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18 May

Over 3,000 Sikh Conversions in Uttar Pradesh Spark Concern; Welfare Council Seeks Action Against Missionaries

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPilibhit, Sikh conversions, Uttar Pradesh

Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, May 18, 2025: The All-India Sikh-Punjabi Welfare Council has raised alarms over the conversion of more than 3,000 Sikhs to Christianity in Uttar Pradesh's Terai district of Pilibhit, bordering Nepal. The council has submitted a preliminary list of 160 affected families to the local administration and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, urging action against alleged Christian missionaries from Nepal responsible for these conversions.Harpal Singh Jaggi, president of the council, stated, "We have been trying to take steps to prevent such things, but a Father of a church in Nepal is trying to lure our community members to Christianity…

14 Apr

Murshidabad Clashes: Yogi Adityanath Says ‘Hindus Were Killed’, Alleges Violence Over Waqf Act Was Instigated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaMurshidabad, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (National Times): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district was instigated in response to recent actions related to the Waqf Act, claiming that Hindus were targeted and killed. Referring to the incident, Yogi Adityanath stated, "Three Hindus were dragged out of their homes and killed." He emphasized that the victims were Dalits and underprivileged individuals who, he claimed, stood to benefit the most from the land-related reforms. Criticizing the Waqf land occupation, he remarked, "This is the same country where lakhs of acres of land have been taken over in…

11 Apr

PM Modi Orders ‘Strictest Action’ After 19-Year-Old Woman Gangraped by 23 Men Over 6 Days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia19-year-old survivor, PM Modi action, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi gangrape

Varanasi, April 11, 2025 — A horrifying case of gangrape involving 23 men and a 19-year-old woman has shaken the country, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally intervene and demand the “strictest action” against the accused.According to police, the survivor was repeatedly raped at multiple locations between March 29 and April 4. Her ordeal came to light when she returned home and her family filed a complaint on April 6.Twelve men have been arrested so far: Raj Vishwakarma, Sameer, Ayush, Sohail, Danish, Anmol, Sajid, Zahir, Imran, Jaib, Aman, and Raj Khan. The case has been filed under several sections…

29 Mar

UP Government Orders Closure of Illegal Slaughterhouses, Meat Ban Near Religious Places for Navratri

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIllegal Slaughterhouses, Navratri Meat Ban, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, March 29, 2025 – The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate closure of illegal slaughterhouses and a ban on meat sales within 500 meters of religious places ahead of the Chaitra Navratri festival. The restrictions will be strictly enforced on April 6, Ram Navami, when animal slaughter and meat sales will be completely prohibited.Amrit Abhijat, principal secretary of the urban development department, issued directives to all District Magistrates, Police Commissioners, and Municipal Commissioners to enforce the ban. The state government cited 2014 and 2017 orders prohibiting illegal animal slaughter and meat sales near religious sites.District-level committees…

07 Feb

Fire at Mahakumbh Mela Controlled; No Casualties Reported

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaMahakumbh, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj (National Times): A fire that broke out in the Mahakumbh Mela area on Friday morning has been successfully brought under control, according to officials. Approximately 20 to 22 tents were damaged in the incident, but there were no injuries or fatalities reported. Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma informed ANI that the blaze originated from the ISKCON tent and subsequently spread to other nearby tents. "The fire has been contained. It started at the ISKCON tent and spread to adjacent tents. Thankfully, there have been no casualties or burn injuries, but around 20 to 22 tents were affected," said CFO…