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Unnao:Unnao’s in-charge minister Dharmapal Singh has sharply criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that the ongoing anarchy in the state is sponsored by her. Singh specifically highlighted incidents where SIR employees were allegedly assaulted by her supporters, calling the situation in Bengal alarming. Speaking to the media, Singh said, “West Bengal is witnessing chaos instigated directly by Mamata Banerjee. Her goons are harassing and physically assaulting the SIR employees executing their duties. India will continue to function according to the Constitution framed by Baba Saheb Ambedkar, and the SIR process underway in Bengal will definitely be implemented.” He further drew comparisons with Bihar, stating that while 65 lakh votes were allegedly tampered w...

Gorakhpur — A recent incident from Gorakhpur had sparked outrage across Uttar Pradesh after reports claimed that three sons refused to bring their mother’s body home from an old-age home due to a mangalik ceremony, terming it a bad omen. However, an on-ground investigation by NBT revealed a completely different picture — one involving debt, family disputes, misunderstandings, and half-truths. What Was Reported Earlier The initial allegation stated that Bhuaal Gupta (Madhesiya) of Bharohiya village and his wife had been abandoned by their sons and were living in an old-age home in Jaunpur. When the mother died on November 19 due to illness, the sons allegedly refused to take the body home and asked the old-age home to keep it in a freezer for four days because of ceremonies at home. ...