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21-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Murdered Over Rs 5 Lakh Dowry Demand in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 05, 2025 05:05 pm CST
A tragic case of dowry violence has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri district, where 21-year-old pregnant Rajni Kumari was allegedly beaten to death by her husband and in-laws for failing to provide Rs 5 lakh additional dowry. The family performed hasty last rites to destroy evidence before police filed an FIR based on the victim's mother's complaint.
Right-Wing Group Confronts Models Over Western Attire at Miss Rishikesh Pageant
Oct 05, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Members of Rashtriya Hindu Shakti Sangathan confronted contestants at the Miss Rishikesh beauty pageant over their Western attire, claiming it spoiled local culture. Despite the heated exchange between the right-wing group's president and participants, the event proceeded as scheduled with support from Lions Club Rishikesh organizers.
BJP Claims "P-Team" Status Amid Allegations of Vijay Being Their "B-Team" Following Fatal Tamil Nadu Rally
Oct 05, 2025 04:48 pm CST
In the wake of a tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu that killed 41 people, BJP leader Khusbu Sundar has called the incident "planned" while criticizing Chief Minister MK Stalin. The controversy deepens as opposition labels Vijay as BJP's "B-team," with reports suggesting the saffron party is reaching out to Vijay's TVK party ahead of 2026 elections.
Bihar BJP Chief's Demand for Burqa-Clad Voter Verification Sparks Political Controversy
Oct 05, 2025 04:38 pm CST
Bihar's political landscape heats up as BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal's demand for verifying burqa-clad voters creates tensions between coalition partners and opposition. The controversy centers on voter identification practices, with the RJD calling it a "political conspiracy" while JDU distances itself from its ally's position. The debate raises questions about balancing electoral integrity with cultural respect ahead of upcoming Bihar elections.
Sonam Wangchuk Appeals for Peaceful Protest While Detained Under National Security Act in Ladakh Statehood Movement
Oct 05, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act following violent protests in Ladakh, has issued a statement advocating for peace and Gandhian non-violence while maintaining his support for Ladakh's statehood demands and constitutional protections. His wife has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging his detention as the movement for Ladakh's autonomy continues.
North Bengal Faces Dual Threat: Darjeeling Landslides and Bhutan Dam Overflow Warning
Oct 05, 2025 04:13 pm CST
North Bengal faces compounding natural disasters as Darjeeling struggles with deadly landslides claiming 17 lives, while simultaneously receiving flood warnings from Bhutan about the Wangchu river overflowing the Tala Hydropower Dam, threatening the already waterlogged districts of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar.
Woman's Sexual Harassment Claim Against Blinkit Delivery Driver Prompts Police Investigation and Company Action
Oct 05, 2025 03:54 pm CST
A woman's video evidence of alleged inappropriate touching by a Blinkit delivery driver has sparked social media debate and prompted responses from both the company and Mumbai Police. After initially receiving what she described as an inadequate response to her verbal complaint, the woman's video evidence led to the driver's contract termination. The incident has reignited discussions about women's safety in delivery services across India.
BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy Serves as Co-Pilot on Patna-Delhi Flight, Impresses Union Minister Chouhan
Oct 05, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares his memorable experience of flying from Patna to Delhi with BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy serving as co-pilot. The minister praised Rudy's unique storytelling abilities that transformed an ordinary flight journey into a special experience, while highlighting the MP's commitment to representing forward castes in Bihar.
Son Avenges Father's Murder After 14 Years: Deadly Shooting in Uttar Pradesh Village
Oct 05, 2025 02:18 pm CST
A 30-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his father's murderer in Manglora village, Uttar Pradesh, in an apparent act of revenge after a 14-year wait. The victim had served 11 years in prison for the 2011 murder and had been living in the village for three years since his release. Police have registered a case against the absconding accused while security has been tightened in the area.
11 Children Die After Taking Contaminated Cough Syrup in India: Doctor Arrested and Medicine Banned
Oct 05, 2025 02:04 pm CST
Eleven children died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming Coldrif cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol. Authorities arrested pediatrician Praveen Soni who prescribed the medication and banned the product manufactured by Srisan Pharmaceuticals. Multiple states have prohibited the syrup as investigations continue into the contamination that caused fatal kidney damage in young patients.