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Baghpat DM Asmita Lal Plays With Monkey During Farmers’ Protest, Video Goes Viral
State, Uttar Pradesh

Baghpat DM Asmita Lal Plays With Monkey During Farmers’ Protest, Video Goes Viral

Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh: District Magistrate Asmita Lal of Baghpat has captured public attention after a video showing her interacting with a monkey went viral on social media. The incident occurred while she was listening to farmers’ grievances at the Baghpat Collectorate. Farmers’ Protest On Thursday, around 1:30 PM, members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union arrived at the collectorate to submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the DM. The farmers staged a sit-in to press their demands. Upon learning about the protest, DM Asmita Lal personally visited the site, sat among the farmers, and assured them of prompt action. Playful Encounter With Monkey During the meeting, a langur, locally named “Matru”, appeared and blocked the DM’s path as she was leaving. Amused, Asmita Lal...
Teen Fiancée Strangles Groom Over Photo on Phone in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, State

Teen Fiancée Strangles Groom Over Photo on Phone in Madhya Pradesh

Katni, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident in Katni district, a 20-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his minor fiancée after she discovered a photo of another girl on his mobile phone. The gruesome act took place in Khamharia village under the Rehti police station area, leaving the local community stunned. Murder Over Mobile Photo The victim, identified as Sunil Adivasi, had visited his fiancée’s village to meet her on Wednesday night. According to police, during the meeting, the minor fiancée checked Sunil’s mobile phone and saw a photo of another girl. A heated argument ensued, and in a fit of rage, she allegedly strangled Sunil using an electric wire. The victim died on the spot from asphyxiation. Attempt to Conceal Crime After the murder, the accused reportedly trie...
PM Modi Highlights Assam’s Development, Showcases Highway Emergency Landing Facility, Takes Dig at Congress
Assam, Politics, State

PM Modi Highlights Assam’s Development, Showcases Highway Emergency Landing Facility, Takes Dig at Congress

Guwahati, Assam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several major projects during his visit to Assam, while also addressing a BJP rally, emphasizing the state’s rapid development under the NDA government and contrasting it with the Congress era. During his trip to Dibrugarh, PM Modi unveiled the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran bypass, witnessing Air Force aircraft take off and land on the highway. Praising the facility, he told the crowd, “Today, I landed on Assam’s highway—not a runway—and made history. There was a time when roads were broken and unsafe, but that is the past.” Development Milestones in Assam After Dibrugarh, PM Modi reached Guwahati, where he inaugurated IIM Guwahati and launched projects worth over ₹5,450 crore for the state...
Mahashivratri 2026: Jaipur’s Eklingeshwar Mahadev Temple Remains Closed, Devotees Miss Divine Sight
Rajasthan, State

Mahashivratri 2026: Jaipur’s Eklingeshwar Mahadev Temple Remains Closed, Devotees Miss Divine Sight

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Devotees in the Pink City will have to face the same disappointment this Mahashivratri. The mysterious gates of the Eklingeshwar Mahadev Temple, perched atop the Moti Doongri hill in Jaipur, will remain closed to the public once again. Known for opening only on Mahashivratri, this ancient temple has long fascinated devotees with its enigmatic “invisible” idols of Lord Shiva and his family. Temple Opens Only Once a Year The Eklingeshwar Mahadev Temple, older than the city of Jaipur itself, was closed during the pandemic and has remained largely inaccessible. Local belief says, “Shiva on the hill, Ganesh below, and Lakshmi Narayan (Birla Mandir) in front”, creating a spiritual triangle in the city. However, for the past six years, this sacred alignment has been incom...
Bold Heist in Patna: Thieves Smash Jewellery Shop Wall, Steal Gold, Silver, and CCTV DVR
Bihar, State

Bold Heist in Patna: Thieves Smash Jewellery Shop Wall, Steal Gold, Silver, and CCTV DVR

Patna, Bihar: The audacity of criminals in Bihar shows no signs of waning. In a daring overnight robbery in the capital city, thieves broke through the wall of a jewellery shop and made away with jewellery worth several lakhs. Shockingly, the culprits also stole the CCTV DVR, erasing any record of their crime. The incident occurred in the Patut Chowk area under the Rani Talab police station jurisdiction. According to police sources, unidentified thieves smashed the rear wall of the shop and looted gold and silver ornaments. The brazen act has left local shopkeepers on high alert. Gold, Silver, and Wedding Jewellery Targeted Shop owner Rajneesh Kumar told police that he had closed the shop on Friday evening as usual and returned home. On Saturday morning, villagers noticed that the...
Crane Collapses at Agra Metro Site, Liquor Shop Damaged; Residents Narrowly Escape
State, Uttar Pradesh

Crane Collapses at Agra Metro Site, Liquor Shop Damaged; Residents Narrowly Escape

Agra, February 14, 2026: A major accident occurred at the Agra Metro construction site in the Pratappura area on Saturday, when a crane suddenly toppled during excavation work. The collapse caused panic as the crane shaft fell onto a nearby liquor shop and a residential house, damaging property but fortunately causing no injuries. The crane, approximately 25 feet tall, became unstable after one of its wheels sank into the ground. The shaft then tilted and crashed onto the beer shop belonging to Deviram Halwai and the adjacent home of Prabhukant Nagar, located in Karunanagar. The impact left the shop’s roof severely damaged and caused significant destruction to the front portion of the house, though the family residing in the back narrowly escaped harm. “The loud crash woke up the fam...
Pappu Yadav Files Complaint Against Bihar Government with UN, Targets IPS Bhanu Pratap Singh
Bihar, State

Pappu Yadav Files Complaint Against Bihar Government with UN, Targets IPS Bhanu Pratap Singh

Patna, February 14, 2026: After his release from jail, independent MP Pappu Yadav of Purnia broke his silence, leveling serious allegations against the Bihar government and the police administration. Speaking to reporters in Patna before heading to Delhi, Yadav claimed that he was the target of a conspiracy to assassinate him, specifically pointing to IPS officer Bhanu Pratap Singh. Yadav alleged that he faced inhumane treatment both in jail and at the hospital, and said he has lodged complaints with the Lokayukta as well as the United Nations (UN). “I was denied basic facilities and medical care during my detention,” Yadav said. He emphasized that he will take this fight to both constitutional and international platforms. The MP accused Bhanu Pratap Singh of orchestrating threats li...
Bhopal Horror: Woman Killed by Married Lover After Demanding Marriage, Body Dumped in Septic Tank
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Horror: Woman Killed by Married Lover After Demanding Marriage, Body Dumped in Septic Tank

Bhopal, February 14, 2026: A chilling love story that began on Instagram ended in gruesome tragedy in Bhopal. 33-year-old Sia Ashrafi, who reportedly had three previous marriages, came to Bhopal for her married lover, Sameer, only to meet a horrifying fate. When Sia pressured Sameer for marriage and money, he strangled her to death, police revealed. Love Turned Deadly According to the police, Sia’s relationship with Sameer began on a dating app and later continued over Instagram. Blindly in love, she left her home in Maharashtra and moved to Bhopal, unaware that Sameer was already married and a father of two. Police reports indicate that Sia had begun pressing Sameer for a “fourth marriage,” demanding ₹5 lakh and threatening legal action when he refused. On the night of the murder...
Vande Mataram Controversy Erupts in Bihar: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Clashes with AIMIM Leader Akhtarul Iman
Bihar, State

Vande Mataram Controversy Erupts in Bihar: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Clashes with AIMIM Leader Akhtarul Iman

Patna, February 14, 2026: A heated debate has erupted in Bihar over the national song Vande Mataram, with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and Akhtarul Iman, Bihar state president of AIMIM, exchanging sharp statements. The issue has reignited political tensions in the state, drawing attention to questions of national pride and secularism. Vijay Sinha: “Vande Mataram is the Mantra of Freedom” Responding to Akhtarul Iman’s remarks, Deputy CM Sinha described Vande Mataram as a symbol of national valor and unity. Speaking to the media, he said, “Vande Mataram represents our national pride and is the great mantra of freedom. Those who love their country should have no objection to it. It must be accepted by everyone under all circumstances.” Sinha also spoke about administrative...
Legendary Love of Veer Lorik and Manjari Captivates Hearts in Markundi Valley
State, Uttar Pradesh

Legendary Love of Veer Lorik and Manjari Captivates Hearts in Markundi Valley

Sonbhadra, February 14, 2026: Amid the serene hills and greenery of Markundi Valley in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, centuries-old tales of love continue to captivate hearts. On Valentine’s Day, the timeless story of Veer Lorik and Manjari comes alive once again, celebrating true love, courage, and unwavering devotion. A Love Story Etched in Local Memory Veer Lorik, a valiant warrior, was not only known for his bravery but also for his steadfast devotion to Manjari. According to local folklore, Lorik faced extreme challenges to prove the purity and strength of their love, defying societal constraints and oppressive rulers. Generations have preserved this tale through songs, oral stories, and legends, making it an enduring symbol of love’s power over time and circumstances. The Story o...