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China-Made Sniper Rifle Attachment Found Near NIA HQ in Jammu & Kashmir; Child Mistakes It for Toy
jammu and kashmir, State

China-Made Sniper Rifle Attachment Found Near NIA HQ in Jammu & Kashmir; Child Mistakes It for Toy

Jammu, J&K: In a startling discovery near the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in Jammu & Kashmir, a China-made sniper rifle attachment was found, which a young child had picked up, mistaking it for a toy. The item was recovered from a heap of garbage in the Sidra area, which is also in close proximity to the offices of CRPF and SSB. Child Discovers Weapon PartAccording to police, the six-year-old boy found the device while playing near a trash pile on Sunday morning. His family initially did not realize the potential danger. Patrol officers noticed the “toy” and were shocked to identify it as a telescopic attachment commonly used in assault and sniper rifles. Authorities immediately secured the device for investigation. Investigation UnderwayJammu Rural Polic...
Foreign Couple Ties the Knot in Orchha, Ancient Temple Resonates with “Har-Har Mahadev”
Madhya Pradesh, State

Foreign Couple Ties the Knot in Orchha, Ancient Temple Resonates with “Har-Har Mahadev”

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh: In a heartwarming celebration of cross-cultural reverence, an Italian groom, Ciro, and a French bride, Odra, recently got married at the historic Betwa Beshwar Mahadev Temple in Orchha, following traditional Hindu customs. Donned in traditional Indian attire, the couple embraced the sacred rituals with devotion and elegance. Sacred Fire Witnesses Their VowsThe wedding ceremony took place amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras, with the couple taking seven sacred rounds around the fire (saptapadi) as a witness to their lifelong commitment. Their choice to perform the wedding entirely according to Hindu traditions beautifully showcased the global recognition and spiritual depth of Indian culture. Rituals and Reverence in Every StepLocal priests conducted all ritua...
MP High Court Orders Safe Return of Wife to Husband Amid Heavy Police Security
Madhya Pradesh, State

MP High Court Orders Safe Return of Wife to Husband Amid Heavy Police Security

Sehore, Madhya Pradesh: In a significant intervention, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ensured the safe return of a woman to her husband’s residence under heavy police protection, addressing her concerns about potential interference from her family. Court Steps In for ProtectionThe decision came in the case of a woman from Chhindwara, who expressed her wish to live with her husband but feared unlawful interference from her family. The husband had filed a habeas corpus petition, claiming that his wife was being held against her will by her family. Woman Presented in CourtA bench comprising Justices Vivek Agrawal and Ram Kumar Chaube summoned the woman to court before passing the order. The woman stated that she wished to live with her husband but sought police protection due to fear...
Why Bihar Is Missing from the NDA’s ‘ULLAS’ Literacy Drive
Bihar, Politics, State

Why Bihar Is Missing from the NDA’s ‘ULLAS’ Literacy Drive

Patna: While leaders of the BJP and JDU in Bihar often highlight the “double-engine” government for the state’s development, Bihar has surprisingly not joined the central government’s flagship literacy program, ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society). This has raised questions about why the NDA ally is not participating in an initiative aimed at making Bihar fully literate. ULLAS Scheme Aims for 100% Literacy by 2030The ambitious ULLAS scheme, launched in 2022, seeks to achieve 100% literacy across India by 2030. It targets individuals aged 15 and above who are illiterate, offering basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills equivalent to a third-grade level, through online or offline modes. Participants are then evaluated through examinations, and successful candid...
Ghaziabad: Two Young Men Die in Head-On Bike Collision on NH-9
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: Two Young Men Die in Head-On Bike Collision on NH-9

Ghaziabad Accident News: A tragic road accident on NH-9 in Ghaziabad late Sunday night claimed the lives of two young men, leaving two others critically injured. Severe Collision on Service LaneVibhu Mishra, Ghaziabad: Late Sunday night, a horrific collision between two motorcycles on the service lane of NH-9 shattered the lives of two families. The impact of the crash was so severe that all riders were thrown onto the road. Two young men died on the spot, while a woman and another man sustained serious injuries. One more man suffered minor injuries. Accident DetailsThe accident occurred around midnight near Tanushree Farm, close to Mahagun Society, in the Wave City police jurisdiction. Reports suggest that Rashuddin, a resident of Dasna, was returning home on his Splendor bike with ...
Ghaziabad Police Nab Two Notorious Hitmen in Highway Encounter
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad Police Nab Two Notorious Hitmen in Highway Encounter

In a late-night operation on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway, Ghaziabad police successfully arrested two notorious hitmen with a bounty of ₹25,000 each on their heads. The encounter occurred near Garhi Katiaiya while police were conducting routine checks on the service lane. According to officials, intelligence sources informed the police that the suspects, wanted for a recent murder in the Dabur Talab area, were travelling on a motorcycle towards the Sabhapur underpass. The police immediately set up a cordon and began checking vehicles in the area. When the suspects appeared on a motorcycle, the police signaled them to stop. The rear passenger fired at the police, prompting a chase. During the crossfire, the rear passenger sustained a gunshot wound in his right leg, while the rider was...
Hyderabad Tragedy: Woman Falls from 8th Floor While Trying to Escape on Seeing Father
State, Telangana

Hyderabad Tragedy: Woman Falls from 8th Floor While Trying to Escape on Seeing Father

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident in Kollur, Sangareddy district of Telangana, a 22-year-old woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building. The deceased has been identified as Sakina Begum. According to police, Sakina, who worked at a call center, had gone to her father’s vacant flat in Kollur to meet her boyfriend, Ali (22). During their time inside the flat, Sakina’s father unexpectedly arrived, causing her to panic. In an attempt to escape, she tried to climb down from the balcony along with Ali. Unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell, sustaining fatal injuries. The police confirmed that the incident took place last week within the Kollur police jurisdiction. Sakina’s father was alerted by someone in the society and arrived at the flat. When Sakina...
Declining Interest in Madrasas in Uttar Pradesh: Student Strength Drops by 80% in 10 Years
State, Uttar Pradesh

Declining Interest in Madrasas in Uttar Pradesh: Student Strength Drops by 80% in 10 Years

Lucknow: Students in Uttar Pradesh are increasingly losing interest in traditional madrasa education. Over the past decade, the number of students enrolled in state-aided madrasas has witnessed a dramatic decline of nearly 80%. While around 422,667 students studied in UP madrasas in 2016, the figure has plummeted to approximately 88,082 in 2025. Records from the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Council indicate a steady fall over the years: 371,052 students in 2017, 270,755 in 2018, 206,337 in 2019, 182,259 in 2020, and 163,999 in 2022. Despite this sharp decline in student numbers, more than 3,000 teachers have been recruited in state-aided madrasas during the same period. A district-wise look at examination applications highlights the stark disparity. In Jalaun, only one student app...
BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat
Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

Patna: With the tenure of five Rajya Sabha members from Bihar coming to an end, political speculation is rife over who will fill these seats. Among the potential names is Bhojpuri cinema superstar Pawan Singh, nominated by the BJP. However, political analysts question whether his selection could disrupt the party’s delicate “forward-backward” (Agra-Pichhda) caste balance in the state. Rajya Sabha Seats Coming Up In the New Year 2026, the terms of five Rajya Sabha MPs will end: RJD: Prem Chand Gupta and AD Singh JD(U): Harivansh Narayan, Rajya Sabha Chairman, and Ramnath Thakur, Union Minister RLSP: Upendra Kushwaha, national president These vacancies are expected to be filled by NDA candidates based on the strength of MLAs. JD(U) and RLSP Strategies JD(U) plans to...
Gujarat: Youth Miraculously Saved After Hanging from Streetlight Pole Following Accident
Gujarat, State

Gujarat: Youth Miraculously Saved After Hanging from Streetlight Pole Following Accident

In a bizarre accident in Vadodara, Gujarat, a high-speed vehicle struck a young man riding a moped, causing him to fly towards the edge of a bridge. Miraculously, his shirt got caught on a streetlight pole on the bridge, preventing a potentially fatal fall. Passersby quickly rushed to his aid and pulled him to safety. Details of the Accident The incident took place on the Nandesari Bridge. The 20-year-old youth, identified as Siddhraj Singh Mahida from Adas village in Anand district, was hit by an unknown vehicle while riding his moped. The impact threw him onto the bridge wall, and his shirt became entangled with a streetlight pole, leaving him dangling roughly 20 feet above the ground. Bystanders immediately sprang into action, holding onto him and safely lifting him to the brid...