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Indian Woman Missing in the US Before New Year Found Murdered; Ex-Boyfriend Arrested in Tamil Nadu

5Jan

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State, Tamil Nadu

Indian Woman Missing in the US Before New Year Found Murdered; Ex-Boyfriend Arrested in Tamil Nadu

A major breakthrough has been made in the case of an Indian woman who went missing in the United States just before the New Year, with investigations revealing that she was murdered by her former boyfriend, who later fled to India. Acting on an Interpol alert, Indian authorities have arrested the accused from Tamil Nadu. The victim, Nikitha Rao Godishala (27), was working as a Data and Strategy Analyst in Ellicott City, Maryland. She was reported missing on January 2, triggering an extensive search by US law enforcement agencies. Body Found in Ex-Boyfriend’s Apartment According to the Howard County Police, Nikitha’s body was discovered on January 3 during a search of her ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma’s apartment, following a search warrant. She was found with multiple stab wounds, con...

Teenage Girl Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment in Budaun; Sub-Inspector Suffers Fatal Heart Attack During Post-Mortem Duty

5Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Teenage Girl Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment in Budaun; Sub-Inspector Suffers Fatal Heart Attack During Post-Mortem Duty

A deeply distressing incident has emerged from Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh, where a 15-year-old minor girl allegedly died by suicide after being repeatedly harassed, while a police sub-inspector escorting her body for post-mortem also passed away due to a sudden heart attack, adding another tragic dimension to the case. The incident took place in Chhatuiya village under the Ujhani police station area. According to the family, the teenage girl had been facing continuous harassment from two local youths, identified as Anmol and Kanhaiya. Alleged Harassment Led to Extreme Step Family members stated that on Sunday evening, the girl had gone to a nearby field to collect fodder when the accused allegedly caught hold of her and molested her. Hearing her screams, relatives rushed to ...

Severe Cold Wave in Jharkhand: All Schools from Pre-Nursery to Class 12 Closed Till January 8

5Jan

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Jharkhand, State

Severe Cold Wave in Jharkhand: All Schools from Pre-Nursery to Class 12 Closed Till January 8

In view of the intense cold wave and plunging temperatures across Jharkhand, the state government has ordered the closure of all schools till January 8, 2026, to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The Education Department issued a fresh official notification on Monday, extending the earlier decision to shut schools on January 4 and 5. According to the order, all government and private schools, including aided and minority institutions, will remain closed for students from pre-nursery and nursery to Class 12 between January 6 and January 8. The decision comes amid severe cold conditions prevailing in several parts of the state, posing health risks especially to young children. Officials said the move will provide much-needed relief to students and parents as cold wave condi...

Ayodhya Goes Digital: QR Codes and UPI to Transform Travel on Two Key National Highways

5Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya Goes Digital: QR Codes and UPI to Transform Travel on Two Key National Highways

Travel to and from the holy city of Ayodhya is set to become smoother, safer, and more convenient with the introduction of advanced digital facilities on two major national highways. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out QR code–based information systems and UPI-enabled toll payments on NH-27 and NH-330A, marking a significant step toward modernizing road travel in the region. The initiative covers the stretch of NH-27 from Ramsanehi Ghat to Gorakhpur and NH-330A from Jagdishpur to Ayodhya. These highways witness heavy traffic throughout the year, especially due to the large influx of pilgrims and tourists visiting Ayodhya. According to Avneet Siddharth, Project Director, PIU Ayodhya, the new digital measures aim to enhance transparency, safety, and convenien...

Bihar Shocked: Mother Poisons Her Own Children After Phone Argument With Husband

5Jan

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Bihar, State

Bihar Shocked: Mother Poisons Her Own Children After Phone Argument With Husband

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shaken Bihar’s Aurangabad district, a mother allegedly poisoned her two minor children following a heated phone argument with her husband. The tragic episode unfolded in Pathra village under the Khudwan police station area, leaving the entire region in shock and mourning. According to police officials, the accused woman mixed poison into laddoos kept at home and fed them to her six-year-old son and eight-month-old daughter. Soon after consuming the sweets, both children fell critically ill. Before family members could fully grasp the situation, the infants succumbed to the poison. The incident reportedly occurred on December 8, 2025. Initially, the sudden deaths of the children raised suspicion and led to widespread speculation in the village....

Anant Ambani Offers Prayers with Father, Donates ₹5 Crore at Salangpur Hanuman Temple in Gujarat

5Jan

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Gujarat, State

Anant Ambani Offers Prayers with Father, Donates ₹5 Crore at Salangpur Hanuman Temple in Gujarat

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani has once again drawn public attention, this time for his spiritual journey and generous donation at one of Gujarat’s most revered temples. After offering prayers at the Somnath Temple to mark the New Year, Anant Ambani, accompanied by his father, visited the famous Shri Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple in Salangpur, Botad district. Seated on the ground alongside his father, Anant Ambani performed traditional rituals and sought blessings from Lord Hanuman. Following the prayers, he donated ₹5 crore to the temple trust, a significant contribution that will be used for temple development and improving facilities for devotees. About the Salangpur Hanuman Temple The Shri Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple, located in Salangp...

Tejashwi Yadav’s “Operation Clean” and the 2026 Panchayat Elections: A Blueprint for the Next Five Years

5Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Tejashwi Yadav’s “Operation Clean” and the 2026 Panchayat Elections: A Blueprint for the Next Five Years

After returning from his Europe tour, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav is set to launch what insiders are calling “Operation Clean”, a comprehensive organizational overhaul aimed at strengthening the party and preparing for Bihar’s upcoming elections. Political observers say this initiative could define the RJD’s strategy for the next five years. Sending a Message of Family Unity A primary focus for Tejashwi will be projecting family unity. Analysts believe the disunity within the RJD during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections was a key reason behind the party’s defeat. During the campaign, the NDA repeatedly highlighted the internal discord, asking voters whether a party that cannot manage its own household could be trusted with the state. ...

Jharkhand SIR Preparations Complete; Draft Voter List for UP to Be Released Tomorrow

5Jan

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Jharkhand SIR Preparations Complete; Draft Voter List for UP to Be Released Tomorrow

Deoghar, January 5, 2026: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar concluded his two-day visit to Jharkhand with a strong emphasis on clean, error-free voter lists and transparent democratic processes. During his review, he praised both district officials and booth-level officers (BLOs) for their diligent work in preparing the state for elections. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on Track in JharkhandKumar expressed satisfaction with the preparations for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Jharkhand, noting that officials, including Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar and all district collectors, have left no stone unturned to ensure accuracy in the voter list. He assured that the final voter list, when published, would be fully transparent. Removing Irregularities a Constitutiona...

Fear of West Bengal Election Loss Turns Mamata Banerjee Against Bihar; A Look at Her Past Attacks

5Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Fear of West Bengal Election Loss Turns Mamata Banerjee Against Bihar; A Look at Her Past Attacks

Patna, January 5, 2026: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gains ground in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has increasingly turned her political fire towards Bihar and prominent BJP leaders. The latest sparks flew after her nephew Abhishek Banerjee referred to the BJP as a “snake,” prompting Bihar MP and Union Minister Giriraj Singh to retort sharply. However, this is not the first time Mamata or her Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders have targeted Bihar. Threats Against Amit ShahRecently, Mamata Banerjee indirectly targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he criticized the TMC government in Kolkata over illegal immigration during a press conference. In a public speech, Mamata warned Shah, saying, “You are lucky we let you leave the hotel; otherwise, you wouldn’t have bee...

Lucknow Jeweller Loses 21 Gold Rings in Blink of an Eye; Thief Caught on CCTV

5Jan

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Crime, State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Jeweller Loses 21 Gold Rings in Blink of an Eye; Thief Caught on CCTV

Lucknow, January 5, 2026: In a daring heist in Lucknow’s Jankipuram area, a thief posing as a customer stole 21 gold rings worth approximately ₹10 lakh from Khushi Jewellers. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, helping police quickly track down and arrest the accused. According to Purushottam Verma, the shop owner, the incident occurred on Sunday around 10:30 AM at the jewelry store located on 60 Feeta Road. A young man on a motorcycle entered the shop, requesting to see some rings. He was initially shown a few rings from one box, but he claimed they were not to his liking. The shopkeeper then brought out another box of rings for him to inspect. A split-second theftAs the shopkeeper went inside to fetch yet another box at the “customer’s request,” the thief seized the opportuni...