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Faridabad/Delhi: In the wake of the terror blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, Baba Dhirendra Shastri, head of Bageshwar Dham, has issued a stern warning, urging madrasa clerics to guide children toward constructive paths. Addressing the media during the Hindu Sanatan Ekta Padayatra in Haryana, Shastri emphasized that his pilgrimage had been a potential target in a bid to intimidate Hindus. Message to Madrasas Speaking passionately, Shastri said, “Madrasa teachers must aim to nurture children into becoming great doctors like Dr. Kalam, not radicals like Dr. Mulla. Failure to do so will bring difficulties to the entire community.” He highlighted that the Delhi blast was a terrorist act and warned that the Padayatra itself had been under threat. Padayatra Progress and Reception The Hind...

Tarn Taran, Punjab: The vote counting for the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll in Punjab has begun, with postal ballots being tallied first, followed by votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). This bypoll, conducted in 16 rounds, is being closely watched as a crucial political indicator ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Round-wise Results Highlight AAP Surge After 9 rounds of counting, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate has taken a clear lead with 23,773 votes, ahead of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate, who has 18,263 votes. The Congress candidate stands at 9,470 votes, while the BJP candidate has 3,009 votes. Earlier rounds showed a gradual shift in voter preference: Round 2: SAD-5,843 | AAP-4,363 | Congress-2,955 | BJP-435 Round 3: SAD-7,348 | AAP-6,974...