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Hathras Tragedy: Mother-in-Law Dies After Consuming Poison, Son in Critical Condition

12Jan

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Crime, State, Uttar Pradesh

Hathras Tragedy: Mother-in-Law Dies After Consuming Poison, Son in Critical Condition

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh:A shocking incident occurred in Siddh Nagar, Hathras, where a mother-in-law, Mala Devi, and her 16-year-old son Shubham consumed a poisonous substance following a quarrel with their daughter-in-law. Mala Devi, aged 42, succumbed to the poison during treatment, while her son remains hospitalized in a critical but improving condition. Details of the IncidentAccording to police reports, the dispute between Mala Devi and her daughter-in-law on Saturday evening escalated, prompting Mala Devi to ingest the toxic substance. Witnessing this, her son Shubham also consumed poison. Both were immediately rushed to a private hospital by family members. Despite efforts to save her, Mala Devi passed away, leaving the family in shock. Police ActionThe Hathras Kotwali police ar...

Who is the Gulgulia Gang? Massive Search Launched Across Four States for Missing Siblings in Jharkhand

12Jan

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Jharkhand, State

Who is the Gulgulia Gang? Massive Search Launched Across Four States for Missing Siblings in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jharkhand:Ranchi is gripped by fear and tension after two young siblings, five-year-old Ansh and four-year-old Anshika, went missing from Mallar Toli, Dhurwa, on January 2. The local police, along with a Special Investigation Team (SIT), have launched a large-scale search operation spanning four states—Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. The investigation is increasingly focusing on the “Gulgulia Gang,” a group of nomadic criminals believed to be involved in previous thefts and child-related crimes. The abduction has left parents across the state anxious and angry. Four-State Police OperationThe SIT has mobilized teams in mission mode. One team is operating in Odisha, another in Purulia (West Bengal), while other teams are covering Purnia (Bihar), Hazaribagh, and Pala...

Devkinandan Thakur Responds to Asaduddin Owaisi’s Statement on a Burqa-Clad Woman as PM

12Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Devkinandan Thakur Responds to Asaduddin Owaisi’s Statement on a Burqa-Clad Woman as PM

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh:During a program in Khurja, preacher Devkinandan Thakur sharply criticized AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s recent statement suggesting that a burqa-clad woman could become India’s Prime Minister. Thakur countered by saying that their vision is for a day when a “tilak-wearing and saffron-clad” leadership would govern in Bangladesh and Pakistan. His remarks highlight ongoing concerns over the treatment of minorities in neighboring countries, particularly Hindus. Participation in Meera Charitra KathaThakur was attending the ongoing Meera Charitra Katha at the Sharda Jain Guest House in Khurja. Speaking at the Kunj Bihari Seva Parikaar event, he emphasized the need for societal conscience and self-respect, stating, “If our people die and our sisters and daughters a...

Bihar’s ‘Somnath’ Temple Connects to Gujarat and Mahmud of Ghazni’s Historic Invasion

12Jan

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Bihar, State

Bihar’s ‘Somnath’ Temple Connects to Gujarat and Mahmud of Ghazni’s Historic Invasion

Madhubani, Bihar:While Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed rituals at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Sunday during the 'Somnath Swabhimaan Parv', an ancient Somnath temple in Bihar also caught public attention for its historic significance. The Bihar temple, located in Saurath village of Madhubani district, shares a historical link with the famous Gujarat temple and Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion. Bihar Tourism Minister Visits the TempleArun Shankar Prasad, Bihar’s Tourism Minister, visited the centuries-old Somnath Mahadev Temple in Saurath, accompanied by MP Ashok Yadav, former MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul, and other dignitaries including Mrityunjay Jha, Chairman of the Sanskrit Education Board. During the visit, the minister offered prayers and assured government support for the ...

15-Year-Old Boy Seeks Justice After Five Months of Ordeal Across 500 Villages in Delhi, UP, and Haryana

12Jan

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15-Year-Old Boy Seeks Justice After Five Months of Ordeal Across 500 Villages in Delhi, UP, and Haryana

Gurugram/Palwal:A 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj, Bihar, was abducted and held captive by a dairy owner, suffering severe injuries during his forced labor. The boy’s left hand was cut by a fodder-cutting machine, and his captor abandoned him near a Haryana highway, disposing of the severed hand in a nearby river. Despite the extreme trauma, police successfully traced the perpetrator and ensured justice after a five-month-long search spanning over 500 villages across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Kidnapping and OrdealThe boy, named Anil, was abducted on May 27 while traveling on the Farrakka Express from Kangra to Kishanganj. A dairy owner spotted him at Bahadurgarh railway station, forcibly took him to his facility, and made him work under inhumane conditions. During this time, th...

Rajasthan Weather: Shekhawati Records Freezing Cold, Fatehpur Hits Minus Temperatures

12Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Weather: Shekhawati Records Freezing Cold, Fatehpur Hits Minus Temperatures

Fatehpur, Shekhawati, Rajasthan:The biting cold continues to grip Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region, making life difficult for residents. Influenced by icy winds from the Himalayan region, temperatures in the plains have remained below freezing for the second consecutive day. On Tuesday morning, Fatehpur in Shekhawati recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.9°C. Highlights: Fatehpur records minimum temperature of -1.9°C Temperature remains below freezing for two consecutive days Frost poses a threat to crops Cold day conditions expected to continue According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are likely to remain below freezing over the next three days, maintaining cold day conditions in the region. Clear skies and north winds have contributed to a sharp drop ...

‘Deadly Synthetic Manja’ Claims Two Lives in Indore in Two Months; 11 Injured, Action in Narmadapuram Too

12Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, State

‘Deadly Synthetic Manja’ Claims Two Lives in Indore in Two Months; 11 Injured, Action in Narmadapuram Too

Indore, Madhya Pradesh:Indore has witnessed two fatalities and 11 serious injuries over the past two months due to the use of Chinese and synthetic manja (kite string), sending shockwaves across the city. Authorities have arrested over 45 people and sealed shops selling the dangerous threads, but the threat continues to loom. Police and traffic authorities have launched awareness campaigns to caution citizens about the risks of banned Chinese manja. Two-wheeler riders are being advised to wear full-face helmets and cover their necks with scarves while riding. Fatal Incident in Om Vihar ColonyA 48-year-old contractor, Raghuvir Dhakad, residing in Om Vihar Colony, died when a synthetic manja became entangled around his neck. Police found the kite string wrapped around him at the scene....

Meerut’s Kapsad Case: “Papa! He Took My Mother Away”—Ruby Recounts Her Ordeal Under Axe and Gun Threats

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut’s Kapsad Case: “Papa! He Took My Mother Away”—Ruby Recounts Her Ordeal Under Axe and Gun Threats

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh:Ruby, the young girl who witnessed the brutal murder of her mother in Meerut’s Kapsad case, gave a harrowing testimony at the court through Asha Jyoti Centre. She identified Paras Som as the person responsible for her mother’s killing and her own abduction. Clinging to her father Satendra in the Asha Jyoti Centre on Sunday evening, Ruby finally broke down after four days of silent suffering. Her father, brother, and sister were visibly emotional as she recounted the trauma. Upon seeing his daughter, Satendra could only ask in a trembling voice, “Did anyone harm you?” The Attack: Mother Struck in Front of RubyAccording to her family, Ruby narrated the entire sequence of events in detail. She, along with two friends, was heading to her father to help peel sugarcan...

Balrampur Village Head Arrested for Spreading Inflammatory Video from Pune, Attempt to Disturb Communal Harmony

12Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Balrampur Village Head Arrested for Spreading Inflammatory Video from Pune, Attempt to Disturb Communal Harmony

Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh:A serious case of attempting to disturb social harmony has surfaced in Balrampur district, where a controversial video involving the village head went viral on social media. The video, reportedly recorded in Pune, showed the Siswa village head, Mohammad Amir, making derogatory remarks against the Hindu community and issuing provocative statements regarding Durga Puja and Ram Mandir processions. Following the public outcry, police took swift action and arrested Amir. NBT Online has not independently verified the viral footage. According to Additional Superintendent of Police Vishal Pandey, the video quickly circulated online, prompting complaints from several individuals. The video depicted Amir along with his associates expressing threatening intentions toward H...

‘If a Bengali Hindu Offers Meat to Goddess Kali, Hindutva Will Object’: Mahua Moitra Sparks Fresh Debate

12Jan

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State, West Bengal

‘If a Bengali Hindu Offers Meat to Goddess Kali, Hindutva Will Object’: Mahua Moitra Sparks Fresh Debate

Kolkata:Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has triggered a fresh political controversy with her sharp remarks on Hinduism and Hindutva, at a time when the electoral climate remains highly charged. Speaking at an event organised by the Calcutta Debating Circle on the theme “Hinduism Needs Protection from Hindutva”, Moitra described Hindutva as “harmful” and fundamentally opposed to the plural and inclusive nature of Hinduism. Elaborating on her argument, Moitra said that cultural and religious practices accepted within Hindu traditions are often rejected by proponents of Hindutva. “A meat-eating Bengali Hindu may offer meat to Goddess Kali, but a follower of Hindutva will say this is not right,” she remarked. According to her, this reflects a deeper attempt to impose a uniform inte...