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In a tragic incident highlighting the devastating emotional toll of personal betrayal, a young lawyer in Gwalior allegedly died by suicide after witnessing his girlfriend—an Sub-Inspector (SI) posted in Morena—with another man just days before their scheduled wedding.The incident occurred in the Gola Ka Mandir police station area, where the deceased, identified as Mrityunjay Chauhan, was living in a rented house in the Adarsh Puram locality. According to family members, Chauhan had been in a relationship with the woman for nearly five years, and their marriage was fixed for December 30.Alleged Betrayal Led to Severe DepressionChauhan’s mother, Shivkumari, alleged that on Friday he saw his girlfriend in a room with another constable. Following the incident, a heated argument reportedly to...

Hyderabad: In a remarkable demonstration of the power of a single vote, Mutyala Srideva has been elected Sarpanch of Bagapur Gram Panchayat in Telangana’s Nirmal district by just one vote. What makes this victory even more extraordinary is that her father-in-law, Mutyala Indrakaran Reddy, flew in from the United States specifically to cast his vote in her favor.A Vote That Turned into a BlessingThe village-level election became the talk of the district after it emerged that Srideva’s father-in-law’s vote proved decisive. With a total of 426 eligible voters and 378 votes cast, Srideva secured 189 votes, narrowly defeating her rival Harshaswati, who received 188 votes, while one vote was declared invalid.Flying in from His Ancestral VillageIndrakaran Reddy, a former Sarpanch himself, tra...

Lucknow: After a long wait, the BJP in Uttar Pradesh is set to get its new state president. Central Minister Pankaj Chaudhary formally filed his nomination at the party headquarters in Lucknow on Saturday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath endorsing his candidacy. His appointment will be officially announced on Sunday. Meanwhile, the public is curious about Chaudhary’s wealth and assets.A seasoned politician and prominent Kurmi community leader, Pankaj Chaudhary has represented the Maharajganj constituency in Lok Sabha seven times. Apart from his political career, he is also a successful entrepreneur, owning the renowned Ayurvedic oil company, Rahath Rooh, under Harbanshram Bhagwandas.Over ₹41 Crore in AssetsAccording to his affidavit for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chaudhary d...

Meerut, December 12, 2025: Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati strongly criticized the recent decision to rename the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as ‘Sevatirth’. He described the move as inappropriate and a violation of the core principles of Sanatan Dharma.The Shankaracharya, returning from the winter Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, arrived at Yogipuram Colony in Kankar Kheda, Meerut, where he received a warm welcome. During his visit, he sprinkled Ganga water over the local residents as a blessing and distributed prasadam to men and women, wishing them long life and prosperity.Addressing the media, Swami Avimukteshwarananda said that he first learned about the renaming of the PMO to ‘Sevatirth’ on December 2, 2025, through news reports. He expressed str...

In the wake of the recent food poisoning incident reported at a Khajuraho resort, the Food Safety Department has tightened its vigilance across high-tourism zones. In a major action on Thursday, flying squads from Rewa and Shahdol conducted surprise raids at two prominent resorts operating inside the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The inspections revealed alarming levels of negligence and unhygienic conditions, leaving officials stunned. Formal notices have been issued to both establishments.Unlicensed Bread Production at Taj SafariDuring the inspection at Taj Safari Resort, officials discovered that bread was being manufactured on the premises without obtaining the mandatory production license. Additionally, the resort’s bar was found storing and serving alcoholic beverages without the requir...

Patna, Bihar: The Winter Session 2025 of the Bihar Assembly concluded amid intense political debate. On the final day, the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) made a vigorous attempt to corner the government. However, a senior minister from Nitish Kumar’s cabinet decisively countered the opposition in just two lines, leaving RJD members speechless.Opposition Raises QuestionsDuring the session, RJD MLA and former minister Alok Mehta questioned the government over funding for the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme and other programs. Mehta raised concerns about whether these schemes could be sustained in the long term. Opposition members repeatedly interrupted during responses, challenging the government’s accountability.Senior Minister Steps InMinister of Rural Development, Shravan Kumar, initia...

Mathura: Revered across India, Saint Chetan Baba, also known as Chaitanya Das Baba in Mathura and Vrindavan, has been a living symbol of devotion for decades. Originally from West Bengal, he arrived in the Braj region around 40 years ago and has since dedicated his life to spiritual practice. For the past 37 years, he has been performing the Govardhan Parikrama, walking the sacred 21-kilometer route around Govardhan Hill twice daily.Meeting with Saint Premanand MaharajRecently, the renowned saint Premanand Maharaj visited Govardhan and met Chetan Baba. Devotees formed long queues to receive blessings from Baba. During the meeting, Premanand Maharaj reflected on the spiritual wisdom of Baba, saying, “There is no problem in the world that cannot be solved; every difficulty has a way forw...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have once again found themselves embroiled in controversy over their expensive wristwatches. Following a tussle over the Chief Minister post, the two leaders reportedly met for breakfast, during which both were seen wearing ‘Santos de Cartier’ watches valued at ₹43 lakh each. The opposition BJP has sharply criticized the move.Targeting CM Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka BJP took to social media platform X, questioning the socialist image of the leader. The party posted, “Mr. Siddaramaiah, your definition of socialism seems very expensive. While the people of Karnataka struggle with drought and poor infrastructure, our ‘so-called socialist’ CM flaunts a Santos de Cartier watch.” The BJP also recalled a si...

Jaipur:More than 24 lakh voters in Rajasthan may face deletion from the electoral rolls as the state undergoes a large-scale verification under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The exercise, initiated on November 4 and continuing till December 4, is being conducted under the directives of the Election Commission of India.According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Naveen Mahajan, every voter’s record is being digitally matched with the 2002 SIR voter list. The verification aims to check whether the names of voters’ parents existed in the 2002 database. If a voter fails this match, their name may be excluded from the upcoming draft roll.Digital Matching with 2002 Electoral RecordsMahajan explained that following digitization, the department is verifying every voter entry with ...

In a major relief for villagers of Porbandar district, the long-pending demand for a direct road link between Modadra and Paswari has finally been approved—thanks to the impactful ‘Swagat’ online grievance redressal programme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister. The programme, now completing 22 years, has once again delivered a life-changing solution for rural residents.Villagers’ Decades-Old Problem Solved Through TechnologyResidents of Modadra village in Rapar taluka presented their long-standing road and bridge concerns before Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the state-level ‘Swagat’ public hearing. Leading the representation, Lakhmanbhai Modadra and other farmers explained how the absence of a direct road forced them to tak...