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Ayodhya Shock: Who Tried to Burn Mahant Mahesh Yogi Alive? Mystery Deepens as Police Probe Midnight Attack
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya Shock: Who Tried to Burn Mahant Mahesh Yogi Alive? Mystery Deepens as Police Probe Midnight Attack

Ayodhya has been gripped by tension and speculation after a shocking late-night incident at the Govindgarh ashram of Mahant Maheshdas, also known as Swami Mahesh Yogi, a prominent saint associated with the Hanumangarhi Peeth. Around 2:45 AM on December 4, unidentified individuals allegedly attempted to set the saint on fire while he was asleep. Two days later, the question still remains:Who wants Mahant Mahesh Yogi dead?Police teams are scanning CCTV footage, call records, and electronic surveillance data, but no breakthrough has been reported yet. Midnight Attack: Ashram Set on Fire Through Cut Window Grill According to police and forensic teams, the assailants cut open the rear window grill of the ashram and used what appears to be petrol to ignite the room. Mahant Mahesh Yogi, ...
Good News for Bihar! Over 6,000 New Teaching Positions to Open Soon in Universities and Colleges — Here’s When the Vacancies Will Be Announced
Bihar, State

Good News for Bihar! Over 6,000 New Teaching Positions to Open Soon in Universities and Colleges — Here’s When the Vacancies Will Be Announced

Bihar’s higher education sector is gearing up for a major recruitment drive as more than 6,000 teaching posts are expected to be advertised soon. According to sources, the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) is likely to release notifications in early 2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors across various subjects. This move is expected to significantly boost faculty strength in the state’s universities and colleges, many of which have been grappling with acute teacher shortages. Large Number of Vacancies Sources indicate that in the 13 traditional universities of Bihar, over 5,000 Assistant Professor positions are currently vacant, largely due to a massive wave of retirements since 2020. Additionally, more than 1,000 hi...
Rajasthan: 18 Newly Promoted RAS Officers Receive Major Postings Ahead of New Year — Full List Released
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan: 18 Newly Promoted RAS Officers Receive Major Postings Ahead of New Year — Full List Released

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Rajasthan government has issued new postings for 18 officers who were recently promoted from the Tehsildar cadre to the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS). The Department of Personnel released the transfer orders late on Friday night, assigning these officers to key administrative positions across the state. According to the notification, 9 officers have been appointed as Assistant Collectors (ADM), while 6 officers have been posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs). The remaining officers have been assigned to important roles in Jodhpur Development Authority, Ajmer Development Authority, and the Colonization Department in Bikaner. This move comes as part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency an...
Haryana Youth Kills Nursing Student in Alwar; Family Alleges Kidnapping, Rape and Murder
Rajasthan, State

Haryana Youth Kills Nursing Student in Alwar; Family Alleges Kidnapping, Rape and Murder

Alwar: In a shocking daylight crime, a 20-year-old nursing student was brutally murdered near the Mundawar police station in Rajasthan’s Alwar district on Friday. The accused, identified as Upendra Kumar (21) from Haryana’s Mahendragarh district, slit the young woman’s throat with a sharp-edged weapon. Police arrested him on the spot. Murder Occurred Just Metres Away From Police Station The crime took place around 2.30 pm, triggering panic in the surrounding area and within the police station premises. According to the police, the accused was living in a rented room in Mundawar and claimed to be involved in share market trading. Station Officer Ramniwas stated that the youth and the victim were seen sitting and talking near the rented rooms opposite the police station when the acc...
Ghaziabad: Exit Point Near Sain Vihar on NH-9 Shut for 6 Months; Road Widening to Ease Traffic on DME
State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: Exit Point Near Sain Vihar on NH-9 Shut for 6 Months; Road Widening to Ease Traffic on DME

Ghaziabad: Daily commuters on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway (DME) and those travelling towards ABES College or Crossings Republik should take note— the exit point on NH-9 near Sain Vihar has been closed for the next six months. The move aims to curb the persistent traffic jams in the area by widening the road and constructing an additional lane. Exit Point Shut to Address Chronic Traffic Congestion Until now, this exit was closed only during evening peak hours for about three hours. However, starting Saturday, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to permanently shut it for six months to facilitate construction work. The exit near ABES/Crossings Republik had become a major bottleneck, with a large volume of vehicles trying to exit the expressway through this na...
Raipur Gets Major Boost: Deputy CM Arun Sao Approves ₹173-Crore Flyover Project to Ease Traffic Congestion
Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

Raipur Gets Major Boost: Deputy CM Arun Sao Approves ₹173-Crore Flyover Project to Ease Traffic Congestion

Raipur: In a significant development for the residents of Chhattisgarh’s capital, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao has approved the long-awaited flyover project on GE Road, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the city. The state government has sanctioned ₹173 crore for the construction, aiming to bring major relief from traffic congestion and ensure smoother connectivity between the railway station and the airport. A Big Step Toward Streamlined Traffic Management Raipur has been facing increasing traffic pressure, especially on key routes connecting the railway station to the airport. To address this, the Public Works Department (PWD) is working on several flyover projects.The newly approved flyover—running from Guru Teg Bahadur Udyan to Netaji Subhash Chowk and further up to Guru Nana...
‘Rockstar Bahu’: Tanya Singh’s Veiled Guitar Performance Goes Viral Nationwide
State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Rockstar Bahu’: Tanya Singh’s Veiled Guitar Performance Goes Viral Nationwide

Ghaziabad: A young bride from Uttar Pradesh has taken social media by storm after a video of her singing and playing the guitar during her muh dikhai ceremony went viral across the country. Dressed in a yellow saree with a traditional veil, Tanya Singh—now widely known as the ‘Rockstar Bahu’—has captured the hearts of millions with her melodious voice and confident performance. The video, recorded on 30 November 2025 during a women’s function at her wedding in Mohanmadpur Kadim village of Modinagar, shows Tanya gracefully pulling her veil aside while singing and strumming the guitar. Viewers praised her voice, confidence and unique blend of tradition and modernity. Assistant Professor by Profession, Viral Sensation Overnight Originally from Etah, Tanya is an Assistant Professor at...
Pakistani Glock Pistols & Azerbaijan Network: ATS Charge Sheet Reveals Stunning Details Against Mayank Singh
Jharkhand, State

Pakistani Glock Pistols & Azerbaijan Network: ATS Charge Sheet Reveals Stunning Details Against Mayank Singh

Ranchi: In a major breakthrough, the Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has uncovered an international arms trafficking network involving notorious gangster Mayank Singh, the No. 2 operative of slain gangster Aman Sahu’s gang. The ATS charge sheet reveals that the gang procured 13 Glock pistols from Pakistan via drones, exposing a cross-border criminal nexus extending from Pakistan to Azerbaijan and Europe. 13 Pakistan-Made Glock Pistols Smuggled via Drones Investigations confirmed that the Aman Sahu gang sourced a consignment of 13 Glock pistols from Pakistan. Six pistols have been recovered so far from Ranchi, Latehar, Palamu, and other districts, while seven weapons are suspected to still be in the possession of criminals. Glock pistols are highly sophisticated and prohibited...
‘Two-Minute Maggi’ Sparks Chaos at Gandhi Medical College; Rods and Sticks Used, 15 Students Suspended
Madhya Pradesh, State

‘Two-Minute Maggi’ Sparks Chaos at Gandhi Medical College; Rods and Sticks Used, 15 Students Suspended

Bhopal: A shocking incident at Gandhi Medical College (GMC) in Bhopal has triggered widespread concern across the medical fraternity. A trivial argument over preparing Maggi noodles escalated into a violent clash between two groups of MBBS students, leading to multiple injuries and the suspension of 15 students. The fight broke out at the college’s Sudhamrit Café late on Thursday night. According to sources, two groups of junior doctors—who had just returned from an AIIMS Bhopal fest—got into a heated argument over whose Maggi would be prepared first. What began as a minor disagreement quickly spiraled into a full-blown brawl. Violence Erupts; Rods and Sticks Used Witnesses reported that some students involved in the altercation were under the influence of alcohol, further aggrava...
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Patna Book Fair, Dedicated to Veteran Writer Awadhesh Preet
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Patna Book Fair, Dedicated to Veteran Writer Awadhesh Preet

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated the 41st Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan, a major cultural event that will run until December 16. Organized by the Centre for Readership Development (CRD), the fair features over 200 book stalls and more than 300 literary, cultural, and public welfare events. The theme of this year’s edition is “Wellness – A Way of Life”, and the fair has been specially dedicated to noted writer, journalist, and storyteller Awadhesh Preet, who passed away on November 12, 2025. After lighting the ceremonial lamp, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar toured various publication stalls and also participated in the launch of a new book. Minister of State for Water Resources Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was also present on the occasion. Highlight: World’s ...