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Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that there is nothing wrong with the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister. "What's wrong with holding a Dalit convention? Earlier, the high command had asked us to postpone it for certain reasons, and we had agreed. In the interest of the party, the Dalit community has always stood with the Congress," he said. The state Home Minister pointed out that to maintain this unity, the party needs to hold such conventions fr ...Read More >
Lucknow, October 28: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is not only progressing on the ground but also reaching new heights in the skies. The state's expanding air connectivity and rising passenger volumes have made it a key player in India's aviation growth story. Between April and August 2025, passenger traffic at UP airports grew by 14.6% year-on-year to 60 lakh travellers. During this period, the state's share in India's total air traffic rose to 3.52%, an ...Read More >
Addressing a gathering during the "Smriti Mahotsav Mela 2025", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the UP government was now spending on reviving sites with religious and cultural significance as opposed to "constructing boundary walls of 'kabristan'". Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government will move a proposal to rename Mustafabad village in Lakhimpur Kheri district as 'Kabirdham', asserting that the change would restore the area's historical a ...Read More >
The UGC emphasised that degrees from these institutions are not valid for academic or professional purposes and urged the students to verify the recognition status of any university before seeking admission. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 22 institutions as fake, which were operating without proper recognition and falsely presenting themselves as legitimate universities. These entities are not authorised to confer degrees under the UGC Act, 1956, making any qualifications o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday expressed deep reverence after paying obeisance during the ongoing Guru Charan Yatra. Sharing his emotions on X, Puri wrote: "My life feels blessed by bowing at the Guru's feet," as he offered respects to the sacred pair (pavitra joda sahib) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji. Calling it a moment of great fortune, he shared glimpses from the Faridabad-Agra and Agra-Bareilly leg of the yatra, wish ...Read More >
The video was accompanied by an appeal to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. New Delhi: A video plea from an Indian worker allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, prompting diplomatic intervention from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The man, said to be from Handia in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, appears in the video visibly distressed and claiming that his employer -- identified only as "Kapil" -- has confiscated his passport and is threatening to kill hi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian authorities say they are making all efforts to trace a man from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh in a purported video who claims to be in trouble in Saudi Arabia. The video has now gone viral on social media. It shows the man saying that he is being held against his will in the Gulf nation. "Embassy has been trying to locate the person. No further action can be taken as the video does not contain any details about the location/province in Saudi Arabia, or contact number or employer ...Read More >
The holy "Jore Sahib," footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur, will embark on a ceremonial procession from New Delhi to Takht Patna Sahib for permanent placement. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to witness the "Guru Charan Yatra," which will traverse Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, deepening connection with the gurus' ideals. The holy "Jore Sahib", the footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur, will be taken in a ceremonial procession on Thursday from New Delhi to the ...Read More >
A total of five special trains will operate from the Mumbai region: Train No. 01079 CSMT-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 22:30 hrs Train No. 01179 LTT-Sawantwadi Road Special, departing at 08:20 hrs Train No. 01159 Panvel-Chiplun Unreserved Special, departing at 16:40 hrs Pune Division The Pune division will operate a robust set of services to key destinations: Train No. 01431 Pune-Ghazipur City Special, departing at 06:40 hrs Train No. 01415 Pune-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 06:50 hrs ...Read More >
Additional Commissioner of Police, Ajay Pal Sharma, said on Friday that evidence from the crime scene and statements of the eyewitnesses revealed that the attack on Singh was carried out by Vishal along with a few others. The main accused in the murder of journalist Lakshmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu was arrested late on Thursday night after a police encounter in Prayagraj, officials said on Friday (October 24, 2025). Singh (54), a journalist by profession and nephew of former High Court Bar As ...Read More >
According to police, journalist was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Thursday. (Representational) Prayagraj: A 54-year-old journalist was hacked to death by unidentified attackers near a hotel here, police said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya told PTI that the victim, identified as Laxmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu, a journalist by profession, succumbed to his injuries. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Pushkar Verma said Singh was attacked with a shar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, along with his wife and daughter, on Thursday visited Gurdwara Moti Bagh Sahib in New Delhi to pay his respects to the sacred Jore Sahib at the commencement of the "Charan Suhawe-Guru Charan Yatra." The visit marked a moment of deep reverence as the nation prepares for this historic spiritual journey, carrying the sacred relics of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji. Jore Sahib, the revered footwear of Guru Gobind Singh J ...Read More >
From Kashmir to Madhra Pradesh, Justice Sreedharan had rubbed the government the wrong way with this pro-civil rights approach. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India announced that it had modified its earlier recommendation regarding the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan, following a request from the Union government. Earlier in August, the Supreme Court collegium had proposed transferring Justice Sreedharan, one of the senior-most judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, to the Chhattisg ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Even if one FIR is closed, the existence of other FIRs with the same or similar allegations will be valid ground for continuation of ED's investigation under PMLA, Allahabad high court has ruled while dismissing a petition of Sahara group companies, which sought to restrict the ED from probing allegations of money laundering on the grounds that the predicate offence in this case was missing given that the original FIR was closed in 2020. In the Sahara case, the HC took cognisance of E ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Former Union Minister Uma Bharti has expressed concern over frequent deaths of cows in road accidents and suggested that all four and six-lane highways should have thick fencing on both sides, similar to roads in the United States and United Kingdom. She said this would help prevent cattle from straying onto highways and save their lives. Speaking to reporters at her residence on Wednesday evening, Bharti said the concept of four and six-lane roads was borrowed from wes ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) The holy "Jore Sahib", the footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur, will be taken in a ceremonial procession on Thursday from here to the Takht Patna Sahib in Patna, where the relics will be placed permanently. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people on Wednesday to have a "darshan" (glimpse) of the "Jore Sahib" as the "Guru Charan Yatra" traverses through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and makes its way to the Takht Patna Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Go ...Read More >
At a Police Commemoration Day event here, Adityanath laid a wreath at the Reserve Police Lines memorial, as the police band played patriotic tunes to mark the solemn occasion. "We have assembled today to pay homage to all martyred police personnel of the country who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation and demonstrated exemplary devotion to duty," the chief minister said. He noted that among those who made the supreme sacrifice in the past year were three brave police personnel from ...Read More >
A massive homecoming is underway across India. Millions are traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Trains are packed, and tickets are scarce. Railway authorities are deploying special trains and extra staff to manage the overwhelming crowds. Similar scenes are reported at bus terminals. This annual migration highlights devotion and duty. The great homecoming has begun -- and it's utter chaos on the tracks! With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and assembly elections just around the corner, the Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Raising questions on the state's "involvement and interference" in conversion procedures under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and terming it conspicuous, Supreme Court Friday quashed criminal proceedings under the law against the vice-chancellor and other officials of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Science after finding infirmities in the probe.Without going into the validity of the UP law, which is pending in the apex court, a ben ...Read More >
Purnea (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): With less than two weeks to go for Bihar assemby polls, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav on Monday claimed that people from the backward communities, Dalits, minorities follow the ideology of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. "People from the backward communities, Dalits, minorities follow the ideology of Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. They are fed up with migration, unemployment," Pappu Yadav told reporters. Also Re ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach turned into a festive hub as thousands of families gathered to celebrate the festival of lights in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere on Monday. From evening, the beach witnessed a steady influx of people dressed in colorful traditional attire. Many families came to enjoy the sea breeze, turning the scenic coastline into a lively celebration ground. Children were seen playing with crackers and ...Read More >
Puttur (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Urging the people of the state to support the weaken sections of the society, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that to build an equal society, those who have, should give to those who don't. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Ashok Jana-Mana 2025 program organized by Rai Estate Educational and Charitable Trust in Puttur, at the Taluk Stadium. Also Read | Prayagraj Horror: Woman Cuts Off Brother-in-Law's Private Parts Aft ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 20 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday offered prayers at the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata on the occasion of Kali Puja. Earlier today, West Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also conveyed her greetings on Kali Puja and Diwali. Also Read | Prayagraj Horror: Woman Cuts Off Brother-in-Law's Private Parts After He Breaks Up With Her Sister in Uttar Pradesh, Case Registered. In her 'X' post, CM Mamata shared a video of a song composed an ...Read More >
Lucknow, October 20: In a horrifying case of revenge, a woman allegedly attacked her brother-in-law and severed his private parts after he backed out of a relationship with her younger sister in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The accused woman fled after the attack. According to the Bhaskar report, the victim, 20-year-old Umesh Kumar, son of Ram Asare from Malkhanpur village, was found bleeding profusely in his room on the night of October 16. His family rushed to his aid after hearing his screams ...Read More >
Lucknow: Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Titanium and Super Alloy Material Plant at PTC Industries in Lucknow, hailing it as a major milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.He expressed confidence that the facility would end dependency on other countries for critical aerospace and defence materials. He said the plant places India among a select group of countries capable of producing these high-end materials domestically. "This unit is a living ex ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Ayodhya burst into celebration as Deepotsav unfolded with unmatched grandeur and devotion on Sunday.The city transformed into a resplendent canvas of lights, music, and faith as tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off Ramayana Shobha Yatra from Saket Mahavidyalaya by waving the Jai Shri Ram flag and beating ceremonial drums.The magnificent procession, which culminated at Ram Katha Park, showcased 22 dazzling tableaux depicting episodes from the seven 'kands' of the Ramaya ...Read More >
Court directed police officer to ensure that petitioners are safely escorted to their choice of place ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Allahabad High Court ordered the release of an interfaith couple illegally detained by Uttar Pradesh Police * The couple was taken into custody without any legal direction or order from authorities * The female petitioner is a major and her detention violated her constitutional fundamental rights, court said Did our AI summary hel ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Mahayuti government comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, accusing it of "insulting gods, deities and great icons" by allowing corporate brands to prefix the names of metro stations dedicated to them. "When did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj become 'Kotak'? Has Siddhivinayak now been sold to 'Lombard'?" Sawant asked at a press conference, taking aim at what he called the BJP's new form of "corporate Hindutva". ...Read More >
Jaipur: The fourth and final fugitive wanted in the murder of Kuchaman-based businessman Ramesh Rulaniya (42) was arrested from Indore Saturday, marking the end of a two-week interstate manhunt.SP (Didwana-Kuchaman) Richa Tomar said that the accused, Juber Ahmad (21), was present at the crime scene inside the gym when Rulaniya was shot dead on Oct 7.Ahmad, who carried a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh, had gone underground immediately after the murder. Following the arrest of his three accomplices from ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress party on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have, for years, misused religion, national identity and hollow nationalism for political power and now they have gone further to open a market for gods, deities and icons, trading the pride and identity of the people in the name of corporate Hindutva. The state party spokesman, Sachin Sawant, told reporters that "The BJP's Hindutva has now becom ...Read More >
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