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Amruta Fadnavis Visits BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey; Sparks Social Media Trolls Over Outfit

7Feb

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Maharashtra, State

Amruta Fadnavis Visits BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey; Sparks Social Media Trolls Over Outfit

New Jersey: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, recently. Known for sharing her photographs and posts on social media, the singer and actress shared images from her temple visit, describing the experience as “divine and beyond imagination.” Posting about her first visit, she wrote: “My first visit to the Akshardham temple in New Jersey left me speechless. I enjoyed moments of compassion, creativity, and conscious living, which represent shared principles beyond borders. It was a spiritual experience beyond anything I had imagined. I feel blessed.” Trolls Target Her OutfitHowever, shortly after posting the photographs, Amruta Fadnavis faced criticism online for her choice of...

Kanpur Ring Road Project Gains Momentum; First Phase by September, Completion by 2028

7Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Ring Road Project Gains Momentum; First Phase by September, Completion by 2028

Kanpur: The ambitious 93-kilometer Kanpur Ring Road project, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transportation around the city, is on track for completion by 2028. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) inspected the project site on Friday and provided key updates on its progress. First Phase to Be Completed by September 2026According to NHAI officials, construction of the six-lane ring road’s first phase is expected to be completed by September 2026. The remaining three phases are slated for completion by the end of 2027, with the final package expected to be ready by April 2028. Project DetailsThe Kanpur Ring Road will stretch 93 kilometers and will include a 1.45-kilometer link connecting Chakeri Airport. Around 25% of the project has already ...

Rare Oriental Scops Owl Spotted Amid Leopards in Jaipur’s Jhalana Forest

7Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Rare Oriental Scops Owl Spotted Amid Leopards in Jaipur’s Jhalana Forest

Jaipur: In a remarkable wildlife sighting, the rare winter migratory bird, the Oriental Scops Owl, has been spotted once again in Jaipur’s Jhalana Forest, home to approximately 45 leopards. Wildlife expert Rohit Gangwal confirmed the sighting, noting that this species, primarily found in East Asia, rarely visits India, making its appearance in Rajasthan particularly noteworthy. Journey from East Asia to RajasthanThe Oriental Scops Owl is native to several countries in East Asia and migrates in limited numbers to India during the winter months. Its presence in the arid regions of Rajasthan is considered significant for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers. The owl typically remains hidden in dense trees, which makes its detection and monitoring challenging. Return After Two YearsAccor...

Alto Car Overturns on Purvanchal Expressway, 4 Injured Including Two Ghaziabad Sub-Inspectors

7Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Alto Car Overturns on Purvanchal Expressway, 4 Injured Including Two Ghaziabad Sub-Inspectors

Sultanpur: A serious road accident occurred on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur on Saturday morning around 10 AM, leaving four people injured, including two sub-inspectors from Ghaziabad. The Alto car, carrying the officers and a rape accused from Bihar, overturned near Mile 97. All injured were rushed to Pithla Hospital and later, the rape accused and the driver were referred to Ayodhya Medical College in critical condition. Incident DetailsAccording to reports, the accused, Vishwakant, a resident of Dehri in Bihar’s Rohtas police station area, had a pending rape case against him. Sub-Inspectors Atul Kumar and Vipin Kumar had traveled to Bihar to arrest him. They were returning to Ghaziabad via the Purvanchal Expressway, with the accused in custody, when the car, driven by Wasim,...

Gunfire in Broad Daylight: History-Sheeter Aslam Murdered in Meerut Gang War

7Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Gunfire in Broad Daylight: History-Sheeter Aslam Murdered in Meerut Gang War

Meerut: In a brazen daylight gang war barely 100 meters from Nochandi police station in Meerut, history-sheeter Mohammad Arshad’s relative, Aslam, was fatally shot as old rivalries erupted into violence. Around 20 rounds were fired in a shocking public attack, leaving the area in terror. Attack in Jaidi Farm AreaAslam, the brother of accused Bilal in the 20-month-old murder case of history-sheeter Mohammad Arshad, was stepping out with his friend Shuaib to collect a scooter when five assailants lying in wait ambushed them. The attackers opened indiscriminate fire in the lane, hitting Aslam four times. Shuaib, who tried to flee, was also shot in the shoulder after seeking shelter inside his home. Panic in the NeighborhoodThe deafening gunfire sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. ...

Jabalpur Shocker: Man Electrocuted by Hunting Trap, Family and Village in Horror

7Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Jabalpur Shocker: Man Electrocuted by Hunting Trap, Family and Village in Horror

Jabalpur: The mystery behind the death of 26-year-old Kapil Temre in Kundam has been solved, revealing a chilling case of negligence and cover-up. Kapil was electrocuted after coming into contact with an illegally set electric wire intended to trap animals. In a shocking twist, six villagers, fearing repercussions, bound his body with wires and dumped it in a dam with heavy stones, police said. All six have now been arrested. Electric Wire Set to Trap Animals Claims LifeAccording to police, the accused had rigged a GI wire with an electric current to catch wild animals. Kapil Temre inadvertently touched the wire while in the field, resulting in instant death. In an attempt to conceal the crime, the accused tied the body with GI wires, wrapped it in a blanket with heavy stones, and subme...

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Support Pappu Yadav, Call Arrest a Political Conspiracy; Links It to Patna NEET Student Case

7Feb

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Bihar, State

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Support Pappu Yadav, Call Arrest a Political Conspiracy; Links It to Patna NEET Student Case

Patna: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi have voiced strong support for independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, following his arrest in Patna. Rahul Gandhi termed the arrest as an act of “political revenge,” asserting that Pappu Yadav was being intimidated for raising his voice in the controversial NEET aspirant student death case in Bihar. Pappu Yadav was taken into custody by Patna police late Friday night in connection with a decades-old case from 1995. The charges, originally filed under the old Indian Penal Code, now fall under the contemporary Indian Penal Code, encompassing Sections 419, 420, 448, 468, 506, and 120B. Court proceedings had been ongoing, but the MP’s repeated absence led to his arrest. Rahul ...

Pappu Yadav Gets Support from Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, Calls Arrest ‘Political Vendetta’

7Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Pappu Yadav Gets Support from Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, Calls Arrest ‘Political Vendetta’

Patna, February 7, 2026: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has condemned the arrest of Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, calling it an act of political revenge. He stated that Pappu Yadav was being intimidated and threatened for raising his voice for justice in the case of a NEET aspirant’s suspicious death in Bihar. The Patna police recently arrested the independent MP in connection with a 32-year-old case from 1995. The move has sparked strong criticism from the Congress leadership. Political Retaliation, Not Justice Rahul Gandhi alleged that instead of providing justice to the victim’s family, the BJP-led central and Bihar governments are deliberately derailing the case and harassing the bereaved family. He accused the authorities of following the...

Ayodhya: ND University Develops New ‘Chhappan Pumpkin’ Variety to Boost Farmers’ Income

7Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya: ND University Develops New ‘Chhappan Pumpkin’ Variety to Boost Farmers’ Income

Ayodhya, February 7, 2026: Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology (ND University) in Ayodhya has developed a new and advanced variety of foreign pumpkin, named ‘Chhappan Pumpkin’, which is rich in cancer-fighting properties and holds the potential to significantly increase farmers’ income. The new variety, developed by the Department of Vegetable Science, is designed for high yield in small spaces and off-season cultivation. The university plans to secure approval from the Vegetable Variety Release Committee (SVRC) this year and release it as a major vegetable crop for the Purvanchal region. High Yield in Limited Space Dr. Aastik Jha, Assistant Professor leading the research, explained that the Chhappan Pumpkin differs significantly from conventional pumpkin...

Prerna Bhardwaj, Mayor of Gerrards Cross, Meets Union Minister Chirag Paswan

7Feb

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Bihar, State

Prerna Bhardwaj, Mayor of Gerrards Cross, Meets Union Minister Chirag Paswan

Patna/Delhi: Prerna Bhardwaj, the Mayor of Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, England, recently met with Union Minister Chirag Paswan. Her election as Mayor is not only a matter of pride for the Indian diaspora but also highlights the growing participation of Indians in British politics. Originally from Madhya Pradesh, Prerna Bhardwaj’s family settled in the UK years ago. She has built her education and professional career in Britain while maintaining a strong connection to her Indian roots. Her personality reflects a unique blend of Indian values and British administrative expertise. Following the meeting, Minister Paswan shared photographs of the interaction on X (formerly Twitter). First Indian-Origin Woman Mayor of Gerrards Cross Prerna Bhardwaj was elected Mayor by the Gerrar...