of local authorities has left municipal files pending and residents increasingly anxious. Stray Dogs More Feared Than CriminalsAccording to reports, the problem is worsening, with the number of stray dogs in the city increasing daily. Despite Supreme Court directives for effective action, municipal authorities have so far done little beyond symbolic measures. In December 2025 alone, Sadar Hospital recorded 1,810 dog bite cases, with add...

Colonel Sofia Qureshi Steals the Spotlight at ‘Know Your Army’ Exhibition in Jaipur

12Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Colonel Sofia Qureshi Steals the Spotlight at ‘Know Your Army’ Exhibition in Jaipur

Jaipur: Lieutenant Colonel Sofia Qureshi became the center of attention at the ongoing ‘Know Your Army’ exhibition held at the Bhawani Niketan College campus in Jaipur. The exhibition, organized by the Indian Army, showcases a wide array of military equipment, including vehicles, tanks, artillery, missiles, and various weapons. The event, held from 8 to 12 January, has also seen the participation of several senior army officials. Colonel Qureshi, who played a pivotal role during Operation Sindoor, has drawn crowds eager to meet her. Visitors, from schoolchildren to senior officials, have been queuing for selfies and autographs, making her the star attraction of the exhibition. Jaipur police officer Shashi Chaudhary was also photographed with Colonel Qureshi, and the image quickly went v...

Contaminated Water Supply in Noida and Greater Noida: Minister Assures ‘No Indore-like Situation’

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Contaminated Water Supply in Noida and Greater Noida: Minister Assures ‘No Indore-like Situation’

Noida/Greater Noida: Uttar Pradesh State Minister Kunwar Brijesh Singh has assured residents that the contaminated water supply issues in Noida and Greater Noida will not escalate into an “Indore-like” crisis. Speaking on Sunday, the minister said authorities have been instructed to submit detailed reports and ensure the provision of clean drinking water to residents. Despite these assurances, complaints about polluted water continue in localities such as Kanshiram Society in Sector-25, Noida, and Sector Beta-1, Greater Noida. Residents have reported muddy, foul-smelling water for nearly a month, causing skin issues and gastrointestinal problems, particularly among children and the elderly. Many families have been forced to purchase drinking water from the market. Minister’s Statemen...