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Twin Brothers Tie the Knot with Twin Sisters in Unique Telangana Wedding

25Feb

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State, Telangana

Twin Brothers Tie the Knot with Twin Sisters in Unique Telangana Wedding

Kamareddy, Telangana, 25 February 2026: In a rare and enchanting ceremony that left guests both amazed and amused, twin brothers Vijay and Vinay married twin sisters Kirtana and Kirti in Kamareddy district, Telangana. The extraordinary wedding drew widespread attention for its perfect symmetry and unique visual appeal. The highlight of the ceremony came when both couples took their seven vows side by side on the same stage, dressed in identical traditional wedding attire. Guests found themselves momentarily confused, often unsure who was paired with whom, prompting laughter and delight throughout the event. Many attendees captured the moment on their mobile phones, turning the wedding into a memorable spectacle. According to local reports, the twin brothers and sisters hail from diff...

Authorities Forget to Put Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s Photo on Welcome Gate in Pilibhit

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Authorities Forget to Put Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s Photo on Welcome Gate in Pilibhit

Pilibhit, 25 February 2026: In a surprising display of negligence, a grand welcome gate named after freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh has been constructed at the Uttar Pradesh–Uttarakhand border in Pilibhit, but the gate lacks his photograph. While the images of various political leaders adorn the structure, the face of the hero it honors is missing, sparking public outrage. The welcome gate, built under the district panchayat’s supervision, was meant to pay tribute to the revolutionary. However, a video of the gate went viral on social media, prompting criticism of the authorities for their oversight. Users questioned whether the photos of politicians were considered more important than honoring the nation’s martyr. Addressing the issue, Additional Chief Officer Dharmendra said, ...

Bus Operators Clash Amid Strike in Jaipur, Pilgrims to Khatu Shyam Face Double Fares

25Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Bus Operators Clash Amid Strike in Jaipur, Pilgrims to Khatu Shyam Face Double Fares

Jaipur, 25 February 2026: Rajasthan’s private bus strike entered its second day on Wednesday, bringing the state’s road transport system to a near standstill. Approximately 35,000 sleeper, state carriage, and local transport buses remained off the roads, leaving commuters stranded and the government struggling to resolve the deadlock. Violence at Durgapura Bus StandTensions escalated at Jaipur’s Durgapura bus stand on Wednesday morning when striking operators clashed with rival bus operators. Some private buses had begun operating despite the strike, prompting the protesting operators to forcibly stop them. The dispute quickly turned chaotic, with attempts to make passengers disembark from buses. Striking operators warned that unless their demands are met, not a single private bus will ...

Two Seventh-Grade Girls Attempt Suicide by Consuming Poison in Meerut School, Police Launch Investigation

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Two Seventh-Grade Girls Attempt Suicide by Consuming Poison in Meerut School, Police Launch Investigation

Meerut, 25 February 2026: In a shocking incident in Meerut’s Incholi police station area, two seventh-grade girls allegedly consumed a poisonous substance inside their school premises on Tuesday, causing their health to deteriorate. Both students have been admitted to a hospital for treatment. According to reports, the girls, who live in the same village with houses facing each other, arrived at school together in the morning as usual. Classmates revealed that shortly before the incident, the girls had been asking others about how to consume poison. Their questions were not taken seriously at the time, but within a short while, both students began to feel unwell and started vomiting. The school administration and the parents were immediately alerted. The girls were rushed to a privat...

Record-Breaking Marriage Registrations in Bengal During SIR Drive; Highest Number Among Muslim Couples

25Feb

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State, West Bengal

Record-Breaking Marriage Registrations in Bengal During SIR Drive; Highest Number Among Muslim Couples

Kolkata: Amid the political and administrative churn surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the state witnessed a record surge in marriage registrations in 2025. Officials attribute the unprecedented spike largely to documentation requirements linked to the voter list revision process. According to data compiled by the Directorate of Registration and Stamp Revenue, 1,83,733 marriages were registered in 2025, the highest ever recorded in the state. This figure surpasses the previous peak of 1,81,923 registrations in 2022 and marks an increase of 12,335 registrations compared to 2024. SIR Drive Triggers Documentation Rush The Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls triggered widespread scrutiny of documentation, as citizens sought to en...

HIV Cases Cross One Lakh in Bihar; 13 Districts, Including Patna and Gaya, Marked ‘High Risk’

25Feb

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Bihar, State

HIV Cases Cross One Lakh in Bihar; 13 Districts, Including Patna and Gaya, Marked ‘High Risk’

Patna: In a deeply concerning development for public health in Bihar, the number of people living with HIV in the state has crossed the one-lakh mark. The disclosure was made by Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey during a session of the Bihar Legislative Council on Tuesday. Responding to a calling-attention motion raised by Dr. Rajvardhan Azad and other members, the minister informed the House that 1,00,044 individuals in the state have tested HIV positive so far. The revelation has triggered serious concerns about the rising spread of the infection and the preparedness of the healthcare system. AIDS Issue Echoes in the House Nine members of the Legislative Council raised the matter, expressing alarm over the growing number of infections and seeking clarity on preventive and trea...

Rajasthan Bus Strike Enters Second Day; 25 Lakh Passengers Stranded, Khatu Shyam Devotees Worst Hit

25Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Bus Strike Enters Second Day; 25 Lakh Passengers Stranded, Khatu Shyam Devotees Worst Hit

Jaipur: Rajasthan continues to reel under severe transport disruption as the indefinite strike by private bus operators entered its second day on Tuesday, leaving nearly 2.5 million passengers stranded across the state. A second round of talks between the operators and the Transport Commissioner ended without resolution, further deepening the crisis. With nearly 30,000 private buses off the roads, the state’s transport system has nearly collapsed. Only about 3,300 Rajasthan Roadways buses are operating, struggling to handle the overwhelming rush of passengers who previously relied on nearly 35,000 daily bus services. Deadlock Intensifies Over New Demand The dispute has now escalated beyond policy issues into a confrontation over officials. Bus operators have placed a new condition...

Son Attacks Elderly Parents with Sickle in Ghaziabad; Daughter-in-Law Allegedly Assaults and Attempts Arson

25Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Son Attacks Elderly Parents with Sickle in Ghaziabad; Daughter-in-Law Allegedly Assaults and Attempts Arson

Ghaziabad: In a shocking incident that has stunned residents of Modinagar, an elderly couple was allegedly attacked by their own son and daughter-in-law over a property dispute. The accused not only assaulted the couple with a sharp-edged weapon but also allegedly attempted to set their house on fire. The incident occurred on Monday night in Harmukhpuri Colony, where 70-year-old Ramashankar and his wife 65-year-old Sushila were seriously injured in the attack. Police have arrested the accused — their son Manoj and daughter-in-law Kiran. Property Dispute Behind the Attack According to the complaint, the family had been embroiled in a dispute over ownership of the house for nearly three years. The elderly couple alleged that their son had been pressuring them to transfer the propert...

Rebel SP MLAs Dismiss ‘Homecoming’ Buzz; Say Will “Never Align with Ram Opponents”

25Feb

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Rebel SP MLAs Dismiss ‘Homecoming’ Buzz; Say Will “Never Align with Ram Opponents”

Lucknow: Political speculation is once again swirling around seven rebel legislators of the Samajwadi Party (SP) who had cross-voted during the 2024 Rajya Sabha elections. Amid reports suggesting that some of them are exploring a possible return to the party, two expelled MLAs — Rakesh Pratap Singh and Abhay Singh — have categorically denied any such move. The SP had expelled Manoj Kumar Pandey, Abhay Singh, and Rakesh Pratap Singh in 2025 for voting in favor of the BJP during the Rajya Sabha polls. Four others — Rakesh Pandey, Vinod Chaturvedi, Pooja Pal, and Ashutosh Maurya — were also part of the cross-voting episode that triggered political controversy. ‘SP Should Abandon Illusions’: Rakesh Pratap Singh Rakesh Pratap Singh, MLA from Gauriganj in Amethi, rejected reports of rec...

Assam Horror: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped by Seven Men Near Silchar Bypass, ₹10,000 Extorted; One Arrested

25Feb

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Assam, State

Assam Horror: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped by Seven Men Near Silchar Bypass, ₹10,000 Extorted; One Arrested

Guwahati/Silchar: A shocking case of alleged gang rape and extortion has emerged from Assam’s Cachar district, sending shockwaves across the state. A 28-year-old woman has accused seven men of sexually assaulting her at knifepoint and forcing her to transfer ₹10,000 via UPI during the incident. Police have arrested one accused and stated that the investigation is ongoing. According to officials, the incident took place on February 19 along the Silchar bypass road, a few kilometers from the town. The survivor had gone on an outing with her boyfriend when a group of men, reportedly travelling in a Mahindra Thar, allegedly intercepted their vehicle. Allegations in FIR As per the FIR, the accused allegedly threatened the couple with a knife, restrained them, and sexually assaulted the...