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Barwani (Madhya Pradesh): Eight people were attacked by an animal in Barwani village on Wednesday morning and four of them were brought to Indore's MY Hospital for further treatment. The victims brought to Indore were Ritika (4), Kajal (4), Rishika (7) and Aarti (45), all residents of Kermala village. All of them had bite marks on their faces and ears. These attacks are part of a bigger problem that started on May 5. Since then, more than 20 people have been attacked by animals. Six people have died from these attacks and four animals have also been killed. While officials claim that the latest attack was by a dog, the locals are not entirely convinced. The situation has become so bad that families are afraid to leave their homes. One family has already moved from their village completely. People stay inside even during the day because they are scared. Limbai village sarpanch's husband Rakesh Jamre Rakesh Jamre says the animal always attacks people's faces. Most attacks happen early in the morning between 4 and 6 am in Limbai and Bhairav Ghat areas. He said that the government has tried to find this animal using drones, cameras and cages, but nothing has worked so far. The mystery animal remains hidden and continues to attack people. Local people are worried and are holding special prayers and religious ceremonies in the village temple. They hope this will protect them from more attacks. One man, Rajendra Raghuvanshi, says his father Dugdu and uncle Muralidhar were also attacked on June 1. His son was bitten on the face and hand while sleeping outside after returning from a wedding at 2 am. The boy needed hospital treatment and stitches. Mystery animal a jackal? In a related developed a jackal carcass was found near Limbai village and officials believe that this animal was responsible for the earlier attacks that led to the deaths of at least six people. The jackal's body has been disposed of, and officials expect that no further attacks will take place.
Lucknow, Jul 5: The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to restore and develop key religious and cultural sites across the state, with a particular focus on eastern regions. Spearheaded by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative aims to rejuvenate ancient temples and ashrams, including those associated with sages Bhrigu and Durvasa, as well as major Jain temple. The plan includes beautification and infrastructure upgrades at the Chitragupt Temple in Ballia, Hanuman Temple in Holpur, Udasin Math in Basantpur, and Bhairav Baba and Ram Janaki temples in Azamgarh. O ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday performed holy rituals on the first day of the holy month of 'Sawan', at the Gorakhnath Temple. The Chief Minister also performed 'Rudrabhishek' and 'Havan' at the temple to mark this occasion. Also Read | Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, July 11, 2025: TCS, Hindustan Unilever, and Birla Corporation Among Shares That May Remain in Spotlight on Friday. Chief Minister Adityanath is also the mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math. Meanwhile, devotees queued up in large numbers outside the ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Temples of Goddess Kali are found in many parts of the country, but a unique shrine in Chandigarh's Dhanas forest has become a centre of deep faith and attraction. What makes this temple special is that the idol of Goddess Kali here is not in a standing or sitting position, but in a reclining posture. Devotees believe that this unique form of the Goddess has special powers to fulfil wishes and bless devotees who come with true devotion. Every year, hundreds of people visit the temple built in 1964 to seek blessings. During Navratri, the number of devotees swells into the thousands ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant bird activity was reported near the flight path, the exact cause of the sudden descent remains under ...Read More >
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 19: The spotlight shone brightly at the Leela Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, as the grand finale of Mrs World International 2025 Season 3 unfolded in an unforgettable celebration of strength, elegance, and transformation. This year's edition was particularly momentous, as it marked 11 iconic years of Glamour Gurgaon, a platform that has redefined the narrative of beauty and empowered thousands of women to dream, evolve, and shine on a global stage. Bringing together over 100 accomplished finalists from diverse walks of life, the pageant was not merely a competiti ...Read More >
Tura (Meghalaya), Aug 4 (PTI) An official of the Meghalaya Agriculture Department was swept away by strong currents of the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross the water body during a family picnic, police said on Monday. The missing official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was posted at Ampati in South West Garo Hills district and resided in staff quarters near Dolampong in Araimile police station area in Tura. Teseng had gone to Sella Wari near Ganol River for a picnic along with his family on Sunday, officials said. The incident took place when he tried to cr ...Read More >
Kurnool, October 3: Two persons were killed and more than 100 were injured in the traditional fight with sticks during the Dussehra celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district. Like every year, two groups attacked each other with sticks during Devaragattu Banni Utsav held as part of celebrations at Deveragattu village in Holagonda 'mandal' (block) late on Thursday night. Eighteen people received grievous injuries. The injured were admitted to hospitals at Adoni and Alur, and the condition of five of them is stated to be critical. Those with simple injuries were treated at a temporary ho ...Read More >
A revered religious festival in Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district descended into deadly violence on Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of two devotees and injuring over a hundred others. The annual Banni festival, a ritualistic stick fight, erupted into a lethal clash between rival groups vying for control of sacred idols. The chaos began at midnight as a procession carrying the deities of Mala Malleswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati was underway. Wielding long staffs, thousand ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Twelve people were arrested in connection with Wednesday's violent protest against an ethanol factory proposed at Pedda Dhanwada village in Jogulamba district. Sub-inspector D Jagadeeswar said the police used video footage to identify those involved in the unrest.In a video statement on Thursday, the SI said notices were issued to five others. "Protesters came armed with sticks and red chilli powder. They pelted stones at the police and set fire to a container and makeshift shelters meant for workers," he said, warning that more arrests would follow. "We urge villagers to maintain p ...Read More >
A social activist named Jayanth, from Ichlampady village in Puttur taluk, has claimed that he witnessed the burial of the decomposed body of a teenage girl in Dharmasthala-Ujire 15 years ago. A second witness has emerged in the mass burials case in Karnataka's Dharmasthala. According to The News Minute, a man claimed to have witnessed the body of a girl being buried in violation of procedure 15 years ago. A social activist named Jayanth, from Ichlampady village in Puttur taluk, has claimed that ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday offered prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi. The Kaal Bhairav Temple in Varanasi is one of the city's most ancient and revered shrines, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Known as the Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi, Kaal Bhairav is believed to be the protector of the city. Devotees believe that worshipping Kaal Bhairav removes fears, grants protection, and liberates one from negative energies. Earlier on Thursday, he personally reviewed dozens of public gri ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday performed holy rituals on the first day of the holy month of Sawan, at the Gorakhnath Temple. The Chief Minister also performed Rudrabhishek and Havan at the temple to mark this occasion. Chief Minister Adityanath is also the mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math. Meanwhile, devotees queued up in large numbers outside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to offer prayers and mark this occasion. Devotees arrived in significant numbers at Jharkhandi Mahadev Shiv Mandir in Gorakhp ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a joint NIA-Assam police team on Thursday, also from Aizawl. Three women and three children were abduct ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two persons were killed and more than 100 were injured in the traditional fight with sticks during the Dussehra celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district. Like every year, two groups attacked each other with sticks during Devaragattu Banni Utsav held as part of celebrations at Deveragattu village in Holagonda 'mandal' (block) late on Thursday night. Eighteen people received grievous injuries. The injured were admitted to hospitals at Adoni and Alur, and the condition of five of them is stated to be critical. Those with simple injuries ...Read More >
Mysuru: In a significant display of unity that transcended caste divisions, the doors of the Maramma temple in Marballi village were opened after 11 years, allowing for special rituals to be performed on Friday evening. The temple, located in Jayapura Hobli of Mysuru Taluk, had remained closed for over a decade due to a caste-based dispute that arose from the denial of entry to Dalits. The prolonged controversy resulted in the temple being locked, and no rituals were conducted during this period. Under the leadership of Mysuru Taluk Tahsildar Mahesh Kumar, a peace meeting was successfully co ...Read More >
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday criticised the state government over the law and order situation in the wake of tensions in Pune's Yavat village following an alleged objectionable social media post. Sapkal alleged that the police are failing to maintain law and order and are instead engaged in other activities, leading to repeated incidents of unrest in the state. "The law and order in Maharashtra is in a really bad condition. There is no Police here. Police are bus ...Read More >
KURNOOL: The annual Banni festival, locally known as Karrala Samaram, turned tragic on Thursday night at Devaragattu hills in Holagunda mandal, Kurnool district, when four devotees were killed and more than 100 others sustained bleeding injuries during the traditional stick fight. Officials said nearly three lakh devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana thronged Sri Mala Malleswara Swamy temple for the centuries-old ritual. About 3,500 participants clashed with sticks in a symbolic reenactment of Lord Shiva as Bhairava slaying demons Mani and Mallasura. The heavy rush triggered ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday offered prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi. The Kaal Bhairav Temple in Varanasi is one of the city's most ancient and revered shrines, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Known as the Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi, Kaal Bhairav is believed to be the protector of the city. Also Read | Srinagar Weather Forecast and Update: Advisory Issued as Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Expected Today. Devotees believe that worshipping Kaal Bhairav removes fears, gran ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on this on Tuesday. Mahadevi, 36, was transferred from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stated that the police have recorded his statements in the case. Additionally, they said that Raj Kundra ...Read More >