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22 May

Protests Erupt in Bathinda After Arrest of Hindu Mahasangh Chief Sandeep Pathak

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped parts of Bathinda after the arrest of Hindu Mahasangh national president Sandeep Pathak triggered protests by lawyers and several Hindu organisations across the city. Demonstrators strongly condemned the police action and announced a strike in protest against the arrest. The controversy intensified after Civil Lines police produced Pathak before a local court and sought a three-day police remand for further investigation. Following lengthy arguments between the prosecution and defence counsel, the court granted the police a one-day remand instead of the three days requested. According to officials, a case had been registered against Pathak on…

22 May

Delhi Tightens Bakra Eid Rules, Cracks Down on Illegal Sacrifice and Unauthorised Animal Trade

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Ahead of Bakra Eid celebrations, the Delhi government has stepped up enforcement measures and issued fresh directives aimed at preventing illegal animal sacrifice and unauthorised trading activities across the city. Announcing the decision, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said the Development Department has rolled out strict instructions to ensure the festival is observed in accordance with the law and public order is maintained. Under the revised guidelines, the slaughter of banned animals such as cows, calves, camels and other restricted cattle species has been declared a punishable offence. Officials warned that any attempt to carry out such acts…

22 May

Western Disturbance Nears North India, Raising Hope of Rain Amid Relentless Heatwave

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of blistering temperatures across northern India, fresh weather developments have sparked expectations of some relief as a strong western disturbance moves closer to the region. New satellite observations from the India Meteorological Department indicate a large atmospheric system stretching across Afghanistan, Pakistan and adjoining parts of northwest India. The weather activity, captured through advanced thermal imaging, points to rising instability that could trigger thunderstorms and scattered showers over several northern states in the coming days. The development comes as much of north and central India continues to struggle under punishing heatwave conditions. Several cities across…

21 May

Bengal Govt Makes Singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ Mandatory in Madrasas

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Rajeev Sharma :- The West Bengal Government has extended its directive mandating the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ during morning prayers to madrasas functioning under the Minority Affairs and Madrasa Education Department, further widening the scope of the policy already enforced in schools across the state. Earlier, the state administration had made it compulsory for students in all government and government-aided schools to sing the national song before the commencement of classes as part of the morning assembly. The latest move brings madrasa institutions under the ambit of the same directive, with authorities instructed to ensure strict implementation. The decision is…

20 May

Norwegian journalist claims Insta, Facebook account suspended amid PM Modi presser row: ‘Small price to pay’

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Rajeev Sharma :- Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng said her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended after she faced heavy online criticism for trying to question Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a media event in Norway. In a post on X, Lyng said she could not access her Instagram account for several hours before it was suspended. She said this was “a small price to pay for press freedom” and shared a screenshot of the suspension message. Later, she said both her Instagram and Facebook accounts had been suspended, making it difficult for her to reply to people contacting her through…

20 May

Premanand Maharaj Temporarily Suspends Daily Padyatra And Public Discourses Due To Health Issues; Ashram Urges Devotees Not To Gather

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Vrindavan (Gurpreet Singh): Revered spiritual preacher and devotional leader Premanand Maharaj has indefinitely suspended his daily early morning padyatra (foot march) and public ekantik varta sessions due to health concerns, according to people associated with the ashram. As per representatives and devotees connected with Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram, Maharaj Ji is currently under medical supervision and has been advised complete rest by doctors. The ashram administration stated that his health condition requires proper care, limited public interaction, and uninterrupted recovery time. The daily padyatra of Premanand Maharaj had become a major spiritual attraction in Vrindavan, with thousands of…

19 May

Delhi-NCR taxi, auto drivers announce three-day strike from May 21

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Rajeev Sharma :- Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23, demanding an immediate revision of taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices and alleged economic exploitation by app-based cab aggregators. According to a letter submitted by the "Chalak Shakti Union" to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Transport Minister, and Police Commissioner, the strike has been called in support of a nationwide protest announced by the All India Motor Transport Congress. The union stated that taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised for nearly 15 years despite a steep rise…

19 May

‘Human safety first’: Supreme Court supports euthanasia of rabid stray dogs

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to relax its earlier direction regarding the removal of stray dogs from public institutions and crowded public places, stressing that the safety of citizens cannot be compromised. The court maintained that authorities must act firmly in dealing with stray dog threats, particularly in cases involving aggressive or rabid animals. A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria observed that the judiciary could not ignore the growing number of dog attack incidents being reported from across the country. The judges said governments have a constitutional responsibility to…

19 May

Fresh Allegations Surface in Twisha Sharma Death Case as Family Dispute Intensifies

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Noida (Rajeev Sharma): The mystery surrounding the death of former beauty queen and actor Twisha Sharma continues to deepen, with fresh claims and counterclaims emerging from both families as investigators probe the circumstances of her death in Bhopal. Twisha, 33, was found dead at her residence in the Katara Hills locality on May 12. Her death is being examined under allegations of dowry harassment after her father accused her husband Samarth and mother-in-law Giribala Singh of subjecting her to sustained mental pressure. In a recent media interaction, Giribala Singh rejected the allegations and instead presented a different account of Twisha’s…

19 May

Petrol, Diesel Rates Revised Upward Again Amid Global Oil Market Pressure

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Consumers across India woke up to another increase in petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday as state-owned fuel retailers announced a fresh revision, marking the second upward adjustment within a week. The latest increase of nearly 90 paise per litre (Diesel prices increased by 91 paise per litre and petrol by 87 paise per litre) has taken petrol prices in Delhi to ₹98.64 per litre, while diesel now costs ₹91.58, adding further pressure on household budgets and transport costs. The revision follows Friday’s ₹3-per-litre hike, which ended a long freeze on fuel prices that had remained…