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Shahjahanpur Man Alleges Plot Against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda; Claims Ashutosh Pandey Tried to Frame Him

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Shahjahanpur Man Alleges Plot Against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda; Claims Ashutosh Pandey Tried to Frame Him

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: A man from Shahjahanpur has approached Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda in Varanasi, alleging a plot against the spiritual leader. The man claims that Ashutosh Pandey, who filed an FIR against the Shankaracharya, attempted to entice him into falsely accusing the Swami of misconduct involving his daughters. The Shahjahanpur resident says he refused to participate in the scheme and came forward to alert the Shankaracharya. Speaking to the media, the man said, “I was at home when three unknown people came to me. They mentioned my father’s name, so I assumed it was someone important. During the conversation, they asked me to take action in a certain case and connected me over the phone to Ashutosh Pandey. They told me there was a Swami who needed to be ‘take...

Bihar Government to Ban Sale of Meat and Fish Near Schools and Religious Places

24Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Government to Ban Sale of Meat and Fish Near Schools and Religious Places

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar government has announced plans to prohibit the sale of meat and fish near schools, colleges, and religious sites across the state. The decision, aimed at safeguarding public health and fostering a safe environment for children, was unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. Under the new directive, open-air stalls selling chicken, mutton, or fish will no longer be allowed near temples, mosques, and educational institutions. The Nitish Kumar-led administration has made it clear that the ban applies to all vendors, including those with valid licenses. Any shop falling within the restricted zone will be required to relocate. Focus on Health, Children, and Social HarmonyDeputy CM Sinha emphasized that unsanitary meat sales pose significant health risks. ...

Noida Girl Commits Suicide After Alleged Blackmail; Diary Reveals Names of Accused

24Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida Girl Commits Suicide After Alleged Blackmail; Diary Reveals Names of Accused

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A 13-year-old girl studying in Class 7 tragically ended her life in Sector 63, Noida, allegedly due to persistent blackmail. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the girl was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home. She was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead on arrival. According to her family, the girl was being harassed by local youths who allegedly recorded photos and videos of her and used them for blackmail. Her brother revealed that her initial contact was with a youth named Ankur Thakur, who reportedly lured girls into exploitative situations. The girl had severed ties with him. Later, in January, a youth identified as Arbaaz contacted her, allegedly subjected her to inappropriate acts, recorded videos and photos, and began blac...

Veteran Rajasthan Politician Hetram Beniwal Passes Away at 94

24Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Veteran Rajasthan Politician Hetram Beniwal Passes Away at 94

Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: Hetram Beniwal, a stalwart of left-wing politics in Rajasthan and a former MLA from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 94. Remembered as the “Bhishma Pitamah” of farmers’ and labor movements, Beniwal’s demise marks the end of an era of fearless leadership dedicated to public welfare. Born on October 13, 1932, Beniwal embraced leftist ideology at a time when Rajasthan’s politics was dominated by princely elites and influential landlords. His political journey began in 1967, when he contested his first election from the Sangaria constituency on a CPI(M) ticket. He earned widespread recognition in 1990, when he was elected as an MLA from the same constituency. Though his term lasted only two and a half years due to the assembly’s d...

Opposition Leader Tears into Bhajanlal Government Over Bikaner Rape Case, Claims 11,000 Rapes Under Its Rule

23Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Opposition Leader Tears into Bhajanlal Government Over Bikaner Rape Case, Claims 11,000 Rapes Under Its Rule

Jaipur/Bikaner, Rajasthan: The brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in Ranjitpura, Bikaner, has ignited political and public outrage. On Monday, Rajasthan Assembly’s Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, launched a scathing attack on the Bhajanlal government, calling the incident a “black mark” on the state’s law and order and labeling Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma as “weak.” Jully demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits. Opposition Leader’s Strong Statement in AssemblyDuring the Assembly proceedings, Jully tore into the government’s claims of “good governance,” calling the Bikaner case a glaring example of its failure. “Four days have passed and the police have not caught the main accused. This shows that criminals have no fear of the law, and the Chief Minister has lost contr...

Pakistani Balloons Found Near LoC in Akhnoor; Foreign Currency Attached

23Feb

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jammu and kashmir, State

Pakistani Balloons Found Near LoC in Akhnoor; Foreign Currency Attached

Akhnoor, Jammu & Kashmir: In a rare and unusual discovery along the Line of Control (LoC), two balloons were recovered from a village near Akhnoor on Monday. One balloon carried a Pakistani 5,000-rupee note, while the other had a US dollar bill attached, officials said. Army sources reported that the balloons, shaped like airplanes and colored white and red, were found caught in a tree in the border village of Gunara. Along with the currency, a Pakistani mobile number and a QR code were attached to the balloons. Officials believe that these balloons had drifted from Pakistan across the international border. While the arrival of balloons from across the LoC is not uncommon in border areas, this is the first instance where foreign currency notes were attached. Earlier Incidents Alo...

90-Year-Old Retired Air Force Doctor Duped of ₹2.5 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam in Gwalior

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

90-Year-Old Retired Air Force Doctor Duped of ₹2.5 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam in Gwalior

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking cybercrime incident, 90-year-old retired Air Force doctor Narayan Mahadev fell victim to a “digital arrest” scam, losing ₹2.5 crore from his bank account. The elderly doctor, a resident of Windsor Hill Township in Gwalior, lodged a complaint with the Superintendent of Police (SP) office on Monday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. According to police reports, Mahadev and his wife live alone, while their children reside elsewhere. On January 25, he received a phone call from a person claiming that Mahadev’s documents had been misused in fraudulent activities. The caller intimidated him by citing multiple agencies, creating fear and confusion. Believing the caller’s claims, Mahadev was effectively “digitally arrested” by the criminals...

Tragic End in Alirajpur: Mother Dies After Giving Poison to Three Children

23Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Tragic End in Alirajpur: Mother Dies After Giving Poison to Three Children

Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh: In a heart-wrenching incident from Adwada village, 30-year-old Nuri Bai has died after a nine-day battle for life in Dahod Hospital, Gujarat, following a shocking act in which she allegedly gave her three children poison-laced tea and then consumed it herself. Tragically, all three children—Savitri (7), Kartik (5), and Divya (3)—had already died before her. The incident took place on February 13, while Nuri Bai’s husband, Mukesh Bhilala, was away in Gujarat for work. Reports indicate that Nuri Bai first served the tea mixed with pesticide to her children and then drank it herself. The children were immediately hospitalized, but despite medical intervention, all three succumbed to the poisoning. They were collectively cremated on February 14. Nuri Bai was ad...

Over 13,000 Government School Books Sold as Scrap in Bahraich; Four Arrested

23Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Over 13,000 Government School Books Sold as Scrap in Bahraich; Four Arrested

Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, textbooks meant for government school children in Bahraich were sold to scrap dealers at just ₹4 per kilogram instead of being distributed for free. The police have recovered over 13,000 books and arrested four people in connection with the case. The books, intended for students for the 2026-27 academic session, were allegedly being transported to Kashipur in Uttarakhand. Authorities discovered that the books had been loaded into containers for dispatch. After the police intervened, the containers were brought back from Lakhimpur Kheri. According to the police, Alok Mishra, a class-IV employee of the Basic Education Officer (BEO) office, has been arrested. The scrap dealer Dilshad, along with Shubhankar Gupta and Arjun, were also taken...

Tirupati Temple to Test Prasad with ‘E-Tongue’ and ‘E-Nose’ Technology

23Feb

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Andhra Pradesh, State

Tirupati Temple to Test Prasad with ‘E-Tongue’ and ‘E-Nose’ Technology

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is set to launch a state-of-the-art food testing laboratory at Tirumala, aimed at ensuring the quality of prasadam offered to devotees. The lab, costing ₹25 crore, will employ advanced equipment to examine the quality of nearly 60 raw ingredients used in prasadam preparation, including ghee, cashews, raisins, almonds, chickpeas, sugar, cardamom, turmeric, and chili powder, according to State Health Minister and BJP MLA Y. Satyakumar Yadav. A unique feature of the lab will be the use of imported French machines—an ‘E-Tongue’ and an ‘E-Nose’ costing ₹3.5 crore—which can detect even the slightest change in the quality of ghee. “Even minimal discrepancies in quality can now be identified with these devices,” said the minister. The laboratory’s construction is nearl...