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From Maharishi Valmiki to Mata Shabri: PM Modi Sends a Powerful Message of Social Harmony at Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting Ceremony

25Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

From Maharishi Valmiki to Mata Shabri: PM Modi Sends a Powerful Message of Social Harmony at Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting Ceremony

Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presided over the flag hoisting ceremony atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple’s construction. The event was attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reflecting the culmination of years of work that began with the Shila Poojan in August 2020 and progressed through the first phase of construction, completed in January 2024. Beyond the ceremonial significance, PM Modi used the occasion to highlight characters associated with Lord Ram, delivering a subtle yet powerful message of social unity, which many political analysts see as a strategic move ahead of upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. PM Modi’s AddressSpeaking to the assembled saints and dignitaries,...

India’s First Mango Theme Park Coming Up in Lucknow: 108 Varieties, Over 2,000 Plants, and Unique Attractions

25Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

India’s First Mango Theme Park Coming Up in Lucknow: 108 Varieties, Over 2,000 Plants, and Unique Attractions

Lucknow, UP: The city of Lucknow is set to host India’s first-ever mango-themed park, a pioneering initiative aimed at boosting tourism, promoting greenery, and conserving biodiversity. Spread over 15 acres near Kalli West on Raebareli Road’s Kisan Path, the park is being developed under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, who recently inspected the site and reviewed construction progress carried out by CNDS. A Showcase of Mango DiversityThe park will feature 2,068 mango plants across 108 varieties, including popular types like Amrapali, Dasheri, Ambika, and Chausa. Designed under the Mission Amrit 2.0, the park will not only be a green oasis but also serve as a center for mango-based education, research, and awareness. Mango Museum: A Digital Learning HubA highli...

Akhlilesh Yadav Slams BJP Over SIR in UP: “Even Their Families Wouldn’t Vote for Them If Elections Were Fair

25Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Akhlilesh Yadav Slams BJP Over SIR in UP: “Even Their Families Wouldn’t Vote for Them If Elections Were Fair

Lucknow, UP: Samajwadi Party national president Akhlilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP over the Systematic Intensive Review (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh, following the Bihar elections. The former Chief Minister criticized the party for putting immense pressure on BLOs (Booth Level Officers), calling it inhuman and unjust. BLOs Under Immense StressIn a detailed post on X, Akhlilesh highlighted the unrealistic targets being imposed on BLOs, which is causing severe mental stress. He called the expectation that BLOs work like machines 24/7 “unimaginably cruel” and said that this pressure is part of a larger political scheme to manipulate election data. BJP’s Actions Deprive Jobs and PeaceAkhlilesh accused the BJP government of not creating new jobs and making exis...

Zero Tolerance for Ragging: Seven Senior Students Suspended at Gandhinagar Medical College; Health Minister Issues Stern Warning

25Nov

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Gujarat, State

Zero Tolerance for Ragging: Seven Senior Students Suspended at Gandhinagar Medical College; Health Minister Issues Stern Warning

Gandhinagar, Gujarat: The Gujarat government has taken strict action against ragging at Gandhinagar Medical College, suspending seven senior students involved in harassing first-year students. This move reflects the state’s zero-tolerance policy toward ragging. Details of the ActionThe ragging incident, captured on CCTV, revealed inhumane behavior by senior students toward first-year students. Following the investigation, the third-year students were suspended for two years, while second-year students received six-month suspensions. The state’s Health Minister, Praful Panseria, emphasized that similar incidents in any college would attract severe consequences, warning students that such behavior could jeopardize their careers. Minister’s MessageHealth Minister Panseria, newly appoint...

If You’re Not Mine, You’ll Belong to No One”: Woman Brutally Murdered by Lover in Kutch, Gujarat

25Nov

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Gujarat, State

If You’re Not Mine, You’ll Belong to No One”: Woman Brutally Murdered by Lover in Kutch, Gujarat

Bhuj, Gujarat: In a chilling crime that has sent shockwaves across Kutch, a woman was brutally murdered by her lover after she revealed that her second marriage was finalized. The attacker, consumed by rage, reportedly echoed cinematic lines before committing the murder. The IncidentThe victim, 28-year-old Zharina Daud Kumbar, a divorced woman, had been living at her parental home after separating from her first husband. She was in a seven-year-long relationship with Haresh Kanajibhai Gagl, a local man who worked at a dairy. On Sunday morning, Zharina’s lifeless body was discovered in the dairy premises in Dhori village, Bhuj Taluka. Her face and head were severely crushed with stones, indicating a brutal attack. The TriggerAccording to Bhuj DYSP M.J. Christian, Haresh had been calle...

Pakistani Couple Caught Crossing into India via Kutch; BSF Questions Them

25Nov

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Gujarat, State

Pakistani Couple Caught Crossing into India via Kutch; BSF Questions Them

Ahmedabad/Kutch: In a dramatic turn along the India-Pakistan border, a Pakistani couple was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) after crossing into India in Gujarat’s Kutch district. This marks the second such case in just a few weeks, following a similar incident in October. The Couple and Their BackgroundThe young couple, both Hindus from the Sindh province of Pakistan, were caught near Pillar No. 1016 in Rapar Taluka, close to the India-Pakistan frontline. According to BSF reports, the man identified himself as Popat Naththu, 24, and the woman as Gauri (also known as Gulab Mungario), 20. Both hail from the Mithi region of Sindh. Following preliminary questioning, the couple has been handed over to Balasar Police for further legal proceedings. Rising Concerns Along the B...

Naxals Go into Hiding in Jharkhand Following Hidma’s Death; “Spotted Snake” Reaction in Maoist Ranks

25Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Naxals Go into Hiding in Jharkhand Following Hidma’s Death; “Spotted Snake” Reaction in Maoist Ranks

Chaibasa, Jharkhand: The death of Maoist leader Madvi Hidma in a police encounter in Andhra Pradesh has triggered a wave of panic among Naxals in Jharkhand and Odisha, causing them to go into hiding. Following Hidma’s death, Maoists have reportedly sent letters to state governments appealing for surrender and rehabilitation, a development that has left the network in disarray. Naxal Operations Shrink to Saranda ForestActive Naxals in Jharkhand are now largely confined to the Saranda forests in West Singhbhum district. Hidma had attempted to establish a stronghold in Saranda, which had earlier raised concerns of increased Maoist activity in Jharkhand and Odisha. Intelligence reports from Odisha also suggested that several of Hidma’s associates had moved to Saranda via Sundergarh, further...

Giridih Loot and Murder Case Solved: Driver Killed for TMT Steel Theft, 3 Arrested

25Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Giridih Loot and Murder Case Solved: Driver Killed for TMT Steel Theft, 3 Arrested

Giridih: The Giridih Police have cracked the case of a brutal truck robbery and murder in the Bagodar police jurisdiction, involving a truck loaded with TMT steel bars. Out of five accused involved in the incident, three have been arrested, while two remain at large, police confirmed. SDPO Dhananjay Ram provided the details on Monday. Planned Murder for Steel LootThe crime took place on 18 November. Truck driver Dheeraj Yadav, a resident of Khagaria, Bihar, was mercilessly killed in the Santarupi forest area. The perpetrators looted the truck loaded with TMT steel and fled. Two of Dheeraj’s acquaintances, Md. Jainul and Md. Dawood, had prior knowledge that Dheeraj regularly transported TMT steel from Bengal to Varanasi. They planned the robbery and murder and brought two friends from Sa...

Ranchi Police Strike Big Against Drug Trafficking: Brown Sugar Gang Busted, 8 Arrested Including a Woman

25Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Ranchi Police Strike Big Against Drug Trafficking: Brown Sugar Gang Busted, 8 Arrested Including a Woman

Ranchi: In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking, Ranchi Police have busted a major brown sugar gang, arresting eight people, including a woman. Authorities seized 202 grams of brown sugar, cannabis, and cash amounting to ₹2.4 lakh, with the street value of the narcotics estimated at ₹21.5 lakh. Arrested AccusedThe arrested individuals include Amit Kumar Gupta, Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Munna Yadav, Cheeku Yadav, Syed Sameer, Deepak Kumar, Raju Kumar, and Baby Parveen. Initial Raids Lead to Major SeizureAccording to Rural SP Praveen Pushkar, the police received a tip-off about drug trafficking near IICM Maidan, following which a raid was conducted and four individuals arrested with brown sugar and cannabis. Acting on their information, police raided the house of Syed Sameer i...

Five Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Cameroon Appeal for Urgent Repatriation

25Nov

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Jharkhand, State

Five Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Cameroon Appeal for Urgent Repatriation

Hazaribagh/Ranchi: A distressing situation has emerged for five migrant workers from Jharkhand, who are currently stranded in Cameroon, Africa. The workers hail from Hazaribagh and Giridih districts and have not been paid for their labor, leaving them in severe hardship for food, shelter, and basic necessities. Identities of the Stranded WorkersThe stranded workers include Sunil Mahto, Sukar Mahto, Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Deelo Mahto from Vishnugarh (Unchaghna) in Hazaribagh, and Dilchand Mahto from Dumri in Giridih. Workers Claim Non-Payment of WagesAccording to the workers, the company they were employed with has failed to pay their wages. In a video message, the workers highlighted their plight and appealed to the Indian government for immediate repatriation. Social Activist See...